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Otago Daily Times, Issue 13860, 25 March 1907, Page 4

Anniversary Day was observed as a. close holiday in (own, and nearly all the- business places and the banks and corporation offices were closed. Large numbers of holiday-makers left town by the- trains north and south in the morning and during the day, and the tramways' to tho Ocean Beach and the Gardens were 'liberally patronised. For the north there were 640 train passengers, the numbers for the principal stations being:—Waitati 90, Evansdale 140, Wnrrington 50, Pnkctiraki 60, (Port Chalmers and suburban stations 300. For the south 280 tickets were- issued; branch stations, 102. For tho Otago Rowing Association's regatta at Waihola. 415 went out by the morning trains, and a considerable number went out by the train in llio afternoon. The bakers' pienio at Evansdale drew 500 excursionists, and Knos Church choir picnic to tho eamo locality attracted a good number. The verses wo published on Saturday arc by tho Rev. W. Gillies, of Tauranga, not. by tho late Rev. W. Gillies, of Duncdin. i Mr James Boddie, who is holding a series of meetings throughout tho province on the land campaign, addressed a meeting at Middlemarch on Fridaj evening, when tho attendance was very gratifying. Mr K. M'Kinnon occupied the chair. Sir Boddio's remarks wore much on the lines of the previous evening's address at. Mosgiel, and the speaker also referred briefly to the Hon. Dr Findlay's speech, as it appeared in that day's issue o/ tho Otago Daily Times. Tho address was listened to throughout with the greatest interest, and at the,close several questions were asked by Mr \V. D. Mason, and answered to tho evident, satisfaction of those present. A resolution was passed bit similar lines to that carried at the Mosgiel meeting. A four-roomed cottage, with bathroom and pantry, in Walter street, Mornington, was destroyed by lire between 3 and 4 p.m. on Saturday. The cottage was owned and occupied by Mr John Knox, a building contractor, who at tho time of the fire was working in his garden. Mrs Knox, who was in the washhouso at 3.30 p.m., noticed smoko issuing from tho kitchen, and at once informed her husband of the fact, and Mr Knox, on rushing to the spot, found the kilehen on lire. The (lames were principally about tho range, and as Mrs Knox had hung some children's clothes beside the firo to dry, it is surmised' that a spark from the fire set these alight, Tho chimney was defective. Tho house was insured for £200 in tho Norwich Union office, and the furniture for £60 in tho same office, and Mr Knox estimates that liis loss will bo nearly covered by tho insurances. Somo furniture was saved. There was no water available for checking the progress of the fire, and tho building was completely burnt down. Concreting tho door of the new dock at. Port Chalmers is a larger undertaking than many people would imagine. A solid floor of concrete 6ft thick is being laid, and this is now up to its level for over 100 ft of tho length of the dock. A layer of concrete about 12in thick is spread over ji portion, interspersed with bluestone spawla, and is allowed to harden before another layer is added. In (his way the concrete is partially finished for nearly 200 ft. In some places the finishing coating of liner material has been put on. Two shifts of men, working from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.. are employed, and a concrete-mixing machine is kept constantly at work, the mixed material being conveyed in trucks from Ihe maeliiim lo ilie spreading gangs. Mr Groi-gi! Walmslcy, of High street, had tin? misfortune to meet with an accident at St. Clair yesterday morning, Whilst mounting his bicycle his swerved, and ho was carried over the bank. Though somewhat cut about the bead.. Mr Walinsley was otherwise uninjured, and was able lo proceed to his home. A proposal will be submitted to Wednesday's meeting of the City Council to grant the triumvay manager (Mr Alexander) an increase of salary lo the extent of £100, as from the beginning of the inuuioipa.l liiif.ucial year.

For the. second time within the last few Weeks the lupins and other growth on the Sandhills at St. Clair, along Victoria road, were fired yesterday/ The SI. Kilda Fire Brigade was culled , out to suppress the outbreak, but tho. water pressure being an extremely poor one, a.- considerable area wns covered before ihe firo was extinguished. There were two deaths in the Dunedin Hospital last week—viz., Edward Ryan and ]lenry Swanson. The number of patients admitted during the week was 20, and Ihe number discharged 20, the total remaining at the olid of Ihe week being 107. Dragging operations are still being continued in tho Molyneux Hivnr by the police nnd others for the bodies of flic unfortunate victims of the recent. Baldnlha buggy accident, but. up to .Saturday no traces had been discovered. As has bcr-n customary on Palm Sunday for !omu years past, Slaiuer's " Crucifixion" was sung by the choir at St. Paul's Ualliedral after evensong last night. Thorn was a very largo congregation, and the sacred cantata was very well rendered by the choir. Tim tenor sulos were sung by Messrs J, ISlonkiiisopp mid E. Towsoy, nnd the bass folos by iUes\sr« Dickinson. Downing ami Tucker.' Mr W. K. Taylor, F.K.0.0., presided at. tho organ, and Ihe Hey. 11. J. Kdwarda, U.A., to (ho officiating minister.

A fonfirtnafion service was held at. All Paints' 'Anglican Church yesterday afternoon, when the Primate confirmed a large number of candidates. He gave an appropriate address from the text "Tte ye, therefore, followers of God, as deaf children." There was a large congregation.

The children of the Taberriacln (Church Of Ciicisl) Knndiiy School liohl their piraio Ht/ BeMninn's fiully on Siiliirdny. They were taken by special car to Nonnanby, and (hence walked lo Iho picnic ground. 'I'heru .was an ample supply of raiuhiee aild toys, and the ivealbnr left notliiiig lo bo desired. In. tho afternoon a Janje number of parents nnd friends made their way lo the gully, mid participated iii what proved to be. n most the children returned to town shortly before 6 o'clock. rt

At last night's meeting of (ho Progressive Society, in lieu of the ordinary weekly lecture, a programme was submitted consisting of songs, violin solos, phonograph Rr'nml opera selections, readings, and recital ions. Alusic of a high order of merit was contributed by Ihe various ladies and gentlemen who kindly assisted, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. If is the intention of the society in future to hold regular fortnightly open meetings, alternating 'with fortnightly lectures. Judging by fbe largo nmlience Hint assembled last evening, 1 his new departure promises to become popular. Sir G. A. llawsou was in the.chair.

A propositi mado by the Education Department that u special winter course of lectures for country teachers should be held in connection with tho Wellington Tminiujj Cnllop was reported upon by tho principal of that institution (Air Gray) at a recent meeting of the Wellington Induration Board. Mr Gray wrote fo the effort that he thought flint, given wirnest teachers, good work could be done under tho proposal in an effort ex-fending over Iwc weeks. It would be well to confine tllis course to those who could not easily reneh centres' in their own districts.' The total number attending in any one year should not, exceed 20.' Teachers from the smaller distant districts, such as those of Mnrlborough and Wesfland, should he. given preference. The lectures, for which Mr Grdy drew up a sample syllabus, are to he givoii <luriug tho midwinter holidays, commencing with tho second term of the college (July 23). The Wellington Board approved, and other boards arc lo bo asked lo express an opinion upon the proposals.

There was an excellent attendance at the Botanical Ciardviis yesterday afternoon, when l«n Garrison Band, iimlrr flip, conduclorship of Lieutenant H. S. George, gnvo a thoroughly enjoyable performance. The prograuiHiß included tho marches "Preciosa" and "Silver Trumpets," the overture "Light Cavalry," a. selection from "Lucrczia Horgia," tho'overture "Ziimpa," and a cornet solo "Sing mo to sleep." At ,i brinf'sitling of (he Police Court on Saturday morning, Gabriel JM'Cnmbridge was lined 10s, in default 48 hours' imprisonment, for drunkenness. Mr [I. E. Jlollor, J.l'., was on the bench. Tho following slalistics regarding Ilio rainfall for the pnst week arc supplied by the Diinedin Drainage and £!cwer<ipe Board: March 17, .210 in; 10th. .075 in; 10! h. .OQSin ; 22m1. .(EOin ;—total, .SlOin. Total for jear to date, 2.925 in.

First -grand show of autumn nml winter goods now on view at Dallas and Walt's.— Advt.

We beg lo dirret special attention to the new range of boys' Shamrock suite which we have opened. They nro very up-to-date, and 1110 prices range from 13s Gd (o 21s.—Mollisons Tourists desiring mementos of Xew Zealand will find it lo tHitjr advantage to inspect the lnaghiflcont ac'cclion of articles in genuine greenstone- displayed at G. nnd T. Young's, 88 Princes street. "Wahool" "Wshoo!" " Wtthoo!" Xolure's icjiudy for indigestion and torpidity of liver nnd stomach. Brings back health nnd happiness! Invaluable ia nervau* sufierm. . Lobby's " Wnlioo," Is, 2s Oil. Try it io-day! A boon lo the fair sex!—Advt. Who is I'r.'rsn Dick?— The most reliable' TpVctclmmker and .lonelier, opposite Coifeo j Palace. Moray place, Diincdm. Obarger ! ctrictly raodorate.— Adrt.