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Otago Daily Times, Issue 11937, 10 January 1901, Page 4

The Telegraph department advise that communication with Rnlveston is temporarily interrupted, aleo with all South American stations beyond Santa "filena. The MarseillesBarcelona oab'.o is also interrupted. 'A meeting of the city burgesses will be held in the Town Hall to-morrow evening to consider the proposal to borrow £200,000 for the purchase ami alteration of the system of the city and suburban tramways. ■ At last night's meeting of the City Council his Worship the Mayor announced that 74 Applications had been received for the position of city engineer. Of these, 46 camo from Great Britain and 28 from the colonies, including seven from New Zealand. The applications were referred to the Finance Committee to select not more than 20 to submil to the council. A reference of an industrial dispute between the United Boiler Makers and Iron Ship Builders' Union of Otago and the Master Ironfounders of Otago and Southland has been filed with the clerk of awards. This matter was before the Conciliation Board last month, but lapsed owing to tho formalities required by the act not having been complied with, •Tho union has now taken tho necessary stops to fcring the dispute before the board in proper, form.

The members of-the various committees appointed in connection with the reception to the returning troops are requested to note that a- meeting takes place this evening. Tho weekly meeting of the Benevolent Institution Trustees, held yesterday afternoon, was attentled "by. Messrs Haynes (chairman), Clark, Wilson, Treseder, and Gourley. The outdoor relief book showed that for December of last year 320 caseswere relieved, consisting of 116 men, 237 women, and 580 children, tho cost being £98 6s 6d per week. For December of the previous year the cases were 315, including 116 men, 225 women, and 563 children ; cost par week £96 Is 6d. Leave of absence was granted to Mr Swan for a month. The accounts passed for payment amounted to £583 17s lid. Fifty-one relief cases were taken into consideration. The agents of tho Stock department in Otago and Southland arc buying up horses for the sixth contingent. Owing to the fact that the country was heavily drawn on lmt. , year for horses of the type required for mounted infantry work, a little difficulty is being experienced in getting good, sound animals for the purpose. * The Hon. Hugh Gourley, while sitting in his magisterial capacity at the Police Court yesterday morning, made some strong remarks on the evidence given in one of the cases. The accused (a man named Howard) was charged with committing a bread) of the peace in George street on Christmas morning at a very early hour. As is usual in cases arising out of street rows, direct evidence as to who was struck and who did the striking wa3 difficult to get. The case for the prosecution was undoubtedly weak, but the evidence for the defence was ef such a character that the Bench utterly refused to believe it, and Mr Gourley protested strongly against being kept for hours listening to it, and then being asked to acquit the accused. He could hardly believe that in a civilised community men could come forward as they did and swear deliberately to what was false, and tho whole tiling filled him with astonishment. Mi J. H. Morrison, who was also on the bench, concurred in tho hon. gentleman's remarks. The Kawarau district was visited last week by Mr G. M. Barr, C.E., whose object it was to take the necessary steps for the preparation of a contract for a tramway from Macale's coalpit to a point near Gibbston accessible by ordinary waggons, so that coal may be delivered in quantities and in a way not hitherto possible. The coal is of a superior quality, and the workings will be pushed ahead in a systematic manner to meet the household demands of a large arci extending as far as Queenstown and also the requirements of the dredges in the neighbourhood. Tenders for the tramway will be called for immediately. The meeting held in connection with, the Evangelical Alliance last evening at the Y.W.C.A. Hall was well attended, and there wero present representatives from nearly all tho Evangelical churches of the city. , The Rev. J. G. M'Leod conducted the meeting, the topic for prayer being " Other Nations." Praise was offered for the extension of the Gospel throughout tho world, for the wide circulation of the Word of God, and for the more hearty recognition of the oneness of all true believers in Christ. Prayer was made for righteous government in all nations and submission to it on the part of the people; for liberty in Christian work; peace throughout the world and a cessation of all that leads to strife; for the power of the Holy Spirit in the purification of all Christian churches and in the wide adoption of simplo evangelical religion; and for patience and stedfastness on the part of those persecuted for their faith and for the founding and growth of evangelical churches in' all lands. The chairman read and commented on passages of Scripture contained in John xvii and Ephesians iii. To-morrow night Mr James H. Todd, of tho C.I.M?, will be chairman, and the topic " Heathen Lands." /The sub-inspector of police, who conducts tho prosecutions in the Police Court, frequently comes in for gratuitous advice from justices of the Police Court bench, and, probably, if ho endeavoured to please them all he would shortly find himself in the predicament of tho historic individual who carried his donkey instead of letting it carry him. In a by-law ease yeslerday the defendant pleaded guilty, and, on being convicted, Mr Kiely naturally asked for the costs of a necessary witness. This was refused point blank by the Hon. Mr Gourley, who was on the bench, and he went so far as to say that the uncorroborated 'testimony of tho policeman would have been sufficient even if the accused iiad defended tho ense. Tho sub-inspector mildly ventured to point out that there were few magistrates who would place such implicit confidence in a constable's solitary testimony against the oath of the defendant, but Mr Gourlcy scouted the idea, and debited the Police department with the witness's expenses. The defondant was then convicted and let off with nothing more expensive than a caution. Tho ordinary meeting of tho Workers' Political Committee took placo in tho Trades Hall tat night, when Mr Wathen presided, and there was a good attendance. A motion of condolence in connection with a recent bereavement, was sent to the president, Mr W.Hood. The question of the federation of New Zealand with the Australian Commonwealth was partly discussed and deferred till next meeting. Two proposed amendments of tho Marriage Act were sent to the Hon. the Colonial Secretary. One referred to extending the hpiire in which marriages may be performed from 1- p.m. to 8 p.m., and the other fixed the marriage license at 10s and the registrar's fee for celebrating a marriage at 10s. At Tuesday night's meeting of the Mornington Borough Council tenders were opened for the borough loan, when it was found that it was over-subscribed at rates from par to £103 at 4 per cent. His Worship the Mayor thinks that this shows that financial people have a high opinion of the borough, as no other borough can get its loans taken up at par. Tho induction of the Rev. Dr Nicolson into the charge of the Presbyterian Church at Ravonsboiirne took placo last night in the presence of a large congregation. The Rev. .T. U. Spcnce (moderator) presided, and the following members of the Dunedin Presbytery were also present:—Revs. A. M. Finlayson (clerk), W. Hewitson, J. B. Hall, and R. Fairmaid (ministers), Messrs H. Wise and T. Conll (elders). Apologies for non-attendance were received from the Revs. J. Christie, D. Borrie, D. Dutton, A. Cameron, T. Paulin, J. Gibb, and E. C. Tennent. The Rev. Mr Spenco gave a discourse based on the following text: "We preach not ourselves, but Christ Jeeus the Lord, and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake." The usual questions were afterwards put and satisfactorily answered. The Moderator then formally inducted Dr Nicolson to the charge. The Rev: Mr Fairmaid subsequently addressed the newly-inducted minister, and tho Rev. Mr Hall addressed Jhe congregation. Owing to the high prices ruling for fat stock at present the butchers iir.Dunedin and suburbs, and also at Port Chalmers, havo decided to again raise the cash price of meat. A list of the prices appears in our advertising columns. The funeral of William Proudfoot Watson, who was drowned on Saturday in the harbour off tho D.A.B.C.'s boatshed, was largely attended on Tuesday, amongst those present being a number of the deceased's rowing clubmates and fellow employees at Messrs Sargood, Son, and Ewen's warehouse, The Rev. James Gibb officiated at the house and grave. There were numerous wreaths, including one from the Dunedin Amateur Boating Club, one from the firm of Sargood, Son, and Ewen, one from the firm's employees (tho Jaet-men-tioued being of porcelain), and ono from the employees of D. Benjamin and Co. Playgoers will be pleased to learn that Mr P. R. Dix, the energetic proprietor of tho various " Dix's Gaiety Companies," has a Burprise in storo for them. On Tuesday, January 22, he will open the Princess Theatre with an up-to-date pantomime production founded on the old English story of " The Babes in the Wood." That it will be. pantomime of

no mean order appears to be proved by- the fact that it has been drawing crowded houses in Wellington since Boxing Night, and is going stronger than ever. The cast will include a number of new faces and several old favourites. Altogether, over 100 people will be employed. Mr C. R. Bailey, a well-known theatrical manager, who was for years with Mr George Rignold at her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney, j and who has lately been through this colony with the "British Biograph," has accepted the Dunedin management of the Princess Theatre and the Alhnmbra, now directed byMr P. H. Dix. He takes charge today, and as he is popular with all classes of playgoers, his advent in charge of Mr Dix's enterprises should be well received by amusement lovers. Mr C. W. Wright, who will be remembered as a tenor singer, arrived in Dunedin last night to make arrangements for the appearance here of Miss Alice Hollander, a young .mi talented contralto.

The New Zealand Loan and' Mercantile Agency Company will hold a sale of stock at Clinton on Thursday, 17th inst. lleesrs Wright, Sfephensoii, and Co. will sell freehold property, dwelling, etc., at their wool stores on Tuesday, 29th inst. ilr W. g. Laidlaw will sell, at Alexandra, on January 19 the buildings and premises occupied by the Otago Central Foundry and gineering Company. . Notice is given of the intention of the Otago Heads Road Board to take part of block if, Otakou Native reserve, for the purpose of a. public road. Tenders are invited for the cartage of dredge machinery from Franktop to the Kawarau Consolidated Gold Dredging Company' 3 building site. A meeting of ratepayers in the Borough of St. Kilda will he held this evening to discuss the proposed loan and fix the date of the poll. Applications are invited for positions ?.a winrhmen on the Glen Elgin Gold anil Tin. Dredging Company's dredge, near Glen Innes, New South Wales. A notice fo those who have lately received particulars of the Springvale dredge appears in our advertising- columns. First and final dividends on all accopted proved claims in the following bankrupt estates ore now payable nt the official assignee' h oJßce: ,T. W, Harrison, Port,Chalmers, 7n 95d in the £ ; John Barty, Bn'chitho, 2s in the £. Tho next term at S. HildaV Collegiste School for Girls commences on Wednesday, February 6. New pupils will bo enrolled on the previous day. A meeting will be held in the Garrison Hull on Monday next, 14th inst., to consider tho advisability of resuscitating the Otago Rifle Association. The prizes and accounts re the Horticultural Society's rose show will bo paid on Monday next. Chieftain Rangiuia's concert, fixed for tomorrow evening, has been postponed till Wednesday, lGth inst. A notice to owners of dogs in the City of Dunedin appears in our advertising columns. Notice is given in another column of the intention of the Portobello Road Board to take part of Block 11, Portobello Survey District, for the purpose of a> public marl.' Special Purchases of Drapery and Clothing.— Carter and Co., Dunedin and Invercarpill, are now offering a large quantity of useful goods at half the usual price. Read their advertisement.— Advt, G. and T. Young, jewellers, Princes street, having enlarged their premises are this year making a specially laige display of goods suitable for Christmas and New Year presents. .They guarantee excellent quality and good value.—Advt. Who rs Peter Dick?— The most reliable Watchmaker and Jeweller, opposite Ceftee Palace, Moray place, Dunedin. Charges strictly moderate.—>Advt. Moeraki.—Superior seaside accommodation for summer and winter Visitors.—Mrs W. G. Stronach, Moeraki House, Hillgrove.—Advt. Ma&sage. Electricity, and Tsdlcnnan's hot dry air. For rheumatism, paralysis, nerve and joint troubles, etc.—Mr and Mrs Edwin Boctar, Stuart street, Dunedin. Telephone 6OO.—Advt.