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Evening Star, Issue 19024, 20 August 1925, Page 6

Donald S. Fergusson was fined £2O at Petone for being drunk while driving a motor. The proceedings were the sequel to a collision on July 11 between defendant’s car and that of a visitor from Hawera on the Hutt road.

The annual congregational meeting of St. Stephen’s Church was held on Monday evening’, the Rev. J. M. Simpson, 8.A., presiding. Tho session report showed a great increase in attendance at public worship and at the mid-week meetings. Tho Sunday school roll was rapidly increasing, and a full complement of teachers had been secured. The Young Men’s Bible Class bad twentytwo members, and the Young Women’s sixteen. The numbers were increasing. The choir had been strengthened, and was under the able leadership of Mr George Scott. Miss Dempster, A.T.C.L., had been appointed organist. The congregation expressed its indebtedness to the musicians who so kindly assisted at tho evening services, and to many others who had in a practical way helped in the work of the church. An enjoyable social hour was afterwards held, and Mr and Mrs Simpson were congratulated on tho success attending their efforts to inspire life and enthusiasm in the congregation.

At a meeting of the executive of the National Party for tho Hutt electorate, held last evening, delegates were present from all parts of the electorate. Very feeling references were made to Mr Wilford’s health, and the hope was expressed that the trip would restore him to good health. A resolution was carried placing on record tho meeting’s appreciation of his long services to the dominion and the electorate, and pledging to do its utmost to secure his return for the Hutt, and hoping that ho would consent to nomination.—Wellington Press Association telegram.

The question of the conveyance of school children in the country districts was discussed at this mox-ning’s meeting of the Education Board, when several requests were received for increased driving allowances. The chairman (Mr J. Wallace) pointed out that the scheme cost the board £582 per annum, 195 children being conveyed, and he thought that something should be done to obtain a bigger grant from the department. The board, however, would have to continue its policy of providing facilities for the education of every child in Otago. “ There must be no going back on our efforts,” he added. Other speakers emphasised that the board, by its policy, was saving the department in the matter of providing new schoolsj and on the motion of Mr J. H. Wilkinson it was decided to ask the department to incroaso the allowances in cases where the department was saved the cost of providing a now school. .

A letter was read at this morning’s meeting of the Education Board to the effect that the Education Court authorities proposed to arrange for a series of demonstration lessons to bo given in the court by pupils of public primary schools and the pupils of private schools. The board’s approval was asked so far as the arrangements related to public schools. Approval was granted, the chairman stating that he did not know whether of not country pupils would be included in the arrangements.

The following resolution, forwarded by the Ranfurly School Committee, was considered at this morning’s meeting of the Education Board:—“That in the opinion of the School Committee members of Parliament should not bo eligible for membership on the Education Board.” The Hon. D. T. Fleming said that no one had done more for schools in Otago than Mr J. Horn. M.P., a member of the board; but he agreed with the principle that members of Parliament should not sit on education boards.

In the Magistrate’s Court this morning Mr J. R. Bartholomew, S.M., gave iudsment in the following default cases—D.l.O.. Ltd. v. Isabella Trevathan, £2 7s -3d. goods supplied ; Frederick F. Trapsfei, v. same defendant, Is 3d; T. Maxwell v. J. Hughes (Owaka), £4 os, goods supplied; G. A. Munro v. C. E. Maguire, £4 17s. account stated; Mary S. Landreth v. James Wills. £4 16s, board and lodging; 0. Walker v. J. MTCellar (Alexandra), £lO, amount owing on IOU; Mercer and Mitchell v. Mathieson and Fitzgerald, £3l 18s fid, goods supplied.

At this morning’s meeting of the Education Board a letter was received from the Ranfurly School Committee asking what steps were being taken to remove school to tho now site, it being stated that the matter was one of urgency. After hearing a report from the Hon. D. T. Fleming, the following motion was agreed to:—“That the board now urges the department to provide for the immediate erection of a school of two rooms sufficiently large to accommodate 100 children, and that the chairman place the new position before the department, and be given power to act. The chairman said that this was ohe of the most difficult matters that had come before the board since he had been associated with it. He did not think that Ranfurly had been badly treated, and added, Janghinghly, that fftllore was any rcraissness it syas not on the part of the board, but the blame lay with tho people themselves for not having more children.

The Wellington Education Board yesterday was surprised by the receipt of a unique account from the fire brigade for the suppression of a fire at the Clyde Quay School. The items read:—Superintendent, £2 2s; deputy superintendent, £1 Is; two sub-officers, 10s 6d each (£1 Is); ten men at 8s each, £1 10s; use of plant, £2 2s. Total. £7 16s. No one seemed to know anything about the matter, and an inquiry from the City Council Fire Brigade Committee elicited nothing more than the hazarded suggestion that there might be some arrangement between the brigade and the bodies that did not pay rates to charge for services. Mr Forsyth (chairman of the Education Board) said ho thought the council was adopting a curious method of raising revenue. The town clerk is to be asked to officially shed light on the account.—Press Association telegram. The telephone at Forbury broke down early yesterday afternoon; the daylight failed very suddenly before the last race, so that only the sharp-eyed of the crowd could distinguish the horses; the electric light gave out, and candles had to be used in the offices for the last of the clerical work; and all day the club know that the trotting meeting would result in a financial loss. In ordinary circumstances the vexations would have made people cross. But the circumstances were not ordinary. The Forbury Club promoted the fixture as an addition to the city’s hospitality to the fleet, and it was carried out with that idea; so that as the Americans thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and our people “ took to ” the visitors kindly, the meeting became distinctively sociable instead of purely a sporting affair, and little occurrences had no power to vex, nor did the certainty or a money deficit occasion concern, since the best that tho club hoped for when the fixture was being arranged was that it would come out square, as it probably would but for the bad weather at Christchurch causing a postponement, thus limiting tho number of horses available for the trip. The luncheon and tea for the sailors in tho big marquee were financed by tho Citizens’ Committee. The club provided for tho officers. Both matters were attended to in royal stylo. Attention is directed to the auction by Park, Reynolds, Ltd., at thenrooms, on Tuesday afternoon next, of oil and watox-color paintings, old prints, etchings, engravings, and Japanese prints belonging to Mr 1. S. Do Beer. The catalogue is of a comprehensive character, consisting of 180 lots,, and buyers may safely assume that quality is well represented, since Mr Do Boer’s taste in art is well known. The etchings and engravings include several •hat are rare and intrinsically precious, carrying tho names of renowned masters. The ‘Mona Lisa’ by D. A. Vince and ‘The Duel’ by Jerome may be specially mentioned. The watercolors are all choice, and it is pleasing to find that worthy examples by the world’s master painters are supplemented by contributions of high merit from artists whom we know or know about, such as Mrs Woodhouse, C. N. Worstey, W. Honnson Byles, and H. R. Colo. Tho proprietor has evidently collected very wisely, choosing on merit as well as on name. One of the nicest of tho watercolors is an unsigned landscape.

By to-day’s mail letters showing the widespread interest in the Exhibition came to the general manager, Mr C, P. Hainsworth. The Lord _ Provost of Glasgow acknowledges with pleasure the receipt of particulars about the Exhibition, which ho writes “is apparently going to be a very, important affair.” Ho expresses his confidence that anyone from the Old Country is sure to feel at home in New Zealand. “Everybody,” he proceeds, “knows that Now Zealand is full of Scotsmen, and that there is no part of His Majesty’s dominions where Scotch traditions and the Scottish language arc retained in such purity, and it would bo strange indeed if anyone from Glasgow did not receive a very cordial welcome ” The Lord Provost states that the Glosgow _ Corporation is losing no time in considering the reconstruction of Kelvin Hall, the Exhibition centre which was recently destroyed by lire, as many important hookings have been arranged for this season. From Canada, also, conies news of Canadians’ interest in New Zealand’s greatest Exhibition. The foreign trade agent of the Canadian National Railways, writing while he was tonring Western Ontario, the centre of Canadian manufacturing, says: “We are, of course, calling upon' a largo number of the principal manufacturers, several _of whom have mentioned your Exhibition, indicating that they are forwarding exhibits to New Zealand, and you may rest assured that we shall he only too glad to do anything we can to further your interests.” Hundreds of the White Caps have made acquaintanceships in Dunedin; many have arranged for what may he termed a post card correspondence; ono young follow has found “the best girl in the world,” and she has definitely promised to marry him ns soon as his term of service expires, it being his wish to settle in this city. The fact that Mr T. K. Sidcy’s name is not mentioned in the account sent from Wellington as to the election of a new Liberal leader must not ho construed as implying a lack of confidence in the member for Dunedin South. It is an open secret that Mr Sidey did not covet the position, and, in fact, requested that his name he not submitted to the party as a candidate. Miss Mary Stewart, sister of the Fon. W. Downio Stewart, has placed on deposit in the Otago Early Settlers’ Museum a piano which was ono of the first to ho imported to Otago. This instrument was made by Mortomer, An dorson, and Co., of Edinburgh, and it still retains its brightness of tone.

Ice to the weight of twenty tons was put aboard the Melville this morning, to order, by the Crystal Toe Company. If every New Zealand port of departure provides a similar quantity Uncle Sam’s men should have an abundant supply for the fleet’s voyage through the tropics. Auckland wasn’t listening, so it did not come as banter, but simply as geographical floundering, when an American sailor at Forbury yesterday, upon being told that the grey horse was named Oakland, remarked to his mate: “ I don’t think that’s the town up north that some of our ships have gone to.” Yes, the best plaos for children’s toys is Todd's Toy Arcade, George street (nest the Plaza).—[Advt.] True, conscientious service _ under ever" condition: that’s what Williamsons, the jewellers, 51 Princes street, assure you of. —{Advt.) A meeting of the Otago branch of the Economic Society of Australia and New Zealand will be held in the Lower Oliver Room at the University on Friday next. Mr H. E. Murney (vice-president of tbo New Zealand Farmers’ Union) will deliver an address on 'A Proposal for a New Zealand Agricultural Bank.’ A cordial invitation is extended to all interested. Miss Wallace will resume her usual Thursday -night dance to-night. Dancing from 8 till 11.45. At the euchre party to-night in the South Dunedin Town Hall fifteen prizes will bo given. Mr P. H. Hickey (Labor candidate for Invercargill) will deliver an address in the Labor Club on Sunday night, at 7 o’clock. His subject will be, r The Menace of the Bible in Schools; Democracy in Danger.’

Only one variety of bird is known to “shingle” its own feathers. This is a native of South America, which nibbles away each side of the tail feather to produce a curious-looking racket effect. Fashions in clothes set by the Prince of Wales during his last visit to the United States are still popular, including grey suits and grey or blueties.