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Evening Star, Issue 22273, 26 February 1936, Page 8

Rotary clubs in all parts of the Dominion were represented at the fourteenth annual New Zealand Rotary District Conference, which was opened at Auckland last night, when a social gathering was held. A welcome was extended to the visitors by the deputy mayor (Mr B. Martin), the district governor (Dr P. Stanley Foster, of Christchurch), and the president of the Auckland Rotary Club (Mr J. P. O’Connor). “When we know that Rotary clubs render service and work lor international peace we must all say that the movement is worth while and important and valuable to sections of the community outside its ranks,” said Mr Martin. “ Rotary stands for service—service to one’s fellows, to the community, and to the world at large,” said Dr Foster. “To achieve service it is necessary to have a spirit of good fellowship and goodwill amongst members.” The Wellington Patent Slip Company (says a Press Association telegram) was the successful tenderer for repairs to the Union Company’s Rangatira, which was severely damaged through striking a reef on February 2. Permanent repairs are to be effected. The work, which is expected to take about three months, was begun on Monday. The suggestion that lighthouses nhould ho lit by electricity where possible instead of by the use of kerosene was made at the meeting of the Waitaki Power Board yesterday, when reference to the Moeraki lighthouse was mentioned. It was pointed out that the majority of lighthouses in New Zealand were lit by kerosene, which was imported from America, and the light resulting from the use of this imported “ gas ” was much less effective than electric light. , The latter produced a better penetrating glow, and could he seen at greater distances, whereas kerosene usually produced a dimmer light. The Moeralld light is situated about two miles from the nearest power line, and it was agreed to write to the Marine Department pointing out this fact. Seafaring men were unanimous that electric light was better, particularly in foggy weather. That the tactics used by the late Earl Jellicoe at the Battle of Jutland were perfect was the opinion expressed by Commander J. B. E. Hall, of H.M.S. Wellington, in an address to members of the Returned Soldiers’ Association last evening. t Shortly before coming to the Dominion the commander had- taken a refresher course in tactics in one of England’s leading training schools, and he found that Earl Jellicoe’s tactics were considered to have been perfect. Tacticians in Britain had worked the attack out with models, and in view of the lack of communication Earl Jellicoe had with the rest pf the Fleet his victory was regarded as the work of a genius. With regard to the report which appeared in our Monday’s issue of the tragedy at Waitepeka, of which a charge of murder is the sequel, it has been represented to us that the road on which the tragedy took place had not been closed by the County Council, though, in reversal of a previous decision, an intention had been expressed to close it and open a new road. The last competition on the syllabus of the Otago Anglers’ Association will be held on Saturday next on the Shag River. Word was received by the secretary to-day that the river has been considerably improved by the recent rains, and is now in capital cyder. Fair bags were secured last week-end, when the river was high.

The displays of books arranged weekly in the lending room of the Public Library have generally proved popular with the public. In addition to stimulating the interest of readers in current topics, these displays have brought lesser-known books to public view. Their value can be gauged by the fact that the science issues have shown an increase of 300 per cent, for the week since the special display on popular science has been made. This particular display will be extended for another week.

The secretary of the Otago Automobile Association (Mr \V. Sutton) has received advice that the whole of the highway north of Christchurch is now open for'traffic, the damage after the recent floods and rains having been repaired. There is now a clear road through to Bleiiheim and Picton. Comprising 72’ prints and covering a wide range of work both in black-and-white and colour, the lithographs from the Senefelder Club, I/Otidon, at present on display in a room at the Art Gallery at Logan Park, continue to attract much interest. The work, by a number of well-known British and Continental artists, provides an extremely interesting study in the technique employed in lithography, which is comparatively little known in the Dominion. Visitors have expressed surprise that such striking effects could he obtained from the process, there being delicacy of treatment as well as strength of delineation. The collection will be open daily for inspection from 10 arm. to 5 p.m. till March 19. Bees making excursions from apiaries at Mataura have been taking toll among children in the town, and daily young folk at play have been unfortunate enough to incur the bees’ displeasure, there having been many stings with very painful results. In one case, a lad was stung on the temple, the injured part swelling to such an extent and being attended with such alarming results that medical aid had to be summoned.

Preparations for the annual carnival of the. St. Clair Improvement Association, to be opened to-night, seem to have attracted the sea lion back to the locality. Last year he made his home at St; Clair for month after month, but then forsook it for St. Kilda and Tomahawk. Last evening, however, when the carpenters returned from their tea to complete the erection of various stalls, he was in possession of the carnival site. For a considerable time the workmen were held at bay by the sea lion, which appeared to resent the noise or hammering. In order to allow tho work to proceed without interruption it was found necessary to enclose it in. a stall.

A Press Association message from Wellington states that after a calm day and evening a severe southerly gale hit Wellington at 1 o’clock this morning. A number of gusts reached 60 miles an hour, the most severe being at 2.40 a.m., when 67 miles was registered. There was minor damage. The weather moderated by 9 a.m. A Waipukuraii Press Association telegram states that following a heavy rainfall which ended at 9 o'clock this morning, the Tukituki River has overflowed its banks in parts. A number of settlers ure preparing for eventualities by removing their stock.

The State miners at Rewanui decided not to work to-day as aprotest against alleged unfair treatment in the-alloca-tion of flat trucks, it being stated that private mines obtained these whereas .the State mine refused to supply them. It is understood that the State mine has plenty of orders for coal.—Greymouth Press Association. , Despite opposition from the country members, the North Canterbury Hospital Board decided to-day to restore all salary cuts and urge the restoration of reductions made in 1931 as from April 1 next. —Christchurch Press Association. The postal authorities advise that the AVanganella left Sydney on Monday for Auckland with 25 bags of Australian mail and 14 parcel receptacles for Dunedin. The mail should reach the local office on Monday morning or Tuesday evening. The postal authorities advise that the Canadian Cruiser left Melbourne on Friday last for Bluff with 10 bags of Australian mail and two parcel receptacles for Dunedin. The mail is due at the local office to-morrow evening. Heavy rain last night accentuated the danger of rocks falling from a spot above the railway in the Manawatu Gorge from which debris was dislodged a short time ago. In consequence passenger trains were not using the line to-day, passengers being transhipped by bus between Palmerston North and Woodville. The line is to, be closed on Saturday and Sunday to all traffic, when remedial measures will be undertaken.—Press Association. Eyo strain—for eye comfort, for better vision, consult Sturmer and Watson Ltd., Opticians, 2 Octagon, Dunedin.—[Advt.] The Railway Department is running another popular day excursion from Dunedin to Timaru on Sunday, March 1. Particulars of the irainr and the special cheap fares arc advertised in (his issue. Seats may be iojr. veil for both journeys for Is.