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Evening Star, Issue 18118, 7 November 1922, Page 6

The Grown Prosecutor (Mr F. B. Adams) asked this morning that the case Bex v. Albert and Heatherbello Harland, in which, the young couple were charged with concealment of birth, be taken on Thursday. His Honor the Chief Justice agreed. Mr J. B. Calkin will appear for the accused.

A suggestion is made that, there no longer exists any sufficient reason for keeping up the pilot station at Otago Heads. In times gone by the pilots had to be in readiness to handle vessels that arrived without any word from them since they left their ports of departure. Now almost every vessel has a wireless equipment, and messages indicate the time of their arrival not merely to the day, but almost to the hour. There is therefore no need to have pilots waiting at tire Heads. They would be just as handy if living at Port Chfflmers, since their boat can run from Port Chalmers to the Heads in less than half an hour. Further, the Harbor Board possesses a motor car, and if the harbor master were wanted on an emergency by some vessel at sea he could easily reach her, well out at sea, inside a couple of hours, even if he were in Dunedin. Captain Mac Lean, the harbor master, is to be asked to make a recommendation to the board as to the advisability of shifting the pilot station to Port Chalmers,

The Dunedin Public Art Gallery Society, with which is incorporated the old Otago Art Society, is now completing arrangements for its annual exhibition. The Hanging Committee's work is just about finished, and it is considered by those who have had an opportunity of seeing the paintings as they were unpacked that they make the very finest collection of New Zealand’s art work that lias ever been seen in Dunedin, for it represents the dominion at large, and reveals high quality, and tho exhibits are so numerous that it has been difficult to find tho required space on the .walk and screens. Tno private view is to be on Friday, and the public opening at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

The Prime Minister advises tho Mayor of Dunedin as to the preliminary arrangements for the celebration of Armistice Day, November 11. Tho Secretary of State for the Colonies has sent a cablegram announcing that His Majesty tho King has expressed a wish that normal business be suspended during two minutes’ silence at 11 a.m. His Majesty proposes that the memorial ceremony shall be on the same general lines as last year, including the laying of wreatlis. Mr Douglas will take steps to bring Dunedin into line with tho Empire generally in accordance with the King's command and Mr Massey’s wishes, Tho Otago Fund for the relief of distressed Armenians is still being added to. Contributions of money and goods are coming in from country districts, and Dr Barnett has sent a cheque for £5. The mayor does not propose to close tho appeal just at present, since further opportunities of sending tho goods are now available. New potatoes grown on the Otago Peninsula are now being marketed. The first of these potatoes of the season are always in ' strong demand, since their quality is undoubted, and they have this week "commanded tho price of 7|d per lb wholesale.

Central Otago first again for soft fruits. The strawberries which have just appeared on the Dunedin market come from Alexandra

It may be that the prevailing financial stringency had’ an effect on the takings of tho youngsters who celebrated the “Fifth of November” on Saturday last. One -party of (piaintly-at tired young rascals was received with, scant ceremony at several doors in the north ondl of the city, and-, evidently considering the contributions not up to standard, decided to enhance the profits by fair means or foul. T!*w accordingly entered a washhouse while the owner’s were absent, and calmly annexed a pair of shoos which wore waiting to be cleaned. Their departure wag watched by a neighbor, who recognised the pilferers, and it is understood that the shoes were recovered by their owner. Several cases of -thieving of flowers from gardens have also bean reported. It was somewhat surprising to see such a meagre attendance at the annual and final meeting of the Hospital Helpers' Association, held yesterday afternoon. Tho meeting had been fixed -to commence at 4 p.m., and after the hour Md struck three laches, a doctor, tho chairman, secretary, and two Tress representative^were the only occupants of the room. It was a very tame affair from tho commencement, and the business was quick J-y disposed of. The chairman (-Mr P. G. Gumming) made things as cheerful as possible, and briefly referred to the splendid work carried out by the association during the Etast eighteen' years. "I am convinced,” e said, “that tho day has come when each of the three bodies comprising the association should manage its own affairs. Tlve organisation is greatly Indebted to all the- lady workers for their magnificent efforts on behalf of the association.” Dr Falconer, in moving a resolution to, the effect -that the association be voluntarily wound up, said one and -all regretted that it ceased to exist after carrying out such splendid work for eighteen years. In regard to the appeals on behalf of the hospitals, ho would suggest that tho Plunket Society set aside one particular day for an appeal for assistance throughout New Zealand.

One incident in connection with wireless telephony that happened in the city_ the other morning was scarcely appreciated by the resident in & house to the wall of which was attached the rods and other gear necessary for carrying -the aerial. This gentleman was lying in a warn bath meditating in that comfortable frame of mind that is induced by just the right temperature, when suddenly there came a heavy gust of wind, accompanied by a still more startling crash! The bather sat up, and to hie astonishment looked out on an unimpeded view of the public highway. The wind, it appears, bad caught the aerial, and tho strain had torn out the "brickwork until a big hole had been made in the wall. The bather was in a quandary- Should he “ lie low ” and risk oeing bricked in in his bath, or should ho reveal himself in puria naturabilis to tho knot of curious folk who had ■gathered -in the roadway? While in this stale of indecision, with -a bias towards “safety first,” help arrived, and his modesty was preserved, wliile security was attained. Bnt ho has no time for the “new tangled craze” of wireless telephony whim requires rods and) wires strong enough to tear the side.of a man’s house out at an inconvenient moment.

Tho ‘British. Medical 1 Journal’ of .August 26 contains the notice that “Tho King appointed Mr John Herbert Gibbs, F.8.C.5., lidiiK, to bo Honorary Surgeon Dentist to His Majesty in Scotland,” The recipient of this honor conferred by His Majesty the King ia a New Zealander, being one of a woll-known Nelson family, and a brother to Dr H. Tv Gibbs, of Wellington. Mr J. H. Gibbs was educated at the Nelson College, and received bis early dental training at Nelson. Ho •afterwards want to tho Otago University, and thence to the University of Edinburgh, where lie took the full medical and dental course, finally taking D-DH- and tho F.R.C.h. after a brilliant career. He elected to remain in Edinburgh, and in addition to conducting a practice, he 3m« identified! himself with the teaching and advancement of his profession and university, and at tho present time holds the position of dean of the dental faculty, as well as lecturer in dental surgery.

There was a dean shoot at the City Police Court this morning.

A Dunedin boy who shows promise of becoming an artist of some note as Master E. Robinson, son of Mr and Mrs A. Robinson, King street. Almost from childhood this lad has revealed ability ip. moat things which come within the category of art and music. A ‘Star reporter quite accidentally had the _ pleasure of viewing many pencil and ink sketches executed by the lad, and was astonished at the excellence of his work. Every' sketch was lifelike, and many were or such quality that one ignorant of the facte would m that they had been sketched by an artist of long experience. The lad' is at present taking a course of lessons from an oversea, school, and is developing his gift assiduously.

A largely-attended after-church united intercessory service was hold in the North-east Valley Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening, when the following resolution was carried unanimously:—■"That this meeting of Christian people or North-east Valley is of the opinion that the time baa come when.- tho Christian community of New Zealand should be asked to seriously consider the question of the relation of prayer to Prohibition. That, while recognising the fact that the forces which are against us are both subtle amd powerful, yet this meeting Is of the strong conviction that Ho who is for us is greater than they who are against us, and wa are confident that Hq will honor His word os we call unto Him in our time of need. Therefore this meeting resolves; (1) That every Christian congregation in New Zealand _be respectfully asked to consider the advisability of_ holding a week of prayer, a,spiritual mission, or an evangelistic raindon some time between uow and tho Prohibition poll; (2) that all Christian people be likewise asked to devote at least some time each day, in addition to their usual devotions, to prayer for the cause of Prohibition ; (5) that all Church papers throughout the dominion be asked to give special prominence to the part whic,ft.prayer must play iu the fight for victory.”

A' correspondent writes to tho Wellington! 1 Post ’ as follows: —“ Can you tell me and many other interested the price of whitebait is eo high? New Zealand is well endowed 1 with rivers, and the people should in the ordinary course of events bo able 'to obtain this diet at a reasonable price. Is there a shortage of whitebait this season, or is there any restriction on the supplies to the consuming public?” Inquiries on this matter were made by a ‘Post’ reporter, and it wag ascertained that whitebait for the North Island is coming only from Westport at present, because the North Island season has now dosed. It was stated by a retailor that supplies of whitebait were forwarded to Wellington on consignment, and were placed on the market in restricted quantities just sufficient to meet daily needs, the balance of shipments being held in cool storage. Aa supplies were available only in limited quantities, the absence of competition naturally tended to higher prices than when wliitebait was to no had! in plenty.

The formalities to which travellers aro obliged to submit before they kro permitted to land on coming into New Zealand were roundly condemned by Mr R. T. Michaels, a former member of the Auckland City Council, who recently returned to Auckland from Sj'dney. Speaking to a reporter, he referred to what ho considered the three red-tape regulations he had' to face before he could go ashore. Ho objected particularly to having to ■answer a lot of questions, and also to being required to declare loyalty to tho King. It seemed ridiculous to one who had lived in Auckland for forty years that this should bo deemed neocssary in time of peace. When he landed at Sydney, there were no such hampering regulations to face, “But on coming hack to Auckland,” he said, “wo had all to lino up with our hands over our heads,' as if we wore Germans crying l out ‘Kamerad,’ Then we marched through the saloon and answered all sorts of questions, and finally had to sign: a. 'declaration of loyalty to the King.” Ho thought such useless regulations could he abolished with advantage to the country’s finances. Probably the average New Zealander has only a vague notion of the amount of material which was blown up in the Tarawera eruption. Dr Cotton, in a chapter an ‘ Volcanoes and Igneous Action’ in bis now book, states: "The Taraweau eruption blow out a rift or of elongated pita, forming a nearly continuous trench about nine miles long, with a mean width of about 220 yards and a depth varying from 300 ft to 1,400 ft. The rift posses across the top of Mount Tarawexa, which is a mesa of volcanic rocks, and continues in a south-westerly direction for some distance, becoming udder and shallower, and forming the baain' of tire present Lake Rotomahaua. which is much larger than tho lake of the same name existing before the eruption.” Quite a number Qf whales have been disporting themselves of! this end of tho Peninsula during the week (writes tho Akaroa correspondent, of the Christchurch ‘Press'). Tho fishermen report that at times they had 1 seen as many aa twenty, and add that it was .quite exciting _to watch the huge mammals gambolling about, at times throwing themselves clean out of the water, coming down with aprosounding smack-that could be heard two miles away, From a distance of a quarter of a mile the " spouting ” was easily seen. One huge monster blew splendid “ geysera” aloft, as high, an eye-witness stated, as the top of the local post office. Another of the school, apparently of a more inquisitive nature than hia follows, made his way up the harbor as far as Nikan Palm Gully, off which !j£. was seen by thoee on board a launch that had been hurried off to view “the eights." But when he thrust upwards a great portion of his huge bulk discretion wan unanimously declared to bo tho better part of valor, and a rioser inspection was not demanded. It is twelve years at least since a whale was seen in tno harbor. On that occasion three, apparently- a family, came up, epenling at intervals, until they were off Tikau Point*

A report from Hastings states that the fullest preparations «re_ being made for tho Now Zealand tennis _ championships; Fifteen courts will bo available, and three will be specially reserved for championship play. A full .programme of entertainmen is is beirnff drawn up* Aoconnnodation ia already being booked, and one or two of the hotels are fully booked. A vary ftuccw&ful entertainment was given by the ’Methodist Choir and Orchestra last evening in the Coronation Hall, St. Kilda, in aid of tho funds of tho Holy Cross Church. The first part of the programme consisted of three anthems and two solos. A short synopsis of the sacred cantata ‘Under the Palms, was given bv the Rev, A. Wingfield, after which the choir assumed control under tho conduotwship of Mr J. Davidson, assisted bv the orchestra. The soloiste were Mrs L. Mercer (soprano), Mies Hamilton (mezzo), Mrs Lymburn (contralto), Mr H. Stubbs (tenor). Mr Kirk (bass). Miss Stubbs ofßc.ia.ted qt the piano, and Miss Coatsrworth at the organ. The solos, duets, trios, and quartets wero most creditably taken by t-no soloists, and the choruses very well rendered-. A word of praise must bo given to-Mies Stubbs for her very sympathetic accompaniments. Mr Hollyer, oh behalf of (he congrogation of Holy Cross Church, thanked the oboir for the excellent entertainment. Mr Davidson replied. ... • The Wellington Trades Council is appealing for funds in respect to _ the case to be 'stated before the Arbitration Court on the 16th inrt., when Labor’s objections to a further reduction of 3s in wages is to be -presented. Mr J. M’Oomhfi will conduct the case on behalf of the Wellington, Otago, and Canterbury unions; and it is probable that Mr T. 'Bloodworth will represent An drifted I . —Press Association.

Watson’s No. 10 in a little dearer tbs* most whiskieo, but is worth the money.-* fAdrt.l tf . Cheap ’Chair Seats, 14in square, Sixpence each.—Todd’s White House, 153 George street. —[Advt.J

On Wednesday (tomorrow) evening Farsi Oburoh Choir will interpret Sir Arthur Sullivan’s oratorio, ‘The Prodigal Sou.’ air V. B. Galway will conduct and: accompany. “No-Rubbing” Laundry Help means better times for housewives and better business for us. M'Kay Bros., agents for “No-Rub-bing.’’-—{Advt.] Einstein's theory of gravitation will be,discussed at tho meeting of the Otago Institute (astronomical branch) in the Museum tenight. Tho nip ter nippy winter weather—'Wetcon's Ko. 10. fine old Sootoh whisky.— fAdvt.l

To provide for the largo audience expected to hear the Archbishop of New Zealand, the Ewriy Settlers’ Hall has been engaged for the meeting to-night, at which he is to be the principal speaker. Ladies recommend Martin'# Xpiol and Steel Pill#. Sold by all chemists and storesSee you get the genuine.—(Advt.,l