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Evening Star, Issue 22806, 15 November 1937, Page 8

With the approach of the centennial increasing interest is being shown in the historic buildings scattered throughout New Zealand. In this connection an interesting proposal was recently put forward by Mr L. D. Be stall, director of the Hawke’s Bay Art Gallery and Mteeum. At a meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Historical Committee Mr Bestall suggested that a wooden house typical of the early New Zealand settlers might be secured and preserved as a “ folk museum ” for the province. This scheme has interesting possibilities. A committee of research workers could arrange for the furnishings to give accurate representation of the interior of a settler’s home in the ’sixties. Details, from the style of a fireplace to the shape of a tobacco jar, would have to be studied, so that visitors of the twentieth century could step into the room and recognise the atmosphere of 80 years ago. The historical material in such a museum-in-miniature would be useful to novelists and historians of the future.

The City Brigade was called to Jordan street, Mornington, at 5.29 p.m. an Saturday, where gorse had caught fire. _ At 1 o’clock yesterday afternoon a chimney fire in Filleul street was attended to, and this morning at 8.32 a call was received to 48 Grange stieet. where outhouses at the residence owned and occupied by Mrs A. Taylor were badly damaged. The dry season is having some effect on the bees in Central and North Otago. In those districts especially they are backward, this being due mainly to the climatic conditions, including unusually cold nights. However, there is yet time for recovery provided the weather takes a turn in keepers’ favour. The position in Southland is not so acute, although rain is needed. For some time now the main honeyproducing districts have been petitioning the Government for some form of control, and the reported widespread opposition toward the alleged intention or the Government to take complete control is discounted by persons connected with the industry. These complaints, it is said, are being made by certain interests outside the associations. Some measure of control for the fixing of minimum prices and functions of that nature is desired by the organised industry, but there is no evidence to support the suggestion that complete control by the Government is contemplated.

An excellent programme of organ music presented by Dr Galway on the Town Hall instrument last night wad enriched by the Training College Choral Society, a well-endowed body of some 70 voices, whose work under the baton of Mr G. E. Wilkinson was of high quality. The numbers, all sung almost without defect, were 4 The Seekers ’ (Dyson). 4 Remember the Poor ’ (Irish air), 4 Brother James’s Air’ (arr. Jacobs), 4 My Love Dwelt in a Northern Land ’ (Elgar), and 4 Christmas Night’ (Rimsky-KorsaJkov). Some numbers were accompanied by a string orchestra under the leadership of Miss Stella Bayley. Dr Galway was heard to fine effect in Bach’s 4 Prelude and Fugue in A Minor,’ and he gave a fluent and inspiring rendering of 4 Rhapsody in D Major ’ (Saint-Saens) and the stirring finale of Symphony No. 1 (Vierne). One of the outstanding numbers was 4 Scherzo for Flutes ’ (Crawford), which was heard for the first time at these recitals. Of the softer numbers 4 In Springtime ’ (Hollins) and - Pavane ’ were particularly enjoyed.

Because experienced milliners are hard to obtain in New Zealand, a Napier millinery manufacturer has decided to advertise in Australia for additional employees, this step being necessitated by the extension of his factory. “ I shall advertse in Auckland and locally, of course,” he said, “ but it is difficult to gjet experienced milliners in the Dominion, where the labour available is confined almost solely to apprentices. I am looking for 20 apprentices and 15 experienced workers, and I expect to have a staff of 75 working by Christmas.” In answer to a question, the manufacturer said the additions were brought about with the object of producing new types of millinery.

The increased interest in art is shown in striking fashion in the annual exhibition of the Otago Art Society to be officially opened in the Pioneer Hall this evening, there being 80 more pictures on the walls than at any previous exhibition. The general quality of the exhibits, too, is of a high standard, several prominent artists who viewed the pictures to-day considering the exhibition the best yet held. Altogether, there are 421 pictures, including oils, water colours, black and white sketches, and etchings, and they have been tastefully arranged aronud the walls. There are also a number of art photographs and some choice examples of craft work and statuary. Local artists are well represented, and there are exhibitors from all parts of the Dominion. At the opening ceremony to-night addresses will be given by the mayor (llev. E. T. Cox) and the president (Mr Gordon Tovey) of the Art Society. From Monday to Friday the exhibition will bo open from 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. and from 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. It will close ou December .4.

The official opening of the Otago Centre's "Learn to Swim" Week takes place at the Municipal Baths to-night, but the instructional sessions commenced at the lunch hour to-day, being largely attended. One teacher brought a class of 2i boys to the Baths, and they will receive tuition each day in the week, while another school will also attend to-morrow at the lunch session. The ladies' class this afternoon was well supported, and this will be held daily. The main session to-night will be from 7 to 8.30, and the mayor will officially open the campaign at 7.45. Instruction and admission to the Baths is free to all learners.

The first rescue of the season took place in the surf at St. Clair yesterday morning. A young lady who was bathing outside the flags got into difficulties and was carried out by the current, a smart rescue being performed by Patrolman H. Devlin.

A plea of guilty to three charges of interfering with mail bags was entered in the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court to-day by William Malcolm Leitch, aged 21, a railway porter. Leith was committed for sentence, bail of £SO being allowed. In a statement to the police, which was read in court, Leitch admitted opening bags on three occasions on the journey from Ashburton to Christchurch. 44 It was so easy i I could not resist the temptation, he said. A postal inquiry officer gave evidence that a total of £l2 10s was missing from bags.—Press Association. The brilliant weather yesterday drew thousands of holidaymakers to the various beaches, and .there were large crowds at St. Clair and St. Kilda throughout the day. The beaches right along the coast were thronged, especially at Tomahawk and Brighton. Further afield the conditions were also good.

Yesterday morning the annual international week of prayer was inaugurated by New Zealand, which country was the first in the world to commence its devotions. At sunrise the Dunedin Young Women’s Christian Association held an impressive service on the hillside at Littlebourne to commence the week. The World Fellowship Committee arranged the service, and prominent members of the executive took part in the devotions. Later, at 10 o’clock, the residents in both the Y.W.C.A. and Y.M.C.A. hostels held a combined service in the former association’s gardens. Dean Cruickshank conducted the service, and the subject of his address was _ 1 Prayer.’ Special services in connection with the week of prayer will he conducted during the week.

Eve strain —for eye comfort, for better vision, consult Sturme; and Watson Ltd., opticians. 8 Octagon. Dunedin.—TAdvt.l

The drawing of My Black Cat Art Union will take place at the Masonic Hall, Wellington, this evening, commencing at 6.

The Dunedin Burns Club will hold their monthly concert in the Early Settlers’ Hall on Wednesday. Mr John Leech and party will supply the programme.

The dance to be held in the South Dunedin Town Hall on Thursday night, November 18, has been organised by the same committee which featured the Big Six Dance Band last year. Patrons of this dance are assured of the same high standard of enjoyment which was provided then. Stewart's-Dance Band will be in attendance.