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Evening Star, Issue 19268, 5 June 1926, Page 6

The ‘Sports Special,’ with full reports of all local sport—racing, coursing, League football (Otago v. Canterbury), Rugby, Soccer, hockey—and with a host of attractive special articles, will be sold on the streets this evening.

Most people blessed with radio receiving outfits turned in to 3AC yesterday to hear the results of the trots at Addington, which were being broadcasted by that station (wires our Christchurch correspondent). It was quite an innovation to hear that Waitaki Girl or Dillon Wilkes was loading the field in the King George Handicap, but, as one pious gentleman put it, .the pleasure was marred when floating through the loud speaker came a stream of bad language that would have turned a trooper green with envy. “Oh, how shocking! How naughty!” was the opinion of most people. Others, however, merely grinned to themselves and said, “Hard luck, old man, you picked a ‘ stoomer ’ that time.” This was not an end to tho incident, for three operators wore hauled over the coals at a meeting of the Christchurch Radio Society. Members were under the impression that the language had been used by one of the operators when his favorite nag “ also started.” However, it was explained that the language complained of had come from spectators in the vicinity of tho microphone, and that tho operators were not to blame in any way.

A special meeting of tho Y.W.C.A. Board of Directors was held this week, in order to discuss means of bringing to a successful conclusion tho finance campaign in aid of the Y.W. and Y.M.C.A. funds. The sum of £3,000 has been raised so far, with a further £SOO promised on condition that tho total amount reaches £4,000. That means that £SOO must bo raised within the next few weeks. Business and professional people have been liberal in their response, and tho board felt that it was .to the women of Dunedin they must look for this last £SOO. A certain amount of house-to-house collection will he tried, and various members of tho hoard were appointed to wait on certain people for subscriptions. Members were reminded,of the jumble sale to be beld in Cargill road on Friday, Juno 11, for which donations of clothing will bo received. The date of the annual world fellowship sale was fixed for Thursday, August 12. Mrs Taverner and Miss V. M. Barron were appointed to act as representatives of the association on the National Board of the Y.W.C.A. until at the ai ual meeting members make their own appointment.

Mr G. S. Thomson, secretary of the recently-formed North-east Valley Progress League, reports that the first, meeting of the executive was held last Monday evening. After discussing the question of how best to organise to enrol members, various other subjects were discussed. A resolution that a' sub-committee consisting of Mr C. M. Blass and two others bo set up to go into the question of the best system of rating was lost by 6 votes to 4. In connection with the question of a double tram line right through to Normanby, a committee was set up to interview the tramways manager and the chairman of the Tramways Committee. For next month’s executive meeting it was decided to discuss several subjects, including the following:—(1) Playing areas, (2) extension of Opoho tram line to M'Gregor street, and (3) the question of the ordinary shilling concession tickets being used on the Opoho line.

The laying of the foundation stone of the Tapanui Presbyterian Sunday School took place recently. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. S. E. Hill," and was assisted by the Revs. A. L. Canter and J. Cawley. _ A sealed box containing coins and copies of tho ‘ Times ’ and ‘ Courier,’ together with the history of the present building and how tho movement was first mooted, were placed in the box. After placing the stone in position the Rev. Hill declared it welh and truly laid. The 100th Psalm was then sung, and the Rev. S. E. Hill called on the Rev. A. L, Canter to read the Scripture, which was taken from 1 Chronicles,- chapter xxix. This was followed by the Rev. J. Cawley offering a prayer of dedication. An adjournment was then made to the schoolroom, where tea was served by the ladies. It was announced that £l6 5s had been collected.

The Public Accounts for the last quarter of the year (ended March 31, 1926) appear in the current ‘Gazette.’ These accounts, the Treasury states, contain many adjusting entries governing the whole period of the year, and are occasioned by the Government Railways Amendment Act and the Repayment of Public Debt Act of last session, but call for no remarks in view of the fact that the accounts for the year were published in last week’s ‘ Gazette,’ and were fully commented upon. Customs yielded £2,135,923; stamps and death duties, £911,097; post and telegraphs, £672,978; income tax, £3,641,533; and beer duty, £170,515.

The unsatisfactory state of the Cook Island fruit trade was _ brought under the notice of Sir Maui Pomare by a strong deputation of Auckland importers, who stated that tho Ngakuta was a most unsatisfactory boat. If something wore not done tho fruit trade would have to cease. A better grade of fruit was necessary, and many of the cargoes were too small. The deputation thought Auckland would order about 16,000 cases a month, and Wellington and the South Island 12,000 a month The Minister said he would go into tho whole matter.

Additional figures relating to the Maori census, dealing with the twentysix districts of tho North Island, show an increase since 1921 from 19,798 to 23,825. -All but half a dozen show additions, the most notable being Rangitikei (which includes the village of Ratana). It is now 2,170, against 599 five years ago.—Press Association. For tho third year eggs are to be exported from Otago to Great Britain this season. To last night’s meeting of the Egg Circle the chairman (Mr James Hutton) stated that Mr F. C. Brown (chief poultry expert) had prophesied a surplus supply of eggs, and that at least 150,000 dozen should be exported. Two members considered that there would not be an over-supply, but it was pointed out that tho future of the industry was in the export trade. If the export prices were above the local prices, the experimenters would profit, and those who had refrained from shipping would join up with the cirelo. Tho circle had learned some valuable lessons in shipping by its shipment of 27,000 dozen three years ago and 90,000 dozen two years back. Owing to the shipping strike last year no eggs were exported. The circle decided that tho Export Committee should be re-elected to decide on the ship ments.

On the occasion of the twenty-fourth anniversary of the Peace of Vereeniging, which terminated the South African War, memorial services are being held to-morrow at the four main centres in New Zealand, The local service, at tho Fallen Soldiers’ Monument in tho Gvai, to-morrow afternoon, will be attended by veterans of the Army, Navy, and Volunteers. Padre Dutton, wjjp conducted the original _ thanksgiving peace service at Vereeniging in 1902, will preside. <•

A new career has been opened for New Zealand youth, among others, with the establishment of the League of Nations. There are at present two New Zealanders on the staff _ of the League. Mr J. H. Chapman is in the statistical section of the International Labor Office, and Mr J. V. Wilson, of Christchurch, who started in the same office, is personal assistant to the Sec-retary-General (Sir Eric Drummond). To-day an advertisement in_ our columns notifies that a competitive examination, open to New Zealanders of either sex, will shortly be held in London and in Wellington to fill a vacancy in the editorial section of the Independent Labor Office at Geneva. The course taken speaks well for the League’s appreciation of the value of New Zealanders.

In accordance with the promise made when tho embargo was first imposed against the importation of agricultural produce from California, Washington State, and Oregon that due notice would be given of any proposed modifications of the regulations, the Minister of Agriculture announces that, provided no fresh outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease occurred in the meantime, it is the Government’s intention after August 1 next to modify the regulations to permit the introduction of seeds of flowers, vegetables, grasses, clovers, and •trees from those States harvested since March 1 last.—Wellington Rress Association telegram.

Burglars at Auckland last' night entered the premises of Hugh Wright, Ltd. (soft goods stores in Queen street) and the Blue Bird tea rooms next door. In the latter place the safe had been Jeff open, but it did not contain money. Wright’s office safe was broken open and £ls stolen. Another safe was wrecked, but nothing of value w r as missed.—Press Association telegram.

A Timaru Press Association telegram states that tho Belfield School, three miles outside of Orari, and twenty-two miles from Timaru, was completely destroyed by fire late last night.

An Auckland Press Association,telegram states that at the inquest on the body of Harry Booth, who was killed by tho collision of a new limousine with a post at Papakura, the coroner (Mr Poynton, S.M.) found that deceased was accidentally killed. He said that Joseph Merces was a competent driver, but the car was driven too fast. Merces was to blame in not applying the brakes when ho felt something wrong with tho car.

An Auckland Press Association telegram states that the Engineers and Sheet Metal Workers’ Union, which has 15G members unemployed (including eighteen new arrivals), asked tho Prime Minister if the Government could do anything in connection with the installation of new mechinery at tho railway workshops. Mr Coates promised to look into the matter at once.

Replying to the Bus Proprietors’ Association, the Prime Minister said he did not see anything to he gained by extending the time of bringing the new regulations into operation. The right of appeal was given under the regulations, which he believed would automatically adjust themselves.—Auckland P.A. telegram. The president of the Methodist Conference (the Rev. P. Knight) telegraphed the Prime Minister to-day, expressing his profound appreciation of his outspoken concerning art unions as a means of raising money for public purposes, and trusting that the law would be tightened up to prevent “ the further spread of these obnoxious and nn-British methods.”—Nelson Press Association telegram.

If Palmerston North Press Association telegram states that the entries for the Blanawatu Winter Show, although not yet complete, already exceed last year’s grand total by, 273. There has been a record demand for indoor exhibition space, and despite the increased accommodation the association is unable to meet all the requests.

Tho Melbourne City Council is inviting tenders from Australia, New Zealand, and Groat Britain for tho supply, delivery, and erection of a grand organ in tho Melbourne Town Hall. Tender forms, etc., may be obtained and drawings inspected on application to the Town Hall, Dunedin.

Notifications of Sunday services as enumerated below appear in our _ Sunday services advertising columns: —Anglican: St. Pauls Cathedral. All Saints’, St. Matthew’s, St. Peter’s. Presbyterian: First Church, Knox Church, St. Andrew’s, St. Stephen’s, Port Chalmers, North-east Valley, Mornington, Kaikorai, Cavershara, South _ Dunedin, Chalmers, Musselburgh, Maori Hul, Roslyn, and St. Clair. Methodist: Trinity, Central Mission. Momngton, Cargill Road, Belleknowes, St. Kilda, Woodhaugh, North-east Valley, Dundas Street, Ravensbourne, Roslyn, Caversbarn,Port Chalmers. Congregational: Moray Place and King Street. Baptist -. Hanover Street, Roslyn. Oaversham, Mornington, North-east Valley, South Dunedin. Church of Christ: Tabernacle, South Dunedin, Roslyn, North-east Valley, Mornington, Filleul Street. York Place Hall, Playfair Street Hall, Salvation Army, Christian Science, Theosophical Society, Spiritualists, Gospel Hall, Christadelphians. “White House” for Dolls’ Prams and Children's Playthings; a large stock. — Todd's, 133 George street. —(AdvtJ Euchre tourney on Monday night in the South Dunedin Town Hall.

Progressive euchre will be played to-night at the Waratah Tea Rooms.

For glasses guaranteed te suit consult W, V. Sturmer, G.A.0.C., D.5.Q.1., 2 Octagon, Dunedin ; 'phone 7,525. —[Advt.]

Tho services in First Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev. Dr E. N. Merrington. In tho morning his subject will bo ‘God’s Part and Ours,’ and after tho sermon the ordination and induction of ciders will take place._ In tho evening the first of a series of special addresses on The Supreme Facts of Life* will he given, entitled ' The Divine Being,’ in the course of which Dr Merrington will combat the claims of atheism. The remaining subjects are ‘The Divine Witness’ (next Sunday) and ‘The Divine Hope’ (on June 20). Dr V. E. Galway will preside at the organ, and special music will bo rendered by tu© choir during Church Rally Month. At both services to-morrow a retiring collection will be received on behalf of tho Theological College fund. The evening service will be broadcasted. ‘Christ’s Return—Why?’ and ‘The Morality of Religion are tho subjects of Mr Jos. J. Franklyn’s sermons at tho Church of Christ, Argyle street, Mornington, to-mor-row, at 11 and 6.30.

“Square Deal” Euchre Assembly tourney in the South Dunedin Town Hall to-night. Rev. W. B. Scott, during June, will continue on Sunday evenings, at Cargill Road Methodist Church, his addresses on ‘What Do I Believe?’ To-morrow night he will deal with the Sacraments and the claim to increase their number to seven. Mr J. W. Rogers will he the soloist. Satisfaction is forced upon you at Williamson’fi, the quality jewellers, 31 Princes street (nest The Bristol). —fAdvt.l The claims of public life, both in civic and national politics, will ho brought before tho notice of Knox Church congregation by Rev. Tulloch Yuille during Church Bally Month. His subject to-morrow night will bo ‘Publicly Serving,’ or ‘The Monarch of the Trees.’ Full particulars, both of the morning and evening subjects, for tho month are advertised. Tho Rev. H. B. Bellhouse will conduct services in Trinity Methodist Church, Stuart street, to-morrow, preaching in tho morning on ‘The Virtue of Whole-heartedness,’ and in the evening on ‘Laughing at Jesus Christ.’ At tho latter service Miss N. Boyle will sing. We advise all marriageable girls to sing plentv, especially while " No-rubbing Laundry Help ” is doing the weekly washing.— [Advt.] Tho Rev. J. M. Simpson will preach tomorrow in St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church. Mr James Simpson will be the soloist.

Rev. J. Richards will preach at the Mornington Methodist Church to-morrow, A quartet and an anthem will be rendered’ at the evening service.

Rally month will be inaugurated at Dundas Street Methodist Church with two services to-morrow, conducted by Rev. E. 0. Blamiros.

Rev. W. Walker will conduct cervices in tho Central Mission to-morrow. In the evening the subject will be ‘The Value of Friendship.’ Music will he rendered by Mrs Wilfred Andrews and Messrs W. H. Armstrong and Chas. A. Marlin. Captain Allan Montgomery wi!l_ conduct to-morrow's meetings in tho Salvation Army Fortress, Dowling street. Revival services for tho people. Music by the Silver Band and orchestra and singing of old hymns wil] ha features of these services. At the family service at 3 o’clock tho captain’s subject will bo ‘Four Kinds of Persons Found Among God’s People.’ ‘The Second Coming of Christ’ will bo tho subject for tho service at 7 p.m. The Dunedin Highland Pips Band will play in the Botanic Gardens to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 3 o'clock. Tho United Starr-Bowkett Building Society advertises £I,OOO for disposal in the various groups during June and July, and invites membership in the new. No. 10 group, commencing on July 12, £BOO appropriations. ‘The Roman Catacombs’ is tho title of the lecture to ho delivered on Monday evening before tho Classical Association by Rev. Dr Morka.no.