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Evening Star, Issue 19127, 19 December 1925, Page 6

The local dork of awards has received word that the Arbitration Court will sit in Dunedin on February 5. At Christchurch, Richard XI. Arlow, aged forty-throe, a jnerchant, was lined £lO on a charge of being m charge of a motor oar while iutoxi(oateS, land his driver’s License was suspended for sis months, Xlio magistrate said that bad the accused been .riving at the time he would have sent Gm to gaol.—Press Association. The Hon. G. J. Anderson, Minister in Charge of Publicity, announces that, through the courtesy of the Canadian Pacific Bailway Company, tho New Zealand Government has been offered, and has accepted, for publicity purposes a portion of a permanent exhibition being made in the Chateau Frontenac, one of Canada’s largest hotels. The necessary arrangements have been made by tho "Publicity Officer with Mr K. It. Bruce, the company’s representative, who was recently in Dunedin to arrange the Canadian exhibit there. The object of the company in establishing the exhibition in this big hotel is to advertise the “ All lied route,” and through the Chateau Frontenac alone many thousands of tourists pass every year eu route to the world’s holiday resorts. New Zealand will be represented bv means of beautifully-colored photographs of the dominion’s attractions, transparencies, and posters, while a feature of the exhibit will be models of Maori carvings, mats, and weapons now being made by the Dominion Museum authorities. The foreground will be devoted to a diorama effect of some special subject.

In the Supremo Court, Christchurch, iu the case in which Eva Rolton, housekeeper, claimed from William Miliner, of Sockbnrn, contractor, £1,500 damages for two assaults alleged to have been made on her by defendant, the jury found for defendant, and judgment was entered accordingly. The evidence was of such a shocking nature that Mr Justice Adams ordered that it be not published. Hector Graham Bitcathley, having pleaded guilty in the lower court to two charges of breaking and entering and one charge of thelt, was sentenced to two years’ reformative treatment.

Victor Brownson was charged in the Wellington Magistrate’s Coart with falsely representing a wristlet watch to be a level - watch. Defendant’s shop has recently attracted much attention, and has done a largo business. A detective bought the watch for 10s. Experts gave evidence that the watch was rubbish, but it was shown that defendant, when told that his show card was wrong, removed it from the window and put in another which did not state that the watch was a lover. Mr E. Pago, S.M., said he thought the offence had not been established. There was no intention to defraud, and the information would be dismissed. Francis Arthur Bate was convicted in the Magistrate’s Court, Christchurch, on two charges of a breach of the Legislature Act, in that ho had witnessed the signature of an application for enrolment without seeing tho applicant sign or hearing tho person declare that the signature was his own. Tho evidence disclosed that a wife had signed her husband’s name to an application and that another woman had signed her mother’s name in her mother’s absence to a form. Both of these irregular signatures Bate had witnessed. Ho was fined £lO on each charge. For tho first time for oyer a week (states a Christchurch Association message) passengers between Christchurch and Greymouth yesterday wore able_ to make the journey without changing tiains, and the express from tho West A-oast reached Christchurch at schedule lime. Tho deviation which has been constructed around tho break between Otira and Aikens was sufficiently advanced to enable trains to bo pushed along it to tho old track, which had not been affected by the washout. Locomotives were not taken on tfio deviation on account of their great weight. At tho Police Court yesterday afternoon the case was continued in which Colin Mowat and Leonard Mowat were charged with selling milk containing loss than 8.5 parts per cent, of milk solids other than milk fat, and also containing 7 per cent of added water. Tho defendants supplied milk to tho hospital, which was obtained from a number of Taicri dairymen who were fined £lO and costs at the morning sitting of the court on similar charges. The defendants pleaded not guilty, and wore represented by Mr J. S. Sinclair. After lengthy legal argument, the magistrate emphasised that the defendants, being middlemen, should have taken extreme care to ensure that the milk was up to standard. Ho imposed a fine of £5, with costs (£3 19s Gd). Yesterday His Honor Mr Justice Sim reserved his decision in the case in which tho opinion of the judge was sought in relation to the valuations for improvements on two forfeited Bourn ore runs. 'The purchasers of the runs paid tho valuations for improvements to tho Land Board under the provisions of the Act; and, after the taking therefrom of certain sums on account of rent overdue and certain other expenses incident! to tho forfeiture, there was left in the hands of the Land Board tlic sum of £419 odd in respect of Bun 548, and £786 in respect of Bun 659. These two sums were claimed on tho one hand by tho University of Otago and on tho other hand by the mortgagees of the respective runs. Mr 11. E. Barrowdough appeared for the Univeisity, Mr J. B. CaJJan for the mortgagees (Messrs Wight, Stephenson, and Co., and Air J. G. M‘Donald), and Mr F. B. Adams for the Land Board.

The monthly meeting of the executive of the Roslyu and Kaikorai Ratepayers’ Association was hold on Thursday evening, and was attended by Mr P. L. Ritchie (president), Messrs A. 0 Buckler, W. Sinclair, J. A. Armit. J. C. "Wilson, J. Hood, J. Hunter, S. Corbett, and R. C. Haigh fhon. secretary). Correspondence was received from the town clerk relative to tho acquisition of an area of land in Kaikorai Valley as a public park. The question, he said, was noted for consideration in next year’s allocations. The secretary of tb© Drainage Board wrote_ stating that tho piping of tho Kaikorai main ditch, adjacent to the children’s playground, would bo proceeded with early. Tho material was now being placed on tho ground, and levels were being taken. Residents could rest assured of Die early completion of tho work. The question of cutting off water troin trio hill mains at night had been represented to tho city engineer, and improvements were being made, as an adequate supply is essential for fire prevention. With tho completion of tnc necessary works in connection with tho Exhibition it is anticipated that tho Roslyn and Kaikorai district will receive greater attention in future.

There was only one case at the City Police Court this morning, a charge ol drunkenness against a first offender, who was fined court costs (7s). At tho meeting of the Harbor Board last night Mr 11. C. Campbell pointed out that some rock on the Port Chalmers side of Quarantine Island needed to be blasted away. At present vessels bad to swing to avoid the rocks, which were rather dangerous. Their removal would greatly assist the navigation of tho harbor. Tho engineer (Mr Wilkie) said that some months ago he had submitted a report on the matter and an estimate of the cost of tho work, which would entail between .£.'7,01)0 and rs.OOn. Tho board decided to ask tho engineer to bring forward Ids report again at the next meeting of tho board.

Hundreds of visitors to Dunedin will find tho following information about the Cook Strait ferry steamers and connecting trains of use;—The Maori will leave Lyttelton for Wellington on December *2l and December 25 on arrival of the 11-30 a.m. train from Dunedin, ()a Wednesday, December 23, and December 2-1 this vessel will start daylight trips on the arrival of the 7.45 a.m. train from Christchurch. Also, on "Wednesday a special night train will leave Dunedin 1o connect with the Maori from Lyttelton on the arrival of tho 7.45 a.m. train from Christchurch on Thursday. The Wahinc will leave Lyttelton for Wellington on December 22, 23, 24, and 26, on arrival of the IL3O a.m. train from Dunedin. Yachtsmen have good cause to be disgruntled at the weather, for, though it is perfect for ordinary pleasureseekers, the absence of wind will probably result in the Sanders Cup trial race proving more or less farcical- Light ujnd is universally regarded as favorable for Winifred, and its presence means that the 14-footers Idna, Kia Ora Winifred, Heather, and Eunice cannot provide good competition. Neither can the fine sails which the boats are carrying bo satisfactorily tested. In addition to'Lhe Sanders Cup E-ace, sailin" and motor boat races are being conducted by tho 0 tago ’Yacht and Motor Boat Chib and the Eavensbourne Boatinf Club. Tho following handicaps have been declared by the Otago Tacht and Motor Boat Club for its power boat events: —Under 7 horse-poww: Doris, handicap 20min 55sec, time to start 4.0.0; Ness, 20rnin 55sec, 4.0.0.; Hazel, ISiiiin, 4.2.55; Nell, 17min 205ec,4.3.35; Ripple. 14min lOsec, 4.6.45; Rewi, liiuiii TSsec, 4.9.7.; Arawa, Imin 2sec, 4.19.53; Revenge, ecr, 4.20.55. Seven horse-power and over; Ailsa, handicap 12min lOsec. time to start 4.30; Eclipse, | lOmin l Osec, 4.32 ; Marewa, 9min 40sec, 14.32.30; Imp, 7min 40soc, 4.34.30; I Stella, 6min 30sec, 4.35.40; Noraua, 16niin, 4-36.10; Ngaio, scr, 4.42.10,

Tho Minister of Agriculture (Mr Nosworthy) announces that Mr W. D. Hunt has been appointed to represent commercial interests on tho Dairy Control Board, in place of Mr J. B. MacEwon, who resigned.

Reports of floods here have been grossly exaggerated (states an Oama.ru message). The Waitaki and Kakanui Rivers are running high as a result of the melting of tho snow, but axe not in flood. No damage has been done, and there is no cause for apprehension. Tliroe piles in the Hakataramea traffic and railway bridge are loose, and the department has reused running the weekly train. Other forms of traffic continue as usual, and tho town water supply is normal.

With reference to a paragraph which appeared in our issue of the 16th inst. regarding the delay in the delivery of goods by tho Mahana, tho distric traffic manager, Railway Department, explains;—“The Mahana commenced to discharge at Port Chalmers on Saturday, sth December, and tho unloading of tho cargo commenced at Dunedin on tho following morning. Simultaneously with the unloading of this vessel the Hertford commenced the discharge of u heavy cargo, which taxed tho space available at the delivery sheds, and tended to temporary congestion. This, however, was overcome. No such delay ns mentioned has occurred for which the department should be held responsible, and all deliveries were completed early this morning (18th). In a number of insisvnees slight delays were incurred through goods having to undergo clearance by the Customs Department, and a considerable quantity is still under bond. This was caused! through the consignees selecting certain packages and leaving the balance of the lino on the shed floor, thus retarding the discharge of the wagons. Wagons containing goods which were urgently required ■were specially placed for discharge, and every endeavor was made to meet the wishes of the consignees in this resepet. ’*

Notifications of Sunday services a* enumerated below appear iu our Sunday services advertising columns: —Anglican: St. Paul’s Cathedral, All Saints’, St. Matthews, St. Peter’s, St. Mary’s. Prcsbvtcrian; First Church, Knox Church, St. Andrew’s, St. Stephen’s, Port Chalmers, Northeast Valley, Mornington, Kaikoraj, Caversham, South Dnnedin, Chalmers, Musselburgh, Maori Hill, and St. Clair. Methodist: Trinity, Central Mission, Mornington, Cargill Road, Belieknowes. St. Hilda., Woodhaugh, Northeast Valley, Dundra Street, Eavousbourne, lioslyn, and Caversltarn. Congregational; Moray Place and King Street. Baptist: Hanover Street, Roslyn, Caversham, Mornington, Northeast Valley, South Dunedin. Church of Christ: Tabernacle, South Dunedin, R«ilyn, North-east Valley. York Piaca Hail, Playfair Street Hail, Salvation Army, Christian Science, Theosophioal Society, Spiritualists,. Gospel IlalL

Christmas services will be held at the Moray Place Congregational Church to-mor-row. In the evening a short service for public worship, conducted by the Rev. W. Saunders, will lie followed by a Christmas choral service of carols, quartets, and duels by tho choir. Mia R. Hudson and Mr G. C. Scott will contribute solos, and Messrs tv. Harrison and J. D, M'Kochnio willfiing a duct, with violin and ’ocllo obbligato by Miss S.'Baylcy and Mr P. Palmer. The ’Hallelujah Chorus’ will bring the service to a close.

Bankers, lawyers, doctors, journalists, painters, and mechanics all favor “ No-rub-bing Laundry Help ” for washing clothes. —[Advt,]

Christmas sorvicos will bo held in Trinity M«thodist Church to-morrow, Itev. H. L. Fiebig officiating in tbo ■morning’ and the Jtcv. 11. iR Dollhouse in the evening. At 8 o’clock the annua] carol sendee will bo conducted by the choir, assisted by Miss Alma. Lilburn, Mbs Anita Winkel, Messrs H. M'Ahtnn, A. 'Walmsley. W. 1L Armstrong, and Master Leonard NeiL The Dunedin Euchre Assembly will hold its second last tourney of the season in Uhe South Dunedin Town Ball on Monday evening, when the prize-list will include orders aggregating £32 10s. A special Christmas euchre tourney will bo held to-night in the Waratah Tea Uooms.

A Christmas carol service will ho (held at Wesley Chnroli, Cargill road, nt 6.30 p.m., to-morrow. Miss D. Cole will sing

‘ The Holy Child,’ Mr P. C. Service will sing, and Miss Kona Scott will recite. Shop at Williamsons’, tho jewellers (next Tho Bristol), whore gift choosing is made easy. Pine value, too. —[AclvL]

Christmas services will bo held to-morrow morning, afternoon, and evening at Dun-das Street Methodist Church, Rev. FI 0. Blamiros conducting the services. Special music will be rendered, and a children’s choir will take part. Mrs Goo. Haiti and Miss M.ny Pratt will sing morning and evening respectively. Tho sermon story ‘ Modem Christmas ’ (Eoott-King) will be given at tho evening service. At Kavcnsbouruo also Christmas music will be sung. Tho Gavorsham Baptist Church Choir will render a Christmas cantata, ‘The Groat Light,’ at tho Sunday evening service tomorrow.

A carol service will ho hold in the Mornington Methodist Church tomorrow evening. Soloists will be Miss Osborne, Miss L. Scott, Mr Snell, and Mr Simpson. Anniversary service's will bo held in Kai-l-ora i Presbyterian Church to-morrow, when Christmas music will be rendered by tho choir. In tho morning Miss Mary Wilson will sing ‘Como Unto Him’ (''Messiah’), -ml in the evening tho soloists will be Mosirhmes Mafchcson, Gilchrist, Sutherland, and Jlainor, and Messrs Dick, Moir, and Rawlinson. Itev. D. J. Albert will conduct both services.

For glasses guaranteed to suit consult W. V. Stunner, G.A.0.C., D. 5.0.1., 2 Octagon, Dunedin; ’phone 7,523. —[Advt.J At the Ih«lyu Baptist Church tomorrow night, following the usual service, there will be a special choral service at 8 o’clock. A; full choir, under Mr ]■’. 0. Cooper, will render anthems. Selection;; from the ‘Messiah 1 will be given, besides a solo and duct, and a violin solo by Mr S. i/Cgal. Progressive cnchro party to-night at South Dunedin Town Hall. Admission, Is 61.

An organ recital will be given in Pirat Church ou Christmas night at 7.30 o’clock by Ur V. B. Galway, ’t oe vocalist will ho Miss Freda Denckcr. A programme with special reftM’Cjino to Christmas has boon prepared ami includes p.i-eos by Bach, KargClert, Debussy, Saini-Saenr-, and Vicrne. This recital will givo visitors to Dunediif an opportunity of becoming acquainted with the beautiful tone qualities of (he First Church organ.

Tho United Sterr-Bowtrtt Building Society invites applications for rhares in ita new No, 10 group. Shares are still available in tho No. 5 yronp of the Otago Mutual Starr-Bov 1 ; 1:c it, Society.

Tho Railway Department advr.rl.iscs in tins issue particulars of train arrangements in connection with the Wingattii races on December 26 and 28. Tho Ilev. J. 31. Simpson, to-moirow evening, at St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, will speak on ‘The Jot of Christina*.’ Yes, tho beet place for children’s toys is Todd’s Toy Arcade, George street (next tho Plaza). —[Acivt.d

Christmas services wd] be held to-morrow in the Octagon Hall of (be Central Mission, tho preacher bring Rev. W. Walker. Ai, the evening re: vice solo? will bo rendered by Mrs Wf H. HiudJe and Mr Geo. Lnckhnrst. The organ recital by Mr Chas. A, Martin will emracenco at 6.45. Choice selections from tho ‘ Messiah ’ will bo rendered to-morrow evening at the Hanover Street Baptist Church. Solo? will ho sung by Miss Jessie MacPhcrson and Miss Nellie Boyle, and Mr Thomas Bamdiop and Mr G. Stuart Thompson. Choruses will bo sung by an augmented choir, and an orchestra will giro the ‘ Pastoral Symphony ’ and other pieces.