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Evening Star, Issue 19001, 24 July 1925, Page 6

A Hamilton Press Association telegram reports that Mr J. I. Fox, of Eeiiding, organiser of the .Dairy Farmers’ union, has issued a writ against Mr W. Goodfellow, of Hamilton, claiming £5,000 damages in connection with statements alleged to have been made. The question of the color of the drosses to be worn by female members of the Exhibition Choir was mentioned at last night’s meeting of the Exhibition directors. It appeared from the discussion that there was a marked difference of opinion amongst the members of the choir, some favoring black dresses and some having a preference for white. After some discussion, in the course of which Mr Hainsworth stated that he had never seen a choir, of such a size as the Dunedin one would be, dressed in anything but white, it was decided to leave the matter to the general manager, who was deputed to get an expression of opinion from the ladies concerned. The steamer Kaituna, which left Melbourne at 7 a.m. on Wednesday for Dunedin direct, and is duo to arrive on Monday afternoon, has forty-four bags and hampers of Australian mail for the dominion. The local portion of it should bo delivered on Tuesday. The Dominion Meteorologist advises: “Expect southerly gale, cold and stormy weather.” “G.S.E.” sends us 10s towards “a veteran workers ’ ” fund. Two candidates are definitely in the field for the Christchurch North seat at the General Election. They are Messrs J. A. Flesher and F. H. Andrews. At the election in 1922 Mr Andrews contested the seat in the Reform interests, hut the party did not officially endorse his candidature in view of the undertaking given by Mr L. M. Isitt not. to vote against the Massey Government if the Liberal Party had to rely upon the support of extreme Labor. Mr Flesher has not previously contested a parliaments y election. It is probable that other names may hr submitted to the ballot. —Our Christchurch correspondent. " Our Cromwell correspondent wires: —There was a sudden change in the weather late yesterday. All day a change threatened, and it materialised shortly after 7 p.ra., when heavy rain fell, with a cold northerly breeze. It was no surprise this morning to find the mountains carrying a heavy deposit of snow. At present the fall on the mountains cannot bo definitely estimated. It appears to be heavier towards the north.

Bertram Glover, a seaman' on Hie Waiwera, pleaded guilty at Nelson to the theft of a 561 b cask of zinc from the steamer, and was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment.—Press Association.

Mr Milford announces that at a meeting of the executive of the National Party to-day the candidature for Wellington South of Mr A. B. Seivwright, of Wellington, on behalf of the National Party, was approved. Mr Sievwright is a young New lenhiudOr, a returned solder, who held the rank of major in the I'orcos—Wellington Association message.

The good weather that usually accompanies all student activities did not hold last night for the capping ball, and was instrumental m spoiling what might otherwise have been an enjoyable function. Internal preparations (or lack of them) necessitated a long wait outside the Art Gallery by the public before the doors were opened at 11 o’clock; but this was nothing to the inconvenience caused at supper time by the usual awning connecting the entrances to the Early Settlers’ Hall and the Art Gallery not being-,in evidence. As a result the journey between the halls had to be made m heavy rain, and this, coupled with a delay at the entrance, caused many pretty dresses to be ruined, and most of the dancers to receive a rather severe wotting. Mr J. R. Bartholomew, S.M., presided at the Port Chalmers Court this morning. Janies Cabral and Frank Gibbs, charged with riding bicycles on the footpath at Macandrew road, were convicted and discharged with a caution. William H. Sunderland sued John Chalmers for the sum < f £6 los, alleged to bo owing for board and lodging. Chalmers counter-claimed tor £l4 los 9d for repairs and other expenditure for the fishing boat; Spray which Chalmers had hired Horn Sunderland. After hearing the evidence His Worship disallowed various items in the counter-claim, and gave judgment for Chalmers for the reduced amount of £9 3s 7d. The main claim was admitted

Port Chalmers.—J. Watson's winter clearin'* sale general drapery, clothing, furnishings, boots and shoes now proceeding.— [Advt.]

Two motor cans will leave Steelman’s Garage to-morrow morning, at 8.30, for the football match at Invercargill.

The church anniversary of the Dundas Street Methodist Church will be celebrated on Sunday. Bov. B. O. Blamires will preach in the morning at 11 o’clock. At 2.45 a pleasant Sunday afternoon gathering will be held, special soloists being Mr J. Paterson and Mrs Gc'o. Scott. Mr C. Burton will speak. The evening service will be conducted by Rev. Dr Merrington. The meeting which was to have been hold at 8 p.ra. on Saturday in the Brighton Hall regarding electric installation is now timed for 3.30 p.m. All residents are asked to make an effort to attend. Yes, we have plenty unbreakable metal dolls’ heads from 2s 6d—Todd’s Karrie-Kan-nio Dollies’ Hospital, George street, (next Plaza).—[Advt,] Workers are invited to a meeting in the Art Gallery Hall to-night, at 8 o'clock, when Messrs R. Harrison and P. H. Hickey will address them on the question,^‘lndustrial Solidarity and a Living Wage.’

A social evening and presentation will be tendered the Rev. W. M. Grant at Port Chalmers on Tuesday evening.