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Otago Daily Times, Issue 12995, 9 June 1904, Page 7

A decision hiving ah important (waring on tho question of labour unions wis given bjr Jfr C. 0. Ctrahaih, S.JI., in the jligistrato's Court yesterday, whett the Ota«o Sailmatos' Industrial Union of Workers sought to rfeoovgr arrears of subscriptions from four members. Th<* etid&nco iii the firct eilsd showed that dli Ihb members had allowed their subscriptions to fall into more than a year's aii-ear, aihl the acting-secretary had, iti consequence, been tillable to send in the' returns to its MoUr D?parthleiit as required by law. Art wils fecaiitly riisde to resuioitatc the union, aiul authority w&3 givtii by certain nietnliei's to Mr Stei-B . Borcham to fmdeavtiur to W organise the body. Wdi'ship held that M all ffib'mMntenj hlid (tlldired tfieir #>b> scKpfcibiis td Lecbiiio irttire thah a year ov4rdiis, aiiil as tho sWrctarJ" hid failed to tend in the retufnS required by law, tha union was dfiftiiitfc, and lie fnust dismiss tlio false; 'ites (itker infiiftniilioha tieie abandoned. With rfefdi-Mica to tlio strlCttU'iS tliat were rcfoontiy (as recorded iii tiiir Coluitins) passed lipoii tn6 palics at liiveroargiH in rtspcot of their conduct ifl keeping mtueffiss in a Wse ajj&insfc aft hot-eikeefJ6t" «UidUf surWiilancb peiitjiftg tlid hearing of it oharjß of a breach of tiifi lideh6iiig jatfs/ wo have Men fe(Jltestdi iii jiistico to the police, to giVe publicity to somfe observations made iii Marci, 1903; bjr Mr Justice Williams Whin a> eimilaf ooiflplaliit WaS Sddresatid to him. Oil thdi 6Seasidri his Honor Said! "Soirifc observations hid been niade as to the control tho police Had exftreisied over the witnesses, but this was simply n jfiattSr between witneis and pblic». If tho witness did iiofc object, tliere was i!o p&riioiikr reasfin wily tho police should not have done P.? tIiGV had. Of cburf«, ifc wgu jiftotrii tlifre tverd Eianjr fsisas va;sro a 'ftifcneas was likely to gd bad; so is klweeit tM laying Sf && information and Ino trial bjr communication with Outride people,- Snd if tho police, in the) exerc&j of tkoii? dutft thought it tfM t> veil td ko6p a sharp <H'-e on & witness, nobody had aiijf reasbimblo right to object to il .'jsftjgjipg jtbd witßess."- '•

j Tho usual weekly meeting of-the Benevolent Trustees was held yesterday afternoon, end was 'attended by Messrs E. M. Clark (in the chair), A. Tapper, E. Wilson, W. T. Talboys, W. Burnott, J, Thomson, and the Hon. H. Gourley. Accounts amounting to £370 129 were pets sol for payment, and 23 relief eases wbrb dealt witli. At tlio City Council last evening the Dtmedln arid Suburban Conservation Society wrote submitting the names of Messrs S. -J. j ones, C. Chadwick, J. L. Salmond, It. Crawford, Jaines Todd, arifl J; H. Johnstone as being willing tb act as honorary raiigeia. These gentlcmeh were appointed, tqgether with Mr A. M'Millan, whoso name was suggested by Cr Walker. The following programme lias bteii arranged for the visit to the Catliiis district of Sir J. G. Ward, Minister of Railways:— Meet members of tlio Oatlina 'Railway League and members of Parliament at Balolutha, on arrival of the Dunodin express to-day; and at ones leave for Oivaka. and Ratanui; liinch at Ratanui, aiid then drive to Tahakopa; view proposed extension, attend tho distrio!; hraquet, and recoive deputations from settlers; remain overnight at Tahakop.l, arid return oh Friday morning to Owaka, receiving deputations and opening the railway extension. A banquet will lm held in tho evening, and Sir Joseph will reach Dunediii on Saturday morning. Tho City Council last night, on tlio motion of Cr 'l'apner, resolved to send a letter to Mr (t. M. Thomson congratulating him on the fact of his soil, Mr J. A. Thomson, having gained tho first lliiocles reh'oiarship offered to New Zealand. Tho Boys' High School was yesterday given a half-holiday in honour of Jlr Thomson's success, ho being an ex-pupil of tho school. Tho sub-dohmiittco appointed made yesterday a selection of two designs as rojpcctively first ami second in merit from the 26 submitted as competitive designs for tho Otago lalkii Soldiers' Memorial, and tfco will Ira submitted for approval to a general meeting of the Otaflo Mien Soldiers' Memorial Committco to bo held this afternoon.

A man named John Holland was arrested by Acting-Detective Cbimolly yesterday in connection with the High itreet assault and robbery oil Monday, and tho accused will be charged with the other three, ndw on rehiaiid, at tho City Polico Court tiiis morning. A number o£ city bakcM will most probably appear Mora tho City Police Court shortly, charted with Boiling lightweight bread liiul also with falling to stamp the loaves as required by tho act. At ilio monthly rjoetiag of ilia Duncdin City Mis-ion the honorary treasurer repotted tho rc-capt of a lsgscy of 525 from tho cstato bf tli9 laSo Sir Konry Berwick. Tho Ilev. 3. C. Jamiojoii, travelling secretary of tho Y.M.IJ.C. Unioii, brought his Diincdih visit to a close iii the Stuart Hall last night, wiisii ho delivered.an address to young men and women,, eniitlal "Moral Coureg-:." Mr Jami&oil oil Wednesday next visits Port Chalincw, where ho intends forming a branch of thj union, aiid will afterwards leave for the North Ishiud. Dr Agatha Adams lccturcd on " Hygicno" on Tucjday evening in connection with the First Chui'eh Youiig_ Wortien's Bible Class. Tho lecture was of a practical nature, technicalities, where possible, bsiug avoided, and the doctor handled hsr subject iii a miimier that interested and iiistrusted her hearers. Sister Evelyn, in the ab.whco of Mrs Morris (president of tiro cliib), occupied tho chair, and oil her motion a vary hearty volo of thanks v.as pr.sscd to Dr Adams, the hope being cspreiSed that the dub might in the hear future be favoured with another lecture. At- tho close of the lecture refreshments were hnu'dod rour.d by the members of tlio club, a profitable and enjoyable oveninj Ijcinj; spent. We have received fi-orn Mr ,T. Hall, soulh exprcsi newsagent, tls> sum of Si 15.-?, representing. moneys collected by him o:i the train, toff wis the Batllcship New Zealand I r und. Thoss v.'ho intern] visiting ilm Ganlwis next Sunday afternoon will have a special treat in stofe for them, it bbinj tho intention of tho combined bands to p'ay during tlio afternoon. Tho object io a benefit on behalf of Mr G. A. Perry, wild lm lately .had tho misfortune to lose bis right aim. A tolifection for the Benefit Fund will bo taken up at the gates, and given a fine Sunday tho hands 6-liould meet with a ready response to assist them in their onfcavoui's. There was the usiial Wednesday audience at the Al.hainbra theatre jast niyht, when the programme, 'ra very well received, and most of the performsre had io' sukmifc to encores. Carino, tho Trevena Sisters, the Stagpoolcs, and Mies Ida Berridgo for special attention, and the farce created mucli amusement. The eamo programme will bo pfeseiiied this evening.

Tli(! committee appoiiiicd to disw up rules for the recently-formed Accountant. Students' Society his now complied ils tusk, r,nd tlio first general tlieetiiig of ineiiibrrs will lie held ii: ihe Chr.mljp.r o£ Commerce TGoin, Water street, on. Monday feveiiing for their adoption and Iho election of oQiccrs, The formation of this society supplies a long'ielt want in tile city, and all young men desirous of improving their knowledge of business should make .a point of attending and enrolling themselves lis members. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantilo Agency Company (Limited) hold a clearing sale of Mr W. .1 affrays stock and implements at Otokia on Thursday, 23rd inst. Messrs Alex. Harris and Co. notify that tlio sale of groceries, ivonmoligery, etc., in the estnto of the late J. K-. Todd, Cavershain, will not take place, the business having been otherwise disposed of. At their rooms on Saturday they will sell 10 tons of slightly damaged' galvanised iron. Railway arrangements in connection with iho opening of tho C'atlin's Uiver branch extension, Owalta to Cat-line, to-morrow (Friday) are published elsewhere. Members of the Catlins Hailwav League are notified that free railway passes will be available for the formal opening of Owaka-liiitanui extension. • ifr D. Heid, will address his Middleconstituents on 'Itasday, IGlli inst., at li p.in. at Webb's Hall,. At the Foresters' Hall, Port Chalmers, tomorrow (Friday), St. Joseph's Dramatic Club will present tile Irish drama " Shaun Aroon " rind the comedy "Ah Irish Engagement" in aid of the Port Clialiiicrs Catholic Church building fuutl. Tho Borough of Maori Hill publishes estimates of proposed expenditure and estimated revenue for the Vear ending 31st. March, 1905; also its intention to levy talcs on uiiimproved rateablo value for tho year ending 81st liareh, 1903, and to levy & drainage rate. Tenders are invited for additions and alterations to lu6 Ohristchutch Post Ofilce. The usual lrfidcky trip of the Tftrewai will be be suspended to-day (Thursday). A niilinian and flnisher' i 3 required for the Bruce, Woollen. Mills. A Unique Display.—Visitors to ihmedin should make a point of inspecting tlie magnificent display of all the latest fashions at Mollisons. No. 1 Window, Dress Goods ;.Ko, 2 Window, Ladies' Haiidlrerchjeisj'Nd. 3 "Window, Blciiso Finntiels and Flannelettes; No. 4 Window, Litdies' Jackets lir.d Blouses; Ko. o Window, Cents' Jlefcfcry; K O , (J Window, Blankets, PHces to silit ali.-idvt. The most fashionable hairdressing rooms; wliere 10 expert, hairdressers are engaged, is Hendy's, 104 Princes street; Open 6°a!m. till 8 p.m.—Advt. You won't wonder,at.their popularity when you see the beautiful array of flaimcl-lined winter waistcoats at Wallace's, the outfitter; Princes street.—Advt, . Ladies in search of a, preily hat or a smart jacket, at a low price should call it Dallas trnd "Watt's, GO tihd 02 Georgb street, Duuedw.—Advt. Messrs Ch arid T. Young announce the arrivdl 6f .» jargS shipment .of silver and eleclropjated ware—articles specially iii favour «S Wedding, presents, attrilctivo alike in quality, detfgri; aiid price.—Adyt. For brolichial coUgiiS take Woods' Great Popperlniht Cure; Is Cd.—Advt. Giv6 iis yptir .hands. We'll glove theiu sntigly iihd hettly with astrachlih for 5s 6d. Wallace, the outfitter,' Prihccs street.—Advt. Donjol is a fragrant liquid deiitifriee, based on scieritifio forritula; supersedes. ihe oldfashioned tooth pastes and "powders. Bottles, 23 (!ach; all chemists':—Advt. Who is Peter Dick'/—The ihost reliable Watchmaker and Jeweller, opposite Coffee Palace, Moray p'.ace, Duhediri; Cfjarges etrictlj moderate.—Advt;