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Otago Daily Times, Issue 13835, 23 February 1907, Page 9

Tho Minister of Marine, in response-to a pressing request from tho Bluff Harbour Board, has agreed to pay his long-promised visit to luvercargill and the .Bluff during Lis present visit to tho south. Mr .Millar will leave Dunpdin for luvercargill on Monday, and will spend Tuesday at tho Bluff, going into several important questions ulFocting (!io harbour with members of tho Harbour Board. Tho Minister will probably leavo luvercargill on Wednesday morning, going right through to Christchurch, mid will leavo Lyttelton the following afternoon for Wellington.

Tho New Zealand Medical Association will meet in Dunedin on Monday, March 4. Tho president (Dr Barnctt) will deliver his opening address that evening, and on Tuesday, March 5, there will bo a discussion 011 the subject, of Medical Inspection of School Children." This discussion will lie opened by Dr Mason (Chief Health '.(flieer), and it is expected that tho Minister uf Hduealion (the Hon. U. Fowlds) will bo present.

At. tlio monthly meeting'of tho exccutivo of the Ratepayers' Association, held Inst night, the president (Mr J. Milnes) occupying tho chair, it was decided to hold the meetings during tho ensuing year on the first Tuesday in each month, ami also that tho delegates to attend tho City Council meetings be taken in alphabetical order from tho executive roll as formerly.

The Chairman of tho Ratepayers' Association (Mr Milnes) last night mado mention of the fact of the city electrical engineer having been granted letivo of nbsonco to go to Auckland. Tho engineer had only jeoentlv been Appointed to his position, anil if his services could so soon be spared, lio (Mr Milnes) thought they might as well do without nil electrical engineer altogether. Subsequently the matter of the Drainngo Hoard was mentioned, and Mr J. Connor spoko in favour of tho City Council taking over the duties at present carried out by the board, hut no decision was.come to.

The executive of the Dunedin Ratepayers' Association last night, decided to support Cr London for thn mayoralty. Tt was decided to set up a committee to lock info the matter of the nomination for councillors for tho various wards.

Tho thirty-fourth annual conference of tho Methodist Church of Australasia in New Zealand will open in tho Durham SI reel ('lnirch. Chrislchnrch, 011 Friday, Marir 1. Cii" hundred mid eighty-two ivprcn'iiciiu-:-ministerial and 98 layhave notified their intention of being present;. t£ho districts are represented bg tho

following:—Auckland—ls ministers and 17 laymen; Waiigahui-60ven ministers and 13 laymen; Wellington—ls ministers and 16 laymen; Nelson—six ministers and eight laymen; Canterbury—24 ministers alid 26 laylnen; and Otago—l7 ministers and 18 laymen. There are eight candidates for the ministry, and four ministers—three European and ono Native—will bo ordained during the conference. The principal business on the opening niglit is the presidential address by the retiring president (Hio Rev. 'I'. G. Brooke); and following this the election of tile president and secretary will take place. The voting is by open ballot, and an absolute majority is required. All ministers of IS years' standing ore eligible for the presidency, and of 10 years' standing for tlio secretaryship. There is always an uncertainty about the election of president. This year the opinion seems to he that the selection will rest between two well-known ministers who are stationed in the Auckland district. It is generally held that the minister who has served his Church so conspicuously successful in the foreign field will 1)0 honoured by his bl-cthren. The present secretary is the llcv. G'. 11. Laws, and it is anticipated that lie will receive practically a unanimous vote, similar to tile vote for re-election at, the previous conference. This conference, as it precedes the (icneral Conference, which meets in Sydney in May, lias a very bulky " agenda" io consider. The questions that will givo rise to considerable debate are (hose relating to an Independent; Conference for New Zealand and Ihc division of the Supernumerary Ministers and Ministers' Widows' Fund into the funds, annuitant and auxiliary; the former to be worked actuarily and the lalter non-actuavily, It; is anticipated the sessions .will last 10 or 11 days.

The golden and diamond pheasants at tho Otago Acclimatisation Society's Opoho hatchery are increasing at a very satisfactory rate. The clutches of young ones this season are very healthy,' and looking remarkably well.

According to various statements made yesterday at the meeting of the council ol the Acclimatisation Society, the present season has been a very unfortunate one for fish generally, alid the.efforts of the society will be taxed to their utmost to restock many of tho streams. Tho mortality lias been Unprecedented, and both Mr R. CSiisholm and -Mr T. Brown gave some instances of streams which, having ceased to flow, had been completely depleted of fish, oven the eels having died. It is very mifortiihato that this should have occurred, inasmuch as the distribution of young trout of all sorts from tho hatcheries this year has been greater than over before, giving l prospect of exceptionally good fishing next season. Tho Molyncux has been somewhat benefited by tho drought, and moro fish have been secured round about Balclutha, and for somo miles further up, than has been the case for the last seven or eight years. This is mainly attributable lo the slackening off of sluicing operations permitting the water to bccomo clearer.

Wo aro informed by Caplaiii Beaumont, Superintendent of .the Jletcahtile Marine, that the difficulty experienced in getting second mates for coasting vessels arises from tho fact that very few candidates are coming forward for certificates of this grade. A seaman of four years' experience, and of average intelligence, would have no difficulty whatever in passing the necessary examination, which, we aro informed,' is of a rudimentary nature only. Some of our coasting si'amen would probably bo doing very well for themselves by qualifying for position as second mates in tho home trade, in which capacity thero is no lack of employment offering. Perhaps if tlieeo facts wero uioro widely known a larger number of candidates would present) themselves for examination, and there would lie' less trouble in securing suitable men..

The last of (he series of lectures delivered by Mr M'Cluro in the Gospel Hall will be given on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, when tlio address on "The Church in Laodicca" will bo resumed.

The sale of tho barquo Marguerite Miraiiaud, which was stranded at Akatore Beach, did iiot, take place yesterday owing to 1 cablegram being received by tho representative of the underwriters in France postponing the snlo pending the receipt, hy the French Lloyds of further particulars. A conference was held yesterday morning, and, the matter having been fully gone into, it, waS decided that the only form which eonid be observed was to call for tenders as intimated in tho cablegram. Notice of lender, therefore, appears in our issue this morning.

The Kotorua. Times states that parents of Kotorua have been for somo time uneasy on account of tho appcaraiice of sores or skin eruptions 011 their children, and have talked of withdrawing them from the school. Ono parent interviewed, said: "My child was without blemish aiid got a sore on his foot which spread 011 to tlie body and face. Tho doctor burnt the 'thing' out, and said it was caught. ftoin contact with Maori children, and that we were to lie most careful not to uso tho lad's towel or soap, as we might get it ourselves." A distracted mother stated that thvougli touching n cut 011 her own face after handling the children she got it herself, and had great trouble in getting rid of it. Another lady took her child to 'Wellington and had Jier examined, and tho doclor is alleged to have instructed her to destroy all clothes that had been in contact. The Times, from personal inspection, says tho troublo bears an ugly look. It is ropcllant, and starts with a littlo uulienlllty looking sore wliicli travels from tho seat of inoculation. Out of 200 children at the Rotorua public school fully 50 are, it seems. Natives. The Times says it is a Jiiatter of 'conjecture wliother, as alleged, tho disease comes from Maori children. If it is found that the mixed schools arc accountable for the origin of this unknown disease, immediate separation is the only remedy. Our Clyde correspondent telegraphs as follows:—"The Dunstan District Horticultural Society's show, which was held on Thursday, was a great success. The fruit display was quite up to that of former years. Soveral Roxburgh growers were successful exhibitors. The vegetables and flowers wore both numerous and of splendid quality. Mr Thomas Grant (of Clyde) won the society's cup for must points in the year's show, Mrs Taylor being a good second. Messrs Blaekmore and Iversen were tho judges of tho fruit, and Messrs Moncrief and Dick of tho flowers and vegetables."

Tho usual monthly mooting of the Society for Protection of Women and Children was held on Thursday in the Town Hall, tlrero being present Mr H. Cliisholm (president, in tlio chair), the Rev. W. Cnrzon-Siggers, Mesdamcs Fry and Ansell, Dr Siedeborg (treasurer), and Staff-captain Blineoe. Apologies were received from the Rev, W. A. Sinclair, Medamcs Wise, Denniston, and Withers. Tho treasurers statement showed that satisfactory work had been done by the collector (Mrs A. Tyrcll). All accounts due were passed for payment.

At tho City Police Court, yesterday morning dames Christie, manager of tho Saddle Hill coal mine, was charged, 011 the information of tho Inspector of Mines, with acting iu tho capacity of manager of a colliery at which moro than 20 men were employed, and not. being the holder of a first class certificate as mine manager in tho terms of "The Coal Mines Act, 1905.'' Mr Macassey appeared for the department, and Mr Allan represented tho defendant, who pleaded "Guilty" lo a technical breach of tlio act. Mr Mncassey said that under tho act 110 mino manager holding n second class certificate could employ moro than 20 men in a mine. On January 10 defendant employed 22 men. The case was brought a s a warning. Mr .Allan said the defendant might have had a first class certificate,, but hp was toy lato in applying.

There were occasions when it was necessary to put extra mcti on for a day when a certain work was required to be done expeditiously. Defendant was fined 20s and costs (£1 8s).

At a silting of the Juvenile Court yesterday morning, before Sir 11. Y. Widdowson, S.M., a small hoy 13 years of age pleaded "Not guilty" to a charge of causing damage to the municipal waterworks at Maori Hill. Mr \Y. 0. Mactlregor, who appeared for the corporation, stated that tlio hoy ljcfore the court and two other younger lads had interfered with a waterplug where the water main from the northern reservoir crossed the road at Maori Hill. A stone had been placed in the plug, and the water, allowed to squirt out over the road. The stono would not come out, and the boys ran away. A considerable volumo of walor was wasted at a time when the drought was at its worst. The Magistrate said there was no clear evidence that the lad before the court was the one who was responsible for tho damage. The caso would bo adjourned until Saturday, March 2, in order to have the other hoys present. , Mr D. A. Do Alans and Captain Hodge, J.l'.'s, presided at tho l'ort Chalmers Police Court yesterday, when William Williamson was charged with being drunk oil licensed premises oil tlto previous evening, and aiso with having resisted Sergeant Miillnny whilst that officer was.- ofFeciiny his arrest. arresting officer stated that accused resisted in a very violent manner, a constable, having to be called in to assist, inconveying him to the lockup. Accused was convicted for tho first offence, and was fined ss, or 24- hours' imprisonment, and for resisting the police lie was sentenced to one month's imprisonment.

A Lincoln correspondent writes as follows to the Lyttellon Times: "On Saturday a remarkable sight was witnessed by' a party of Lincoln residents—Messrs A. Bartrain, W. Barlrain, 15. Bartnim, (.'. Howell, and 11. Howell—who were crossing the hill which divides the Nincty-tnilo Beach from (Joushoro. Hay, Hanks Peninsula. About two miles out a large, dark object, at first thought to be a whale, was sighted. Presently, what' looked like a line of large birds appeared above the water, followed by an enormous snake-like hotly, fully 100 ft long. The bird-like objects were now seen to bo a scries of large fins or humps along the entire leiigth of the creature's back. The serpent, or whatever it was, was plainly visible for about half an hour, in which timo it, travelled a distanco of about four miles. Unfortunately it was too far distant for detail examination with tho naked eye, as it did not approach within a mile. Being observed, however, from a height of about 300 ft, its movements could be plainly seen as it swam rapidly along, with a winding, col-like motion. At times it raised its head and neck several feet- above tho water, the head appearing to be of about the same thickness as the, neck. When last seen it was making in the direction of Akaroa, and was about half a mile frotn land. During tho Whole half hour it was plainly visible considering the distance, and remained most of tho time on tho surface, but sometime? jU6t beneath it. As the sea was very calm, thero Was no possibility of having mistaken a largo whale, a piece of wreckage, or anything else for what was ;eally seen; moreover, in swimming- about it was frequently going against both wind and swell.' 1

TO-MORROWS OHURCH SERVICES.

St. Paul's Cathedral.—Holy cominu.nion, 8 a.m.; ordination service, 11 a.m. ..(preaelie'r Rtiv. Canon Woodlhorpe); evensong) 6.30 p.m. (preacher. Veil, Archdeacon Robinson). All Saints' Church—Services at 8 a.m. J1 aim.; and 6.30 p.iti. Morning preacher, Rev. If. H. Bedford j evening preacher, Rev. T. C. Burgess.

First Church.-* Horning and evening, Rev. Br Jfisbet. Russell Street Hall: G. 30 p.m., Mr G. ICilig. St. Andrew's Church.—ll a.m. and 0.30 p.m., Kev. Dr WacMell.

Knox Church.—Morning and evening, Rev V. Hewitson.

Moray Plaee Congregational Church.—-11 a.m.. Rev. \V. Saunders; 0.30 p.m., Rev. I. Sarginsoii. Trinity Methodist Circuit.—Trinity Church: U a.m. arid t>.3o p.m., Rev. C. H. Laws. AVoodhaugh: 11 a.m., Sister Olive; G. 30 p.m., Rev. A. Allen. North-East Val'.ey: 11 a.m., Eov. A. Allen; G. 30 p.m.. Mr O. E. Stevens.

Primitive Methodist Churches.—Dtmdas street: 11 a.m., Rev. K, Bailey; G. 30 p.m., Rjv. V. Kew: 11 a.m., Mr 11. D. Bedford; G. 30 p.m., Itev. S. Bailey. Abbotslord: 11 a.m., Rev. H. Daniel (farewell service) ; G. 30 p.m.. Mr E. Pennington. Glenloy: 11 a.m., Mr E. Pennington; 6.30 p.m., Mr J Lomas. Fairfield: 11 a.m., Rev. *\Y. Laycock; G. 30 p.m.. Rev. IT. Daniel. Cargill Road Methodist Church.—ll a.m., Rev. W. A. Sinclair; G. 30 p.m.. Rev. T. 'l'restrail. St. Kilda: 11 a.m., Jit J. Lomas; 0.30 p.m., Rev. C. Eaton. Methodist Central Mission—ll a.m., Rev. T. Trestrail; G. 30 p.m. (musical service), address by' the Rev. \V. A. Siilblair.

Sorth-Eosl Val'.ey Ptesbyterita Church.— 11 a.m.. and G. 30 p.m., Rev. H. B. Gray. Upiier Junction; 2.30 p.m., Rev. 11. 13. Gray. ilomiiigloii Methodi.4 Circuit.—Jforniugton: 11.a.m., Mr D. Cameron; G. 30 p.m., Rev. D. J. MUiray. BellekiioWes: It a.m., Rev. D. J. Murray; 6.30 p.m., Mr S. James.

Chalmers Church.—o.3o p.m., Gaolio servico (preacher. Rev. D. Macletmaii).

Oddfellows' Hall, Rattray street.—6.3o p.m., Dr Commuis.

Messrs duinues3 arid L-eCreir (Ltd.) adveriiso in this issue full particulars of the wollkiiown Mackenzie Country slieefi stations— " Lillybank " and " Richmond," —whidi tliey will submit to auction at their Timaru Land Sale Rooms on Saturday, March 2, and this offers a splendid opportunity for fanners and grazicr3 requiring ;i good property and investment.

Young men. strangers, and visitors to the city are invited to the social tea to-morrow at the Young Men's Christian .Association Booms. Mr W. H. Duko will be in the chair, and Sir Joseph Aberncthy will give a short address. 'Mr Stewart '15101113011 and the quartet party will render musical items.

Tho Dunedln Starr-Bowkett Society will dispose of threo appropriations pf £500 each, two by ballot and sale respectively in the No. 1 group and 011 c by ballot in the No. 2 group, at a meeting to be held in tie Oddfellows 1 Hall, Stuart street, Duncdin, in Thursday, 2Sih inst.

At 7 o'clock to-morrow evening, in,the Trades Hall, Mr H. D. Bedford will deliver an address before the Progressive Society, entitled "The Rational Basis of the Gcspeil of Jesus Christ." During the evening Miss Adelina Martinengo, of the Brescittns, will play two violin solos.

At Trinity Methodist Church to-morrow the Eev. C. H. Laws will preach morning and evening. In tho evening the subject will be ' Sir Oliver Lodge's. Confession of Faith." The noted scientist has recently addressed several gatherings of ministers 011 religious quostious, and has prepared a catechism on religious matters, which is 011 c of the most significant signs of the times.

"Elizabeth," milliner, 42 Princes street (over Braithwaife's;. is showing some exquisite autumn models, veils, hair nets (Gd), 'Mm" collar supports; frills, kilted.—Adrt. Wanted yoitr eves to see in our'window handsome bedroom; furnished complete, £10 —Martin, Octagon.—Advt.

Tho claims made for "Lancer" Influenza Cure may seem exceptional, but surely a medicine that 1 will cure influenza in a, "few doses is also exceptional.Lancer" Influen?,. Curo is positively phenomenal; 2s, at all chemists'.—Advr.

Ladies' Belts.—Never before at our previous sales have wo been in a position to offer such sterling values in ladies' silk, leather, and velvet be'.ts. A great variety to select from at 6tl and 3d each.—Mollisons Ltd —Advt. '

Tourists desiring mementos ot \ew Zealand will find it to their, advantage to inspect the magnificent ss'ection of articles in genuine ■greenstono displayed at G-. and T. Young's, 63 Princes street.

It is quite true that Dallas and Watt ari holding; a dissolution sale, and that their dissolution prices will surprise you.—Advt. Wao 15 l'mr, Dick'.'-The most reiiabl. Watchmaker and Jeweller. opposiU Coffee Palace, Moray place, Dunedin. Charger strictly moderate.—Adrt.