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Otago Daily Times, Issue 14358, 30 October 1908, Page 4

At. the Harbour Boavd meeting yesterday Mr Do Maus said he had noticed in the morning paper, in connection with the men-of-war coming here, that they could all come into the harbour except the Powerful; He asked why the Powerful could not come ■in? Did she draw too much water? Had they not enough water? The chairman said it was beyond him to answer the question. Mr Belcher said, with tho permission of the chairman, ho would answer the question. Tho Admiralty required thai: no ship should go into a harbour unless (hero was a certain quantity of water under her, and the .depth which the. Admiralty required was not obtainable at Otago Heads.'

In reluming llianks to Captain Lay and officers of the Rippiugham Grange at the t'.osK of their entertainment, in aid of tlio funds of tho I'ovt Chalmers cottage hospital on Wednesday evening, the Minister, of Marino (Hon. J. A. Millar) said the Rippiugham Grange people appeared to be a very happy family indeed. The interest taken by the captain and officers in promoting good feeling on board was an objectlesson to the cloth, and showed what could be done to make life attractive and pleasant on shipboard, li tho system was more generally followed he thought more young men would ho induced to follow the sea as a profession. The following dates have been fixed for the next sittings of the Supremo Court at Dunedin and Oatnaru:—Duncdin, civil eases, February 3, May 17, June 14, August 9, and November 8; Duncdin, criminal sittings, February 15, May 25, August- 16, and "November 22; Oamam, civil and criminal, February 2 and September M.

The Wellington Education Board passed a resolution yesterday (roporls the Press Association) thanking the Education Department for its action in providing free books for scholars in the lower classes, hut pointing out that, in the opinion of the hoard, the amount- allocated would be insufficient. Tho board's inspectors are to report on the matter.

The North-East Valley ratepayers will have an opportunity shortly of deciding a! the poll whciliev they will or will not uvail themselves of an efficient water supply. Schemes for reticulating tho Valley for water supply have boon submitted to the council in the past, hut in each case there was doubt as to whether value was to be obtained for the proposed outlay.

The Hospital Saturday Committee met last evening, the following members being present:—Mr G. C. Israel (chairman), Mrs Theomin, Misses Fraser and Hooper, Dr Will, Messrs' W. 1,. Logic' E. S. Wilson, R. Martin. D. Harris Hastings, .1. E. Bone, and C. 11 Smith. Tho reports of the various sub-committees showed that much thought is being given to niajje the eollec-

tion on November 28 a record success. Arrangements are being made to thoroughly canvass ilie country districts, nubtirbs, and industries. A mooting of ladies and others interested is to be held oh; Thursday November 5, particulars of which will bo notified later.

In the issue of an English magazine, The Miller, of 7th September last, there appears the following paragraph relative to the flour-milling situation in New Zealand: "Tho capitalists who liavo placed their money in (lour manufacturing in New Zealand are not. feeling happy just now, is this busings has not been yielding tho profits that was anticipated. Local conditions of a special character are to a great extent responsible for this. Banners have been pursuing tho policy of holding back their crops), and with the aid of certain speculators have succeeded in raising prices to such a height that millers find it difficult to obtain a remunerative profit, while at the same time competing against the dumping of Australia's surplus production. The New Zealand Flourmillers' Association has even of its own accord raised the price of flour in. order to assist Australian importations, anil, so it is said, 'to leach farmers a lesson.' Al all events, Ihe farmers have awakened to the unsatisfactory condition of affaire, and have instituted inquiries M to what should be done to curtail these importations, which have latterly been moro abundant than ever before. Tito imported article cells at. about 20s per ton less than the local manufacture, and is apparently preferred by tho bakers. Judging by tho low level of stocks of wheat in Now Zealand, and tho decrease in its cultivation in the Dominion, it would appear that tho homo manufacture of flour is not likely to prosper unless some radical upheaval takes place."

In expressing his appreciation of tho steps now being taken to erect and equip a cottago hospital at Port Chalmers, the Minister of Marino (Hon. J. A. Millar) remarked on Wednesday evening that ho thought tho matter one which should be considered by the ■ Harbour Boards throughout the Dominion. The erection of similar institutions at tho various ports would tend largely to diminish tho suffering of those who were unfortunate enough to sustain severe injuries whilst following their vocation among .shipping at tho wharves. The lion, gentleman expressed his entire sympathy with the prcecnt project, and eulogised tho support accorded the promoters of tho movement, whioh ho hoped would achieve its object.

The, Rev. L. M. Isitt addressed a largo audience in the Garrison Hall Jast'evening on the outlook of the no-license movement. Tracing the history of tho movement, the speaker said that at the first vote taken in tho Dominion there were only 43,000 voles for no-license; this was followed by 96,000 votes, then it went up to 120,000 odd, then there was a jump to 170,000, .and then they polled nearly 200,000. Forecasting tho future of the movement, he said the handwriting was on the wall—no movement that was based on the uplifting of humanity, as tho temperance movement was, could retrogress in the face of its past -progress. During the evening the lecturer, who spoko with vigour and eloquence, recited "Tho Raven" with considerable dramatic, effect, and fat down after an hour and a-half's ad-dress amid applause. Tho chair was occupied by Mr D. Gain, of tho Good Templar order, and the stage was occupied by the officers and members of tho order.

A pleasing report of the prospects in tho country was furnished to a Times reporter by Mr A. Moritzsop yesterday. That gentleman, who has recently returned from a trip through the Waimatc, Timaru, and Oamai'U districts, stated that he found tho country Jooking better than he has seen it for many years. The crops were coming away splendidly, and grass seemed plentiful. Fat stock had been scarce in North and South Canterbury, and the butchers had been compelled to Come to Otajin and Southland to purchase. The Jambing had been unusually good, resulting in 130 per cent. This, he said, combined with a good price for fat, sheep and lambs, should somewhat, compensate farmers for the low prico of wool. Tho grain crops were exceptionally fine, and there was every promise ol a bountful harvest. Good prices for both wheat, awl oats were to be- expected. The fruit crops were looking very well. .Strawberries were not quite so plentiful, but (ho raspberry crop promised to bo heavier. Apples and pears were not. doing so well this season owing lo the exceptionally heavy props last year. Farmers and fruit-growers j seemed to be hopeful of good returns.

Tho Tramways Committee of the City Council is opposed to any alteration being made in the existing starting point of tho municipal tramways, and has made a recommendation to tho council accordingly. An episode in a hack yardJn South Duncdin a few days age produced another, forcible example of the danger that lurks in tho careless use of firearms, A young man who was possessed of a revolver and a hoy of tender years wore the participants ill tile act, and it was by tho mcrat chance that a tragedy was averted, Tim young man, with a loaded revolver in his hand, for the edification of the child, suggested that ho himself should adopt the role of £ bushranger, ami assuming for tho moment that he was placed on the defensive, pointed the weapon at the child, and immediately lie did so it was discharged, the bullet striking tho boy in the breast. Fortunately it struck a button on the hoy's jacket, and was thereby diverted across his breast,, leaving a black and bruised mark to show its trail. Tho boy was knocked down, but miraculously escaped serious injury. It may be safely assumed that the young man has learned a lesson that he will Tcmembcr all his life.

The Government guides for the Mjlford Sound overland track and the caretakers of Glade House leave Dunodin by tho firstexpress this morning- to make iheir customary arrangements for the opening of (ho tourist season on November 1. It is as yet somewhat early to make any forecast as to the success or otherwise of tho coming season, but so far a. fair number of inquiries arc being received at the local Tourist Oflico in connection with the overland trip.

A bright, warm room, three or four hissing stoves, seven busy cooks, seven tables decorated with gaily-coloured and delicate viands, that pervading and not unpleasant odour inseparable from culinary operations—these conditions were what a. number of interested spectators found in the Teehanical School last evening. The examination for tho association's "15" certificate was in progress, and the seven candidates were busily making jellies, aspics, hors d'ouvrcs, sauces, entrees, poultry dishes', sweets, savouries, and many otliov confections. The dishes, weird in composition, but very tempting in appearance/, were displayed on the various tables in a manner that might have moved tho most exacting epicure,. and there was that in the nvonia they created, and the vapid, skilful movements of the cooks that drove one to the conclusion that there was more in the art than met the eye or was appreciated by the palate. Miss J. A. Miller, (lie teacher, explained that the examination proceeding was in high-class cookery, and that a successful candidate was qualified io take almost any position in the culinary world. She further stated that the awooiat ion's certificates were becoming every year more widely recognised, and flint few appointments of that nature were made unless (lie person (elected hold something of the sort. Taste, general appearance, flavouring, decorations, and method of working wcra all falcon into consideration when the judge* 'were awarding marks. Tho cookery department, oaid Miss Miller, was now regarded as one of the most important ;;t connection with the Technical School, and every year tuition was there r-ought by a steadily-increasing number of pupils. The judges at last night's examination were Mesdamcs G.'L. Denniston, Henry Driver, ajjd ,li B. MiJJwc.

Cr 11. r Harvey, in explaining (lis Korth-East Valley water proposals last evening, mentioned, in trying to show the present helplessness of the borough in regard to drainage, that a natural drain, which started at Maybank on the highest levels and wended its way thence down to the Main road, passing through a great number of private properties and collecting houso refuse, etc., en route, discharged itsolf opposite the public school, to the great, annoyance of passers-by on warm days. The speaker suggested that the health of the school children was endangered by the circumstance he had referred to, but pointed out that without, wafer there was no possibility of otherwise draining the area in question. There were many similar drains in the Valley, and it was to bo hoped that, for sanitary reasons, if for no other, the poll shortly to be taken would be carried by a large majority.

Mr G. M. Thomson's address to the electors of Duncdin North at Albany street laGt night, contained some trenchantcriticism of the financial policy of the Government, Tlio speaker, in referring to the present stringency in. money matters, ipointed out that, tho banking returns for the last September quarter showed an increase of £2,719,775 in advances and discounts aa compared with the corresponding period in 1907, while at the same time tho deposits had decreased by £2,232,190; in other words, the banks have had to find nearly £5,000,000 more than was necessary last year. In view of Iheso facts, Mr Thomson maintained that tho position was more serious than was generally supposed, and that tho Prime Minister's-hopefulness on the financial outlook was not easily explainable. . Dr Chappie, at his Moonlight meeting, advocated light-line railways as feeders to our trunk lines. He showed how cheap and inexpensive such lines were, and pointed out that the experience of India showed that it was better to have lightlino railway communication in a few years or at once than wait for half a lifetime for heavy lines. Four times the number of places could bo connected up with our main lines, because they only cost about a quarter of the usual amount to construct. Ho thought Macraes and Moonlight a splendid district for a light-line feeder. _ The necessity of stimulating the interest of parishioners in their church was referred to by the Rev. W. (J. Wood, of Winton, at the Anglican Synod yesterday. As a means of bringing this about, he strongly urged the desirability of canons, archdeacons, and tho dean himself making periodica! visits to the country districts, and occupying tho pulpils of the churches there for one or moro services. The people in distant parishes became so accustomed to their own I clergymen, and his constant visits among them, that many were prone to regard him us they would a commercial traveller moving about with his samples. He would bo very glad indeed if the high officials of the Church would manifest such an interest in their outlying dependencies.. His remarks were cordially endorsed by a number of other speakers. \ At the meeting of the Otago Acclimatisation vSocicty yesterday the question arose as to what should be done with certain Lake Blagdon trout from the society's hatcheries. Various proposals were brought forward, but it was finally decided to place them in the new dams being constructed by the Duncdin City Council at Waipori. At a meeting of ratepayers of XorthKast Valley last night the following resolution, moved by Or Harvey and seconded by Mr E. Lockstone, was carried by a large majority:—"That this meeting approve tho council's proposals re water supply, both as regards construction and finance, and raiuists the Major to cause a poll of the electors to bo taken upo>- tho said proposals." The fund being built tip by the Anglican community for the purpose of erecting a new cathedral in Duncdin is growing steadily but slowly. Dean Fitehett reported to yesterday's meeting of the Synod that the chapter had now £6000 in hand, and livid promises of £2000 more. That meant Hint they had to get about £4000 together within the next, two or three years. He thought that there was really a moral obligation on the people of Urn Duncdin diocese lo get sufficient money together to allow them lo commence to build the. cathedral, and help tho greatenterprise they had in hand. The Primate remarked (hat he had great hesitation in asking persons in remote parts of tho diocese for assistance in this matter, in ca-:e ho would be interfering with local needs and requirements. It was true, however,' that they might look for assistance from many important towns and districts whence no help had been as yet, received; from Invereargill,' for instance, where, he proposed personally to make a special appeal for assistance, only one donation had been received. It may be explained that the diocese has to raise £20.000 in order that it may secure the £25,000 bequeathed under the will of the late Mr Wm. Ikrrop to the Anglicans for the purpose of building a cathedral. The Cathedral Chapter is making every effort to raise £20,000, and when £14,000 -is secured a commencement will he made with the erection of the building. A Press Association telegram from Auckland slates that in his address at Eden 'Terrace last evening the lion. G. Fowlds, referring to the criticisms on the Education Act, said they had to remember that tho position was surrounded with difficulties and technicalities, but he contended that, the best had l>con done and that tho majority of the teachers would bo greatly benefited by the measure. The financial results of the bazaar held in the St. Kilda Town Hall last week with the object- of raising funds for the band rotunda is very satisfactory. Notwithstanding the fact that the weather was anything but favourable, the bazaar yielded a profit of about £155. As the liability lo be wiped off is only £52, there will be a balance of about £100, which will bo spent in erecting fencing, planting trees, unci laying out the grounds to make them as attractive as possible. Several feats have been presented to the Rotunda. Committee. A Wellington telegram slates that there are 228 assisted passengers on board ihe Corinthic, due there next Tuesday. Sixtyfour are under 12 years of age. Included in the 223 are 103 who have been nominated by relatives in New Zealand. Amongst the assisted pasengers are 49 farmers, 26 domestic servants. 5 housekeepers. 8 women who are coming out to rejoin their husbands. 2 shepherds, and 2 joiners. One man is bringing out £1000. The total capital amounts to some thousands of pounds. Mr A. Moritz?on informed one of our reporters yesterday that cablegrams from Yokohama stated that a direct shipment of oak in logs and of Pacific pine (yellow and white) had left for New Zealand, via Sydney. This, he said, was the first large shipment of these timbers to be landed in New Zealand. At a meeting of the Chrktohnrch C'ompetilions Society, held on Wednesday otcuin?, it was decided that entries in the vocal, elocutionary, instrumental, literary, shorthand, and typewriting sections should close on November 30. The executive recommends the appointment of. Mr U. N. Baeyertz as adjudicator in the vocal and elocutionary classes, and the appointment of a judge' for instrumental items was left in the hands of the chairman. Attention was called to an error in the baritone solo, which is to be sung in V instead ot E, as published in the programme. The usual monthly social evening held under the auspices of the W.C.T.U. was given in the Sailors' Rest- on Tuesday evening. A very enjoyable time was spent. Several ladies kindly supplied the programme, with the help of the sailors, who also recited and sang. It is hoped to hold these evenings weekly, if possible, next lead

The third session of the fourteenth annual Synod of the Duncdin Diocese was concluded last evening, and the meeting was formally adjourned. During its four days in session the Synod transacted much important business, Iho effect, of which will undoubtedly he felt by clergy and laymen alike. To the Standing Committee ihere have been remitted two very important questions—church reunion and clergymen's stipends,—and at the next meeting of the Synod, a year henee, a moro or less definite pronouncement regarding each may bo looked for. At the City Police Court, yesterday morning, before Mr H. Y. Widdowson, S.M., William Henry Waldrcn, a cabdriver, was fined 40a and costs, or 14 days' imprisonment, for drunkenness while in charge of his vehicle; William Gault, who appeared in the dock in a very nervous condition from the effects of excessive drinking, was remanded until Monday for medical treatment; and n first offender for drunkenness was fined. ss, in default 24 hours' imprisonment. The new Police Station at Ranfurly will be opened on the 2nd prow, and Constable Gorrio, now stationed at Lawrence, will be placed in charge of it. Constable Coppcll, now stationed at Naseby, will replace Constable Gorrie at Lawrence. Hitherto two constables have been stationed at Nasoby, but in future only one will bo stationed at that town. 4 It is announced that the Rev. W. Gray Dickson, of Auckland, will deliver a lecture in the Burns Hall next Thursday evening. Tho title of the lecture is " Home by Bio," Just eft (he boat from tho land of tho blackthorn olid the stomrcck, ladies'.cambric hemstitched handkerchiefs; very special value, '.\ 6d per dozen.—Mbl-Hsons Limited.— Advt. A'o better skin preparation raadc than Jlcd Cross Ointment-; cures roi<jhncss, chaps, cracks.—Advt. Wo recommend for watch, clock, and jeweller)- repairs A. J. Shaw, 13 Rattray street. Absolutely (he best in Duncdin.— Advt, ] To Bowlers.—Our new season slock of Taylor's bowls is to hand. Thgy arc a specially fine lot, and those requiring a set should make a point of seeing tiicm.— [}. end T. Young, 88 Princes street.—Advt. Good-bye to nauseous drugs! "Sull'urilla Tablets" is the grout cleansing medicine. Competed of sulphur anil sarsaparilla—renowned blood purifiers, " Sulfurilla Tablets" give clean healthy blood, purify the system, and restore bright, fresh appearance. Pleasant as lollies; Is box. All chemists — Advt. Who is Peter Dick?— The most reliable Watchmaker and Jeweller, opposite CcJlee Palace, Moray place, Duncdin. Charges strictly moderate.—Advt.