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Evening Star, Issue 21138, 25 June 1932, Page 12

The 1 Sports Special,’ with the sporting news of the day and week, including the All Blacks’ first match at Sydney, will be sold on the streets to-night. The Catholics of Mosgiel are holding a series of euchre and dance socials this winter in aid of the forthcoming bazaar. As well as providing funds, these events are proving quite a success socially. The prizes last night were won by Mrs W. Bevis and Mr J. J nil I, the consolations going to Mrs M'Leod and Mr Freeman. Mr M'Leod supplied the music for the dance, and the ladies provided supper. The general rate of ].\d for Taieri County, of which due notice had been given, was confirmed yesterday by the council. The year's allocations, as drafted by the inspector, were approved.

At the Taieri County Council meeting yesterday Mr J. W. Bush, Brighton, wrote regarding the road to his place from Mr M‘Leary's corner. This would suit work under scheme No. 5. Lett with the inspector to supervise; work to bo recommended for Harty’s unemployed gang as soon as available. Tljis same decision was arrived at in connection with a letter from the secretary, Brighton Ratepayers’ Association, regarding the bad state of streets in Brighton, especially Queen street. The monthly meeting of tho committee of tho Society for the Protection of Women and Children was held this week. There were present Lady Sim (in the chair) Dr M'Kinnon, Mesdamcs Kennedy, Jones, Cameron, Downing, Todd, Park, Ross, Poster, Miss Prascr, Miss Runciman, Rev. Bryan King, and Mr R. Gilkison. Appreciation was expressed by the committee of the efficient way in which tho secretary (MissJ. G. Ooe-Smith) had handled the sum of £689 in trust moneys and unemployment wages, paid into the society’s office, or collected by the secretary on behalf of clients and subsequently disbursed. The secretary’s report of the cases was read and discussed.

Three Chinese, who were arrested in a raid by detectives on premises in Greys avenue, appeared in the Auckland Police Court, when each ■ was charged with using the premises as a common gaming house. Each of the accused was convicted, Yip Sun being fined £SO, Ah Yat £25, and Ah Fong £lO. They were allowed seven days in which to pay. Considerable concern has been felt in Oamaru at the prospect of the men being dismissed from the Waitaki Hydro works arriving in the town in search of relief (writes our correspondent). Last week-eud thirty men were dismissed, and in two instances the breadwinners of large families were put off. Past experience has shown that when men are put oft' from the works they invariably make for Oamaru, with a consequent further burden upon sorely taxed relief funds. Indignation has been expressed at the Government’s action in not endeavouring to retain the men at the works, where at least ample housing is available. Representations were made upon the matter, and an undertaking has now been given that the dismissals during the winter will not exceed twenty per month. It is further stated that Oamaru will receive specially favourable treatment in the matter of unemployment allocations, in view of the fact that the district is placed at a disadvantage in having to absorb much of the labour dismissed from the Waitaki works.

One of the newest and, in many respects, the best, suburbs of Dunedin, but also the most neglected by the civic authorities/ is Tainui. This suburb gets all the sun there is to get, and Musselburgh Rise shelters it from the cold winds that blow up the harbour. However, no councillor lives nearer than St. Kilda or Anderson’s Bay, and none ever seems to think it worth his while to take a stroll out that way. A stranger visiting these parts at night almost takes his life in his hands. Electricity was apparently very scarce when the suburb was lighted, and if the visitor arrives at night and wishes to go to a house in the middle of a block, he will soon find himself floundering about in wet clay which will ooze over his shoe-tops and on to his socks. He might even stumble into a trench which some optimist thought would improve matters, and which was dug in some of the streets a few months ago. Gangs of unemployed from time to time, unlike the angels, have rushed in, and by scooping off the grass, have left miniature lakes in which the small fry of the district love to paddle. The residents are a long-suffering people, but one of these days might rise in their wrath and demand that something be done to compensate them for the high rates they pay. Dr Galway's next recital on the Town Hall organ will be given on Wednesday evening, and he announces a programme well designed to meet all tastes. The principal selections are the andante con nioto movement from Beethoven’s 1 Symphony No. 5,’ Bach’s ‘ Fugue in A " Minor,’ Guilmant’s impressive ‘ Funeral March and Chant of Angels,’ the Faulkes fantasia ‘ A Safe Stronghold,’ meditation from Massenet’s ‘ Thais,’ and the angel’s farewell from Elgar’s ‘ Dream of Gerontius.’ On this occasion the organist will have the assistance of the well-known vocalist Mr J. E. R. Benton, who will sing the Handel recitative and aria ‘ Thus Saith the Lord ’ and ‘ But AVho May Abide,’ and a bracket from Somcrvill’s ‘ Shropshire Lad.’ Last Sunday a party of Hampers, while on Otago Peninsula, came across a kowhai tree in full bloom in Hooper’s Inlet, near the foot of Sandymount, and close to the water’s edge. A specimen of the bloom was taken by Mr J. Goodley to be sent to friends in Wellington. A member of the party states that he has seen the kowhai in blossom at Papanui and Hooper’s Inlet as early as June 3.

A few of the spurious half-crowns which were in circulation several years ago still occasionally come into the possession of business people. In appearance they are genuine enough, but a rattle on the counter or floor soon discloses that they are counterfeit.

The postal authorities advise that the Zealandic and Westmoreland reached Auckland to-day from London and Liverpool respectively with two bags of mail and thirty-seven parcel receptacles for Dunedin. The mail is due at the local office on Monday morning.

A Gisborne Association message states that the carrot crops of the district are suffering from depredations of a green grub, believed to bo a recent importation from Australia. The Department of Agriculture asks that the results be carefully watched, so, that the economic significance can be ascertained.

With reference to the deputation from Auckland which asked that the northern city should be reinstated as a port of call for the Government vessel Maui I’omare, the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce telegraphed to the Prime Minister stating that the chamber would strongly oppose the reinstatement of Auckland unless Dunedin was also included. It pointed out that the vessel was secured to serve the South Island, but no objection was being taken to the retention of Wellington and Lyttelton as an economy measure. The Prime Minister’s usual reply to communications, that the contents had been noted for consideration, has been received.

While doing the rounds of the main single men’s camps in the country two ‘ Star ’ reporters met a worker of considerable abdominal girth who stated that it would be impossible for him to procure from a general consignment of clothing a pair of trousers sufficiently accommodating for his requirements. Accordingly one of the visitors was commissioned to interview a simi-larly-proportioned gentleman in Dunedin. with a view to arranging the despatch of a suitable pair of trousers to the relief worker. The camper will he relieved to learn that the good work was duly set in train this morning, and that there is every expectation of the garment being forthcoming.

Tho postal authorities advise that the Marama left Sydney on Friday for Wellington with thirty-0110 bags of Australian mail and twelve parcel receptacles for Dunedin. The mail is duo at the local office on Wednesday evening. The Central Otago roads arc at present in fine condition, and motorists can keep up a good average speed. A motorist who recently went through that district states that the worst portions of tho road wore in tho vicinity of Merton and along tho Milburn stretch from Milton, and these are a great improvement on their condition a few months ago. Though the asphalt in the vicinity of Otokia has been down only about twelve months, it is already beginning to become potholed. Clay has been used to repair it, but this does not give a satisfactory surface. Tho assisting artist at the Timaru Orchestral Society’s concert on Thursday night was the Dunedin boy soprano, Lex Macdonald, of whoso offerings the Timaru ‘ Herald ’ critic wrote: —The assisting artist was theboy soprano. Master Lex Macdonald, of Dunedin, whoso singing was a perfect delight. His delightfully clear voice of rare purity, tonal sweetness, and wide range thrilled the entranced audience, particularly in Schubert’s ‘ Ave Maria.’ It is gratifying to know that this possessor of a rare voice keeps company with the masters of the art of song making. ... In Schubert’s ‘ Ave Maria,’ Master Macdonald caught tho reverential spirit of the work. There is so much in this delightful fragment from the heart of the greatest song writer that ever lived, that it repays tho most sincere study. Master Macdonald presented this number with rare taste and feeling. It was a finished piece of high-class vocal work. Responding to a warm recall, Master Macdonald gave a charmingly finished rendering of ‘ The Lass With the Delicate Air.’ The rippling cadences of the voice fortified by almost perfect phrasing and unusually exact articulation and clearness of enunciation gave this popular song a new meaning. In Spohr’s appealingly sweet ‘ Rose Softly Blooming ’ Master Macdonald took Top B with a consummate ease and perfect tunefulness which made the number one of the gems of the evening. In the second part of the programme Master Macdonald presented a delightful interpretation of Bishop’s ‘ Should He Upbraid,’ singing this fine number with consummate art. For his encore numbers Master Macdonald offered a delightful rendering of ‘ Solveig Song ’ (Greig), and Hartog’s enchanting ‘ Summer Song,’ tho singer creating an atmosphere that gave this pleasing composition a touch of rare vocal beauty.”

Notification of Sunday services as enumerated below appear in our Sunday services advertising columns: —Anglican: St. Paul’s Cathedral, All Saints’. Presbyterian: First Church. Knox Church, St. Andrew’s, South Dunedin, Chalmers, Musselburgh, St. Stephen’s. Methodist: Trinity, Central Mission, Mornington, Roslyn, Cargill Road, St. Kilda, Caversham, Dundas Street, St. Clair, Northeast Valley, Abbotsford, Mosgiel. Baptist: Hanover street, Caversham, North-east Valley. Mornington, South Dunedin, Roslyn, Sunshine. Congregational: Moray Place Church. United Church of Christ: St. Andrew atreet, Roslyn, North-east Valley, South Dunedin, Fillcul street. York Place Hall, Playfair Street Hall, Salvation Army, Christian Science, Thcosophical Society, Spiritualists, Orange Hall.

A dance will be held in aid of the Unemployed Workers’ Movement in the Radiant Health Club Hall, the admission for which is 6d.

The annual meeting of the Dunedin Starr-Bowkett Building Society will be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Stuart street, next Thursday.

The United Starr-Bowkett Building Society on June 30 will dispose of £2,600 by sale and ballot in its Nos. 5, 10, and 11 groups.

Owing to the date of the Dunedin £IOO Old-time Dance in aid of the Children’s Rest Home and the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows’ annual dance falling on July 11 and 12 respectively, the committee of the former has generously decided to postpone its function until Monday, July 18. The Mayfair Club announces another big night for dancing patrons. Continuous music will be supplied by the two bands, and the extra novelty attractions arc sure to please everyone. Particulars are advertised.

Attention is drawn to tlie notice appearing in this issue of the Balclutha School Ex-pupils’ Club, Dunedin CSutre, which will hold a social and dance 'on Wednesday next in the Embassy Salon, Moray place, at 7.45 p.m. Visitors to Dunedin could hardly claim their visit complete without a trip to the historic Cargill Castle, Cliffs road, St. Clair. A short walk from the tram terminus repays one with a most wonderful view of the city, harbour, suburbs, and 100 miles of beach and coastline. Visitors are always welcome, and afternoon teas are served in the glorious ballroom.

The Dunedin Cricket Club will hold a dance in the Otago Motor Club s rooms, Moray place, on Tuesday next. Attention is drawn to W.E.A. advertisement notifying resumption of the philosophy class. The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of special cheap excursion fares and train arrangements in connection with races at Oamaru oil July 2. Special train, stopping at certain stations, will leave Dunedin 7.42 a.m., arriving at Oamaru 10.52 a.m. (connecting with train to racecourse at 11.15). Return train loaves Oamaru 5.30 p.m., arriving Dunedin 8.39.

The St. Hilda unemployed dance continues to find favour with the dancing community of tho city. The star attraction at to-night’s dance will bo tho final of the amateur waltz competition. The music will bo supplied by Harry Boyers Melodymakers. It is announced that on Wednesday an extended danco will bo held from 8 p.m. till 2 a.m. Save your eyes. Bo wise and consult W. V. Sturmer (optician, 2 Octagon), thus conserving good vision for old age.—[Advt.] Gold wanted in large or email quantities; bring your old jewellery along, valued by expert jewellers and highest prices given.—Ferguson Ltd., jewellers, 45 George street. —[Advt. 1