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Evening Star, Issue 20193, 5 June 1929, Page 8

'J'he Mayor (Air B. S. Black) this morning sent the hollowing telegram to the Minister of Public Works:— 11 f understand that a schedule of the works which will absorb 200 men was forwarded to yon a fortnight ago. Your department here has recently put oft' a largo number of men, thus accentuating the unemployment trouble. The City Council is up to its limits. Can anything bo done to expedite matter?” In the Napier Supreme Court Jack Trial! was sentenced to two years’ probation for breaking and entering and theft.—Press Association telegram. The visit of the South Taranaki farmers to Dunedin ended this morning, these . excursionists going to Oamaru by the 8.40 train. They leave Oarnaru at 7 o’clock to-night. The arrangements here, managed by the Farmers’ Union, the Otago A. and P. Society, and the Manufacturers’ Association, were such as to enable the Taranaki folk to see all there was to be seen. The weather was mild and dry throughout, and the visitors enjoyed themselves. Even yet, apparently, a great deal of ignorance exists in America as to the location of New Zealand. A musical firm in the Octagon has received a communication from the Cable Company, Chicago, addressed to “ Dunedin, Australia.” In this letter, the firm was offered an agency for Queensland ! ,

“ r don’t see that any good purpose can bo served by terminating the concessions granted to ns.- Wo l>now that the stuff will bo imported just the same, 1 ’ said Mr J. 'Christie, in, moving at. tho meeting of the Farmers’ Union yesterday that the conference protest against the action of the Government in tenninating the , “ cash on delivery” system. The remit was carried, tho chairman slating that the matter had already been before the dominion executive members. They were very much in favour of retaining the system. The Prime Minister had given his assurance to the manufacturers that the system would be terminated, but the fanners were going to have their say. ■Legislation to provide for a halfway house for unfortunate old_ men and women’, probably in Hauraki Gulf, was promised by the Prime Minister (Sir Joseph Ward) in his speech in the Town Hall, Auckland. He said that many persons were unable in their last years to care for- themselves under the strain of modern life, and were sent to gaol by the magistrates on charges ot vagrancy, which was an indefinite term at the best, because they were homeless and friendless. It would be better if they could be cared for in pleasant surroundings in some special institution, say, in Hauraki Gull. A similar provision could also be applicable to certain classes of mental hospital inmates, who did not require the special care which such hospitals provided. He proposed to ask Parliament to sanction legislation giving magistrates discretionary power to commit persons to such an institution as be bad described. A change of serious importance so far as tho children in its care, arc concerned lias been resolved, upon by the Presbyterian Social Service Association, whoso office is in George street. For many years the girls have been housed at the Nisbet Home at Grant’s Braes, and the boys at the Glendining Home at'Anderson’s Bay. It is now determined to transfer all tho orphanage work to the Glendiiiing property, ns’ being handy to the church, the school, and tho tram terminus arid possessing the great advantage of having plenty of ground. As part of the new scheme devised by the Rev. W. Trotter (president), Mr J. B. Brngh (secretary), and others on the executive of the association, the girls and hoys are to live together in mixed parties of sixteen cadi after the family style, and in due course the Nisbet Horne-will bo closed. In pursuance of this design the association has instructed two -architects— Messrs Hal inond and Vanes and Mr H. M'Doweli Smith—to draw plans for four cottage homes suitable for children of both sexes, each home to provide up-to-d.ito accommodation for sixteen and the head of the family. This resolve has been arrived at after careful thought and inquiry in Britain, America, and elsewhere, and it embodies the latest advice on the subject of child welfare. 'Dio Dunedin railwaymcr. describe the passenger traffic for tho past five days as “ fairly heavy,” the inward trains packed up to Monday night, the outward trains’ now in the most demand. The handling of the traffic has been such as to show bow well our men work under stress. On Saturday the biggest loadings were:—ll.34 to Christchurch, 48U; 4.25 from Christchurch, BOO; 4.15 to Invercargill, 400; 4.45 to Invercargill, 340; 6.23 from Invercargill, -100; race traffic. 2,800; seaside traffic, about 400. On Monday the race trains carried 3,800; the seaside traffic nearly equal to that of tho .Saturday; heavy loadings on the Christchurch and Invercargill trains, also to Gore; and about 350 picked up at Wingatui. Yesterday the loading was normal This morning the 8.35 to Invercargill carried 250; the 8.40 to Christchurch 200, exclusive of the ’Taranaki farmers as far as Oamarn ; the 11.19 from Invercargill brought 250. About 300 booked at Christchurch by tho train that arrived at* 5.18 this afternoon ; and the 4.15 to Invercargill to-day carried 200 from Dunedin, expecting to pick up 200 more at Wingatui. Three hundred school children are to come to town early to-morrow for the Winter Show.

Housewives who 'have been asking about jam melons can now have their wants supplied. The first shipment from Australia to Dunedin this season was unloaded yesterday from the steamer Karctu, and opened up in excellent condition. Shopkeepers at once set up a brisk demand at prices ranging to 15s per cwt. Dunedin gardens are testifying to the softness of the winter weather so far this year. Some of the veronicas arc already flowering, and at St. Clair the St. firigid anemones show colour.

Between 5 o’clock last night and S a.m. to-day, a motor car, the property of Mr John Begg Thomson, was stolen from bis shed at Bethnne’s Guil.v. A padlock had been wrenched oft the door of the -shed. The car is a livcseater Chrysler, light grey in colour, with a black hood. There was very little petrol in the car at the lime it was stolen.

Visitors to Dunedin during show week have been delighted with the excellent weather they have experienced. Particularly impressed were the Taranaki fanners, who come from a mild climate. One and all they were loud in the praise of Hie fine winter conditions here, and one of them said before departure this morning that lie did not know of anywhere else in New Zealand that could show bottler conditions. The Minister of Internal Affairs (the Hon. P. A. de la Ferrellc) tells a good story concerning the wrong impression that exists in some parts of New Zealand concerning the weather in the southern portion of the youth Island. Recently he was entertained at a dinner at Kaitaia, in the “ winterlcss north,” and chose as the subject of his address, ‘Southland, its Climate and Productivity.’ In reply, a very old resident of the district said he was glad to have heard Mr do la Perrelle, whose remarks had corrected a very wrong impression he had possessed concerning the southern climate. He had previously thought of Southland as a place “ full of ice-floes and dose to where Byrd was operating-”

Thomas Mercer, aged . fifty-four. a land salesman, was sentenced yesterday to I'onrtecn days’ imprisonment for being drunk while in charge nf a motor car, the Magistrate (Mr Lcvveyj saying; “The potentialities ol drunken motorists in a city are so horrible that I must take a very serious view of such offences.” Later on, at the request of counsel, the magistrate granted a rehearmg, and adjourned the case till Thursday, allowing the accused bail.

'Che hood occurred as far back as March 19, and it was expected that long before now such an essential service as the water supply would have been restored to normal. Such is not the case, and residents on the high levels in the north end are much annoyed when shortly after 8 o’clock every morning the pressure gradually gets weaker and weaker, and finally fades right out, with the result that hot water systems and sanitary arrangements are thrown out of action for Die greater part of the day.

Corse burning at the corner of Nairn and' Brighton streets, Roslyn, received the attention nf the brigade at 7.3 last evening. ■ There was no damage.

At tho Hastings Magistrate’s Court Douglas Gordon George Murray pleaded guilty to carrying on the occupation of a bookmaker, and was lined £25. He was caught taking bets at the trots on Monday.—Press Association telegram. Messrs T 11- Toovey and R. Letch, tho representatives of the Port of Loudon Authority, who are at present touring New Zealand, were taken by the chairman and secretary of the Otago Harbour Board (Messrs Walter Gow and W. J- Bardsley respectively) for a trip along the Northern Waitnti road yesterday afternoon. They then proceeded to Port Chalmers, where they were met by the mayor (Mr Love), who is also a member of the board, and wore shown over the wdiarves and docks. Tin’s morning the visitors were taken over the board’s works and wharves in the Upper Harbour.

A Palmerston North Press Association telegram states that Lionel Bishop, a farm hand at Karere, was fined £lO, and had Ins license cancelled for two years for being intoxicated while in charge of a motor car. The defendant was also lined for a breach of his- prohibition order, and for driving a car without a license.-

At a combined conference of- delegates from tho Borough Council, - lie Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, the General Labourers’ Union, and the Retailers’ Association, as well as private citizens, held last night at Hastings to discuss the unemployment problem, a motion was Unanimously carried—- “ That this meeting, representative of Hastings local bodies and civic organisations, urges upon the Government the necessity of establishing an unemployment insurance system and that the subsidising system be amended to permit the granting of a subsidy to works involving 50 per cent, capital expenditure in lieu of 4U per cent.”—Press Association’.

Tho monthly meeting of the Caversham School Committee was held on Monday evening, Mr ’J 1 - A Brown presiding. It was reported that tho Education Board would take steps to have the open drain in the school grounds filled in, and also that the board had commenced the (hannelling-and asphalting of the path at the’ rear of the school buildings. The head master reported that the school opened the new term with a roll of 764, and that it would be necessary to draft another class in the old school buildings. Tin’s addition would _ bring the total of scholars housed in old school buildings up to 130. It was decided that a deputation wait on the Education Board regarding school ’ requirements at the old school buildings. It was reported that arrangements in connection with the school carnival were well in hand. The chairman reported that a very successful gift evening in connection with the carnival had been held by the lady members of the School Social Club.

While admitting that many schools already receive adequate capitation grants, the Auckland Education Board to-day decided to ask tho Education Department to increase the allowance to large district high schools and primary schools, as it was felt that proportionately such institutions had not been fairly treated.—Press Association telegram.

Protesting against police interference, a correspondent writes objecting to having to stand on the load when waiting to enter the Empire Theatre. He wants to know the reason, contending that the people should have one-halt or the footpath. The matter was referred to the Superintendent of Police by a ‘ Star ’ reporter this morning, and it was rightly pointed out that it was on offence to obstruct any footpath. The police, however, have wisely arranged that people can form a queue on the edge of the footpath in pairs, hut they must keep away from the shop windows. The queue must be parallel with the kerb, but no right angle to the kerb must be formed, as the footpath must be kept clear for pedestrian traffic.

11.M.5. Dunedin and H.M.S. Diomede left Auckland this morning for a two months’ cruise. They will spend three days at Norfolk Island before going to Australia.—Press Association.

Your Eyes are Nature’s most precious gift. Take care of them. Consult \V. V. stunner, ■ optician, 2 Octagon, Dunedin.— [Advt.J For highest quality Diamond Rings, reliable Watches, and Optical Service, I’cter Dick, lbs most reliable , jewellers and opticians.—[Advt.J As a special attraction for Show Week the members of tbo Athletic Football Club are bolding an cxlended night in the Overseas Hall to-night, when dancing will continue until 1 a.m. Supper will be provided, and “Pal” Harbrow and his Mexicano Orchestra of four instruments will provide excellent music.

The Wembley Dance Club has. arranged a spendid Show Week dance tor to-nigut, when two bands will provide continuous music-

M.euibers of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce are notified by advertisement to meet' Mr X. K. Toovey, M.8.E., principal assistant to (he general manager, Port of London Authority, in the Savoy Lounge, to-morrow (Thursday), at 11 a.m. At noon Mr Toovey will exhibit a film depicting scenes in the Port of London. Members of the chamber and all importers and exporters are invited to be present.

Members of the M.U.1.0.0.F., Otago district, are invited to attend the presentation to P.P.G.M. P. W. Stahb, which lakes place in the Albion Lodge to-morrow cvcu-