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Evening Star, Issue 20010, 30 October 1928, Page 4

The Port Chalmers Council commented bust night on the lact that the whaler C. A. Larsen was not visiting Otago Harbour this trip, the Mayor said that the vessel was going to Wellington for oil fuel because it was not available at Port Chalmers. The Harbour Board had tried to get the whaler ta come to Port Chalmers.

At, a special meeting the Dunediu Tramways Union of Workers bno following resolution was passed: “ That the remarks of Councillor Munro at the last meeting of tho City Council having reference to the inteipretation of the Dunedin Tramways Award in the matter of bus drivers wages bo endorsed by this union, and that a letter bo sent to the council s Tramways Committee protesting against the action of the tramways manager in calling upon employees to give evidence against tho union when the case was heard in tho Arbitration Court.”

Tho question of alleged damage to bird and forest iii'o was brought up at last night’s meeting of the Otago Acclimatisation Society by Mr J. R. Wilson, who referred briefly to correspondence in the Rross concerning imported animals and national assets. In pointing out that the opossum was a valuable animal to the society and io the country, Mr Wilson said that it had been proved that the animals caused no harm to forest life, and the statements made that bird life was harmed were far-fetched. Opossums did not interfere with the birds or their eggs. Prominent scientific men had given proof time ixnd ugaiji of tbc harmless nature of opossums, and there was no direct evidence that the animals had ever been responsible for destroying bird life. Mr Wilson quoted extracts from reports compiled by well-known experts, all of which went to prove that the opossum was a harmless animal as far as forest and bird' life were concerned. When the society was backed up by such opinions there was no reason why an attempt should be made by anv other society or individuals to destroy an industry which brought in a big revenue.

Residents of other parts of the city who have not visited Mornington recently, would bo surprised at the clearance made in preparation for the extension of the cable car to the brow of tho hill overlooking the Kaikorai Valley. Shops and houses have been cleared away, and a small army of men is busy making an even grade for tho tram tracks. To those living at the hack of Mornington, the extension should prove a great boon, particularly in .wipier months.

Tho postal authorities advise that the mails which left Dunedin on September 22 to connect with the Aora.ngi at Auckland reached London on the S7th inst.

There was a clean sheet at the city Police Court this morning.

A sensational affair occurred on Sunday night at the Christchurch Public Hospital, when a man was found in the bedroom of one of the nurses. When discovered, he made a bolt, and succeeded in eluding pursuit. He crashed through a skylight in his rush to escape.—Press Association telegram. Taking into consideration the existing state of the markets at Home and on the Continent, a prominent wool auctioneer in Christchurch expressed tho opinion to a ‘ Sun ’ reporter to-day that the prices for the raw material in the dominion during tho coming season would be lower than they were Inst year, although he thought that tho decline would be largely offset by tho heavier clip. Last season the clip was light, but this year, following the splendid winter and subsequent abundance of feed, anything up to an extra pound of wool from each sheep could be reasonably counted upon. As there are over 27,000,000 sheep in the dominion at presnt, nearly 1,500,000 more than there were last year, this is bound to have a very marked effect on the total production.—Christchurch correspondent. In regard to a paragraph in last night’s motor columns, announcing a reduction of 5 [Kir cent, in tho price of motor tyres, we are informed that this statement is incorrect. At the meeting of local traders, it was decided to adhere to tho list price of tyres.

At the annual meeting ofi the South Wairarapa Dairy Companies’ Association, the following resolution was unanimously passed; “That this association approves of the action of tho Dairy Produce Board in taking over the shipping control of dairy produce, and supports the attitude taken up bv the chairman of the board in connection therewith.”—Carterton, Press Association telegram. The monthly meeting of the committee of the local, branch of tho British Sailors’ Society was held last night in the Sailors’ Rest, Rattray street, tho vice-president, Mr A. W. Mitchell, presiding. Tho treasurer, Mr Chas. E. Bcekingsale, reported the receipt of £ll 9s 4d, allotted to the society from amounts collected on the Shaw, Savill, and Albion steamers. The amount was gratefully acknowledged. Mr Mitchell was complimented on his success in collecting a fair sum in the city towards the maintenance work of tho society. The treasurer stated that £25 was still needed to put the funds right, apart from tho amount required for current expenses. Mr Buchan, tho hon. missioncr, reported that seven overseas vessels had been in port during tho month, that numerous meetings had been held, for the men, and that the results had been gratifying and encouraging. Mr IV. L. K. 1\ alter, hon. mlssioncr at Port Chalmers, reported that only four vessels had been berthed there, but that a good number of men from the Devon and the lonic had frequented the Rest. A report from Roxburgh describes the apricot cron in some_ of the orchards as patchy, and lighter than usual. The thinning of the young fruit is receiving attention- at present, bub, owing to the lighter crop, this will not take up so much time ns in other years. Yesterday afternoon a meeting of the lady members of tho newly-formed section of tho St, Clair Bowling Club was held in the committee room of the pavilion. Mr G. A. Bishop (president) proposed that Mr J. Adams take the chair, and this was agreed to. Mr Adams explained the position, and the ladies then elected their own officers, as follow:—President, Mrs J, Card no; vice-president, Mrs J. Sodden ; secretary and treasurer. Miss D. Ruhen; Social Committee, Mesdames Blyth, Thomson, and Sparrow. After Mrs Cardno had taken the chair, Mesdames Cole, Cook, and Johnson addressed the meeting, tendering congratulations upon the successful formation of the ladies’ section, and wishing it a successful season, at the same time offering their assistance with that object in view, it was decided to hold tho opening clay on Tuesday, November 6. Five six-wheeled “ Karrier ” motor trucks that wore purchased in England by the Dunedin City Corporation, have arrived. One was promptly put to work at Waipori. The four others were paraded in front of the Town Hall yesterday and then taken up tho hill for a test in and about Mailer street. The town clerk, the. city engineer, and his assistant, and several councillors witnessed the trial, which proved highly satisfactory. The “ Karrier ” typo of motor truck was developed by the British Array authorities towards the close of the Great War. Its distinctive qualification is the ability to cany loads over nnroaclcd country.

The mining operations at Waifaliima Heights for opening uji the ciimabar Jodo in the interests of a Dunedin syndicate are being carried out hv Mr J. Underwood (who came from the West Coast) with the help of Mr G. Gibb (the discoverer of the lode). Their undertaking is to make a out to the bottom of the shaft that had to he abandoned many years a,go. It became flooded and collapsed. The present job is just now somewhat hindered by the wet weather. Samples of the cinnabar that wore taken out by the old workings are in the custody of Mr W. E. 0. Reid, secretary to tho now syndicate. Tho fifth Royal Show opened at Palmerston North, this morning in wet weather, following several delightful spring days. The judging for < the first day is in needlework,’ photography, and pigs, and the awards in the stock classes are being made to-morrow.—Press Association.

An Auckland Press Association telegram states that Roy Norris was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on two charges of breaking and entering and theft. Arthur James Connop was sentenced to three years’ reformative detention for breaking and entering and assault in connection with the Mount Eden sensation.

Do you suffer from eye strain? If so, go at onoo and consult W. V. Sturmer, G.A.0.C., D. 5.0.1., 2 Octagon, Dunedin. -[Advt.] You will remember the quality at Williamsons', the jewellors, long after the price is forgotten. Next The Bristol—[Advt.]

To-morrow evening, in the Burns Hall, Miss Meda Paine’s annual concert will be given by her Ladies’ Choir and students m a song recital. Several fine part songs will be given by the choir of forty-five ladies’ voices. Tho soloists will be heard in songs by Schubert., Schumann, Brahms, Franz, and modern writers. Those taking part include Misses Bay Slublis.'Buhh Perry, Helen Boy, Olga Wynne, and Bessie Denford. Tho choir will have the assistance of Miss Eva Judd in violin solos. The box plan is open as advertised.

The twenty-ninth animal meeting of the United Starr-Bowkett Building Society will bo held this evening in the Early Settlers’ Hall. There will bo an election for directors, and the sura of £I,BOO .will bo appropriated in groups 3 and 10.

The Rev. Lionel -B. Fletcher will visit Dunedin this week. On Thursday he speaks in the Burns Hall on the subject, 'Beauty or the Beast.' Those who know Hev. Fletcher's powers as a lecturer will need no convincing that hu address under this head will be something especially worth hearing. •Kev. George Miller (Moderator, Dunedin Synod) will preside.