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Evening Star, Issue 20311, 21 October 1929, Page 8

The Tasmanian farmers arrived at Ashburton on Saturday evening, and were entertained by the Farmers Union at a social. Yesterday they inspected the Government Experimental Farm and toured the Methven district, visiting representative holdings. They left for Christchurch this morning. - Press Association.

In the course of his sermon at St. Clair Presbyterian Church last night the Rev. P.rofessor Hewitson quoted the Psalms and other portions of Scripture to show how the Jews loved the Temple—its very stones and dust —and delighted to attend its services and ceremonies; and he contrasted that devotion with the attitude of those modern worshippers who are content with “ an hour, and ten minutes and a leaning towards mercy once a fortnight.” Two largely-attended meetings of the employees of' the Auckland Transport Board’s, Tramwaymen’s, and Omnibus Employees’ Union on Sunday decided unanimously to hand over to the Alliance of Labour the whole dispute to have the Transport Board made a party to the local bodies’ labourers’ award; also to support appeals made against the appointment of junior men in the overhead department. A vote of renewed confidence in the Executive Committee was carried without dissent.— Press Association. The Rev. V, G. B. King, seen by a ‘ Star ’ representative to-day, said that never in his work in Dunedin had he known so many persons imbued with the desire to do good by stealth, the number of donations from anonymous donors ranging from a few' shillings to £lO being quite remarkable. In reply to a question as to the length of his experience, Mr King said that he had just completed twenty-five years in holy orders. He was ordained by Bishop Nevill. This was Trafalgar Day. On October 21, 1805, Nelson, with the British fleet of twenty-seven sail of the line, four frigates, one schooner, and one cutter, attacked Villeneuve’s French-Spanish fleet oft Cape Trafalgar, and the victory went to the British after a Joss of 1,587 men and Lord Nelson. Although October has run three weeks the dry weather still continued in Dunedin this morning. The average rainfall in Dunedin in October is 14.3 in. This year we have had only 1.07 in on the 14th, ,01 on the 18th, and .03 on the 19th. The grass lands in the district are very thirsty One of the features of the opening of the cricket season at Wellington om Saturday was the prominent part played by representative footballers. For the University Club, Mackenzie made 126, and was associated in a third wicket stand of 93 with Leys, whose score was 64. At Petone, another All Black, Mark Niehojls, put up 59. the top score for his side.—Press Association. Our Cromwell correspondent telegraphs: Heavy rain threatened on Saturday morning, but passed over with several showers. The weather continues to be unseasonable. Two nights of frost during the week added to these conditions, and it is one of the driest and most backward seasons known for many years.

An extraordinarily large consignment of whitebait, said to be the largest ever received from Southland, reached Dunedin this morning, and connoisseurs are profiting thereby. The continued dry weather is seriously affecting stock and crops in the country districts of Otago, and some good soaking showers would bo hailed with delight by hundreds of farmers. For the past few years there has been an abundance of moisture during the spring, but exactly the reverse conditions are being experienced this season. The districts close to Dunedin are particularly dry, the Taieri and the Peninsula showing marked signs of the lack of water. Kitchen gardens about the' city and suburbs are also being badly affected, seeds and young plants which have been transplanted needing water to give them a start. The radio theatre at Winton was completely destroyed by fire yesterday morning. A picture show was given on Saturday night, and shortly after midnight flames broke out, starting in the gallery. The theatre was owned by the Misses Thomson, and .was insured for £3,000, and the plant (owned by Mr H. A. Holmes) was insured for £550. Invercargill Press Association telegram. “ I hope it is true, but I am not very optimistic,” said Captain Judson at Auckland this morning when informed of a cable from London that the British Legion had learned that he was coming from New Zealand to attend the dinner that the Prince of Wales was giving to holders of the, Victoria Cross. Captain Judson said it was the first he had heard about it. He would consider it a great honour to attend. He mentioned incidentally that the Canadian Government was sending Canadian V.C. holders to the dinner. —Auckland correspondent. Tour eyes are Nature’s most precious iflft Take care of them. jConsult W V Sturmer, optician, 2 Octagon, Dunedin.— f Advt.] For highest quality Diamond Rings, reliable Watches, and Optical Service, Peter Dick, the most reliable jewellers and opticians —[Advt ) Great interest is being taken in the Fourth (North Dunedin) Boy Scouts’ Carnival (full particulars of which are given in this issue), opening on Wednesday next, October 23, at 2.30. For many years the want of a hall in the north end suitable for Scout work has been felt, and it is hoped that those responsible will be able to make a start early in 1930 with the erection of the hall. For months past a very energetic Parents’ Committee has been working, and the results of its labours will be shown this week. The lighting and decorations will be a feature. A large number of stalls laden wltb goods will be offered, and a fine programme of amusements will be given. On Wednesday evening Captains Brown and Melville and members of the Byrd expedition will be present.

At the St. Kilda Methodist Church tonight the Kev. President Goldie will speak at the missionary meeting, and Kera will speak and sing.