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Evening Star, Issue 19640, 20 August 1927, Page 6

elude SGS planes carrying bombs, 1,2«3U for pursuit, and 682 for reconnoitring soi vice. In pursuance of its national policy the Aero Club is subsidised by the Government, and club centres provided with small aeroplanes are being established near the cities and towns, together with aviation camps, in order to create the right atmosphere. In the military, civil, and industrial departments of the State the orders of “ li Duce” have gone forth. In facing the air problems, principles of Fascism arc enunciated in the words of Mussolini, and these are comprised in the motto “greatness for Italy.”

The ‘Sports Special,’ with all the sporting news of the day, will be sold on the streets to-night. Fresh registrations for employment arc still being filed in the local oflico of tho Government Labor Department. Since yesterday seven married men and seven single men have applied for work, and the totals are now 88 married men and 198 single men. Those selected for the work in Central Otago arc being notified. A charge was heard by Mr F. Page, S.M., at Wellington, in which an auctioneer named Cecil William Price, who acted for the Railway Department in the sale of unclaimed packages, among which were two cases of whisky, 4 disposed of a quantity of less than live gallons of liquor. For the defence, Mr Blair contended that_ tho Minister of Railways could sell liquor off the departmental premises in any way he liked—wholesale, retail, or by auction. Counsel asked for the dismissal of tho case, with costs against the police. The magistrate said that he would take time to consider both points.—Press Association.

The American Consul-Gcnci al (Mr W. Lowric) stated yesterday that, although tho United States immigration year under tho quota system opened only on July 1, tho numbers allotted to many countries were already exhausted. This applied als to New Zealand’s allotment of 100, enough applications having been received at the Wellington and Auckland offices to complete the quota for the next year. New applications would not be considered uiUil after July 1, 1928. Tourists wore not, however, affected, the restraint only applying to those intending to take up residence in the U.S.A.—Press Association.

Disapproval .of the proposed abolition of Education Boards was expressed by the Canterbury Education Board yes torday. lu the "course of the discussion it' was stated that the Canterbury board had last year expended £68,345 on buildings, and £35,349 under other heads. The cost of administration worked out at 1J per cent. _ It was claimed that these administration costs would not ho saved if the board were abolished, as other officers elsewhere uould have to be fully employed doing the work now done by the board’s staffff. The expenses of the twelve members of the board amounted to £827 for the year, equal to SRI per pupil under the board’s charge, '.tbo cbainnan( -Mr C. S. Thompson); “if there is any commercial concern that can run its business on 1} per cent, overhead expenses,_ I should like to have some snares in it.” It was decided to set up a committee to watch the position, and to talm stops to combat the proposal to abolish Education Boards.—Press Association.

The work of duplicating the Anderson’s Bay tram line, though fixed to begin on Wednesday of this week, did not actually begin until Thursday, on account of the wet weather. As planned, the operations arc starting at Ross’s Corner, and they will continue for about twenty-five chains to Rawdilti street, whore the double lino from town now ends, thus completing the twin track from the starting point in town to Ross’s Corner. _ There is no thought at present of finishing off the double lino by running it up the hill to the Anderson’s Bay terminus. _ it would bo an awkward work, and it is not considered that there is a demand for it.

0 for a breeze to carry oil’ the raincarrying clouds that have hung over Dunedin for the past five days and still keep the district in soak. No great volume of rain has fallen, and the temperature is not bitingly low, but the prolonged wetness is becoming depressing, and a sturdy south-wester would be welcomed, especially by farmers and gardeners. The following is the southern cruise of the H.M.S. Dunedin —Depart Auckland August 20; at Hauraki (where gunnery and torpedo practice will be carried" out), August 20 to September 9; Dunedin and another port, September 1/ to September til); Lyttelton, October 1. to October 7; Akaroa, October 7 to October 10; Dunedin, October li to October 16; Wellington (where field training will be carried out), October IS to November 25; Auckland, November 23 to December 5; Hauraki, December 5 to December 14; Auckland, December 11 to January 21.

Tbo postal authorities advise that mails which left Wellington on July 19, via San Francisco, arrived in London on August 18.

The through express from Christchurch to Invercargill was delayed for about an hour this morning, waiting for the arrival of the ferry boat. It was expected, however, that ib would not be far behind its schedule time in arriving at Dunedin. On a charge of drunkenness William Lysaght was convicted and fined 10s by Messrs J. Watson and N. Dodds, J.P.S, at the Port Chalmers court this morning.

Mr Allan Wilkie, in responding to the exceedingly cordial applause which marked the conclusion of the final performance of a very successful Shakespearean season last night, said lie was always reluctant to make a speech after the performance of a great and noble tragedy such as 1 Hamlet ’ for fear of dispelling any illusion which the company might have been fortunate enough to create. Ho felt, however, that ho would be lacking in a sense of gratitude were he not to express his thanks for the wonderful manner in which the people of Dunedin had supported the season. Many had been of the opinion that a season of throe weeks would be too long for this city, but he was pleased to say that, though the nightly attendances had, naturally, fluctuated, the attendance week by week had maintained a surprisingly uniform level. He regarded this as a healthy sign, as there was no surer indication of the mental outlook of a people than the typo of entertainment in which they indulged. Mr Wilkie added that he hoped in future to visit Dunedin annually, and on his next visit to produce ‘King Lear,’ ‘Much Ado About Nothing,’ ‘All’s Well That Ends Well,’ ‘Coriolanus,’ ‘ Merry Wives of Windsor,’ and ‘ Othello.’ His Honor Mr Justice Sim gave his decision this morning in the case in which John Joseph Hcndren, the licensee of the Georgetown Hotel, had appealed against his conviction by the magistrate for selling liquor when his premises were required to be closed. The point to he decided was whether the charge was erroneous or not in point of law. His Honor amended the conviction by substituting for the offence of selling liquor after hours that of allowing liquor to be consumed on the premises when the promises were required to bo closed. With that amendment the conviction was affirmed, and the appeal was dismissed without costs. Our Parliamentary Reporter wires that the Local Bills Committee has recommended that the Dunedin City Corporation Empowering Amendment Bill be allowed to proceed without amendment.

This morning His Honor, Mr Justice Sim, granted applications to make absolute tho decrees nisi in the following divorce cases:—Dora Gertrude Mason (petitioner) v. John Philip Mason (respondent) ; Elizabeth Louisa Scott (petitioner) v. Frederick Ernest Scott Respondent), In the former case Mr 11. 11. Aspinall appeared for the petitionee, and Mr C. J# L. White for tho respondent; and in the latter case the petitioner was represented by Mr A. C. Hanlon.

Judgment was given by His Honor Mr Justice Sim this morning in the case in which Janies Johnson appealed against his conviction by Mr H. W. Handle, S.M., on two charges of obtaining money by false pretences. It had been alleged - that defendant obtained money by tho false pretence that ho would advertise certain businesses in railway and tram timetables to bo published in two or three days. His Honor decided that there was nothing more than a promise to do something in the future, and that there was nothing to show he could not have done so. The evidence did not disclose any false representation of a matter of fact within the meaning of the statute. The appeal, therefore, was allowed, the convictions set aside, and the informations dismissed, each party to pay his own expenses.

Notification:, of Sunday services as enumerated below iippear in our Sunday seruces advertising columns: —AnglicanSt. Paul's Cathedral, All Saints’, St. Matthew’s, St. Peter's, Presbyterian: First Church, Knox Church, St. Andrew’s, St. Stephen’s, Port Chalmers, North-east Val ley, Mornington, Kaikorai, Cavcrsham, South Dunedin, Chalmers, Musselburgh, Maori Hill, and St. Clair. Methodist: Trinity, Central Mission, Mornington, Cargill Road, St. Hilda, North-east Valley, Dundas Street, lloslyn, Cavcrsham, Pori Chalmers. Congregational; Moray Place and King street. Baptist ; Hanover Street, Eoslyn, Cavcrsham, Mornington, North-east Valley, South Dunedin. Church of Christ: Tabernacle, South Dunedin, Roslyn, North, east Valley, Ffilcul Street. York Place Hall, Playfair Street Hall, Salvation Army, Christian Science, Thcosophica) Society, Spiritualists. Gospel Hall, Christadelphians. For spectacles that soothe tho eyes consult W. V. Stunner, D. 5.0.1., G.A.0.C., 2 Octagon. Our business s exclusively optical.—[AdvtJ

The second series of si tidies in Christ s chaaustsr will bo commenced by tho_ Rev. C. Fr«f-U.nd Elliss at tho evening service at the Mailed Congregational Church, ‘His Endurance ’ being the topic. Tho morning subject will ho ‘The Name of tho Lord of Hosts.’

The United Slarr-Bowkett Building Society advertises a few shares available in -No. 10 group. The Dunedin Starr-Bowliett Building Society will dispose of £2,000 by sales in the Bos. 3,4, 5, and G groups on Wednesday, September 7. The Rev. C. Duncan will conduct the morning service in Trinity Methodist Church, Stuart street, to-morrow, and in 11x3 evening the Rev. H. E. Bellhousc will be the preacher, taking for his subject ‘ Desirable Mountains in Life's Landscape.’ The choir will sing the anthem ‘The Sun Shall Bo No More.’

Tho new “Dorothy” wedding ring is a pretty shape and is comfortable to wear, — Williamson's (next Bristol Piano Co.).— [Advt.] On Sunday night at Cargill Road Methodist Church 'The third of a series of special services will be held. Messrs T. Bachop and ,1. Paterson, L.A.8., will be tho soloists. Rev. W. B. Scott will speak on ‘ What’s in a Kamo?’

‘Will Christian Missions _ Survive ?’ is a question which has arisen in many minds. This will bo the subiect dealt, with by Air George Shepherd (from China) to-morrow evening in York Place Hall. At the South Dunedin Baptist Church tomorrow evening tho Rev. Stanley Jenkin will give the fifth of the fortnightly addresses to men, tho subject being ‘The Alan Who is Good Enough.’

In the Caversham Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening an address to young men and women will bo given entitled ‘A Religion That Works.’ Tho Rev. J. AI. .Simpson will speak in St. Stephen's Church to-morrow evening on ‘The Fatal Power of Inattention.'

Dr Herrington will preach at First Church on Sunday morning, his subject being ‘Tho Message of Amos.’ In Ihe evening the Rev. D. Reggie, of South Dunedin, will pi each on ‘Jesus the King.’ Tho Loyal Valley Lodge, A1.U.T.0.0.F., will parade at the Dnudas Street Methodist Church to-morrow morning. The Rev. W. H. Hocking will occupy the pulpit and preach on ‘ Friendship, Love, and Faith. The choir will render anthems, and Bro. H. W. Haney will sing ‘God’s Garden.’ A social hour will follow in tho schoolroom. A children’s fancy dress ball in aid of the Redcastfe College appeal wil be held in St. Joseph’s Hall on Monday evening. A spectacular display is promised, and many valuable prizes have been presented by Airs Quirk. Tho International Order ol Good templars, Hope of Dunedin, wil! hold a bazaar in tho Foresters’ Hall, Albany street, on Saturday next, nflcmoon and evening. A first-class entertainment will be given in tho evening.

\ musical service will bo bold m the Orta "on Hail of 1 lie Central Mission tomorrow, at 6.30 p.m. Tbo Kev. Vi. A (liter will preach on 'Lifts Rcli'cshing Springs. Mr Kamo tirom London) will render ‘Chimes’ and ‘Abide With Me’ on (ho banjo-mandolin. Solos will bo eung by Miss 1). Allan (‘Bless Thou the Lord’), and Mr J. C. Clark (‘Nearer, My God, to Thee'), and the choir will sing ‘Lead Mo Gently Home.’ Mr Cfws. A. Marlin will officiate at tbo organ. The annual concert of Columba will bo given by (bo students on Monday next, in tbo Constance Hall, Higbgate, Roslyii. An attractive and varied programme will bo presented, including choral and vocal items representative of the course of training being given in the college. The classes will combine in giving such line unison songs as Dyson's ‘Praise’,’ Dunhill’s / Pilgrim’s Song,’ and, by special request, in commemoration of the centenary of Win. Blake (August, 1927), will repeat the setting of his poem ‘Jerusalem’ by Sir Hubert Parry, given at last year’s concert. The proceeds will be devoted to purchasing a gramophone for school purposes. The proof of the pudding is in tbo eating. Ladies who have once patronised C. Becby’s Hairdressiii" Saloon continue their patronage. ’Phone 10-630. —[Advt.]