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Otago Daily Times, Issue 13078, 14 September 1904, Page 5

The Licensing Bill came on for con-•idc-intion in committee in tho House of Representatives yc.iterd.ay, and in the first real struggle tho Premier lias ken worsted. After a long discussion on clause 5 an amendment to rcstoro tbe '"reduction" issue at. ihe local option polls was tarried by 38 to 35. Three members absent wero not paired, and ihc Speaker and Chairmen of Committees did not vote. The motion to add clause 3 ae amended to tho bill was then rejected by 52 to 20. . Tho effect- of this will b» that, supposing the bill is passed, the provisions of tho present law as regards tho taking of local option polls will l:o in operation, and the issues will bo as before—namely, no-iicense, reduction, and continuance. Clauses 4- to 7 wero then struck out as being unnecessary. Progress was then-reported, the. Premier stating that the bill would not be considered ajain until Thureday, as to-day will be devoted to private members' business.

In the Legitilr.tive Council yesterday the Attorney-general's motion regretting tho introduction of Chinese, into tho Transvaal was passed on the voices, the division taking plat? on an'amendment in favour of the

previous -question.

In tho House of Representatives yesterday a Cliristchurch private bill dealing with a bequest mude by the late Mr Mentis passed its final stages. No agreement having been arrived at over the Council's amendments iu the Counties Act Amendment Bill, it was intimated - that the bill would be dropped.

In another column will bo found the first instalment of tho substance of *.ho report of tho Mosley Educational Commission which recently visited tho United States, cop'ics of which were received by Iceal booksellers by tho last mail to hand.

The Arbitration Court completed lho Dimedin sitting yesterday, and tlio members proceed north by this morning's express. During tho court's sittings in Orago and Southland, extending fiom August 4 to Septembe.- 15, it has heard four industrial disputes, 12 compensation claims, and "67 applications for tho enforcement of awards and agreements. Inspector Ilniiy yesterday referred to tho caso in which Messrs A. and-.T. Burt were respondents, and said it was quite evident the case, in which an enforcement of award was sought, could not come on. His Honor Mr Justice Chapman replied that was quito-evident, and it would wnsequcntly have to be postponed indefinitely.

The coining up the channel of tho White Star liner Delphic and her berthing at Dunedin wharf form the subject of some excellent pictures in tlira week's Witness. There is also a picture of the Union Company's new turbino steamer Lcongana in this issue, and ono of tho Italian barque Fratelli 'Beverino; with her captain and engineer. The Governor's daughters as they prcsidod over tlio fish pond at tho Si. John Ambulance bazaar in Wellington, the New Zealand K.olapoi-0 Cup team at Bislcy, view of the esplanado and Pipitca Point at Wellington, an excellent pago of pictures cf wild animals taken from speennena in the Dtmedin Museum, panoramic views of Naseby and Roxburgh, red deer stags sent Io New Zealand by Mr Chirnsido (of Victoria), and a variety of other pictures complete an excellent pictorial number.

A report furnished by the icanegcr of ;hc Mornington municipal tramways was read by the Mayor (Mr J. P. Simon) at tho meeting of the council last evening, showing thai ihero had been a satisfactory increase in the receipts for last month as compared with the corresponding month of last year. For the month in question in 1905 the receipts ou the main lino wero £437 Ss 4d, while for the corresponding period of this year they were £510 7s 2d—showing an increase of £72 185 lOd. The extension line receipts bad increased from £19 63 lOd to £28 7s 8d —there being a balance or £9 Os 8d in favour of this year. The Mayor fa id he thought this was very encouraging, as the increase was at tho rate of something liko £20 per week. He was more pleased to seo the iucrcasc ou the extension line than on tho "main line, because it showed that the former was being used and appreciated by tho residents.

Tho affidavits that have been filed in the habeas corpus application in re' Thomas lieenan, formerly a runholder at St. Uathanf, which ocmcs on for hearing before Mr Justico Williams to-morrow, disclose a very interesting eaee. Mr J. F. M. Fraser appears in support of tho application, and Messrs Mondy, Sim, and Stephens 011 behalf of Mr W. H. Vernon-King, who ha.s for some timo past administered the nffairs of Mr Kecnan. now a paralytic residing at St. Claic in a cottage of which Mr Kinj is tenanU.,

An apparently rather barefaced robbery look placo at oiio of tho city hotels on Saturday night shortly before closing time. While the licensco and his employees were bwy downstairs some unauthorised person, visited tho upstairs portion of tho building and, entering the landlord's room, removed a box containing about £40.

With respect to tho statement attributed to Mr Fowhk, M.H.lt., in a telegram published yesterday to the effect that an effort was being made to increase the' duty on all imported woollen goods, we learn from the chairman of tho manufacturers' representatives who gave, evidence before the Extension of Commerce Committee that this statement is not correct. What tho manufacturers de>ire is an increase in the duty on shoddy goods, and that all goods into which shoddy enters largely should carrv a label markect

"shoddy," eo that tho purchaser would be aware of tho class of goods offered. Tho manufacturers suggest that tho duty migjit be increased on special woollen gcods, imported mostly in suit lengths by the few who desire lo wear something that is not available to tho majority of people, just as there is at present a special duty on imported suits made to order. The manufacturers are quite content with the present duty on ordinary woollen goods, their opposition being confined to shoddy.

Tho case of the Inspector of Factories against Smith', in which his Worship Mr O. 0. Graham, S.M., delivered judgment yesterday, has had the. effect of exposing some of tho imperfections of "The Shop and Shop Assistants Act, 1824." As is well known, under that act shopkeepers are compelled to close their shops on thu afternoon of one working day in every week. Somo businesses are, howover, exempted from the act, amongst tlicm bein» shop; in which tho business of a fruiterer is exclusively parried on. In the mon:h of October of last year a fruit-orer was chaiged before, tha local Police Court with failing to close his shop during the afternoon of tho prescribed closing day. The matter camo before tho late Mr Carew, S.M. Tho prosecution proved that the fruiterer haci sold some made-up flowers on tho afternoon of closing day, and that at ordinary limes ho a'so sold, from the samo shop flowers, vegetables, and seeds as well as fruit. It was contended that this prevented him from claiming exemption under tho act, since ho did not exclusively carry on the business of a fruiterer. The ovidence, however, showed that the business of fruiterers as carried oil ill Dunedin embraces tho sale of made-up flowers, seeds, and vegetables, and, following a prior decision of tho Supreme Court, Mr Carew held that tho defendant, in selling the flowers, was merely conducting tho ordinary business of a fruiterer and came within tho exemption. Tho effect of' this decision was to enable fruiterers to compote directly with florists, and gave to them the advantage of keeping open on closing day, whilo the florists, who cam their living by-selling flowers, wero compelled to clo-e. Tn the case in which Mr Graham gave decision yesterday the defendant, who had originally carried on tho business of florist and seed merchant, had adopted the expedient of selling a little fruit, in order to bring herself within tho exemption clause, so that she might prevent fruiterers from deriving an unfair advantage. The magistrate, however, decided that she was not a bona title fruiterer, and after remarking that he was of opinion that tho Legislature had never intended that a fruiterer should soil flowers with impunity when a florist was compelled to close, fined the defendant 2? Od, without costs. Mr Hay, who appeared for defendant, explained to the court that the ease had been defended for the purpose o* ventilating the florists' grievance, and that it was hoped that tiio Shops and Offices Bill at present before the House would remedy the matter.

At a meeting of the Temperance and Morals Committee of tho New Zealand Methodist Church held yesterday afternoon to deal with the Licensing Bill, resolutions were .unanimously carried protesting, on behalf of the Methodist Church of New Zealand, against the elimination of the reduction vote and objecting most strongly to the clauses dealing with no-license noliquor, tho distribution of liquor in nolicense areas through Government agents, and the proposal for a vote of tho people on Stato control. It was also decided to bring before every member of the House the urgent necessity for passing a Local Elections Act Amendment Bill.

A meeting was held last night in the Y.M.C.A. Rooms to consider the question of holding a convention for the deepening of the spiritual life. The proposal was enthusiastically taken up, and it was decided to hold the meetings daring show week. Leading speakers wero arranged for, and it is hoped that there will bo large attendances of country friends Mr John Rcid, 8.A., was appointed secretary.

The number of pupils presented at tho recent examination of tho Ravensbourno School was 201, v-hilo tho school is staffed for an average attendance of 150. As tho teachers are paid on the basis of the 150, and at the same time aro responsible for thoeducation Of, say, 50 more scholars, this is regarded by those conc-erned as an examplo of Government "sweating." Tho chairman of the Kavensbourno School Committee has recently been in communication with tho Minister of Education and tho School Committees' Conference in .connection with tho staff of this school, and judging from tho figures quoted above liifl case appears to be a good one.

The funeral of the late Dr Menzicfl, .whiea took place at Milton yesterday, was ono of the largest ever known in the Tokcmairiro district, residents from far and near attending io pay their last respcels to tho deceased gentleman, who was so widely known and so generally popular. The long cortege loft Dr Menzies's late residence at 2.30 for tho cemetery, led 1 by a largo procession of brethren of the Masonic Order, of which tlio dccoased was a well-known member. Ho had also been medical ofticer io tbe Oddfellowa and Foresters' lodges, and members of these orders attended in mourning regalia. Members of the Bruce County Council, Milton Borough Council, and representatives of numerous societies and asociations with which tho deceased had be«n connected wero in attendance. Tho ooflin was covered with many beautiful wreaths sent by relatives, the lodges, societies, and personal friends, and the doctor's pony carriage followed the hearso- aleo loaded with wreaths. Over 30 vehicles and about as many riders joined in tho funeral procession, and there was a very large gathering of pedestrian?. Many of tlio business houses in Milton wero closed, and the flags over the county officer, tlio Coronation Hall, and tho post office wero hoisted at half-mast during tho afternoon. Masonic services wero conducted at the grave.

Our Wellington correspondent telegraphs: "It is understood that the appointment ui stipendiary magistrate to fill tho vaeanoy created at Dimedin by the death of Mr E. H. Carew will be made very soon, and that it will be conferred upon a well-known member of tho legal profession."

Tho Arbitration Court delivered '.everal judgments in eases that have been heard by it during its sittings in Otago and Southland. Tn the caso of Bessie Warren v. Gilbert Ure Warren, an order was made that on payment of tho lato. husband's estate to the Public Trustee- of- the amount belonging to Gilbert Uro Warren a further sum of £100, out. of the money to be paid by way of compensation for tho death of deceased, be paid to the Public Trustee, and that, subject to cosls, the applicant reteivo the balance of £390. That sho should apply to tho Public Trustee for any further sum neecesary for 'tho maintenance or education of her son, tho Public Trustee having discretion in the matter' of payment. That in the event of applicant's death the Public. Trustee should adrainioter I the money for the benefit of ilio son.. That 1 iben the money was exhausted'the Suprcnio

Court has exolusivo jurisdiction .to mako orders respecting tho disposition of the sum representing tho distributive share of the son of tho father's estate. That the order should not atfwt tho legal liability of tli« mother to support her son. That thero ho allowed to applicants', solicitor £7 7s and disbursements, and to Mr Stilling £3 2a out of tho sum paid by way of compensation.' In tho case of Mary Jano Seed against John Soniervillo tho court awarded £244—£95- for claimant and her child, and £150 to bo paid to the Publio Trustee for investment. Respondent was ordered to pay £15 15s costs, with expense.! and disbursements. In tho case of Philip Hynes against John M'Carthy the- claim was dismissed, claimant to puy £7 7s costs, with expenses and disbursements. Edward Shield's claim for compensation against John Mill and Co. was dismissed, with costs (£7 7s), • witnesses' expenses, and disbursements. H. M'lntosh was fined £1 for ft breach of the carters' award, and ordered to I pay expenses.

At the meeting of the Mornington Borough Council last evening it ir.-.uspived from the minutes that a special meeting had been hold about tho end of August, and that the tender of Messrs Alatiicson Bros, had teen accepted for tho reconstruction of tho main tram line, tho price being £3279. The Tramways Committee had been instructed to got a more fully detailed schedulo of works lieforo allowing tho contract to be signed. A few questions elicited the information that the contract had been signed by tho Mayor and Cr Nicol, and some of the councillors forthwith took exception to the action of tho gentlemen named, on tho ground fliat tho matter should havo been left to ilto Tramways Committee, Cr Hope was proceeding to criticise tho action of the Mayor and Cr Nicol, but he was promply called to order by the Mayor, on ihe ground that there was no motion before tho inciting, and was ordered to sit down. This lie refused to do for a while, but • eventually lie sat clown while the AJayor waa perusing the rules regulating the procedure of tho council, and the troublo was overeomo so far as he was ror.c-erncd. Cr Anderson tool: up the running, however, and for tho next few minutes he and tho Mayor were waging a wordy warfare. The Mayor afterwards explained that tho manager had informed him that he hod had some difficulty in getting the agreement signed, and consequently ho (the Mayor) and Cr Nicol signed it in order to get the matter settled.

Reference was made by his Honor Sir Justice Chapman at yesterday's sitting of the Arbitration Court to a press telegram of proceedings at Cliristchurch. It stated that the case against two workmen was dismissed, and the caso against the employers had resulted in a penalty. Tho press report was somewhat misleading, and might givo an erroneous impression. It stated that tho ease against tlio workmen was dismissed; they, not- being members of tlio union, were not bound by tli-e award. As a matter of fact, (here wtis no award. It wm an industrial, agreement, and tho caso was dismissed br.causc the men, not being parties to tho industrial agreement, wero not bound by it. If it had been an award the circumstance that the men wore not mombers of tho union would not have been n defence. The act expressly imposed tho liability upon men who were not members of tho union.

Mr E. CI. Allen, member for Port Chalmers, surprised it Petonc atidior.ee (says our Wellington correspondent) when ho stated that ho was one of the first householders in tho township. There were only two houses in tho place, and he occupied one and Henry To Puni tho other. He was employed in connection with tho laying down of the present railway line through tho district.

A Lyttelton Times representative on Monday, made some inquiries among local members of the legal profession regarding ■their attitude towards tho proposal to establish a Colonial Court of Appeal, vj deal with appeals from the Now Zealand Appeal Court. Tho general fpeling seemed to lio strongly against the proposal. One prominent lawyer said that ho did not see how it would bo possiblo to get a colonial court that would command public confidence in dealing with appeals from tlio Appeal Court. In the House of Lords the colony had a tribunal which brought to bear the highest ability and legal knowledge, and nn court that could lw established in New Zealand would be of equal standing, 'lho House of Lords did, it was true, occasionally go wrong, as in the Forirua ease, through lack of knowledge of colonial' laws, hut in tlio great mass of cases its decisions were right. The Cliristchurch Law .Society has never considered the proposal, and ore lawyer stated that ho thought the Chief ' .lust,ice would bo almost alone in advocating a change from the existing system.

A number of school tcachers met tho comiuittco of the Competitions Society at the Town Ilall yesterday afternoon for the purpose of discussing matters connected with tho forthcoming competitions. Mr G. C. Israel presided, and there were about a dozen other gentlemen present, while apologies for non-aticndanco were received from Messrs A. Wilson, S. Solomon, F. J. Stilling, and the Rev. W. Curzon-Siggcrs. Tho Chairman explained that the teachers had been called together in order tlmt they might bo oncouragcd to take a keen interest in the wolfaro of tho society, especially as they had tho material in hand for tho competitors of tlio future. Mr J. Waddoll Smith said ho had spoken to a number of teachc-rs on the matter, and caeli olio had expressed the opinion that the society was n good one and that its objects wero likely to bo fulfilled,. Ho hoped that largo entries would bo received from all the schoolsprimary, secondary, and private,—and he thought that tho teachers would bo quifo prepared to give intending competitors teaching and training. Bro. Brady (Christian Brothers) expressed tho opinion that there was, a great necessity for close attention being devoted to tho matter of teaching children to express themselves confidently. Mr Whettcr said ho had little faith in recital ions as intelligent elocutionary efforts, and ho thought some means ehould lie devised whereby children could be induced to mako a fairly good study of elocution. Mr Whitson said that- his experience, which had extended over, a large number of years, had been that tho prize-winners iu elocution wero invariably the most intelligent amongst the pupils.

The stud Hereford bull Field Marshal, used in tho Waimahaka herd for the last three years and sold by Mr Holms to Mr W. H. Tolland, Trennder, Newlyn, Victoria, in March last, was awarded tho championship at the Royal show held in Melbourno on tho 30th of August, in strong competition from New South Wales and Victoria's best Hereford herds. We beliovo this is tho first timo that a Now Zealand Hereford has been exhibited at tho Royal show.

Tho booking for the guinea seats, up to the present time, for tho two concerts which aro to be given in Ilis Majesty's Theatre on September 22 and 23 by Paderewski, tho famous pianist, has been quite up to expectations, and it is anticipated that the booking will be in every way up to tho standard which has keen recorded in Wellington, Cliristchurch, and Auckland.

Messrs James Samson and Co. will sell household furniture, etc., at their rooms tomorrow. Messrs Dalgety and Co. will sell crossbred heggets and well-bred young cattlo nt the Corporation Yards, Balclutha., on Friday, 16th inst. The National Mortgage and Agency Company will sell at Gore on Saturday, 17th inst., M'Lean's freehold dredge, at present on the claim at Waimumu. The purchase of the dredge carries with at tho right to prospect tho claim, and arrangements can afterwards be made for purchasing the claim if desired. Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co. will sell on Thursday, 29th' inst., at- the Qtago A. and P. Society's show grounds, Tithuna Park, Clydesdale stallions and entire colts, thoroughbred stud' horses, roadsters, and trotting stallions. Eraemir House School, for girls, reopens on j Tuesday, : 20tb inst.

Mr Baxter Buckley -mill give bis fourth invitation pianoforte recital at Messrs Begg and Ca.'a showroom to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Attention having been drawn to the fact that certain tradesmen are advertising their firms as "by special appointment to Excellency the Governor,' the Governor's private secretary notifies that hia Exoellency has not yet issued any appointment cards in New Zealand. The Dannevirka Borough Council invites tenders for the supply of about 240 tons of cast iron pipes for uso in connection with ■ the extension of the water supply. The University athletic sports will bo held to-day at Carisbrook Ground. First race at 2 p.m. sharp. A sale of work will be held in the Y.W.C.A. Hall, Moray place, to-day and to-morrow, in aid of mission work in Citing

In addition to tho marb'o clock presented to Mr J. Robeitson by his fellow railway employees at Oama.ru on Saturday evening, ho also received two bronze ornaments, and was entertained at a. smoke concert.

The large hall of Knox Church ought to be crowded on Friday evening with children, parents,' and friends, when an excellent programme will be.put forward.. Young people representing High Street, Union Street, Albany Street, George Street, and Arthur Street Schools,'numbering at least CO, will sing; two recitations will be given, there will bo a fine Collection of pictures thrown upon the screen by Mr E. Aslin, and a representative from tho London Organ and Piano Company will manipulate an up-to-date graphophone. Miss Dunlop will accompany, and Mr Geo. M. Thomson wi!l act as chairman. A large number of tickets are already sold.

Tenders are invited by the liquidators of tho Inch Valley Cio'd Dredging Company for—(I) the purchase oi the company's freehold in Shag Valley, (2) the company's dredge or portions thereof, and (3) dredgemastor's house for removal.

The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia, offers salary and commission to two suitable agents for-country districts. The term for S. Hilda's Collegiate School for Girls begins on Thursday, 22nd inst., and new pupils will be enrolttd on Wednesday, 21st inst., from 2 to 4 p.m. Mr \V. Norton Taylor, psychic orator and clairvoyant test medium, will give tranco addresses and psychometric clairvoyant tests every Sunday evening at Trades Hall, Moray place.

By an inadvertenco Mr Dick, who presided at the presentation at Itaiaroa Heads on Friday last to the retiring teachers, was described in our report as chairman of tho School Committee. He does not occupy that office, but, was instead chairman of tho Social Committee.

In the report on suggestions and resolutions re the Premier's memo, on " Child Life Preservation," supplied and published in your IS3UO of' the 9th, part of clause 2 in tho paragraph on illegitimate children was omitted. The report as sent to the Premier read thus: — " That parents should be obliged to contribute according to their means to the support of their children, and sa.id children he registered in the name of the father."

The newest .ideas for men's wear are to he found in W. and R. Scott's Tailoring Department. High-class suits, 80s to 05s. —Advt. Wo would draw the attention of our readers to D. M. Fea and Co.'s sale by auction to-day

at 2 o'clock, at Deborah Bay, of Mr E. Dennison's freehold property, also whaleboat, Seine boat, timber, fishing tackle, ct-c.—Advt.

Spring Show.—Y/e invite inspection of tho first exhibition of our new season's productions, when all the latest novelties will he on view.—Mollisoni (Limited),—Advt.

Artistic hairdressing is easily • executed by ladies who wear new frames manufactured by Heuclv, hair specialist; 2s; post free, Is 2d.— Advt.'

It's awkward when one loses an article of jewellery if one has not moro in reserve. Messrs 0. and T. Young aro advertising inexpensive jewellery just now—just (lie right thing for an emergency.—Advt.

Don't miss seeing the lovely jackets that are being ll'rovrn rv.mv at 2." ti<], 33 J Id, 4s 3 Id, and upwards nt Dallas and Watt's great givingaway sale.—Advt.

Wno is Dick?—Tho "most reliable Watchmaker and ' Jeweller," opposite Coliee Palace. Moray place, j)tinediq. Charges strictlv merlerale.-Advt. ' "

From a scientific point. Dcntol is a perfect liquid dentifrice. It, is thoroughly antiseptic, and cleanses both teclh and month. Bottles, 2s each; all chemists'.—Advt.

For bronchial con?,lis tal;e Woods' Great Peppermint Cure; Is ••