DUNEDIN. February 26.

North Otago Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 6976, 27 February 1890, Page 2

DUNEDIN. February 26.

The Sweating Commission at its sitting to-night took the evidence of medical men. Dr Martin stated that Ulneas was not more prevalent amongst factory girls than other girls of the same age. There had been cases of phthisis, and a great maay of anosmia or poorness of blood. He did not think factories increased illness. He did not notice that illness among girls working sewing machines had increased, bat he expressed a strong opinion as to domestic service being preferable. Dr Lamb said he had found factory hands exceedingly prone to poverty of blood, and had often caused them to leave work and go to the country. He advocated better ventilation and sanitary arrangements. Mr James Mill* M.H.R. for Port Chalmers, contemplates a visit to the Old Country, and will probably send in his resignation before next session. In giving an estimate of the requirements for next year to the Charitable Aid Board, the Benevoleut Trustees resolved to reduce the demand to LB5OO, a decrease of L5OO compared with the previous year. James O. Denny was brought up at the Police Court, and charged with embezzling from the Standard Insurance Company L 3 lls and LlO 10*. The charges were remanded, accused being admitted to bail.