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Evening Star, Issue 23323, 20 July 1939, Page 10

A Wellington Association message states that the regulation enforcing the dipping of the headlights of motor vehicles comes into force to-day. “ Cross-examination is like fishing—you must let the reel out sometimes,” said Mr Justice Call an to Mr C. S. Thomas in the Arbitration Court at Christchurch, when a medical witness, beng cross-examined by Mr Thomas, began to give a long definition of a heart complaint. “ The doctor is now choosing the waters in which ho will play,” His Honour said.

“ In view of the approaching centennial and the influx of visitors to Wellington, it is felt that it will be impossible for people to obtain reasonable accommodation anywhere unless the Rent Restriction Act is put into force for all houses,” said Mr F. D. Cornwell, secretary of _ the National Council of the Federation of Labour. “ It is suggested,” he added, “ that the Act should embrace all houses, and that its operation should be made retrospective to a certain date in the case of new houses which it does not at present affect.

A largely-attended mooting presided oveir by the mayor (Mr W. P. Hartstonge) was held at Mosgiel last week for the purposes of considering the formation of an air raid precaution class in Mosgiel. The Mayor stressed the need of taking the necessary precautions in time, more particularly in view of the expansion contemplated in tho air force to be stationed at the Taieri Aerodrome. Lieutenant C. Hayward (A.R.P., Dunedin) addressed the meeting, explaining the latest methods of attack from the air and generally the precautions to bo taken, particularly in the case of gas attacks. It was decided that an air raid precaution class bo formed, with Mr John White as chairman, and the mayor and Mr G. A. Wishart as lecturers. A large number of those present signified their intention of, attending the classes, which are to be held on Monday evenings.

The July meeting of the Parents’ Association of the Dunedin North Intermediate School was attended by a large number of members. The association decided to assist the principal in the production of a school magazine, and a committee was appointed for this purpose. During the evening an Ex-pupils’ Association was formed. Executive officers were appointed, and a constitution was drawn up and adopted. Tho young people were particularly enthusiastic, and 57 members were enrolled. The prospects for the success of this association are considered very bright. The executive already has plans in view for increasing the membership, and the question of wavs apd means, of assisting the school, and at the same time providing entertainment for all. is receiving attention. Tho evening concluded with a dance.

Good competition ruled throughout the fat sheep sale a.t Burnside yesterday, heavy sorts commanding most attention. The sale for wethers was slightly erratic, but generally prime sorts showed an improvement of Is a head. Heavy ewes sold from Is to Is 6d dearer, but medium ewes showed no change in values, and in some cases barely maintained late parity. A few consignments of hoggets sold at full late rates. Extra prime heavy wethers realised to 345, prime heavy 28s 9d to 31s 6d, medium quality 25s 3d to 27s 9d ; and light down to 225. Extra prime heavy young ewes brought to 295, extra prime heavy to 27s 3d, prime heavy 23s to 25s 6d, medium 18s to 20s 3d, and light down to 15s 6d. On a charge of negligently driving a motor car on June 13, John Coull, an auctioneer, was fined £3. A charge of being in a state of intoxication while in charge of a motor car on the same date was dismissed by Mr Coleman, S.M. — Wanganui Press Association. The Anglican centennial appeal for funds for the proposed Wellington cathedral was mentioned by the Vicargeneral, Ven. Archdeacon W. Bullock, m his presidential address to the diocesan synod at Wellington. The result of the year’s work in cash and promises, ho said, was over £69,000. This result was very good, and augured well for th© success of the scheme. The various committees had been most active, the parishes had responded well, the citizens’ committee • had made a good start, and Canon D. B. Malcolm should be congratulated for his very efficient organising work. Even so, the results would hardly have been possible had the bishop not given himself almost entirely to the work. If they could only double their efforts of last year within the next 12 or 24 months, then the cathedral in a completed state would be a comparatively near possibility. It would be a thousand pities if they had to build piecemeal, as some people feared. Let them put their minds to the task so that the next 10 years would witness a completed structure. He said 10 years, because even when the building was commenced it would take some years to complete. Farm labourers have been placed in many different occupations by the Statq placement service, but because of the spell of wet weather throughout the province work has been seriously interrupted, and until there is a return of drier conditions they will not bo able to commence their activities. Farmers are talking advantage of the lull in seasonal jobs to have others carried out. The operation of the 4B scheme is enabling farmers to reduce the cost of labour handsomely, the Government paying for 75 per cent, of the labour engaged under contract for development schemes, such_ as bushclearing, scrub-cutting, drainage, and sub-divisional fencing. The State placement officer in Dunedin (Mr T. White) left to-day for an extensive tour of the South Otago district to interview farmers who require labour for the usual spring activities. With the installation of new equipment at the South Dunedin automatic exchange about 30 telephone numbers have been altered. Previously, to give service, calls had to be connected through from South Dunedin _to the central exchange. Putting certain numbers on to South Dunedin will release wires between the two exchanges and! allow “trunking” to be carried out. Later on, with the issue of the new telephone book, it will be necessary to transfer about 160 different lines and alter the call numbers.

In the Magistrate’s Court this morning, before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., judgment (with costs) was awarded plaintiffs in the following cases;—W> J. Allpress and Co. v. S. Ross, £2 Bs, goods supplied; B. Wingfield v. L. Waghorn (Christchurch), £2, professional services; J. Sparrow and Sons Ltd. v. Thomas Bell (Milton),, £5 19s Bd, goods supplied; Edward Lamerton Robinson (Invercargill) y. James Earl Gibson, £37 12s, professional services; John Edward Butler Ltd. v. W. Hill (Waimate), £sl 10s, goods supplied. Forty pilots a day in almost any weather is said to be the handling capacitvvof the Harbour Board’s speedy new pilot launch which is being built at Port Chalmers. The vessel will be launched at the end of this month, after which her engines will be fitted and she will go into commission in October.

So heavy is the hooking already for the (rains leaving Dunedin for Invercargill on Friday night, July 28, in connection with next week’s Ranfurly Shield match between Otago and Southland that the Railway Department has decided to put on another' train, leaving Dunedin at 3.55 p.m. No further reserves will be possible by the express leaving Dunedin at 4.40 p.m., this train already being fully hooked. Seats are still available on the trains leaving Dunedin at 5.43 p.m.. 6.40 p.m., and 7.5 p.m, on the Friday,

The road over Mount Cargill was in a thoroughly treacherous condition this morning, being covered with a thick film of ice, due to the heavy frost on top of the snow slush. Motorists pay more respect to “ Old Man Frost ” than they do to snow, and this morning early users of the road were exorcising extreme caution. There is still a large quantity of snow on the top section of the highway along the roadside, while the hills themselves are mantled white. It is an uninviting drive just now, vastly different from on a warm summer day, being reminiscent of some Yukon trail! A special London message to the ‘ Sun News-Pictorial ’ (Melbourne) on June 30 stated:—“ Ledwedge Vincent Lawlor, who was taken into custody on June 5, when a shot was fired in Belgrave Square near the Duchess of Kent, and who was bound over at Old Bailey, has written to the Duchess saying he was sorry for the incident. He added: ‘I am leaving for Australia. I did not intend to hurt anybody, but was just a damn fool. Nobody will cheer more loudly than I when you and the Duke of Kent come to Australia.’ ” Readers will remember that at a time when Scotland Yard and the Australian military authorities were unable to trace Lawlor’s birthplace the 1 Evening Star ’ traced his birth and infancy to Dunedin.

The United Starr-BowkcU Building Society will dispose of £BOO by sale In No. 10 group and £BOO by sale in No. 11 group this evening.