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Otago Daily Times, Issue 12599, 28 February 1903, Page 7

The Telegraph Department L advised that much lelay in telegraphio work ia caused by. the English land lines being almost unworkable at the result of storms. |The Boer delegates, Messrs Jooste, Lane, and Rood, yesterday visited the Taiwi and Outram districts, where they inspected various farms and observed the methods of egriculture and the class of stock kept. Unfortunately, they find it is not possible to extend their visit long enough to enable them to visit either Southland or Central Otago, and they will leave thL morning for the north again.

Our Central Otago correspondent telegraphs :-The residents of Alexandra, are warmly discussing the question of establishing a Vigilance Committee in the event of the authorities withholding extra police protection.

His Honor Mr Justioe Williams heard argument "in Banco yesterday in re Oallagban v. Graham, in whioh an order is applied for to prohibit Mr C. C. Graham, S.M,, from exercising jurisdiction in trying the Chalmers licensing petition. Mr Adams, for the Temperance party, contended Mr Carew was the sole person who had 'jurisdiction In the case, as he was the magistrate of the Port Chalmers Court as defined by the seotion of the Regulation of Looal Elections Act of 1876 under whioh the inquiry was held. On the other hand, Mr Efosking contended'that any magistrate in the colony, could bold the inquiry, and $hat'/#was 'jnjmaterial that he should be

the magistrate who was in the habit of presiding in the particular court where the petition was filled. His Honor reserved hii decision. Summonses by the Borough of Mornington and by the Mornington Tramway Company for tho appointment of a, third valuer or umpire were ahta taken in the afternoon, and after hearing the parties his Honor declined to appoint Mr Ronald Macdonald to act, and father adjourned both, summonses to enable Mr Hay and Mr Eoborts, tho respective valuer, to agree upon someone else.

At tho City Police Court yesterday, before Mr E. H-. Carow, S.M., Mr Sim applied to have the license of Frederick Buchanan, licensee of the Australasian Hotel, Maclaggan street, declared forfeited on the ground that lie had been absont from the premises for more than 14 days without the consent of tho Licensing Committee. Mr Banlon, who appeared for the licensee, admitted the breach of tho conditions of tho act, and consented to tho forfeiture of the license. Tho magistrate accordingly declared the license forfeited, and inflicted the nominal penalty of Is upon the licensee.

Dr Coughtrey has reported to the local Health Office that the health of the 14 Industrial School boys, now at Quarantine Island in the peeling-stage of scarlet fever, has steadily improved, with tho exception of one lad, who had developed an acute attack of quinsuy. Dr Burns had visited the lads from time to time, and they were comfortable. The water, supply on tho island had been limited owing to the recent putting in of new tanks, but with the lata rain it was now adequate. The' stay of the lads at Quarantine Island,', if no fresh cases arose, might run into 14 to 21 clays more. Four more hoys in the infectious fever hospital were now voady for removal. Mr Marryat, clerk of the Industrial School, has charge of the quarantined quota.

In our report of the Union Company's trip to the Fiords, published a month ago, a statement is made to tho effect that in Supper Cove, Dusky, the excursionists came upon a rpad party, working tho lino of route from Manapouri. In connection with this a correspondent writeß as fojlows:— "I could not make out where tho party came from, or what fund they woro being paid out of. I have been making inquiries, and I think the trade and labour of Dunedin will be interested in knowing tho result thereof. The party consists of a gang of 40. Thoy are all residents of Kumara— at all ovents, the West Coast. In order that this act of benevolence might not attraot too much notice the Government steamer was commissioned to look in at Hokitika, pick them up, and transport them thither. They aro supposed to be paid at tho rate of 10s per day—the money provided out of unauthorised expenditure. What I would point out to you is that this track is located well inside tho provincial district of Otago. Otagc has sufficient labour within itsolf to do its own work without importing it from a distance. You will, I think, recognise that, as a question of both principle and administration, it is opon to challenge."

A poll of the ratepayers in the Otakia drainago district was taken yesterday for tho purpose of authorising the. obtaining of a loan of £350 for drainage works. Forty-two votes wcro given in favour of the proposal and seven votes against. The proposal was therefore carried. Mr John Footo is a candidate for the Bluoskin Riding of Waikoiiaiti County, and purposes meeting the electors in the various cantos on an early date. With the April issue the Zealand I Baptist newspaper enters upon a new era in ita existence. It will be printed anil published in the office of the Otago Daily Times and Witness Company. In general style, size, and get-up the paper will retain its present form, but tho price will bo reduced from 4s 6il to .half a crown per annum. It is expected that this reduction in cost will load to a corresponding increase in circulation. The paper will, as heretofore, bo edited by the Rev. F. W. Boreham, of Hosgiel, but Mr 11. H. Driver, of this city, will occupy tho editorial chair during Mr Boreham's forthcoming absence in England.

The band concert at the Botanical Gardens last evening was not favoured by such perfect weather conditions as the previous one, hut nevertheless a very large seotion of the public attended, proving that these concerts .are most popular. It may even bo said that the Dunedin publio is not catered for in the matter of band musio as frequently as it should be, for, it is generally conceded, the Dunedin bands are all of a high standard, and the large class of factory operatives, Bhop assistants, ■ etc., find vory keen enjoyment in an evening promenade concert. Last evening a splended pro. gramme had been arranged by the Kaikorai, North-East Valley, and Dunedin Pipe Bands, consisting of contest pieces, marches, new opera pieces, and old familiar aire; and the music was appreciated to the full by the large orowds. which thronged the paths until the strains of the National Anthem . intimated (lie close of proceedings. The Dunedin Highland Rifles were present in full-dress uniform, and, together with bandsmon, they formed an imposing gathering. Substantial amounts wore collected,at

the various gates, for though one might lightly drop the smallest silver coin into

the, box when,it is hold by an ordinary civilian, a Highlander in full dress in attendance is different, and the ocoasion demands at least sixpence!

The committee who have in hand ths r,rrangements for the fancy costume cricket match and carnival to bo given on March members of Pollard's Opera Company met 11 in aid of the Dunedin charities by the last night, and a lot of detailed work was fixed up. A very good programme of events is being arranged, and . altogether it is safe to predict that, given a- fine day, a good afternoon's sport will bo provided. The members of the company are working very hard to make tho affair a success, and it is confidently anticipated that the publio will generously .upport the efforts of the committee.

A very pleasant festival gathering w.w held at the Choral Hall yesterday evening, when their many friends had been invited to celebrate the silver wedding of Mr and Mrs B. 0. Torrance, of this city. The upstairs portion of the building was prepared as a dancing hall, and over. 50 couples tripped the light fantastio until -an early hour. The lower hall had been set out as a supper room, and at supper timo it

was the scene of a jovial gathering. Various songs and other amusements formed part of the festivities, and a most enjoyable evening, was spent by all. Mr and Mrs Torrance, whose ages are 48 and 45 years respectively, hail from Glasgow, and arrivsd

in Dunedin about 24 years ago, Mr Torrance having carried on the business of a builder since his arrival.

Yesterday a charge of assault and robbery, whioh evoked a good deal of interest locally, oceupied the attention of the Magistrate's Court at Milton. Two young men named David Burns and James Waterworth were oharged with having on the evening of the 19fch inst. attacked one Frederick Booth, and abstracted from his pocket a case containing deeds and notes. Booth had come into town, and had had several drinks in Laffey's Hotel. On leaving there he had been attacked and robbed. A good deal of evidence was adduced on the one part to establish that Booth was drunk; on the other to establish that he was not drunk. The barmaid of the hotel deposed to the fact that- Booth had been thrown out for using obsconS language. It was «aid the two accused followed him and committed the alleged outrage. Finally, after the jonolusion of the evidence, the bench found that there Wis no evidence whatever produced to show the connection of accused with the act. ; When . arrested nothing was found on'them. The case was therefore dismissed. The bench added' that the police wore within their rights in bringing tile case, : ; '"■'•"

His Honor Mr Justice 'Williams admitted Mr James Armstead and Mr W. S. Hunter, of the Supreme Court office, as solicitors of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, in Chambers yesterday morning. Mr C. R. White, LL.B., was also admitted as a barrister and solicitor. The South Dunedin Temperance party will start their oampaign on Sunday evening in the new Town Hall. The Re«. Chandler, Dutton, and others will address tho meeting, and tho nominees for tho Licensing Bench will occupy seats on the platform and take part in the meeting. Mr George Reid will take the chair at 8 o'clock. A large choir, led by Mr Davies, will sing several Alexander hymns, TO-MORROW'S CHURCH SERVICES. St. Paul's Cathedral—Holy communion, 8 a.m.; catechism, 10 a.m.; choral euchariat and sermon, 11 a.m.; evensong, 6.30 p.m. Preacher (morning and evening), Hev. Hubert Jones. First Church.—Rev. J. Gibb, morning and evening. St. Andrew's Church.—Rev. Dr Woddell, at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. St. Matthew's Church.—Holy communion, 8 a.m.; holy communion (choral service), 11 a.m.; evensong, 6.30 p.m. Preaoher (morning and evening), Rev. W. Curzon-Siggers, M.A. All Saints' Church.—Services 8 a.m., 11 a.m. (choral celebration), and 6.30 p.m. Preacher (morning and ovening), the Dean, Trinity Wesleyan Church.—ll a.m., Mr J. Blackwood; 6.30 p.m., Mr A. E. Stevens. Woodhaugh: 11 a.m., Mr G. A. Martin; 6.30 p.m., Sister Olive. Wesley Church, Cargill road.—Rev. J. Ward, 11 a.m. and 6,30 p.m. St. Kilda: Mr Duncan Wright, at 6.30 p.m. Mosgicl: Mr A. Hopper, morning and evening. Broad Bay: Morning, Mr W. Williams; evoning, Mr R. E. Williams. Methodist Churches.—Mornington: Rev. R. Wilson at 11 a.m.; Mr Blackwood at 6.30 p.m. Eoslyn; Mr A. S. Adams at 11 a.m.; Rev. R. Wilson at 6.30 p.m. Belleknowes: Sister Olive at 11 a.ni.; Mr Mortimer at 6.80 p.m. Maori Hill: Mr Williams. Methodist Central Mission.—ll a.m., Mr John Rylcy; 6.30 p.m., Sisters Marie and Clare. King Street Congregational Church.—Rev. G. Heighwoy, 11 a.m. and 11.30 p.m. -The Tabernacle, Great King street.—Mr M. W. Green, at 6.30 p.m. Salvation Army.—Major Cutler, at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. Seventh Day Adventist Tent—Services at 7.15 p.m. A summoned meeting o£ tho Loyal Orange Lodge William Johnston will. be held on Tuesday evening at South Dunedin. Major Cutler, one oi the early-day officers in Dunedin of the Salvation Army, will conduct special meetings at the Dowling Street (Portress at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. tomorrow. The Presbytery of Dunedin meet on Tuesday morning in First Church.

The result of tho drawing of Mrs A. Brooks's art union is announced.

Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co. will hole their monthly sale at Psilnierston on Monday At Bumside on Wednesday they will sell i( dairy cows, mostly young.

The s.s. Express ia advertised elsewhere to leave tho wharf at 10 a.m., and egain at 2.30 p.m., for Maori Kaik jetty to-morrow, The Taitri County Council invite tenders for three contracts.

Messrs Henderson and Batger, in conjunction with Messrs Dalgcty and Co., will sell, early in April, tho balance oi the late Mr G. M. Bell's well-known property Wnntwocd. The Farmers' Agency Company will sell on Saturday, 7th March, at Hyde, on improved farm in the Rode and Pillar district, comprising 121 acres freehold and 18 acres leasehold, Wc have to acknowledge receipt of Stone's Olago and Southland ABC Guide and Diary for March; also copies of the Union Steam Ship Company's pocket guides. Mr D. M. Shedding will sell on Tuesday next, at his rooms, fancy paperhangings. On Wednesday he will sell at his rooms a large shipment of household furniture, pianos, organs, etc. On an early date he will sell freehold property in George street, Dunedin, with cottage, etc.

On Monday evening, at 8 o'clock, in the Y.JI.C.A, Rooms, the annual meeting of the Dunedin City Mission will be held. Several ministers and others will assist, and the sisters I of various churches will lead the musical part of the proceedings. Sister Olive and .Miss Dunlop will rentier sacred solos. A large attendance will encourage the committee and the missionary. Dr Hcinemann is prepared to receive pupils for German, French, and Hebrew. Classes for adults are in course of formation, The (cnt of the Seventh Day Adventists has been removed to Caver3hnm. Services will be held to-day at 2 and 4 p.m., and to-morrow at 7.15 p.m. A special meeting of the Cavorsham Borough .Council will be hold on Friday, 27th March, to confirm the resolutions respecting the rates. A second assistant master is required for the Tiruaru High School. The Perpetual Trustees, Estate, and Agency Company will sell, at their rooms, on Friday, March 20, a form of 39 acreß, near the Camp Estate, on the Peninsula.

The autumn show of the West Taieri Horficulfural Society will be held at Outram on Saturday, 7th March. The celebration of the sixty-third anniversary of the settlement of Waikouaiti will be held at Waikouaiti on Thursday, sth prox..' under the auspices of the Qtngo Early Settlers' Association. The combined ironmongers' pionio will be hold at Wingatui on Saturday, 7th prox. A list of firms whose p'-",cn will bo closed on that date and those who will not close on the afternoon of Wednesday, 4th prox., is published elsewhero The City Corporation invite tenders for tho supply of printed, forms and stationery. Tenders are invited for the purchase of the property of the Cromwell Proprietary Gold Mining Company. Bondigo, near Cromwell. Miss Home will lecture to-morrow evening in the board room of His Majesty's Theatre on "Modern Science and the Doctrine of Unity, Foroe." Messrs Stronach Eros, and Morris, in conjunction with Messrs Dalgety and Co., will sell at Clifton Estate on Thursdny. 18th March, a draft of Messrs W. and T. T-'ford's surplus Btock. Drags will convey from Dunedin from and to Balclutha. " Tho of Friends in Heaven " is to ha the subject of the Eev. J. Ward's discourse in Wesley Church, Cargill Toad, tomorrow evening. The morning subject is to bs" Soul Cleansing." This service is to be followed by a communion service. Mr Duncan Wright is to preach at St. Kilda in the evening. Mr Hopper at Mosgiel, and Messrs W. and B. E. Williams at Broad Bay. There is a tide in the affairs of trade which, taken at its flood, leads on to money-saving. The time is now—the tide is the values. Visit Mollisons for bargains.—Advt. Delightful shampooing, liairdressing. waving, singeing, etc., at Hendy's, 101 Princes street; finest saloons in the colony for ladies and gentlemen.—Advt. Carter's Great Summer Sale now on. Genuine bargains in all departments. Several important special job lots. Call early at Carter's Great Sale.-Advt. purchasers of jewellery or watches naturally wish to make a selection from ths newest and daintiest goods obtainable. G. and T. Young, 88 Princes street, have the largest and best selected stock in Dunedin, and give the best value.—Advt.

Prevention is Better than Cure.—"K.P." Fluid is a certain preventive against plague and olher infectious diseases when freely used according to directions. When diluted it doeß not stain tho containers.—Advt.

Who is Peter DioK?-The most reliable Watchmaker and Jeweller, opposite Coffee Palace. Moray place, Dunedin. Charges strictly moderate.—Advt.