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Evening Star, Issue 20422, 1 March 1930, Page 14

The postal authorities advise that the Golden West, from San Pedro, has 14 parcel receptacles for Dunedin. These should be to hand on Tuesday morning

Bowsers on Taieri County roads camo under discussion at tho monthly meeting yesterday, when Cr Stevenson moved the following;—“ 1. That the resolution passed at last meeting of the council giving permission to Mr Miller to erect a bowser on Bath street, Brighton, bo rescinded. 2. That all applicants for permission to erect a bowser on streets or_ roads in Taieri County bo granted subject to a charge for same of £5 per year.” Cr Stevenson said this was not a fit and proper place to have a bowser. It was too close to the telephone box. There was not sufficient visibility—not as much ns the regulations demanded. There was a school in close proximity and the gate to the Domain. After a short discussion, the motion to rescind was carried. Regarding the second part of tho motion it was decided that a fee of £5 per annum be charged for all bowsers on county roads as from Juno 1, 1930.

Tho chairman, No. 17 District High : ways Council, wrote to the Taieri County Council yesterday concerning the necessary repairs to the Taieri Ferry bridge, the estimated cost being £2,567 Us 6d, and asking for copy of resolution that the council would find its quota—viz., one-half of onethird of the cost £427 ISs id), payment could be extended over three years. Tho council approved of the work and its share of tho cost. For Dr W. G. Price’s organ recital at tho Town Hall on Monday night the programme includes items that will appeal to eyery class. Handel is levied upon for '‘the allegro from tho ‘ Fire Music ’ that was composed for a fireworks display to celebrate the Peace of Aix-la-cliapellc. From tho Bach library tho organist is taking the majestic D major fugue that winds up with a pedal cadenza. Everybody will bo sure to derive pleasure from tho variations by Weber on an air from one of his early operas, ‘Sylvana,’ and a movement from a Mozart quartet will bo generally appreciated. Tho most important item at'tho recital, however, is to bo portions T-of a sonata by Julius lleubke, one of Liszt’s pupils, who died young and wrote but this one organ piece, which is a classic in its way, descriptive of the 94th Psalm: “0 Lord God, to whom vengeance belongetb.” The portions selected nro tho introduction and the fugue. It is music of the highly dramatic order, probably new to many of our Dunedin musicians. A few lighter items are also on the programme.

The mayor ('Mi- 1?. S. Black) yesterday forwarded the following telegram to the Mayor of Invercargill (Mr J. D. Campbell) :—“ Hearty congratulations on I nvcrrargill's accession to the rank of city, i feel sure the most southerly ciiy will uphold the best traditions of .out. dogiiiiioa aud Umpire,”

The parking of cars at Brighton in a way to give annoyance to residents was discussed at the meeting of tho Taieri County Council yesterday. One ratepayer cited objectionable behaviour —such as bathers dressing and undressing in motor cars—in front of his house, and ho objected to the cars parking there. Damage had also been done to the fence through ears bumping into it. Cr Stevenson pointed out that the parking area was not in keeping with the regulations. Cr M’lntosh mentioned that this particular parking area was intended for elderly people who visited Brighton in cars, but it was being abused, and the area would have to be changed. It was agreed that the acting-chairman visit Brighton with a view to some improvement, Crs Stevenson and M’lntosh to bo in attendance, the resolution making this area a parking place to bo rescinded.

That there was absolutely no need for unemployment in New Zealand, and that the problem was one that could easily be solved by tho Government if it wished to do so, were points stressed by Mr Howard, M.P., and Mr Armstrong, M.P., who addressed a meeting of unemployed in the Trades Hall today. During his address Mr Howard alleged that advantage had been taken of the illness of tho Prime Minister to put a stop to bis scheme of ridding the country of unemployment, and Mr Armstrong said, if the Government wanted to, it could put on 1,000 men to-morrow without any difficulty.— Christchurch correspondent. An Oamaru Association message states that James M'Laren, county clerk, a married man with a grown-up family, was arrested this morning and appeared before justices, charged with tho theft on divers dates between November, 1923, and February, 1930, of £B3, the property of tho Waitaki County Council. He was remanded on bail to Monday.

“Big Lizzie” was in trouble again this morning This is the popular name by which the corporation’s largo tram car is known. About 7.46 she jumped the rails at Cargill’s corner, the small wheels in front trying to go towards St. Kilda and the largo wheels behind obstinately attempting to proceed towards St. Clair. The result was that “Lizzie” swung round and placed herself across the lines at the intersection, the asphalt being torn up by her wheels. It took three-quarters of an hour to get the car back on the rails, the services to St. Kilda and St. Clair being maintained in the meantime by running the cars backwards and forwards on the one line. By 8.30 the line was clear, the normal service then being resumed. The members of the Otago Motor Club propose holding their annual outing to the inmates of the various orphanages in Dunedin at Wingatui, tho Dunedin Jockey Club having kindly placed their lino property at the disposal of the club for the afternoon. Motor owners who desire to assist in the good work are requested to notify tiie secretary of the dub if they are placing their cars at tho club’s disposal from 2to 5 p.m. A large number of cars arc required, and motor owners are asked to lend their help and they will derive much pleasure in watching the enjoyment of the youngsters, which to them is a day of days. The postal authorities advise that the Ulimaroa left Sydney on February 28 with 81 bags of English and Australian mail and 33 parcel receptacles for Dunedin. The mail should he to hand on Wednesday afternoon. ' The bands contest now coming to a close in Dunedin is rich in reminiscence, bringing together many old friends and recahing interesting experiences. Mr James Brown, who has retired from the National Bank service and now makes a hobby of Early Settlers’ Association affairs, is hailed as a real veteran by those who remember that he was a drummer-boy in the Green Island Band sixty-five years ago. The Woolston Band is stocked with worthy traditions —its 'name a household word throughout the dominion—ami much of its fame traces back. to Mr R. J'. Estall (“Dick”)’ who iu his playing days was a champion on the euphonium and is now a tiptop conductor. No fewer than six of the Woolston’s present players are the sons of previous players in tho same band, and tho roll now includes a father and his son. On Thursday of this week this distinguished band was shown through the ‘ Star ’ Office. Mention of Woolston brings up the name of another reliable old standard band, the Kaikorai, and as it happens the current contests have brought together as onlookers the men who formed tho Kaikorai quartet that won the championship of Australasia at Ballarat in 1908—namely, E. Schnack (soprano), B. Holland (B fiat cornet), H. F. Davie (tenor horn), and R. T. Little (baritone). Mr A. Schnack, who conducted that quartet, is also now with us. Mr Davie and Mr A. Schnack have since conducted and won with A grade bands, whilst Mr Holland and Mr E. Schnack have also conducted bands with success.

■ Gnder tho will of tho late Mr John Marshall, of Auckland, a large number of causes will benefit. The estate is valued at £60,000. A sum of £2,000 has been left the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand for tho purpose, of establishing and maintaining one or more scholarships for the education of theological students of the church. After several private bequests have been satisfied, tho residuary estate is divided among the Jubilee Institute for tlie Blind, Knox Home for Incurables, Auckland Young Men’s Christian Association, the Salvation Army, tiio Royal Now Zealand Society for the Health of Women and Children (Auckland branc’-), tho Young Women’s Christian Ass iation, Auckland Hospital (for the purchase of toys and comforts for child patients), Auckland Presbyterian Social Service Association, St. John Ambulance Association, and tho British and Foreign Bible Society.—Press Association. By vigila;.co and tenacious fighting on the part of doctors, nurses, and inspectors, scarlet Pvor is at last definitely drivn back from the entrenchments in Otago and Southland in which it was obstinately fixed for a long time. To-day there are only twelve cases in and about Dunedin, none of them in the General Hospital.

“It must have been apparent to every member who visited the Heads today "that there is an_ absolute necessity to make some provision for the obtaining of stone necessary to complete the mole,” said Mr J. M‘C. Dickson at last night’s meeting of the" Otago Harbour Board. Only half of the wall was competed yet n vast quantity of stone had been deposited. The board would find that the money allocated for the completion of the mole would not be sufficient to carry out the extension. When the Byrd Antarctic Expedition returns to Dunedin, it will be tendered n reception by the Otago Harbour Board. The members of the board intend to meet the ships at the Heads on the return from the south. There were no cases for hearing in the City Police Court to-day, but the Children’s Court was engaged with several matters.

Notifications of Sunday services as enumerated below appear in our Sunday services advertising columns: —Anglican: St. Pauls Cathedral, All Saints’, St. Matthew s, St. Peter’s. Presbyterian: First Church, Knox Church, St. Andrew’s, St. Stephen’s, Port Chalmers, Northeast Vollev, Morniugton, Caversham, South Dunedin, Chalmers, Musselburgh, Maori Hill, St. Clair, Green Island; Kaikorai. Methodist: Trinity. Central Mission, Mormngton, Cargill Road. St. Kilda, N.E. Valley, South Dunedin. Baptist: Henover Street. Caversham, N.E. Valley, Mornington, South Dunedin. Congregational: Moray Place, United. Church of Christ: Tabernacle, Rosly, N.E. Valley, Filleul Street, York Place Hall, Playfair Street Hall, Salvation Army, Christian Science, Theosophical Society, Spiritualists, Christadelphians, Gospel Hall, Evangelical Hall, Higher Thought Centre. Wembley Club dance Visiting bandsmen in uniform admitted free. W.E.A. students will bo interested in an advertisement in tho educational advertisement column in this issue dealing with the nowly-instituted ‘ bursary system. Lady Ferguson will speak at the Otago Women's Club on Wednesday afternoon next on tho reasons of the appeal tor tho obstetrical endowment fund. The attention of members of the Choral Society is drawn to an advertisement appearing in this issue regarding practices for the presentation of tho oratorio ’ Elijah. United Starr-Bowketfc Building Society advertises shares still available in new No. 11 group. A second ballot of £BOO in this group will bo hold on March 20. On Monday night tho Southern SlarrBowkotfc Building Society will dispose of £2,500 by sale and ballot. The Dunedin Starr-Bowkctt Building Society will dispose of £I,OOO in tho Nos. 4 and 5 groups by ballot and sale respectively next Wednesday, The share list of the No. 6 group closes in June. A few pleasant moments in an inviting studio, a charming, natural pose, quickly achieved by that modern craftsman, the nowadays photographer, and in a twinkling your true personality is put on paper. —Rembrandt Studio, 199 George street. [Advt. |

Easter Eggs steadily hatching out striking local caricatures. —[Advt.l Williamsons, the Ring Specialists (next The Bristol Co.), will serve jou promptly and well with gift goods.—[Advt.j Radio Furnishing Company, 650 King street, for Artistic Furniture, at lowest prices.—[Advt.l

The Railway Department advertises in this issue the running of an excursion (ram to Catlins River branch on Sunday, 9th March. Cheap fares are being issued to stations where the greatest scenic .attractions are. Easter Egg Sketches are coming on caricaturing celebrities.—[Adyt.]