THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PUBLIC.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14365, 7 November 1908, Page 9

THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PUBLIC.

The decision come to by the City Council nt its last meeting upon the subject of public swimming baths will probably toe very unpalatable- to tho section of tho community which has been patiently waiting for the Council to do something practical in this collection. We- have frequently deplored tho lack in Dimedin of anything liko adequate provision in tho way of public births, and therefore we' cannot. but regret that the Council should have had to come to a decision which places tho baths project as far from realisation as ever. None -tho less we are ■ not disposed to question tho prudence of the course adopted. Tho need of public baths in this-city has been by ,no means exaggerated, and the community suffers a distinct hardship in' their n-b'senc?, yet it cannot lie consistently argued that the Council would be without doubt consulting the best interests of the ratepayer? if it embarked upon' an immediate expenditure, of some thousands of pounds in their oreetion. The Council li-ss to consider its present financial position and the expenditure to which it is already committed and has in prospect by reason of undertakings extensive and unavoidable, and while a. large section of tho ratepayers would thank it for public baths tho majority would he less appreciative if they found the city burdened with a new and unprofitable municipal undertaking at this juncture. As a matter of fact, the building project,' as far as it has »one, has not been entirely satisfactory, and the ardour of more than one councillor would appear to have been considerably danrpeti by tho experience of the Christ-church City Council as to the financial result of municipal baths. That experience may not be a- reliable guide for anything that has been advanced to tho contrary, but in any case there is a good deal in Councillor Scott's contention ■that the question of whether they will pay or not is not the only one to bo considered where public baths are concerned, and Councillor Walker's suggestion that the project has been framed

on too elaborate a scale touches an aspect of the question that may well bo now more closely looked into. The St. Clair Bath is hopelessly inadequate for the wants of the whole community, and it is of little use Mo expect it to serve them even with the aid of tramfaro concessions. The Swimming Association is to be sympathised with in the disappointment, ft will experience at tho Council's decision, 'but it cannot doubt that this decision has been well considered, and possibly it will be able' ere long, by the evolution of a feasible project for the erection of baths which would secure the proffered co-operation of the Council, to forestall that rather vague day when the commitments of the municipal body will hamper it less in its desire to make really necessary provision for the .physical well-being and health of. the citizens. Whatever the ratepayers may think, however, of the Council's decision on the baths question, they will agree, we have little doubt, that it did! tho right thing in deciding that the concessions granted on the St. Clair tram route should be continued. The tramway manager's report as to tho financial results attributable to the concessions during the past six months shows that a loss of 7d was incurred on every 10? passengers carried on the last section of the,route in question, this amounting to about 5s lOd per day, although the number of passengers increased by at least 16 per cent, as a result of the change. Had per cent, more passengers travelled on the section there would have been no deficiency. Evidence as to the benefit the suburb has reaped through the concession has not been Jacking, and the general result must be regarded as satisfactory and as amply justifying the experiment made. A small financial loss in one direction may conceivably be quite insignificant in comparison with the advantage accruing to the municipality as a whole through an innovation "which is responsible for such loss, and for all the evidence there is to the contrary another period of six months may see! any deficiency on this St. Clair section' obliterated. Mr Alexander's report is sufficient evidence as to. the desirability of continuing the concession, since it shows that ibis involves so inconsiderable a sacrifice, and it is satisfactory to find th.3 Council agreed upon tho point. As to concessions on tother long routes, the experience being gained ill connection with the St. Clnir route should prove a valuable guide in determining the future attitude ,of the Council on the question, though as such not necessarily to be entirely relied upon. In the meantime the Council is only acting prudently in not committing itself to granting similar concessions upon other routes until it has obtained a report as to the advisability of such • a cour.se.

In his speech at Gore on Thursday night the Hon. R. M'Nab, referring to tho views of Ministers being incorporated in measures which the Government might introduce, said that the most that could be expected was that thero would bo a considerable resemblance between the views of the Minister on any subject and tho legisla. tion on that subject. The word "resemblance" was printed "difference", which made a substantial change in the meaning.

In his address to the electors at Alexandra Mr J. A. Macpherson dealt very fully with mining and irrigation. Referring to tho Minister of Mines, Mr Macpherson said he would havo made a really gcod Minister of Finance for the Opposition, and as the people of Central Ofago had every reason to bo dissatisfied with Mr M'Gowan, the remarks of the speaker .were received with hearty approval. In his reference to irrigation* Mr Macpherson said ho was against importing a foreign irrigation expert, and this opinion is generally held amongst the people'in the in torior. Mr Macpherson said he had put tho Minister in touch with a Mr Young, who had experience in irrigation works ill South Africa. Ho had received a wire from tho Minister stating that Mr Young had been appointed to the charge of the irrigation works, and he (Mr Macpherson) had every reason to believe that tho Mr Young appointed was the gentleman whom ho had introduced to the Minister. Ho was a New Zoala-nder, and this fact would bo heartily received. Mr Macphcrson's remarks on tho question of irrigation showed that ho was speaking from a practical point of view.

In'his address at St. Andrew's Hall last night Mr J. M'Donald dealt largely with the question of defence. He put forward the opinion that, if the Dominion was to have an effective fighting force tho Militia system must he adopted on lhe lines of that which had been in vogue in Victoria. Every young man over 18 years of age was eligible, and the term of service was five years—three in the. ranks and two in the reserve. There were four drills of two hours each and two Saturday drills of four hours each per month, and each man was expected, to attend two night drillsand ono Saturday drill per month and the annual encampment at Eastor, which lasted eight days under canvas. Tho pay was Is per hour. He thought such a scheme would prove attractive to tho young men of the Dominion.

An interesting incident occurred at Dr Chappie's meeting at Kelso on Thursday evening, wlion Professor Black, in an interval between questions, rose and asked permission (which was unanimously accorded him) to say a few words. He commended tho candidate, in a brief and characteristic speech, as a live man, with a wide range of knowledge and. a stove of information which, ho was exceedingly ready to use for the benefit of an electorate he was worthy tq represent. Tho doctor was an old. chemistry pupil in Professor Black's class at the Otago University.

Tho need of provision for laying the dust in the thoroughfares along which the Auckland trams run has been long felt. The City Council and the Tramways Company are (says a Press Association message) considering a proposed seven years' agreement that the company shall, at its own cost, provide two electric water sprinklers of the most modern type and of a capacity of not less than 2000 gallons for watering tho streets the lines are laid upon. The water is to be supplied by the local bodies without cost to the company. The company's charge for tho watering is to be 1g 6d for overy car mile in tho city, Is M per mile in the boroughs, and Is Id per mile in tho road districts.

The Hon. J. A. Millar (Minister of Labour) left by the second express yesterday for Wellington to attend a meeting of Cabinet there. He will return to Duncdin by the first express on Tuesday.

The Assessment Court, presided over by Mr Widdowson, S.M., sat again at Mosgiel yesterday to hear the objections lodged against tho Taieri Drainage Board's scheme of classification. Tho appeals hoard were those of Richard S. Allan and John Hunter Jaffray, both of whom held that they ought to have been in class " D " and not in " C," owing to their receiving no bDiiefifc whatever from the scheme of drainage in the Taieri Plain. Mr Solomon and Mr W. Allan appeared for the appellants, and called evidence in support of their claims. Tho court will sit again on Tuesday morning at 10.30, when W. Gawn's case will bo continued.

Tho subscribers to the Dnnedin telephonic system now number 2850. Lastmonth 41 new subscribers were added to the list, this number being probably a month's record for Duncdin. In tho matter of number of telephone connections Dunedin, about the year 3895, was in the lead of tho four centres of the Dominion, but was subsequently passed by both Auclc

land and Wellington, and by Ohristchurch two years ago, at the, time of the Exhibition.

A gradual but wry perceptible movement in tho hillside at tho Cavershum Gasworks cutting, made in connection with the duplication-of the Mosgicl'railway lino, is causing the Railway Department some anxiety. It will bo remembered iliat when this cutting was first taken out, Eomo months ago, the hillside persistently kept coming down, and considerable trouble was caused.- Now a large, portion of the hillsido is again on the move, and has slipped to the extent, of 9ft or 10£t. It is, however, being very closely watched, and as the railway line at the foot is disturbed it is immediately righted. This sliding has now been in progress for., about two weeks, but the department is confident that by closely watching tho locality any possiblo'danger will-be avoided.

The whole of tho big girders for the Anderson's Bay road railway ovorbridgc are now in position, and the erection and coupling-up of tho 6truoture is nearing completion. The next bridge to be gone on with will be the one over King Edward street, a commencement on which will be made in about two weeks.

During the past month tho district telegraph staff has accomplished a rather considerable amount of work. The. northern end of the new lino up the Haltataramca Valley has been completed as far as Rocky Point, a distance of 19 miles. Four telephono offices have been erected, the locations being Wharua, Tangamoniona, Maungtttiro, and Kowhatu. On the Skippers line a now office has been Gpenod at Tika, also at Waipounamu (Waimea' Plains), about five miles from Bivcrsdale. The work of the month also included the laying of a cable across tho arm of tho Bluff Harbour and another extension to Dog Islar.' in connection with tho lighthouse there. Telephone .offices are to bo erected at Owa-re and at Burke's Hill, near Wyndham, also at Morton Mains and Otahuti, in the Western district. At Invercargill the now metallic circuit is practically completed,, and the arrival of tho new instruments and exchange outfits is now being awaited. ■ The telephone system which is to be introduced at Invercargill is the very latest in voguo in tho Home Country.

The new tunnol being driven in connection with the duplication of the DuncdinMosgicl railway line has now been extended for a distance of 26 chains. A start at the southern end of the tunnel will probably be made in two or three weeks.

A meeting of the Land Purchase Board will bo held at Wellington on November 13, when several matters affecting the purchase and exchangeof lands in Otago \.ill be considered, including the purchase of the Ormaglade Station..

' A new and most up-to-dato aocomnioda-tion-houso is to be orectod at tho-Hermit' ago, Mount Cook, to take the place of tho one now in existence. The new house is to bo on a very extensive scale, and it is quite apparent that the Government is going to give no small amount of attention to popularising tho West Coa-st as an exploring ground for visitors in search of eights new and wondorful. - ■ Tlie now building, which will bo erected about a mile south of the present accommodationhouse, will be built of stone, and while tho outward design will not be pretentious the interior is to be on a very advanced and complete scale. On tho ground floor of tho building there will be a bar, a spacious billiard-room, a large dining-room with seating for 50 persons at.one time and in which tho chairs will be arrangod the same as on board ship, also smoking-room, drawing-room, lavatories, etc., and some 32 bedrooms. On the top floor thoro will bo ' 31 bedrooms, with all the latest hotel conveniences. It is anticipated that the new accommodation-house will be completed in time for about tho opening of tho next tourist season. ,

A. Dunedin gentleman who lias just returned from a visit to the North Otago district states that all'settlements north of Oamaru are looking remarkably well at the present time. At this time of the year the district has probably never appeared batter. Tho wheat crops are particularly well forward and prospects aro exceedingly bright. AH kinds of grasses aro looking well, and settlers are in great heart. Lambing, right throughout the district, is considered to be,the best on record, and -it is not uncommon to hear farmere talking of percentages of 120 and 130.

The Gisborne Theatre was crowded last night (saye a Press Association telegram) to hear the Mayor (Mr W. D. Lysnar) lecture against' no-license. A good deal of interest had been given by an editorial in the Gisbomo Times protesting against the Mayor making such a use of his position, and a largo section of the audience had manifestly attended simply to-see the fun. Mr Lysnar's speech was not taken seriously, and was punctuated throughout by roars of laughter and good-humoured jibes. The meeting lasted from 8 o'clock till about 12,

On Wednesday evening a meeting- of the North Dunedin Boy Scouts was held, attended by 20 boys, when, a new. patrol was formed. A number of boys contributed books and magazines, towards the formation of a library. Owing to the wet weather last Saturday the Scouts did not go to Flagstaff, as was intended, but they will do so to-day.

Sir J. G. Ward informed an Auckland reporter yesterday (says a Press Association telegram) that, as far as he could judge, there would bo a dozen second ballots in connection with the general election.

A Press Association telegram from Auckland states that Sir J. G. Ward will speak in Auckland to-night, at New Plymouth on Monday night, and at Pahiatua on Tuesday night,

The heavy south-west gale which set in on Thursday appears to have been equally eovere on the West Coast, and has interfered with salvage work in connection with tho stranded sWmor Hawea, besides jeopardising a somcwliat slender chance of ultimately refloating the vessel. A telegram received by tho Union Company yesterday evening states that the weather was very bad, but tho Hawea's position remained unchanged. It is understood that the means to bq adopted in dealing with the steamer will depend largely upon the effects produced upon her hull by the gale and high seas during the past two days.

A Wellington message states that tlio Customs returns for the September quarter are £818,742, against £867,842 for the same period last year. At Auckland the amount was £189,812, at Wellington £222,033, Christ-church £117,433, and Dundin £115,778. The. excise duties for the same period were £26,495, against £26,138 lost year, of which the beer duty was £25,517, compared with £24,491 for the' quarter last year.

Residents of Dunedin will probably remember Mr A. H, Norman, who was a member of the staff of the Bank of New Zealand, but who is now in business as a member of the firm of Messrs Gavin, Gibson, and Co., of Sydney. Recently Mr Norman took somo stops which he considered necessary to the well-being of clean business, and was in consequence subjected to an action for slander. From this he emerged'successfully, and to'celebrate the occasion the merchants of the boot and leather trade of Sydney met him on October 26 at the Australia. Hotel and, at a complimentary dinner, presented him with an illuminated address and a gold watoh. Mr David Storey, M.L.A., presided, and said that .those present, representing tho great commercial interests of the city, were now showing in a practical way their admiration for Mr Norman's high repute, good business qualifications, and the manly way in which he defended his honour, and that of the good old firm with which he was identified. Mr Norman came through the ordeal a better business

man, stronger in character, and morn respected than ever by his many friends and well-wishers, if that were possible.

A man named Thomas Quilliam was brought before Mr J. Watson, J.P., at, the Port Chalmers Police Court yesterday on a charge of indecency. Sergeant Mullany briefly detailed tho facts, and asked for a. remand until next Tuesday, the remand being granted. Accused strongly protested his •innocence, and demanded that the charge should be proceeded with'. He became excited to such an extent as to suggest a necessity for medical examination, muttering an incoherent desire to see a- Duncdin solicitor and also to return to his lodgings for his "tie" instead of being sent back to gaol. Finding his protests of no avail, he turned to go out on to the street, but was forcibly taken to tho rear by the police. As'vho disappeared he called the officials a lot of frawta and liars.

Tho Kaitangata. correspondent of the Free Press cays that a. magisterial inquiry into the firo that destroyed tho Union office and other buildings somo four weeks ago is to be hold next Thursday, November 12, before Mr Kenrick, S.M. About a dozen witnesses have been suppcenaed to attend.

Jurors summoned to attend at the Supreme Court on Tuesday will not be required till Wednesday, 11th inst.

There is in tho Port Gcrmein district (South Australia) a sailor answering the name of Charles Carey, who, at the last moment, escaped from tho ill-fated ship Loch Finlas, which was dost off tho Tasmanian coast recently. According to Carey's statement (rays a Melbourne paper), when the ship was in Port Pirie he made a couple of attempts to escape, but was arrested and placed on board. Then, ono night, when the vessel was four or five miles from shore, lie slid down a rope, and, with his outfit on his head, struck out in the darkness to battle with the waves and risk the monsters of the deep in his effort to escape. After having swum about half the distance, to his joy, a fishing boat loomed out of tho darkness, and he was soon on board, much to the astonishment of tho fishermen. Carey now congratulates himself on his last- escapo being successful.

At a. meeting of the Otago Cricket Association last evening it was decided to appoint Messrs Wudsworth (of Sydney). and Aylcs (of Melbourne) as coaches with the object of securing an improvement in local cricket. Mr Wadswovth has a reputation as a fast bowler, and Mr Ayles, who is at present captain of the Port Melbourne Club, is said to ba a good batsman. ' ■

At a meeting of the Otago Cricket Association last evening it was decided that tho secretary arrange with the council to play Auckland for the Plunkot Shield.on December 28, 29, and 30, provided no other challenge match is-allowed to take precedence. It was also decided to place upon record appreciation of the sportsmanlike attitude of tho Canterbury Association in forgoing its claim to' play tho first match for the Plunkct Shield at Christmas.-

'.TO-MORROW'S CHURCH SERVICES,

St. Paul's Cathodral.—B a.m., holy communion; 11 a.m. (preacher, Vem Archdeacon Gould), G. 30 p.m. (preacher, Rev. H. A. Hawkins). . St. Andrew's Church.—ll a.m. and 6,30 p.m., Kev. Ur "WaddslL First Clmrcli.-ll a.m. and G. 30 p.m., Rev. Dr Nisbel. Russell Street Hall, 6.30 p.m., Kev. T. Miller. '

Methcdist Central Mission, Garrison Hall. —11 a.m. aud 6.30 p.m., Rev. AV. Slade; 3 p.m., Bible-reading. Trinity Methcdist Circuit.—Trinity Clmiolr. 11 a.m., Rev. R. H. ..Wylie; 6.30 p.m., Rot. E. O. BlambM. Woodhaugli: 11 a.m., Rev. E. O. Blamiros; 6.30 p.m., Mr W. Clydesdale. North-East Valley: 11 a.m., Mr Haniia; : 6.30 p.in., Rev. R. H. Wy-lio. Primitive Methodist Churches.—Dundos Street: 11 a.m., Rev. S. Bailey; 6.30 p.m., Mr J. Raid... Kcw: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., The Boy PreacWr; 6.30 p.m., Rev. AV.Grigg. Abbolsford: 11 a.m., Mr E-. Pennington; 6.30 p.m., Mr E. <T. King; Glcnroy (NorMi-East Valley): 11 a.m., Mr J. L. Robinson; 6.30 p.m., Tho Bay Preacher. Fairfield: 11 a.m., Mr' J. King. South Dunedin Presbyterian Church.—ll a.m. and 6.30 p.ro.J Mr G. King. North-East Valley Presbyterian Church.— 11 a.m. and G. 30 p.m., Rsv. H. B: Gray. .

Caigill' Road Methodist Circuit.—CargiH Road: 11 a.ra., Rev. .W. Grigg; 6.30 p.m., Rev, S. Bailey. * St. Kilda: 11. a.m., Mr B. Welford; 6.30 p.m., Rov. P. Bands. Broad Bay: 11 a.m., Rev. F. Rands. Roxburgh Methodist Church.—-11 a.m. and G. 30 p.m., Rev. M. A. Rugby Pratt All Saints' .Church.—fl a.m., holy communion; 11 a.m. (preacher, Rev. H. A. Hawkins); 6.30 p.m. (prenoheT, Very Rev. the Dean).

Salvation Army, Dowting street.—7 a.m. and 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Salvation Meetings, North-East Valley: Brigadier and Mrs AlMston. South Dunedin: Major and Mrs Ross.

Hanover Street Baptist Church.—ll a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rov.' W. Hay.

Moniington Methodist Church.—Morningtoiv: 11 a.m. and 0.30 p.m., Rev. U. J. JJurray. Bolleknowes: 11 a.m., Mr Scott; 6.30 p.m., Mr Herring. Knox Church.—ll a.m. and 6,30 p.m., Rev. \Y. Hewitnou. *

Moray Place Congregational Church,—ll a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev. W. Saunders.

The preacher at St. Paul's Cathedral tomorrow evening will bs the Rev. Hector A. Hawkins, superintendent of the Auckland Mpori Mission.

Owing to the Rov. W. Thomson's absence •from Dunedin, there will be no service at tho Alhambra Theatre to-morrow evening. • -The Salvation Army announce an indignation meeting on Monday evening, tod'a service of song on Thursday evening. ' An.-ex-cursion to Quarantine Island on Monday is also announced.

Young men are invited to be present at tho strangers' tea in tho Y.M.C.A. Rooms, Stuart street, to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon at 5 o'clock. Mr Geo. 'M'Larcn will give a short address.

Ratepayers in the city are notified that 10 par cent, additional wilt be charged on all rates six months overdue and unpaid after 5 p.m. next Thursday. Tho Maheno will run to Broad Bay and Portobello to-day, Sunday, and Monday. Prior to the election, Rov. E. 0. Blamires will preach on Sunday evenings at the Trinity Methodist Church on subjects having reference to temperanoa. His subject tomorrow evening will bs: "A trip through Dunedin hotels on a Saturday night." t In St. Andrew's Church to-morrow morning there will be a thanksgiving service in connection with the appeal to keep a missionary in the foreign field. All promises towards the object arc to ba given in tomorrow at the morning or evening service. In tho evening Dr Waddall will conclude his series of addresses on "Visions cf Salvntion." The subject to-morrow evening is " How shall we escape if wo neglect so great salvation,"

Rev. Geo. Miller (Milton Presbyterian Church) will conduct anniversary services of Kaikora-i Baptist Sunday School in Washer's Hall, mc-rning,' afternoon, and evening, tomorrow.

Guinness and LeCren (Ltd.) wieli to draw attention to the important land sale of the Wellpark Estate, near Pleasant Point, which they will sell by public auction on November 21. on account of Mr Eobcrt J. M'Keown (who has purchased Mr Simon- Mackenzie's Kinnonl sheep station). The Wellpark Estate comprises sows of the richest alluvial and undulating land in South Canterbury, and is the pick of the famous Totara Valley district. It grows an excellent sample of grain, while its fattening properties for lambs and sheep are unequoJled. The wool and sheep always top the local markets. Intending buyers can inspect, this highly productive larm with every confidence, as the vendor intends to sell, and it offers a splendid opportunity for securing cither a home or investment that seldom comes on the market. If not sold, as a whole, the property will be sold in three farms. Terms, plan, and full pa-rticukra can he obtained from the auctioneoi'B, or from the vendor's solicitors, Messrs Tripp and Rollestoiv, Timaru.-Advt.

Pastor Edmonds has been able to make arrangements to speak at the close of the Garrison Hall meeting to-morrow evening. Open-air meetings will also be held at the Octagon at 12.15, 1.15, and 8.15 to-day, and at B.la on Sunday. Visit the big money-raving boot sale at Simon Brothers, George street. All thoir large and choice slock at genuine sale prices. See big bargains.—Advt. Some little interest has been exhibited during the week, especially by the younger members of the community, in the shop at the corner of Princes s'tre-st and Manfc street, where a number of mysterious-look-ing machines have b»n located. Wo irode-r----ptund the establishment is to be opened today as an exhibition known as The Penny Pike, and patrons will have an opportunity of seeing tho latest novelties in the way c.|[ ponny-in-thia-sl'ct machines. These establishments axe to be found in every city of

any size in America, as well as most Eng. lish and Continental towns, and furnish much amusement,to visitors.—l-7/11/08. The Ur Sherman method of treating rupture has found approval in New Zealand by members of. Parliament, medical men,, justices ot tlit peace, mayors ot the largest centres, ministers of the Gospel, and' by people' in all .wcial circles and ranks of life. The British and American Lancet have both admitted laudatory notices fo their pages, nnd .the completeness of the cure has been verified by such ' eminent authorities as John Wood, P.R.S., F.R.C.S., P.R.C., who is the Senior Surgeon to King's College Hospital, Professor- of Clinical Surgery to the College, Member to the Court of Examiners at the, lioyal College of Surgeons, England; by Edward Bellamy,'' Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons at Charing Cross Hospital; the late Sir Henry Thompsori, Kt., M.8., P.R.C.S., Emeritus Professor of Clinical Surgery at the University College, London; David-Jones, Jf.D., Senior Surgeon to the Home Hospital for Stone nnd Urinary Diseases, etc.; and by W. T. Leonard, M.D., formerly Professor, of Anatomy at the Washington University, Baltimore. This method has been the means of restoring thousands to the blessings of sound body and personal oornfort after, all other treatments have failed. In New Zealand alone hundreds ot cases have been cured, in many instances with almost miraculous expedition, eaabling a return to lisual .avocations immediately. Jrho remedy.-has-ncw stood tho test of tho closest-scrutiny by tho medical profession to 50 years. Sufferers will do well to fullv investigate this method, and those doubling tho efficacy of (be- treatment can have 14 days' .-froo trial of the appliance Consultations free, hours, 10 u.m, to 12, 2 p.m. (o 5 p.m.'; exlra hours,.Friday evening 7 to 0, and Saturdays 30 to 12 noon. Send for two tree baAets oh the subject.—A. W. Martin, Stoked Buildings, DU Princes stroet, Dunedin.—Advt.

Tho display of " New Art" shoes to be seen, in -tno windows of Simon's Continental Boot Henri, Princes sheet, is attracting tho eye"of the public. They represent tho latest up-to-date productions in eboewcar.— Advt. Just oft" i.lto boat from Iho land of the blackthorn and the shamrock, ladies' cambric hemotitciled. handkerchiefs; very special value, 2* Cd per dozon.-Mollisons Limitcd.Advt / .

, We recommend for walolv clock, and jewellery repairs A. J. Shaw, 13 Rattray street. Absolutely the best iu Dunedin.Advt.

To Bowlors.—Our new season stock of Taylor s bowls is to hand. They axe a specially fins lot, and those requiring a set should make a, point (Of.secirsg them.—ti. and T ioivng, 6S Princes stroet.-Advt Business men I -Don't bother with drugs. If your Stomach-.or Blood is out of order got ;• bulfarilla; Tablets." Is box. All chomisb?.—Advt ■ -

Who is Ite DicK?.-?be most - reliable Watchmaker' and Jollier, opposite Ccfieo tfaJaoe, Moray place, Umiedin. Chames strictly moderate;—Advt.