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Otago Daily Times, Issue 13544, 17 March 1906, Page 7

At the meeting of the Clntha Presbytery on Wednesday last, on the motion of Rev. P. IS. Fraser, seconded by Rev. G. Miller, the Presbytery unanimously nominated Rev, A. Don, Chinese missionary, for the honour Df Moderator of Otago Synod for 1907,

Mr E. F. Duthie, secretary of the local Advisory Committee in connection with tho Christchurch International Exhibition, has received the following telegram from Mr G. S. Munro, one of the executive commissioners'.—"The following are the terms on which the Railway Department lias arranged to carry exhibits to and froni the New Zealand International Exhibition: All bona, fide exhibits will be carried free to the Exhibition, and on tho production of a certificate from the executive of the Exhibition stating that the exhibits have not been transferred, exchanged, or sold, and are still'the property of the original consignee, free carriage will also be granted for the return journey. This is a most liberal and satisfactory arrangement, and one which should give encouragement to exhibitors within the colony."

Now that the" Waipori electrical power works are nearing completion users of steam-driven machinery and others requiring motive power are turning their attention to the new source of supply, which it is hoped will be ready for service in about six months' time. The head of one firm was so phased with the result of inquiries made in this direction during the week that he lias decided to discard steam in favour of electricity, and is arranging to instal a 50-horse-power electric motor to replace his present steam engine.

Mr Maefcay, in companv with Messrs J. F. Arnold and T. K. Sidcy, M.H.R.'s, inspected some additional properties on Thursday with a view to determining their suitability for tire erection of workers' homes, and it is understood that several will bo reported upon favourably to the Government. Mr Mackay was very busily engaged at the Labour Bureau yesterday forenoon, and left by the afternoon express for Christchurch. To.day he purposes inspecting several similar sites near Sydenham, leaving for AVellington by the ferry steamer in the evening. After a 6hovt stay at headquarters Mr Mackay proceeds to the West Coast on departmental business.

The following telegram, which is selfexplanatory, was forwarded to the Premier yesterday by Mr A. R. Barclay, M.H.R.: "Many appeals have been raado to me to do something or to make some suggestion to end the deadlock now existing re tailorcsses. I venture, tberefoTc, to suggest, that you should intimate that if no settlement be made within a wec-'k the Labour Department would hire a suitable room and give employment to the girls now out of work in order that a fair trial may be given them. Venture to think very fair profit could be made on the transaction, and that experiment could l:o very easily and inex. pensively made, and possibly permanent factory established. (Signed) A. R. Babulat.''

'flic children attending High Street and Kensington Schools held their annual picnic yesterday, Outram and Outram Glen being the place chosen for this year's outing. The weather proved favourable in the forenoon, but mist and rain came on ab.iut 2.30. Despite the latter drawback children and parents enjoyed themselves thoroughly with sports and pastimes suitable to the occasion.

Negotiations for a settlement or compromise having proved resultless, hearing of the claims of the Momona settlers against the Otokia, Drainage Board was resumed at Mosgicl yesterday, the many concerned in what is necessarily a tedious and wordy investigation showing more persistence than enthusiasm. In regard to the question of a settlement, Mr MaoGrcgor complained that no overtures had been made him. tlie other side apparently going upon an assurance, which Mr MacUregor reaffirmed in court, that no question of payment of costs would he entertained by the Otokia Board. Yesterday was the eighth clay upon which Ilio court lias sat. and the case for one claimant, James Cohimb, was closed and the defence entered upon. The expert evidence, which lias been very lengthy, holds good, as already taken, for all the. claims, and similarly the expert evidence to Ire called [or the defence will not require, to lie reiterated.

Our Pahnerston correspondent writes

"At the Magistrate's Court on Thursday, before Mr R 11. Clark, J.P., Mayor, George Matheson, railway porter, was brought up on a charge of breaking and entering the shop of Klizabcth Clements, storekeeper, Pahnerston, and .stealing some tobacco, etc. As the police were not prepared to go with the case, accused having only been arrested that morning, a ronmud until Wednesday, the 21st infif., was asked for by Constable Milliard, and granted by the bench. Ae. cuscd was allowed out on bail, himself in £50, and two sureties of £25 each.

Mosgiel is a delightful township, but its train service has sundry aggravations. Some of the trains fairly meander over the'route at any time, and when a largo quota of punctual passengers i s kept waiting entrained for Duncdin 20 minutes to half an hour at. Mosgiel station, after which their train is hitched on behind nn attenuated picnic train, and the wliolc proceeds leisurely to a most belated arrival in town, with a. particularly long stoppage at that oft-reviled Kensington siding, and all with an accompaniment of most literally elevating- jolts at every stoppage, it is, as suggested, an aggravation, however good may \x the reasons for the same.

A lad named Patrick Seanlau, whose age is given as 15 years, and whose occupation was to drive a baker's cart, was charged before Mr (i. C'rniebhank, 8.M., at Milton yesterday with indecent assault near Clarksville on March 3 in respect to a girl 10 years of age. Inspector O'Brien appeared to prosecute, and Mr G. H. Thomson, of Milton, for the defence. The latter submitted that the case was a, weak one to send to a jury, the principal witnesses being very young children, and suggested that the charge might be altered to one of common assault. The magistrate declined to take this view of (he case, and 'accused was committed for trial, bail, which was forthcoming, being fixed in his own security of £50 and one surely of like amount. '

It is not much use, as cveryhody knows, trying lo convince a man against his will. As outcome of the aehon taken by the Taieri County Council recently in regard to road gates within the comity, one e atnr. nine settler has, according to regulation, painted on his gate "Public thoroughfare," to which he has added the discouraging clause, "No travellers wanted."

The usual weekly mission service at St. Paul's was well attended last evening, on which occasion the service was conducted by the Rev. Mr J. R. Hewland, who based the evening's lesson on a portion of Proverbs x:tiii; "Mj son, give me thine heart." In the course of an impressive address the preacher stated that it was for the benefit of mankind that the Ruler of all things asked for the love of His people a* for a gift. It was entirely for the happiness of His creatures that He asked for the love of men's hearts. The speaker made an earnest appeal to his hearers to give I heir hearts to God in order that they might experience the gift of eternal life and an ever-increasing love for Him, which, as it grew warmer and richer, should prove an ever.increasing motive for mankind to live their lives for God and their fellowmen, and thus " glorify our rather which is in heaven."

At a speeial meeting of the T)unedin and Suburban Presbyterian Office-bearers' Association, held last evening, to consider the question of the tenure of the pastorate, an animated discussion ensued, and the following important resolutions unanimously adopted:-(l) "That Rev. .1. Chisholm, convener of the Synod Business Arrangements Committee, be requested to arrange, for a conference on the question of the tenure of the pastorate at the forthcoming sitting of the Synod of Otago and' Southland." (2) "That this meeting affirms the principle of a limited tenure of the pastorate, and that the question be remitted to the executive to take what, notion., Adeems, wecsaary in the mittet,'-'-

The Gore Eacing Club has decided to take action against several bookmakers for trespassing on its course during the progress of the recent summer meeting. The cases will not. come on until next month owing to the absence of the magistrate (Mr Cruickshank) on the Taieri Drainage Commission, entailing the postponement of the ordinary sitting of the court next week.

An interesting service was held on Wednesday evening in the Aorth-East. Valley Baptist Church, when a memorial tailet, placed on the wall of the church in honour of the late Mr .John Longworth, was formally unveiled. Tno Rev. D. Sinclair Mason presided, and referred to the many services which Mr Longworth had rendered to the Baptist cause in the Yalley, and to the desire of the church to perpetuate liis memory. He then called on Mr George Calder to speak and to unveil the tablet. Mr Calder reviewed. the early history of the church, and eulogised his friend, with whom he had been so closely and so happily associated in Christian work and worship. Ho then uncovered tho marble slab and read the inscription: "In loving memory of Mr John Longworth, one of the founders of this church, and who served it as deacon and Sunday school superbtendent 21 years. Died 261-h December, 190*. 'He being dead yet speaketh.'" Addresses appropriate to the occasion were delivered by the Rev. William Hay and Mr H. H. Driver, of the Hanover Street Church, of which Mr Longworth wag for many years an honoured deacon. Suitable hymns were sung, Madame von Eook presiding at the organ, and the solemn meeting closed with the benediction, pronounced by tho chairman.

Cross-examination of a farmer as to his own, and especially as to his neighbour'* crops, is generally amusing, and the laugh at the Compensation Court, Mosgiel, yesterday, when Mr Eraser had a prominent member of the Otokia Drainage Board under cross-examination, was mainly at the expense of Shand's tenants. The witness indignantly repudiated counsel's gentle insinuation that these gentlemen were locally known as " scratohcrs."

At Balclutha on Wednesday last, before Mr Cruickshank, S.M., a young man named Steven Maxwell was charged with on the 7th March, on the Balclurha-Stirling road, assaulting a young woman . with intent. Detective Hill appeared to prosecute, and Mr Crisp on behalf of the accused, who pleaded "Not guilty." Evidence was given for the prosecution, and accused reserved his defence, and was committed for trial at Dunedin at the next sittings of the Supreme Court. Bail was fixed at accused in £100, and two sureties of £50 each.

The cricket match between the Melbourne Cricket Club's team and Otago, which was commenced yesterday, will bo continued today at no'on at Carishrook. The game is at an interesting stage, and there should be a large attendance this afternoon to witness the baiting of W. Armstrong, the Australian crack player.' The luncheon adjournment is taken from 1.30 p.m. to 2.15 p.m.

The exact number of valid votes polled at the Chalmers licensing election numbered 2196, while those rejected as informal totalled 92. The total number of voters on tho roll is 6693. For the 10 candidates who eonlostod the election the voting was as follows:—John Mill, 1145; Jesiah Ward, UM; Charles Stephen Hodge, 1121; Alexander Roy, 1113; Charles Duke. ICS2; William Crawley, 1028; William Martin Lines. 1019; Robert. F-errior, 1012; William Sutton, 1012; Charles Jase.es Core, 1006.

An extraordinary general meeting of the Ohristclitiroh Heat Company was held on Thursday afternoon in Christchnrch. By leave of the meeting Mr George G. Stead was given permission lo make a personal explanation. Mr Slead said: "Mr Chairman, you arc aware- that, I was invited to •take a peat on the board in January last, hut that owing to a prior engagement to attend a meeting of the Press Association, held in Nelson on February 26, I was unable to attend the annual meeting of this company, held in Christchurch on February 28. When returning through Wellington I read a report, of the meeting, from which T gather that the (shareholders resolved lo transfer £15.000 from the reserve fund to the profit and loss account. I wish: to record 1115- dissent from this resolution, It. would not, in my opinion, be desirable at this meeting if I entered too fully into t-ho reasons which guide mo to this decision, but T may say that the amount of tin; reserve fund standing in the balance sheet is not a realisable or liquid asset, and consequently is not available to replace losses on the working account, which have to bo provided for with "old. I wish, therefore, to record my dissent from the resolution carried at the annual general meeting." The ordinary business nf the meeting was then proceeded with. Mr John Roberts, C.M.G., of Duncdin, was elerled a director unopposed. A number of applications for the post of auditor were received, and on a poll being taken Messrs R. Hill-Fisher and W. 11. Gundry were elected.

All astronomical phenomenon has been brought to the notice of astronomers by the Rev. T. E. R. Phillips, tho director of the Jupiter section of the British Association, based on some oWervations sent to him from Ceylon by Major P. B. Molesworth, R.K It is pointed out that tho most, famous marking on Jupiter is its great red spot—a marking that has been seen at times ever since Jupiter was first observed with the telesoopo in the sixteenth century,—hut it has greatly varied in il« colouring and its visibility. It is situated in the south equatorial belt of Jupiter, in whoso southern edge ; t makes a bay. Within the south equatorial licit, during the last five or six years, there has com? info existence a large dark spot, which also hns varied greatly in size, in pome years stretching nut over a. length of 90deg; in others contracting to not more than a third of I lint length. The great red spot and the dark spot move in the south equatorial belt, at different rales, and in 1903 tho. dark spot oaine up to and passed the red spot. But here came in the inexplicable phenomenon, for the dark spot neither appeared to pass over, under, nor round the red spot, but tho instant that tho dark material came up to tho edge of (he great red spot, the dark material appeared at, the other edge, and so grew. In the course of a few weeks tho dark area will again overtake the great red spot, and Sir Phillips calls upon all Jupiter observers to watch tho planet diligently, so that if Die material of the dark area be observed again to bo transferred, to all appearance, instantaneously to the other aide of the great red spot, some explanation of Hie matter may be forthcoming.

A company is in process of formation in Australia for the purpose of co-operating with Mr George Miisgrove in importing to Australia a complete grand opota company, comprising the best available talont of Europe and America, to open in Melbourne at Easter, 1907. A number of influential people have taken up the matter warmly, and it would be a matter of ease to find applicants in Melbourne for the 4000 shares it is intended to offer at £1 each. But the object of the promotors is not merely to float the company. Their desire is to obtain WOO different persons who will purchase one share each,, and, it this is hot possible, to sell the shares in as small parcels as possible. The promoters are anxious to distribute the shares over Victoria, Now South Wales, and New Zealand, as the proposed tour of the opera company will cover those lands. The financial arrangements are that Mr George Musgrove will receive an allowance of £1000 a year for expenses and supervise the productions. He will, further, be a full partner in the company, half the profits going to him and half to 'tie shareholders, la. addition a special

arrangement will be made under which Mr Musgroye is to four America, France, Italy, Austria, and Spain in search of suitable artists. The intention of the promoters is to produce tho operas on a scale of magnificence not yet achieved in Australia, and have tho scenery, costumes, and ballets worthy to supports artists of the calibre/it is intended to engage.

TO-MORROW'S CHURCH SERVICES. First Church.—Services morning and evening. Preacher, Rev. Dr Nisbet,

Knox Church.—Services, morning and evening. Preacher, Rev. U\ Hewitson, B.A. All Saints' Chiuch—Services 8 and 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Preacher (morning and evening), tho Dean.

St. Andrew's Church.—Services 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Preacher, Rev. J. Erwin, If.A. St, Paul's Cathedral.—Holy communion, 8 a.m.; matins, 11 a.m.; evensong, 0.30 p.m. Preacher (morning and evening), Archdeacon Robinson,

St. Matthew's Church, Stafford street (Church 'of England).— S; holy communion; 11, holy communion (choral); C.30, evensong. Preacher, Rev. W. Curzon-Siggers, M.A. Methodist Central Mission, Garrison Hall. Services 11 a.m. and C.30 p.m. Preacher (morning ami evening), Rev. W. A. Sinclair. Methodist Churches.—Cergill road; 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev. T. Trestrai!. St. KiMa, 11 a.m., Mr D. Cameron; G. 30 p.m., Rev. H. Ranston

Methodist Church Services—Trinity Church, Stuart street: 11 a.m. and 6,30 pirn., Rev. C. H. Laws, B.A. Woodhangh: Sunday School anniversary, 11 a.m., Rev. P. Rands; 3 p.m., Rev, C. H. Laws, 8.A.; G. 30 p.m., Sister Olive. North-East Valley (Glehaven): 11 a.m., Mr E. Aslin; 0.30 p.m., Rev. P. Rands. Mornington Methodist Circuit.—Mornington: 11 a.m., Mr ,T. Loiuas; G. 30 p.m., Rev. T. G. Brooke. Roslyn: 11 a.m., Rev. T. G. Brooke; 6.30 p.m., Rev. A. N. Scotter. Bclleknowes: 11 a.m., Rev. A. N. Scotter; G. 30 p.m., Mr D. Cameron. Maori Hill: 11 a.m., Mr A. M'lndoc; G. 30 p.m., Mr W. Bnrley. Congregational Church (Moray place).—Services. 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Preacher, Rev. W. Saunders.

Presbyterian Church, North-East Valley.— Services 11 n.m. and G. 30 p.m. Preachers— 11 a.m., Eev. D. Borrie; G. 30 p.m. Mr A. Gov.

Oddfellows' Hall, Albany sirect.-Dr Comains, 6.30 p.m.

Mcss.'S D. JI. Feu and Co. will sell household furniture, etc., at their rooms to-day. On Tuesday, 27tli inst., at the same place, they will submit for purchase a freehold'farm'at Mihiwaka.

Messrs A. Washer and Co. will sell household furniture, etc., on Elie premises, Clyde street, Koslyn, on Wednesday, 21st inst. Messrs Park, Reynolds, and Co. will sol! household furniture, etc., at their rooms on Tuesday, 20lh inst.

Messrs James Samson and Co. will at an early date offer for sale at auction, by order of tho Public Trustee in the estate of William Moore (deceased) a freehold properly at Mornington.

Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co. will offer for sale at the Castlerock yards, near Lumsdwi, on Friday, March 2.1, in the estato of the late Robert Watson, all tho live and (lend stock belonging thereto. Messrs Dalgely and Co. mil hold a sale of Shropshire rams at tho Burnside yards on Wednesday, 21st March.

Mr J. Muiideil will offer for sale at Timaru on Saturday, 31st March, a farm of 560 acres, near St. Andrews, together with dwellinghouse, etc., (hereon.

Messrs Waters, Ritchie, and Co. will hold a stock sale Rt the Ranfurly vards on Wednesday, 21st March.

The colonial secretary of the New .Zealand Farmers' Union notifies farmers and advertisers in another column that tho only official paper of his organisation is the Fanners' Union Advocate, published, weekly by tho head office of the union at Wellington. Messrs E. L. Macassey and Co. will dispose of house properties in South Duncdin, also sections in the same locality, at their rooms on Thursday, 22nd March.

The annual meeting oi the Ancient Order of Foresters, United Otago District, will bo held at Roxburgh on Thursday, 22nd inst. Delegates lcuve Duncdin by south express on Wednesday morning.

A qualified medical practitioner is required for Court Pride of the Lcith, Ancient Order of Foresters.

A free health talk to ladies will he given in the Bank of New Zealand Chambers on Tuesday afternoon, 20th inst.

Information is required by Messrs Patten and Stnveley, Sale, Victoria, as to the whereabouts of Duncan Campbell, formerly of Aborfeldy, Scotland.

Entries for the higher theory examinations in music. Trinity College, London, to be held ill Diiiiedin in July next, close with the secretary, Dresden Music Studio, on April 4.

At (lie usual weekly meeting of the Dnnedin Progressive Society on Sunday night Hie platform will be occupied by Mr F. J. Ifcatley, M.A., who will deliver an address entitled " Human Ideals."

"The Worst Man in Dunedin" will be tlio subject of mi address by the Rev. W. A. Sinclair in Hie Garrison Hall on Sunday evening. Non-churchgoers are specially invited. Applications are invited for the position of fecrelary and treasurer lo the Hawks's Bay Education Board.

A notice in connection with tho administration of the estate of William Elder, of Warrington (deceased), appears in our advertising columns. The annual meeting in connection with tho Core Sheep Dog Trial Club is announced for the t!h and sth of April nest.

The Strath-Taieri A. and P. Society will bold its annual show at Middlemareh on Monday. April 10. In the Board Room. Agricultural Hall Buildings, to-morrow evening, Mis? Home will deliver the second portion of her address: "Tho Treatment ot Criminals." under tho auspices' of the Thcosophica] Society. The services at the Woodhaugh Methodist, Church to-morrow trill bo in commemoration of tho Sunday School anniversary. All Woodhaugh folk ore invited, and they can be assured of bright and cheering services. Y.W.C.A.—Mr Kvroe's new music-reading classes commence. Monday evening; fee, ss.— Advt.

Autumn Show—Our first exhibition ot nutumn and winter importations will be made this week, when we shall have on exhibition the latest novelties in all departments. Mcllisons (Ltd.l-Advt.

The Anglo-New Zealand Cycle Company's closing-rip sale a great success. Everything going quickly. The prices tell; Mill further conception??. Customers who have been unable b receive attention owing to the rush ore invited to call again, Shop lo let; early delivery.—Advt.

" Kolore" is a decided stioces.s iu cases premature greyness.—Full particulars from Mr Ilendy, hair specialist; sole agent 'S.Z.— Advt.

You can't do better. Come at once and see our new jackets and millinery; new goods in every department.—At Dallas and Walt's.— Advt.

Messrs Myers, dentists, are baclt in their new buildings, corner Octagon and George street.—Advt. .

Tourists in search ni mementoes are, recommended to inspect the magnificent selection of bettpr-clfi«s Greenstone Goods st Messrs (!. and T Young's showrooms, 68 P-liccs -tr--t-A'l--'.

The soil of that little garden of yours would be rnueh improved and enriched by a tew hags of " lloeklaiids Garden Fertiliser"; Is bag.—Advt.

\\'no is Pr.TEa Dick?— The most reliable Watchmaker nad Jeweller, oppoai'.e Coffee Palace. Moray place, flunedin. Charges strictly moderale.-Advt.