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Evening Star, Issue 18808, 5 December 1924, Page 6

The tenders for the construction of the Dunedin Soldiers’ War Memorial are somewhat in excess of the money at present available, and the public are to be asked to make up tho shortage, about £1,500. There ought not to be any difficulty about raising so small a sum. The mayor lias already received several donations for that purpose, and it is probable that tho committee will at onco organise an effective appeal for tho balance.. Tho Exhibition architect (Air E. Anscombc) thanks the persons who have sent spoil to the grounds, and announces that the company will be pleased to receive more. Since the annual meeting of subscribers to tho Anglican Memorial Home for Boys the Rev. G. E. Moreton, chaplain of that institution, has toured Southland and Southern Otago for the purpose of enlisting aid, and as the result of about 190 personal calls he has been very much encouraged. This home was established at Vauxhall in 1919 for tho reception of orphan and neglected boys. Thirty-two are at present housed there under the care of Mr and’Mvs Gerard. The cottage system is in operation, the idea being to bring tho youngsters into the family atmosphere. That the scheme is well founded is evidenced by the fact that the property asets, unencumbered, are of the value of £7,000, but tho cost of upkoep_ requires a constant supply of donations. This year tho hoys are to have their annual holiday at Roxburgh. A heavy thunderstorm, accompanied by much-needed rain, fell in Invercargill yesterday afternoon. It is also reported to have fallen 'n several districts in the province, and will do much good to all crops and pastures, which were beginning to show the effects of the drought.—Our Invercargill correspondent. The Eed Cross garden fete, to he held In the Monteeillo Home grounds to-raor-. row, should attract a large number of the public. Previous functions of this nature have proved very successful. Citizens attending will be delighted with the attractive appearance of the grounds, and should find an inspection of the up-to-date home and its appointments very interesting. Afternoon tea will be available, and a musical programme will be supplied by the Third Artillery Band. Those attending will also have an opportunity of assisting the sdldier patients, who will.have some splendid samples of their handiwork for sale. The committee would gratefully receive any gifts of cakes for the function, '

Miss Barth, secretary of tho Dunedin centre, has received the following letter from tho secretary of the Trinity College of Music, London I— 4 ' I have the pleasure to inform yon that the College Tina approved of tlie granting of a gold modal to the New Zealand candidate gaining the highest marks each year in tho licentiate examination. This will take effect from January 1 next.” . Tho exact location of the art gallery at tho Big Exhibition is referred to a subcommittee to bring up a recommendation.

St. Matthew’s Church continued its jubilee festive ceremonies yesterday. At 5 o’clock tho Sunday school presented a bright and happy scene, when the children were entertained at tea. A social for the young people was hold in the evening, when dancing was indulged in. Songs by Mrs Gordon Macdonald, Misses Berry and Dales, and Mr Harre added to the enjoyment of tho evening.

An Association message from Wellington states that loans raised by local bodies in the first nine months of the year total £1,237,002, the principal items being: Boroughs, £463,477; drainage districts, £212,000 ; electric power boards, £115,650 ; harbor boards, £520,000._ This, however, only represents loans raised on authorisations since July, ’there is no information as to the amount raised on previous authorisations.

The Lyttelton Harbor Board is prepared to follow the example of the Wellington Harbor Board in remitting all charges on exhibits passing through to or from tho Big Exhibition.

liaising the centre of the roof of tho motor building at tho Big Exhibition is to cost £1,017 over the contract. The space charge is to be made 7s 6d per square foot as a flat rate over all the motor building. Tho Post Office advises that the Tahiti, which is due at Wellington from Sydney on December 9, is bringing twenty-four bags of mails and twenty-two parcel receptacles for Dunedin, The Mooraki, which is expected at Wellington on Monday morning from Melbourne, lias sixtyseven bags of Australian mail and seven parcel receptacles for Dunedin. This mail should come to hand on Tuesday evening. The Niagara, which is due at Auckland on Monday morning from Vancouver, is bringing English, Auckland, and Canadian mails. Tho Dunedin portion should arrive on Wednesday evening. Only one tender was received for (he building of the fernery at tho Big Exhibition, Messrs Fletcher and Love putting in an offer to do tho work for £1,394, and that tender has been accepted. Mr J. It. Bartholomew, S.M., presided at a brief sitting of the Port Chalmers Court this morning. , Jojin Watson obtained an order for possession of a cottage tenanted by Gilbert Scott, and also judgment for £27 arrears of rent. Simms and Sons (Mr Haggitt) applied for an order on a judgment summons against. Scott, but after hearing evidence the magistrate declined to make an order. When the steamer Waitcmata arrived at Lyttelton this morning from Newcastle she was thoroughly searched by three detectives and two policemen, evi dently iu the belief that some Australian criminal was aboard. No arrest was made. It is stated that tho police in the Commonwealth and dominion are now keeping in closer touch than formerly.— Press Association.

A sale of work promoted with the object of supplementing the funds raised by the annua] sale of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union was held today in First Church Hall. The fine specimens of Korean, Indian, and Chinese biasswork, the. many different Indian cm broideries, examples in ivory of skilful hand carving, and tastefully-made mother of pearl, white jade, agate, and turquoise maim necklaces found ready buyers. A committee of Indies sold tb© goods. The now sleeping cars for use on the Main Trunk line, now under oontruction, are to be of a thoroughly modern design, and will mark a considerable advance on the existing typo of cur. The new cars are being equipped with wardrobes, washing facilities, reading lights, and an improved stylo of bed, and should add greatly to the comfort and convenience of train travellers.

It is estimated that the aphis common to turnip docs damage in New Zealand to the extent of £1 per acre. This is equivalent to £1,000,000 (says the Wanganui ‘Chronicle’). Included in the estimate is the loss caused by the rot of swedes, which is undoubtedly spread by these insects.

A garden party will he held to-morrow afternoon in the grounds, Jeffery street, belonging to Mr J. R. Dickison, who has kindly placed them at the disposal of the ladies associated with the Anderson Bay Presbyterian Church. There, will bo stalls for the sale of goods, etc., also entertainments by the St. Hilda Band and the Tabernacle Endeavor Band. The funds are for the purpose of meeting the cost of the new building of the Sunday school recently erected at Anderson Bay. Yes, the best place for children's toys is Todd’s Toy Arcade, George street (next the Plaza). —[Advfc.j

Tho Port Chalmers Yacht Club has had to postpone the races to-morrow, owing to the turning buoy having gone adrift. The success of the choral festival by the Caversham School Choir to-morrow night in His Majesty’s Theatre is assured, for the choristers arc in top form and the box plan is almost filled, only a few side scats remaining unbooked. Special cars inward and outward will be provided by the tramways department.