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Evening Star, Issue 20291, 27 September 1929, Page 8

At last night’s mooting of the Otago Hospital Board business was purely of a formal nature, and with the exception of a discussion on the question of supplying clothing to Mr Elliott Standfield, which is reported elsewhere in this issue, the reports of the various committees were adopted without debate. The following tenders were accepted :—Supply of meat to Wakari Hospital, Mr G. J. Barton; supply of bread to Wakari Hospital, Messrs Fraser and Roberts: supply of steam coal to Benevolent Institution, Bruce Railway and Coal Company ; supply of household coai to all institutions, Messrs A. Taylor and Sons; supply of fuel to Wakari Hospital, Messrs A. Taylor and Sons; supply of milk and cream to Palmerston Hospital, Mr H. Brown; removal of kitchen refuse, Air G. A. Brooks. An interesting statement regarding the experiences of the Central Earthquake Relief Committee was made by the Mayor of _ Christchurch (Rev. Mr Archer) on his return from Wellington, where he attended a meeting of the committee in the Prime Minister’s office. “A great deal of the time of the meeting,’’ said the mayor, “was spent in considering the question of allocating the money' available for relief, but, on the whole, it was found that it is going to he uuuh more difficult to distribute o money than it was to raise it, because human nature is so constituted that some claimants are too aggressive in pushing their claims, while others are not sufficiently so.”— Press Association. More appears likely to be heard about the origin of fires which have been causing concern in Christchurch It is understood that in at least one case matters are proceeding in a direction which may culminate in a public inquiry. Opinions at police head quarters on the subject of the outbreaks have 'naturally been formed upon the reports which were sent forward from the southern city. But it appears that the statement of the Minister of Justice (the Hon. T. M. Wilford) that there did not seem to be a “ fire bug ” at work was not to be taken as an affirmation that all the outbreaks in Christchuch wore accidental. The Christchurch police expressed the opiniondhat the publication of suggestions that a “fire bug” was at work did not help them, and possibly conveyed suggestions to some minds. The public inquiry which is now looming may throw some light on the subject.—Wellington correspondent. Suddenly, the whole question of the claims of Christchurch chemists that they had discovered the way to alchemy and a new force, has been veiled in mystery. Sent to Christchurch, as it is admitted, for the purpose of investigating the Christchurch men’s claims, Dr E. Marsden, a leading physicist, and Secretary of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, now refuses to discuss the matter. The sample of gold which ho brought back with him from Christchurch, and which was to be sept to the Government Laboratory to be analysed, has also vanished into the realm of undiscussed things. There is reason to believe that the question has now gone before the Prime Minister, and is being handled by his department, though why the veil of secrecy should suddenly descend is a which no one will condescend to explain.—Wellington correspondent.

Orce again the need for budding radio experts to take out their .licenses in good time was stressed in the Police Court this ■morning. Altogether, the magistrate (Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M.) inflicted three fines, and in the fourth case proceedings were adjourned for a week to enable the defendant to appear. In this particular instance Chiefdetective Cameron said that the defendant, after having had the set for about five weeks on a temporary aerial, erected a new aerial. 1“ a letter to the court the defendant said he had the set On approval only, and had requested the owner to remove it at bis convenience. Mr O’Grady said the set was on demonstration from four to five weeks before August 28, whereas Only seven days were allowed for demonstration purposes. He (witness) had been led by defendant to believe that the set had been more or less forced on to him. In view of the evidence regarding the erection of a new aerial. His Worship considered that the defendant should have an opportunity of substantiating the statements in his letter. The case was adjourned for a week.

Mr Veitch gave notico in the House of Representatives tb move that the following be appointed a Select Committee to which representations on the Transport,Law Amendment Bill should be referred.--Messrs Rroadfoot, Clinkard, Healy, Murdoch, Ansell, Harris, Williams, Parry, Sullivan, and the mover.

In his comments on the performances in tho section for sacred solo by gentle- , men at the Dunedin Competitions Society’s festival yesterday. Dr Jarman stated: “I was disappointed with the standard presented, both as regards tho quality of the music oft-times sung and also the careless singing. So often competitors seem to think that any sort of thing will do, a”d that so long 'as it has sacred words no care need be exercised in regard to singing as well as possible. Well, I shall not tolerate that in a section where there is so much of the world’s finest music available.. Consider the fact that this section sings of the praise, worship, or deity of God, and then ask yourself if you dare to offer anything hut the best in selection and in effort.” A- Gisborne P: s Association telegram states that two further land deals are reported, one affecting the Anaura Station, of 5,000 acres, being part of the F. Hall Estate, with 9,000 sheep aud 800 cattle, the price paid for Native leases, stock, and improvements being £40,000, The other is a freehold property of 1,500 acres at Tolaga Bay, which changed hands, at £lO per acre. Failure to forward land and income tax returns periodically leads to Police Court prosecutions. In court this morning Mr W. D. Taylor said that there were a number of cases in which it seemed impossible for employees to get details of earnings from their employers before June, when the returns were due to bo sent in. In such cases it was the duty of taxpayers to apply to the Commissioner for an extension of tho time. The Commissioner would always grant it if a good reason could be shown- . Two machines from tho Central Station turned out at 1.28 this morning to Messrs Davidson, Gillies, and Co.’s garage in Moray place, whore a fire had broken out. The damage was fairly extensive, three motor cars being burned and the workshop suffering. Tho cause of tho fire is unknown. The Victoria Office hold the insurance on tho building, while the contents were covered for £4OO and the equipment for £IOO. Particulars of the insurances on tho cars are not available. At the annual meeting of the BurkesSt. Leonards Aquatic Club, Mr W. J. Bardsley, who was unable to he present, wrot"- urging the club to utilise the newly-enclosed bay at Burkes as being an ideal bay on which to sail model yacht races. He referred to the time when, as a lad, he had watched model yacht races on Lake Logan, now Logan Park, and the intense interest and enthusiasm the races then created. Fie expressed the opinion that if the club would take up the matter there would doubtless bo many lads who would take uo tho sport and thus enlarge their interest as they advanced in years in boating on the harbour. Tho proposal was well received, and the executive was instructed to consider the details of tho scheme. Your eyes arc Nature’s most precious ffift. Take cars of them. Consult W. V Stunner, optician, 2 Octagon, Dunedin.— fAdvt.] Through a misunderstanding, the usual Thursday Neos advertisement in our last evening's issue did not include the date of the vfood stacks, which should have read 1924.

The Caversbam Tennis Club will open its season to-morrow.