A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS.

Evening Star, Issue 20020, 10 November 1928, Page 6

A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS.

Thk Reform candidate for Dunedin South announced at tho outset of his campaign that ho was not a strong party man. Yet he has just issued to the electors tho following appeal;—“lf you arc nob prepared to vote outright for Labour, with all its risks of the unknown and tho untried, then vote for Todd. Remember, every vote that is not cast in this constituency for either Reform or Labour is a vote lost.” Evidently very brief association with tho Reform Party and its organisation has convinced Mr Todd that it must bo all or nothing, and that a loose/attnchmont will not be tolerated. For here we have him repeating the nauseous fallacy which is the cherished treasure of none but the most bigoted party enthusiast. It is really ,a signal of distress. The growing strength of the United Party can no longer be ignored. by tho other parties, and it is now being viewed by them with real alarm. Henco the issue of such an appeal as tho above. Tho value of The statement that a vote for the United Party is a vote lost will, we hope, be totally disproved on the occasion of Sir Joseph Ward’s appearance in Dunedin to-night.

An originating summons <vas brought before His Honour Mr Justice MacGregui in tho Supremo Court this morning, asking for an order to sell property in the estate of tho late Neil Eraser.—Air John W’lkinson appeared for the applicant (the widow) am) Mr 13. J. Anderson for the, defendants.— Mr Wilkinson said the widow wished to purchase a house m Castle street which was an asset in tho estate. She would give a price above the real value. —Mr Anderson said it would be of advantage to the beneficiaries, who were overseas, to sell the house to the widow.—His Honour made an order approving of the sale, and allowed Mr Anderson costs out of tho estate. In the Police Court this morning, before Air J. It, Bartholomew, S.M., a further remand was granted in the case of Alfred Finn, charged with faillui.r t-> account for money (£3 6s) received at Waikuka on terms requiring him to do so, and also with the theft on divers dates of a motor car and accessories. an overcoat, and 10s in money. 'Mr C. J. L, White, who appeared for tho accused, said that the caso required . further investigation, and tho probation officer (Mr Garbntt) added that ho would like a week’s remand. Ihe magistrate agreed to this.

“In terms of reference from tho council tho committee is taking steps to investigate and report on the petition presented to last meeting of the council relative to tho matter of tho subdivision of tho city • into wards," states the report of the Finance Committee. “ Tho committee’s report will bo presented at tho earliest possible date, but in tho meantime it is desired to point out that.in tho event of the change being sanctioned it would bo impossible to bring it into operation for the municipal elections to be hold in May of ne,xt year. That position is duo to the requirements of statute relating to tho compilation of new rolls when a change to tho ward system is made. Such rolls could not, of course, bo compiled until tho boundaries of the proposed wards had been definitely fixed on a population basic as prescribed by statute.”

Tho motor ship Karamea. which arrived at Port Chalmers yesterday on her maiden voyage from Middles borough and London, is another splendid example of the most improved type of overseas cargo carrier. Roomy holds, large hatchw-ays, lengthy derricks, and silent electric winches distinguish the new from the older typos. Motor machinery eliminates coal bunkers, and even tho turmoil of oil fuel as applied to the generation of steam in marine boilers. 'The electric freezing machinery, which is capable of preserving 127,632 freight carcasses of frozen mutton, runs as sweetly as a sewing machine. The cook in the galley uses oil fuel to lire his range, and an electric oven to do his baking. Not the least pleasing feature of this latest product of marine architectural research is tire crow’s accommodation —it excels tho average in all classes. Tho. Karamea is Gin short of being 500 ft in length, and when she is fully loaded . her draught is 28ft 9in. Like her sister ship, the T ranalri. the new Karamea flies the Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company’s flag. Her commander is Captain A. MMntosb. To-morrow morning she .sails for Bluff and northern ports. At tho monthly meeting of tho St. Clair School Committee there wore present Messrs Rhodes (in the chair), Ritchie. Jones, Pritchard, Kindley, Macassey, and Priest. Miss Alice. Snowball wrote tendering her resignation, as she Had received an appointment at the Waianiwa School. The head master reported that the average roll for October was 650. and tho average attendance 591, There had been a gradual return of those children who were ill, and last week tho attendance, had almost reached normal. Competitions in cricket wore resumed last mouth. It was decided that tho head master be authorised to purchase prizes on the same basis as last year, and that the school break up on Wednesday, December 19. and reopen on Tuesday, February 5.

At a meeting held in First Church in tho interests of Bible in schools, the Rev. W. Saunders presided. A representative gathering received a report from the Rev. E. 0. Blamircs concerning the organisation throughout the dominion. A discussion ensued on the merits of respective systems in which representatives of most of the denominations joined. On the motion of tho Rev. H. B. Bellhouse and Adjutant Cantr, of the Salvation Army, the policy of the league was unanimously endorsed. It was decided to recommend tho local executive of the league to form its general committee by a system of appointment from the official organisation of the churches. A committee for conferential purposes was set up, consisting of the president ot the Council of Churches (the Bey. W. Walker). the Revs. Tulloch Ytnllc and Wingfield. Sir James Allen, and Professor Lawson.

Miss Helen Wisely, of Milton, who died last month, bequeathed her estate. valued at £4,500, to the Presbyterian Church for use in home and foreign mission work. The officers of the Electric Light and Power Department again warn the public that if, during heavy winds, a wire falls it should not he touched. Tho proper course is to ring up the Dunedin Corporation and got someone to stand by until linesmen arrive, the need for such a caution may bo illustrated by a happening this week. An electric light gwl© at the Taion broke u- violent gnst, und threw the wire across the road. A farmer coming along with a seed drill saw that the wire was alive, and with the aid of a pole he lifted it high enough to pass underneath, then telephoned to tho Corporation and got a neighbour to stand near and warn passers-by. This farmer did what lie behoved to he x-iflit, and deserves thanks. But he ran a terrible risk.

llailwaymcn and business people at Auckland are much concerned over the advent of a motor lorry service for the delivery of merchandise from Warehouses'Ll Auckland. One result was a lamely-attended meeting of railway employees, over which Mr F. Jennyns presided. It was stated that a grocery business landed twelve tons of goods by road last week by heavy motor trucks, meaning a loss in freight to both tho railway and local earners. The following resolution was passed:— “ This meeting of railway employees refuses to patronise any To Kuiti business house that transports goods Irom Auckland by any other means than per medium of tho railways. —Auckland correspondent.

Students of the King Edward Technical College art department who achieved successes at the Canterbuiy Art Society’s recent exhibition are as follow—R. H. Fraser, jun., first prize for poster design; J. Clarkson, special prize for etching; and H. Miller, special prize for lino cuts. In the Railway Denartment’s poster competition R. Maclennan secured second prize; while the Dunedin college shared with tho Elam School of Art, Auckland, the ten-guinea prize for the host art school entries.

Probate has been granted by His Honour Mr Justice MacGregor in the estates of Christina- Smeaton, Dunedin fMr W. G. Hay): John Smaill. Dunedin (Mr W. R- Brugh), George M‘Beath, Dunedin (Mr A. E. Stephens); William Cullen, Crooksfcon fMr W T }!. Naylor); Elizabeth Cochran Maori Hill (Mr IE E. Barrowdough); William Lockhart, Moneymore (Mr R. M. Rutherford); and Mary Scanlon, Milton (Mr G. H. Thomson)' Letters of administration have been’ granted in the cases of Alexander Henry Butler, Alexandra (Mr W, A. Bodkin); David Anderson, Waiwera South (Hr W. Allan); Sarah Jane Milne. Arrowtown (Mr H. b book): and John Walker, Dunedin (Mr H. "Walker).

The postal authorities adviso that the mail which loft Wellington by the Maungatua on October 9 reached London on Wednesday last.

There an many stories woven about tho number of buttons that are found in collections taken up at church services Now, however, one eomos to light of a citizen who worked _.a ruse on a certain popular Dunedin band. It was at the Botanical Gardens that tho musical combination was giving a concert, and when tho collection carao to he counted a coin about the size of a penny was discovered covered with silver paper in order to make it resemble a half-crown. Imagine the surprise of the bamjswen, however, when, the covering being removed, it was found really to bo a coin of that denomination!

At Wednesday night’s meeting of tho City Council the Gas Committee will submit tho following recommend ationThat tho under-noted proposed extensions and alterations of mains be approved :—(a) Ten chains of 4in main in Union street and thirty chains oh service pipe lor supplying the grand stand and ultimately tho Art Gallery and other huiklings at Logan i.ark, estimated cost, £275. (b) Laying of 9i» feeder main in tho footway in bouth road, between the Parksido Hotel and the railway overbridge, at an estimated cost of £4OO. This work is necessitated by reason of the fact that the road will probably bo paved in the near future, and in any case tho main is under the new line for tho tramway track. The existing pipes will be taken up and used on other works. Tho summary of tho carbonisation results obtained at the works for the month of October as compiled by the gas engineer shows an increase in the gas output of 10.042 per cent.”

The meeting of citizens arranged for to-morrow- night offers a real treat to all —churchgoers and others—who desire to support by public opinion the national policy of outlawry of war. The tenth anniversary of Armistice Day offers an appropriate opportunity. The management of tho Now Empire Theatre has allowed the uso of this handsome auditorium. The Kaikorai Baud will contribute the music. Prior to the meeting tho hand will render an appropriate programme, commencing at 7.4-5. To meet tho inevitable expense a collection to defray expenses will be taken at tho entrance.

Notification of Sunday services, as enumerated below appear in our Sunday services advertising columns Anglican : St. Paul’s Cathedral, All Saints’, St. Matthew's, St Peter’s, St. Martins. Presbyterian: First Church, Kuo- Church, St. Andrew’s, St. Stephen’s, For. Chalmers, North-east Valley, Morninglou, Cavevdiara, South Dunedin, Chalmers, Musselburgh, Maori Hill, St. Clair, Green Island, Kaikorai, Mosgiel. Methodist: Trinity, Central Mission, Mornington. Cargill Hoad, St. Hilda, N.K. Valley, Dundas Street, Roslyn, Caversham, Port Chalmers. Congregational: Moray Place and King Street. Baptist: Hanover Street, Roslyn, Caversham, Mornington, N.E. Valley, South Dunedin. Church Christ -. Tabernacle, Roslyn, N.E. Valley, Filleul Street. York Place Hall, Playfair Street Hall, Salvation Army, Christian Science, Theosopbical Society, Spiritualists, Christadelphians.

In this issue tlw. Railway Department makes the announcement that all railway wharves and goods sheds will bo closed from noon on Wednesday, November 14, lyild, in connection with the General Election.

The Kaikorai Baud will play at {it. Clair on Sunday afternoon. A well-selected programme will be played, consisting of marches, hymns, selections, etc A collection will be taken up towards the cost of sending the band to Wanganui to compete at the championship contest in February next. . ... ~ Cheap fares in connection with tuo Camara Show and train arrangements in connsc/ion with the Outran) Show arc advertis/d by the Railway Department in this issue.

Since it began twenty years ago Pounawea convention as an annual Christinas gathering has grown steadily in favourwdth Christian people. Dike the English “ Keswick,” its motto is “all one in Christ Jesus.” The dales this year aro December 24 to 51. Tho principal speakers will bo Rev. Tims. Miller, of St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, North Dunedin, Rev. G. S. Matthews, of the Baptist Church, Ashburton. and Mr Frank Varicy, lately from Melbourne. Situated at the junction' of tho Owaka and Gatlins Rivers, Pounawea is an attractive resort, where the convention provides an ideal holiday at very reasonable cost, ami with the opportunity of happy Christian companionships. All particulars arc given in an illustrated folder, which can bo obtained on application to tho acting secretary. The Railway Department announces in tills issue suitable time-table, rail and ferry, with special connections, on Sunday, 11th instant, for (hose desiring to visit Quarantine Island to inspect the polar dogs before their departure to Hie Antarctic. The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of a special week-end excursion Dunedin to Timaru on Saturday, November 24, returning the following day. The department is making the excursion as attractive as possible by putting on■ fast special trains and charging cheap fares; also reserving seats for both journeys for Is. To further assist its patrons tho department will accept applications for weekend accommodation which lias been approved by Timaru Chamber of Commerce.

Tiio Dunedin City Tramways Band requires funds to enable it to compete at the forthcoming contest at Wanganui. One can help and win a handsome prize at the same time by entering tho Planet wordhuilding competition, for which there are 151 valuable prizes. Particulars arc advertised.

The balance, of Mr Turret's collection of paintings will he sold by auction at Samson and Co.’s rooms on Monday. Patrons of the .vembley Club are notified that the usual weekly dance will bo held to-night in the Early Settlers’ Hall only. _ The Southern Starr-Bovvkctt Building Society will hold its thirty-second annual general meeting on Monday. During the evening £I,OOO wii l be disposed of by ballot and £I,OOO bv sale. Shares arc still available in No. 5 group The United Slarr-BowkoU Buikung Society will dispose of £2,000 by sale and ballot on November 29 and £I,BOO on December 6. The St. Kikla Band, under the conduclorship of Mr Jas. Dixon, will play a programme of high-class music at St. Hilda rotunda to-morrow, at 3 n-m _ Do von suffer from eye strain ? U so, go at orico and consult W. V. Stunner, G.A.0.C., D. 5.0.1., 2 Octagon, Dunedin. —f Advt.]

You will remember tho quality at Ailliamsons’, flic jewellers, long after the price is forgotten. Next The Bristol.—[Advt.J