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Otago Daily Times, Issue 13199, 4 February 1905, Page 7

At length authority has been received for running cars over the tramway to Caversham, by way of tho Main road, and a commencement will bo made to-day. His Worship the Mayor yesterday received a telegram from Mr Blow, Under-Secretary of the Public Works-Department, authorising the opening of the line.

A meeting of the Executive of the Dunedin Ratepayers aad Householders' Association was held in the Coffee Palace last evening, when there was a full attendance of members. Several new members were elected and subscriptions received. A subcommittee appointed to interview tho Mayor on several matters of importance to the ratepayers. It was decided that, as the suburban boroughs amalgamate with tho city, the ratepayers from these places be requested to join tho association.

In connection with tho discussion at Thursday's sitting of the Bakers' Conference on millers supporting insolvent bakers, Mr Thomson, a delegate from Christchuroh, wishes to make it clear that in giving an instance of such support in Christchuroh he did not wish to convey the impression that tho debtor in question was supported by a milling firm alojie, but by all tho creditors, and a firm of nriUors was amongst them, and was, moreover, the largest creditor.

In connection with the suit Bex v. Barrett £l somewhat, unusual application was heard by his Honor Mr Justice Williams in Chambers yesterday, being a motion for leave to issue a writ of attachment against George R. Waddell, of the Bluff, merchant, for refusing- to produce his books before a commission which sat rcoently at the Bluff to toko evidence in tho suit brought against John Robert Barrett, fish importer at Melbourne, by tho Commonwealth in connection with certain alleged short-weight returns of frozen fish made to tho Customs authorities at Melbourne, the said fish haTing been purohased by Barrett from Waddoll. Mr Roaking, instructed by Mr Fraser, appeared for the Crown, and Mr 'Woodhouse, instructed by Mr T. M. Macdonald, appeared for tho defendant. The summons was resisted on several grounds, tho principal of which was that the books belonged to a partnership, all the members of which wore not before tho oourt; and, further, it was contended that tho books were not evidence, even if produced. After hearing protracted aigumenfc, his Honor reserved deoision.

TH© Otago Boys' High School has scored another success, nine of the pupils from that institution having passed tho recent accountants' examination. Five passed in tile first jplass, three in tho second cl&ss, and one in JiQ data. •

We learn with regret that the Sanitary Committee appointed at a publio meeting at Puketeraki is likely to desist, from further efforts in the direction of inducing the acceptance of necessary sanitary conveniences. , ■ • .

An interesting sequel to the controversy that last year resulted in the ooourrence of a vacancy in the City Council in connection with the storage of trantway materials in the Queen's Bond is promised in a few days' time. Messrs Dagger and Co. have taken proceedings against the corporation for storage charges, and the suit is listed • for hearing at tho Magistrate's Court at an early date. As the council was advised that its action in arranging for storage- in the premises in question was illegal, the publio will bo somowhat curious to learn the issue of tho present development, A meeting o£ tho Board of Directors of the Otago Farmers' Union Mutual Fire Insurance Association took place at the association's office yesterday afternoon. A large number of proposals were received, and we are informed that prospects of support are so encouraging it is practically certain that business will bo opened. on March 1;

The District Health Officer and Inspector Donaldson seized a number of carcases of pigs, which arrived by rail in tho city. Several of tho carcases were pronounced to be affected with tuberculosis, and were destroyed. In connection with tho meeting of underwriters, held at Wellington to discuss tlie question of fire insurance premiums, Mr G. J. C. Smart; manager of tho State Fire Insurance Department in Otago and Southland (says tho Southland Times), • remarked that it appeared to him that the rates proposed to be reduced were those in tho large towns, and the farmers and country township people would have to bear the burden of the concessions. It looked as if the companies v.-ere catering for the large block risks, with possible losses attaching thereto of from £20,000 to ££0,000. This was where tho losses in tho colony were made. The Government, said Mr Smart, was of Opinion that all rates were too high, and in making a reduction on the existing tariff it thought that the department would be successfully managed and a bonus left for tho policyholders at the end. Now that the Government had started it intended to continue, if only as a means for keeping tho rates down and giving the neoplo of the colony the benefit of low insurance. In conclusion, Mr Smart- stated that though tho Invereargill office had been open for only a few days tho business (lone had. much exceeded tho expectations of the management.

Annual meetings of the Otokia and Maungatua Domain Boards were hold at Mosgiel yesterday previous to tho silting of tho Taieri County Council, which constitutes both boirds. Tho report in the case of the Otokia Board was to the effect that nine chains of fcncing had been erected along the north and west, boundaries of tho domain, from the bridge to the sea, which, with tho Otokia Creek and tho sea, now practically enclosed tho reserve. The reservo being now enclosed, tho board had been a'blc to lease grazing rights, and with the incomo hoped to be ablo to do eomethihg in tho way of planting trees or otherwise improve and beautify the place. There was cash in hand £6. The report was approved. In the case of tho report of tho Maungatua Board, tho only thing referred to was tho matter of finance, t-hero being £8 Is in hand. This report was also adopted.

At lflsfc meeting of the Naseby District High School Committee a lc-tter v/as recoived from the Education Board stating that the board was very much dissatisfied with the work dono during last year in tho secondary subjects, as disclosed by tho inspector's report, which did not encourago tho belief that tho existence'of a district high school was adequately appreciated. Unless better results were obtained during the current year tho board would be compelled to l'ceomniend tho Minister to disrate tho school. The following resolution was carried,:—"That the. committee considers that the retention of the high school in tho district is essential; that- tho committee requests tho hoard to supply a malo teacher for tho secondary classes, and, failing that, that the 'board he requested to make arrancemonts by which a teacher qualified to tcach the secondary subjects be placed in ohargo of the whole school."

Our Gore correspondent wires that tho young man Bellaney iva3 charged at tho Gore Court yesterday with stealing from the premises of Woods, cycle agent, .two graphaphoues and a number of records, also with having several "picked" keys in his possession when arrested. Defendant electc<l to be dealt with summarily, and pleaded "Guilty." Inspector Mitchell said tho opinion of tho Invorcargill gaol surgeon was that accused was mentally deficient, and tho inquiries tho police had mado verified this. He asked that Bentenoo bo deferred for a week, until the police mado inquiries.. Tho bench agreed, and sentence was deferred until next Friday.

Common jurors summoned to attend tho Supremo Court sittings on Monday aro discharged from attendance,

A deputation consisting of Messrs James Ross (chairman) and T. Muir, from Uio Waihomo Domain Board, waited on tho Minister of Lands on Wednesday Inst (says tho Palmevston Times) with reference to matters connected with tho domain. Mr T. Mackenzie, M.H.R., who introduced the deputation, said that at present the accumulated funds of tho board amounted to £250. and in terms of tho act this money could only be expended in improving the present property .at Pnketnpu. The reserve was situated on the side of a hill, and, being rough and inaccessible, it was practically useless as a pleasure resort. It had been suggested that the accumulated funds might be with advantage expended in the mirchsoo of a piece of ground adjacent to the town, and tho board would Ixi glad if tho Minister could see .his way to help them in liis direction suggested. Mr Rmss confirmed what Mr Mackenzie had said. The Minister, in reply, said lie was quite in accord with tho wishes of the deputation, and he would do all in his power to get an enabling hill passed through tho House which would give the board power to expend its surplus funds in purchasing and beflut-ifyiiKr a niece oi ground which would be accessible to visitors and residents of the district. On receipt of % formal application from the board he would be very pleased to assist in getting the necessary legislation put through. To-day is Chinese Now Yearn Day—beginning the thirty-first year of the reign of H.I.M. Kwang-su. A watchniirht service was held last nitjlit in the Walker Street Chinese Church with a congregation of 20. Messrs A. Don. T. F. Loie, and William Chan delivered 'brief addresses, and several appropriate hymns were sung. At midnight ■preaohere and comrregation rose and saluted ono another in Chinese style, and at 12,30 a.m. the meeting concluded with tea, cake, Chinese .preserves, and a collection of Jft guineas for the Canton Tillage* Mission of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Th© motto chcscn for"this year is "Bo of one mind." The Rev. Dr Thomas Kosebv, who was for some years pastor of the Mor.iv Place Congregational Church, arrives in DtineiJln to-day, and will preach from his old pulpit to-morrow, both in tho morning and evening. The treasurer of the Free Kindergarten Association- acknowledges receipt of tho. following- subscriptions: — Mrs Sinclair Thomson, Mr .T. C. Marshall, Messrs ft. and T. Young.. Sir Justice Williams, Messrs Murray, Roberts. ,nnd Co., Mr A; - 0. Hanlon, Messrs Hapjitt, Brent, hurt Williams, and the D.1.C., £1 Is each; Miss Waters and Mr .Tames Jameson (Clyde). £1 each; Professor Benham, 108 6cl; Miss Fish, Mrs M'Dowell, Mrs A. E. Inder, Dr Wnddell, Mrs J. B. SFevereon, Mrs A.' C. Broad, Mrs P. Duncan. Mrs J. A. Millar, Dr Roberts, and Dr Blomfield.'.los each; Mr James Brown and P. and 8., 5s ea/>h; ■ Mrs Myers, Mr T. E. Hart.y. and F. H., 2a 6d each; .Mrs J. StenCenson,- 2s.' - ■ ' -

The Rev. 11. Braddock, of the Church Parochial Mission Socioty, London, of which the well-known Canon William Hay-Aitken is superintendent, will hold a parish mission at St. Matthew's Church from February 22 to March 12, to which all are invited. Our columns show the dates for young folk and for the adults. The missioner has had a wide experience in London, in Cornwall, and throughout Australia and New Zealand, and has been acceptable to all schools of Anglican thought. Ho will devote at first special attention to tho children. Publio meetings for men only on 6ocial and intellectual difficulties and for discussion wiil bo arranged. On Sunday afternoon in the Garrison Hall Miss Lucy Broad will deliver an address entitled "With Our Boys at tho Front," or "Sketches of South African Battlefields." Miss Broatl, who is a visitor to the colony from England, represents tho British 'Women's Temperance Association. She has. travelled widely, being the only lady who has ever cycled through Madagascar. Sho spent two years in South Africa during tho war, and sho will on Sunday afternoon relate her experiences. She is highly spoken of by tho English newspapers as a most interesting lecturer. The evening service will bo conducted by the Rev. W. A. Sinclair, who will give a special address to young men entitled "Getting On or Getting Up—Which?"

TO-MORROWS CHURCH SERVICES. St. Paul's Cathedral.—Holy communion, 8 a.m.; choral'eucharist, 11 a.m. (prcacher, the Most Rov. tho Primate); evensong, G. 30 p.m. (preacher, Ven. Archdeacon Robinson). All Saints' Church.—Services at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. (choral celebration), and C.30 p.m. Preacher, the Dean, St. Matthew's Church.—Holy communion, 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. (choral); evensong, C.30 p.m. Preacher (morning and evening), Rev. W. Curzon-Siggera, St. Andrew's Church.—ll a.m. and 0.30 p.m., Rev. Dr Waddell.

First Church.—Morning and evening. Rev, R. J. Porter.

Mornington Methodist Church.-Opening services in new church. 11 a.m. and 0.30 p.m., Rov. S. Lawry; 3 p.m., Rev. T. G. Brooke. Rosiyn: 11 a.in., Mr Ganderton; 0.3fl p.m., ltev. Mr Scotter. Belleknowes: 11 a.m., Mr Malcolm; 0.30 p.m., Mr Tyson. Maori Hill: 11 a.m., - Rev. Mr Scotter; • 0.30 p.m., Mr Wel'.afd.

Moray Place Congregational Church.—ll a.m. aind 6.30 p.m., Rev. Dr Roseby. Knox Church.—Morning and evening, Rev. Joseph R. Shore. Trinity Methodist Church.—ll a.m. and G. 30 p.m., Rev, C. H. Laws. Wnodhaugh: 11 a.m., .Mr A. E. Wcilard; 0.30 p.m., Mr'A. E. Stevens.

Wesley Church, Cargill Road.—Moniiug, Rev. J. Ward; evening, Rev. C. Wilson (missionary fromßolivia). St, Kihla Hall: Morning, Rev. E. Ramsbottoni; evening, Miss Moody-Bell. Mo3gicl (Sunday School anniversary services): Morning and oveniug, Mrs W. R. Don.

Methodist Central Mission.—ll a.m. and 0.30 p.m., Rev. W. A. Sinclair; 3 p.m., address by Miss Lucy Broad (London). Salvation Army.—Revival meetings all day. Ensign Gardiner farewells for Australia. Albany Street Oddfellows' Hall.-Dr Commine, in tho evening.

Messrs James Samson and Co. will hold a sale of property, dwellings, furniture, etc., at Mosgiel on Thursday, 16th inst. Messrs Alex. Harris and Co. will hold a sale of tweeds, etc., on the -premises, Princes street South, at noon to-day. On Thursday, oth .inst,, they will hold a sale of property situated at St. Kilda.

Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co. will hold a sale of stock at Palmerston on Monday noxt.

Messr? Stronach, Morris, and Co. and Messrs Dalge.y and Co. wiil hold Bales of stock at Waikouaiti on Thursday, 9th inst. Messrs Dalgety and Co. will hold a salo of Eivora<sale on Thursday, 10th inst. • Tho N.2. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, m conjunction with Messrs Griffiths and oon, will hold a sale of the Assets Realisation boards Marlborough properties at Blenheim cm Ihursday, Mtircli 9.

Messrs Donald Raid and Co. announce that tho sale of property at Clarendon fixed for baliirday, 11th mst., will not tnko place Applications are invited for the purchase of the lease of tne Rue's Junction Hotel. Ihe Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association will sell portion of tho Orari Kstato at bera.dme on Wednesday, 15th inst Messrs Campbell and Sons (Melbourne), in conjunction with Messrs J. M'Nariiara and Co. (iamwonga) and Messrs PhilHpson, Newman, and Co. (Wangaratta), will hold a sale of horses at Wangaratta 011 Thursday, March 2. llossra Gurness and LoCren, in conjunction rv » I'?!,■ v ,1'°"" M<l M eramlile Agency Co. and the Is orth Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association, will hold a sale of stock, implements, e.c., at Station Peak, near Hakataramen, on rhursday and Friday, March 2 and 3. qeSol P'm 10 of lhc Albnn y Street 17th foi«t ifulretiraki on Friday, The next term at Girton College will begin on Monday next. fa P,wrf r , CS ! )yterj ; of E' l ™ l3 '" will meet in First- Clutreh 011 Tuesday morning noxt. the annua l picnic will ho hold at \r to A° n -,,F, nes<ln J' ,Ilcxl ' Btl > inst. •» niton, sharobrokor and general Lower ° fMs ° fa to TMsdr!y S nKt\°''l^w 10 pupifa'lvl!l ba enrolled on Monday. - 1 A public meeting will he held in the PreshvevemV fnfti, Mornington, on Mondiy 1 "V for purpose of forming a ratepayers association, SOlhiJt.' 11 " 6 reSUmes > !lollin S 0" Monday,

«3\,— b,11c 3 Biiloluthn-Jlilton Early Setflm WM M 1 be held at Elderlce, Milton on Wednesday next, etlif inst, Particulars appear m our advertising\olumns. A farewell meeting to Miss Jessie B. Jackwdr'h Tn'°q™^T lr ' S : short .' y for missionary on Tuesday^'L'ing'next" 1 etc ou l Say'l! e^ ~m 0 tCMhiaß Pianofoll(! ' .^ ou j* rß y announces that he Las resumed teaching drawing and oil paintiu" Oh™ 'Tl °7 n " mbar of runs in CW„ T i oscd o! by auction at tho "t^t,?^"' 10 j? f nma,(?ur athletes is drawn Athlctil 8 A° !? New ZoaJaml A ra»'»"ir BDtino- f s ' 0clai!O '; reference to cciuli&q pf nc Z r ' n « e 'l at {rado '' >ic,,ics . pt «- j ' Plufibo witl bo open for inspection tTC " lte T m ' ™ ho reached by " hlmS I?altray Eirect **«f OhwrhTt" V S " V^ 3 at rBO new Umirch at Mormngion will take place toNew°ZealM 1° P^'f S ' LlWry ( P resil]Bnt »t tho mnr,„-n ■ \ Cotl ! erence ) will preach in the even , ln S' lUi<l tbe afternoon serJWi « . co,idllcte!l >>y the Itev.'T. G. hM ™W l v r ' ablio lueetin S wS!I bo t'l, L Bext ' ,vh6u adtlresaea will I \rrr i' C 3W " H " Lw ", Mr J. ]?. *n ' 1 ; ®J- P. Simon. will L " ! i n „ Dun «'"' »nd suburbs WIH be re-opened as follows .--George Street SteS' Hit' I°"?'' -"f 1 Str ° ct ' ArHl ™ W A - v M i — orbury, Mucandrew inn B C \ ait ' Nottll - Valley, Kensington Eavensboums, and Port Chalmers on Mondaj next; Jtaikonu and Anderson's Bay on Tuesday nest. The Rev. C. Wilson, missionary from Bo.ivia, mil W6m]i in Wo9 , ey Cilurchj Car . £ill road, to-morrow evening on "Bible Work m South Amorica." The Hev. J. Ward, the pastor, will prcaeh in the church in the moma Kamsbottom will preach m the St. Kilda HaM io-morrow morning at 11 o clock, and Jfjgj Moody-Bell in the evening at Jtalf-part G o'clock. Mrs W. li. Don will coi.duc« at Kosgiel morning and evening. Iw held anniversary services will

ThY°Jr° lec ( ei w tho Triad {or p^™rvThe: editor contributes some of his experiences in Attstra.ia. The illustrations are a feature oi the number, and include o reproduction ° mi. T Ear , a .. Vinoi'a celebrated picture ihe Last Supper." At Mollißons' Sale make special inquiries to' see the big lot of dress goods which arrived too Iflte to bo included in the sale'catalogue; price 19 and Is 3d per yard.—Mollisons (Ltd.).—Advt! ■ A slump in long-fronted white shirts accounts for the wonderful Vaiue W. and R. Scolt' are offering. There is time yet to secure two shirts for the price of one.—Advt. The greatest attraction in town just now is tho great giving-away sale at Dallas and Watt's, 60 and 62 George street.—Advt. be merry! If you feel o«t of sorts try ft bottlo. Loasby's l "Wahoo. It's - a splendid pick-me-up."—Advt Specialty.—Lndie3' hair dressed for weddings, puolos, etc.; also shampooing, massageing, manicure, cte,—Hendy'a Hairdressing Rooms, 104 Princes street.—Advt.

Messrs G. and T. Young, 88 Princes street, are now opening out a new shipment of silverwar# ox s.s. Maori. Inspection is cordially invited. "

-Who is Peteb Dick?— The most reliable Watchmaker ana Jeweller, opposite Coffee Palace, Moray place, J)unedin. Charges sttictl; moderate.—'Advt. . .