Untitled

Evening Star, Issue 22596, 13 March 1937, Page 16

Speaking at Cromwell on Thursday morning Hon. 1). G. Sullivan, Minister of Railways, said his aim was to make the national transport system the very best that can be made—the best for a great country like ours. “ Indeed,” continued Mr Sullivan, “only a few minutes ago at Pembroke Sir Harry Lauder remarked to me, ‘Mr Sullivan, you have got a great country—the greatest holiday country in the world.’ ” The city organist (Dr V. E. Galway) will give an after-church recital in the Town Hall to-morrow evening at 8.15. Special attention is drawn to the fact that as this year 'marks the centenary of the birth of Felix Alexandra Guilrnaut, the famous French composer and organist, the programme has been drawn from his works. Guilmant was one of the finest organ players of his time, and his organ works gained a wide vogue owing to their attractive quality. The following compositions will be performed:—Paraphrase on an air from ‘ Judas Maccabeus,’ Pastorale in A major, Introduction and Allegro from Sonata No. 1, Marche Funebre et Chant Seraphique, Allegretto in B minor, Fugue in D major, Scherzo in 0 minor, Romance sans Paroles, March on a theme of Handel. The artists supporting Dr Galway will be Miss Audrey M'Caul, who will play ‘ L’lnvitation a la Valse ’ (Weber), and Air John Leech (tenor), who will sing ‘ To the Forest ’ (Tchaikovsky) and ‘ Dedication ’ (Franz). There will be no charge for admission. Fish has been very scarce this week on account of the rough weather experienced. The market has been bare of oysters for the last two days, but a good supply is expected to ‘hand on Monday. On sale in the shops has been a tine lot of quinnat salmon from the Rangitata, and a further consignment is clue on Monday. Groper Jjas been very scarce and dear, and sole has been almost completely absent from the market. A Press Association telegram from Auckland states that the Union Airways liner Karoro made a fast flight from Palmerston North to Auckland yesterday over the route to bo followed by the machines in the Aucklaud-Wol-lingtou service towards the end of the year. The Palmerston North-New Plymouth stage of (he journey took 67 minutes, that from New Plymouth lo Auckland occupying 64 minutes,

A misunderstanding seems to have arisen over the proposed Trade Unions Congress which is to be held in Wellington next month in place of th© two conferences previously arranged, says a. Wellington message. It is officially pointed out that the statement published last evening was only partly correct. The projected conference will be called by a number of th© trade union organisations concerned, and Mr Fraser, who will be Acting Prime Minister when the conference is held, has agreed to attend and open it.

To purchase New Zealand sheep, a Russian buying commission arrived at Wellington by the Rangitata this morning. This commission recently completed a contract for the purchase of sheep from. the Dominion, and the present visit is to make selections to fulfil that contract. —Press Association.

Mr 6. H. Mackley, general manager of railways, speaking at Cromwell on Thursday, said that when the standard type or railcar was in operalion he was certain everyone would be well pleased with it. It was unfortunate, he said, that the two accidents which had happened to railcars in New Zealand had been due to causes over which his department had no control whatever. He was sure such accidents would not happen again. Some of the fishermen have had a great season this year; the quality has been good, and very few small fish have teen caught, states a report received from Kaitangata by the Otago Acclimatisation Society. A good many sis to eight-pounders have been caught, while few under 2Jlbs have been taken, the average weight being 41bs, One angler has 250 to his credit and is still catching, and another was out the other evening, talking four in less than an hour. If the fish continue to improve in size as they have done in the last two seasons, there will be some big specimens caught next year. Last year was a good one, but this season is even better.

The callous practice of laying poison has resulted in the death of a valuable pedigree dog in the vicinity of Berwick street, Wakari. The owner of the animal, a fine type of the Labrador breed, took it with him from St.. Clair to his work of building on a section in the locality, and says it died a most agonising death. Several years-ago a number of animals were poisoned in the same locality. It would be wise for owners to keep a strict watch on their pets in case any of the poison evidently laid recently is still about. In the Police Court yesterday afternoon Dunlop’s Freight Service Company Ltd. pleaded not guilty to overloading a heavy traffic vehicle. After evidence the magistrate imposed a fin© of 20s and costs. Further evidence was heard in the adjourned case in which Morris Williamson was proceeded against on a complaint for an affiliation order. Mr E, J. Anderson appeared for the defendant, and Mr O. G. Stevens for the complainant, a girl of 19 years. The magistrate stated that he would give his decision on Monday. Probate has been granted by His Honour Mr Justice Kennedy m the estates of Elizabeth Jane Dawson, Dunedin; Jane Brown Walker, Port Chalmers; Isabella Whiting, Balclutha; Sarah Harriet Austing, Dunedin; and Mary Jane M‘lntyre, Dunedin. Letters of administration have been granted in the estate of. Thomas James Millard, returned soldier, and Andrew Thomson,, Oamaru, engineer. Further medical evidence was given by Dr. A. S. Moody before the Court of Arbitration—Mr Justice Page, Mr W. Cecil Prime, and Mr A. L. Monteith—yesterday afternoon in the case in which Ronald M‘Vitti© Kennedy claimed from the King Solomon Deep Lead Mining Company £4OO as compensation for injuries alleged to. have been suffered by him while working at the defendant company’s mine. After hearing the evidence the court reserved its decision. In th© Police Court this morning Alfred Edward Arundale and a first offender for drunkenness, were each fined 10s, in default 24 hours’ imprisonment, by Mr J. R. Bartholomew, S.M. Orphanage children numbering 260 assembled this morning at Tahuna Park for an annual event that they invariably anticipate with the keenest enjoyment—the picnic arranged for them by the Commercial Travellers’ and Warehousemen’s Association. Cold weather demands brisk exercise, and accordingly organised games were in progress soon after the arrival. of the children, who were representatives from seven local orphanages. A bounteous lunch, including ice cream and fruit, was provided for them by their hosts, who donated prizes for the various sports events.

The General Post Office (Wellington) advises that the Awatea left Sydney on the 12th for Auckland, with mails for Wellington—B9 bags and 127 parcel receptacles. The mails include the London air mail despatched on February 27.—Press Association.

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, Musselburgh, St. Stephen’s, Eoslyn, Krooni. Methodist: Trinity, Central Mission, Mornington, St. Kilda, Caversham, Dundas Street, Abbotsford. Baptist: Hanover Street, Caversham, Mornington, South Dunedin, Eoslyn, Sunshine, North-east Valley, Green Island. Congregational: Moray Placo Church. United. Church of Christ: St. Andrew Street, North-east Valley, South Dunedin, York Place Hall. Salvation Army. Playfair Street Hall. Christian Science. Theosophical Society. Spiritualists. Orange Hall. The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of cheap week-end and excursion tickets to Queenstown on March 26 and 27. The Dunedin. Burns Club will hold the last concert and dance for the year in the Early Settlers’ Hall on Wednesday evening. The Pacific Starr-Bowkett Building Society on Tuesday, March 16, will dispose of £2,‘000 by sale and £2,000 by ballot, and on April Zt) £I,OOO by sale. Attention is drawn lo a lecture, advertised in this issue, which will bo given in Millar Street Hall, North-east Valley, on Monday evening, at 3. The lecture, the subject of which is ‘ Life in Melanesia,’ will bo 'illustrated with specially taken moving pictures. Last Thursday a. record crowd attended the South Dunedin Town Hall dance, and a good night resulted. Mr Catnbourne received a great welcome with his pianoaccordion. Miss Joyce Tall is a groat favourite with her artistic singing. Next week will be Scotch night, and there will be many novelties. Special music for the oc-, casion will bo played by Ihe Royal Star Band. . It is many years since the magnificent ballroom at Larnach Castle lias been available to the public. With its unique construction and hand - dressed kauri floor, its beautiful _ crystal chandeliers and wonderful setting, the old ballroom provides the finest dancing accommodation in New Zealand. Attached to the ballroom is the new cafe, warmly heated, and through it access is obtained to the lounge and cloak rooms. One end of the ballroom is furnished as a modern lounge, with a huge and comfortable log firo available. Every effort has been made by Miss Gwcnda Burt, the hostess, to furnish the cabaret in keeping with the dignity qt the beautiful castle, and thb Dunedin public will have a pleasure resort of which they can bo proud. The opening night of this neiv and striking cabaret is announced for Saturday next, March 20. Eyo strain—for eye com tort, for belter vision, consult Stunner and Watson Ltd., opticians, 2 Octagjn, Dunedin,-[Advt.J