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Otago Daily Times, Issue 14379, 24 November 1908, Page 4

The vaults of l;1ic polling in tiie 22 electorates, tlironghcut the Dominion in which second ballots are lsing held to-day will bo displayed as they come to hand on the Otago Daily Times building this evening. Arrangements aw 'being made which will seenr'o that the returns will be exhibited and conspicuously.! Occupiers of shops, in the Duncdin North electorate are .expected to close their premises to-day at 1 o'clock, in order to give, their employees the opportunity of recording their votes. Factories need not close, but those pci'so,™ employed in them who are entitled to a-vote in tho electorate must 'fie given the opportunity in the modo . prescribed by the act.,

Speaking', at Port'Chalmers last evening, the' Hon. J. A. Millar said he had been to|d thnt if the district had "live mombors" Port Chalmers would 1» equipped with a' quarantine station for live stock. If they had 20 live members they would not get it, because the Government had no intention of running into a deficit, and would not spend large sums ; of money in that direction in order to meet the wishes of about half-a-dozen interested persons.

Public feeling' ran somewhat high,at Port Chalmers last evening, large \numbers attending the meetings of botli candidates for election to Parliament. It was anticipated that, there would be some show of strong feoling during the evening) but with ,the exception -ol_gopd-imturod banter and mild oxpreeaions of dissent at. some of Mr Clark's remarks, both meetings passod off without any hostile demonstration worthy of speoial comment. Tho result of to-day's election is/awaitod with keen interest. Mr A. R. Barclay last night N said that some point had beon raised as to a. messago from Sir J. G. Ward being necessary for a Government candidate., This, said Mr Barclay, was not so, but the Prime Minister's attention had been called to tho matter—not by him (Mr Barclay), but by somebody else,-with the result that the Prime Minister had sent a wire to tho Hon. J. A. Millar on the matter, and that Minister had addressed him (Mr Barclay) as follows!—'lDear Mr Barclay,—ln tho Dunodin North election, as between yourself and Mr Thomson, the Government desires to see your return,—J. A. MILLAR.'' The alteration of the day of meeting of the Benevolent Trustees from Wednesday to Monday cannot be termed to have .proved a distinct success. Tho change was made to suit the Convenience of Mr J. M. Galla-; way, several members expressing the opinion that Monday was a. 'mast unsuitable day. ■The Monday regime only came into force last weok, and tho business commenced witJi a email attendance roll, Yesterday's meeting, however, was a' fiasco, ■ Only Messrs W. Burnett and H. A. LeCren were present, and after waiting a considerable time for a third man to put in an appearance and complete a quorum it was found necessary to adjourn tbe meeting until Wednesday afternoon. The Bonovolcnt Trustees for years held, the pride of place amongst Dunedin organisations for scrupulous punctuality'and regularity of attendance,'and yostorday is almost tho only not tho only occasion—on .record when, with a full board in office, an adjournment for, want of a quorum has been .necessitated. Generally in" the case of meetings an adjournment only affects members and officers, but in tho enso of the Benevolent considerable hardship is imposed on applicants for relief, their presence, save in exceptiona.l instances, being a condition precedent to volief being granted. . ' The English mail which arrived yesterday brought news, of the phenomenal and rapid success that has attetMod the publication in London of a book of verses by Mr Frank Hudson, a member of the literary staff of this paper. The liltlo volume was published early in September. At the end of a week the publishers announced it. to bb selling extremely well. Heavy orders poured in from the provinces, and booksellers in London experienced a run. Early in October Messrs Smith and Sons (of bookstall fame) greeted would-bo purchasers with the intimation" Sold put." We learn that another edition is in. active preparation. Passenger* by tho Wimmora to-day are notified that owing to tho vessel having to tranship .passengers and cargo from the steamer Papanui, for northern ports, she will go down to Port Chalmers this forenoon for'that, purpose, sailing in the afternoon for Sydney, via Auckland, instead of from Dunodin, as previously announced, The results of tho London City and Guilds' examination just recdived show that four of the students of the Dunedin Technical Fehool have secured a pass in electrical engineering, and that most of the candidates from the mechanical engineering class were successful, while all the 10 «md,itfV ,, °s for cooke'ry gassed,.

It has been pointed out that tho paragraph which wo.published yesterday morning with reference to the death of Mr David Gra.nt might convey a wrong impression. Tho facts are that for a week or more previous to his death Mr Grant had been engaged in survey work in Central Otago, and had been subject to the necessary discomforts of camp life, but that prior to that, and during his few ..days' illness in Dunedin, he received the utmost caro and attention from his relatives and from the I licensee of the house in which ho boarded. . His Worship the Mayor requests the citizens to' obsarvo a half-holiday on Friday next, Peoplo'e Day at tho Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society's show. . Somo people wonder why no-license is carried," remarked Mr Myers in the course of.his cross-examination of a barmaid who was a witness at the Supremo Court, Wellington, on Saturday. Mr Justico Cooper alluded to the same aspect hof the case in his summing-up. "This case," lis 6 aid, "j 3an objection on the no-license question. The fact that two mon coultl go .into a well-known hotel in Wellington with a lot of mbnoy, and could ho kept- tW-for thoy could havo been turned out-all of one day,' drinking wine and champagne, in which the barmaids shared, and spending, according to one of the girls, something like £5 and buying at least-live- bottles, and tho girls doing their fair share of the drinking— all this shows that our licensing laws are some-'-times moro lwrnoured in tho breach than in the observance, and it affords a ploa, at anyrate, for some of the criticism against the employment of barmaids in hotels." Our Auckland correspondent informs ua that the slander case arising out of the Grey Lynn contest, Nicholson v. Sexton, a' claim for £1000 damages, lias beon sottlad out of court. Mr Rolleston (Trade Commissioner), who has been engaged on .business in Dunedin and Invercitrgill, will for the north this morning, proceeding to ,Oamafu, Timaru, and Wellington. A deputation representing tho Albion and Grange Cricket Club 3 and tho Otago Rugby Football Union waited on the General Committee of the City Council hist night To protest against a resolution of the council, on the recommendation' of ths committee, to remove the fence round the North Recreation Ground. It was pointed out by tho deputation that the effeot of tho resolution, if it were carried out, would bo to destroy ■ ,tho value of the ground as a reserve for \ cricket, since the fence was ftquired both for the -protection of passers-by .in the streets bounding the ground and for the protection.of the turf on tho ground.against promiscuous use by careless or selfish individuals, and that >n this way a groat injustice would lie done not only to the adult sportsmen who have raised and expended largo sums of money in the improvement of the groundf, hut also to hundreds'' pf children who use the reserve as their playground. It was mentioned at the meeting that Cr H. White has given notice of .. motion for the next meeting of the council for tho rescission of the resolution that is the subject' of complaint, and members of the committee stated that tho deputation had placed tho question beford them in a, light iii which, thoy had not previously reI gariled it. ■ / Consequent on the agricultural show at Balclutlia, there will be a few alterations in tho running of-tho railway trains n«.between Balclutlia and Catlin's River to-day. Tho train which leaves Balclutlia at 11.15 a.m„ and whioh connects with tho 8.20 a.ni. train from Dunedin, also tho train which leaves Catlins for Balclutlia at 2.20 p.m., will not run/ to-day. , In their stead trains will leave Balclutlia for Catlins at 6.45 a.m. and 8.15 p.m.,,.while trains will leave Catlins for rialcliitfia at 8.40 a.m. and 10.10 ' •p.m. ■ ■ r • An interesting law point was raised at the Magistrate's . Court at Ohristchurch yesterday by a judgment debtor who resided at Kketahuna. lip contended (reports tho Press Association) that under rule 2 of tho act of 1867 no judgment summons could bo i issued against a debtor by a court 'without tho consent of the magistrate in the district in which the debtor resided. Mr Leathern, '' who appeared for the creditor, \sajd that (Under tho act of-1867 New Zealand was divided into districts under the jurisdiction of resident magistrates, and the rule then held good,, but in 1£93 tho law' was amended, and districts wore abolished, and stipendiary magistrates took/ the place of resident magistrates. Clause 2 "was, there- ' fore, inopsrativo, and .'a judgment debtor could be served in any part of. Now Zea- N land. The magistrate (Mr Bishop) said he would take time to consider the'matter. The Papanui brought out nine'red,, dost this trip for the Canterbury Acclimatisation Society. Xwelve wero placed on board before the <steainor, left London, but three of them died on the passage, apparently ' from, injuries sustained in their enclosures. Theydofeot in'tho arrangements was then remedied, and the survivors oamo to hand in splendid oondition. .. ; - A case of interest to unionists was brought before Mr H. W. Bishop. S.M., at Ohristehurcli yesterday, when (says a Press Association message) the Gonoral Labourers' , Union proceeded against two of its members' for various, subscriptions'which were overdue. It appoars that the' defendants failed to inform tho .secretary, in writing that .they wished to resign. They wero, therefore) still mombors of tho union, and cou'd enjoy the benefits of the preferonceclause, though thoy had uot paid their subscriptions,; ,The, magistrate gave judgment for the union for the amount claimed; •.• '■'/ -;,;' .;'. The Magistrate's Court ,at. Ophir ,on Thursday will bo. occupied in hearing a case \ under the Workore' Compensation for Accidents Act, and the caso is expected to present some unusual'features, Tho claimant is a station-hand, whoso feet wore frostbitten whilst working in-the snow during tho severe storm that visited .Central Otago during the winter. It is understood that the employer had his men insured, and'that tho insurance company concomed is disputing liability. The Otago Methodist Synod will open to- . day at 10 o'clock in' Trinity Methodist ■ Church. It is three years since tho Synod N (which meets annually) met in Dunedin. As the result of tho itinerant-system of tho Methodist Church a considerable ehango has taken place in tho personnel of tho Synod, and a large proportion of the ministers will be comparative strangers to Duncdin. Two of the sew arrivals (the Rev. A. Reader, of Cromwell, and the Rev. M. A. R. Pratt, of Roxburgh), both capable speakers, will <\elivor addresses at the public function in celebration of the opening of Synod this evening. The other speaker announced is Sister Annie, of the Trinity. Helping, Hand. Mission, who will speak about her work in this city, the Helping Hand Society holding its anniversary in connection with the same Synod gathering. A musical programme is being provided by the Trinity Choir, assisted by the Bey. A. Mitchell, of Invorrargill, the soloist for the evoning. The Art Society's exhibition of" pictures continues to attract 'admirers of the fine arts. ' Yesterday afternoon was cloudy, but infused no gloom into tho interior of tho gallery buildings, which by reason of their • design admitted light in plenty, though considerably softened. Two more pictures were sold yesterday (213, "The Break of Day," by H. P. Colo; and 282, "In tho Park," by M. J. Rodgers). - The pictures, whioh havo attracted a good deal of favourable comment, were sold for four guineas and throe guineas respectively. Tho programme io havo been presented 'nst- evening had lo bo abandoned, owing to Miss Hoffmann having injured her hand. It will, however, take place later on. Country visitors will doubtless avail themselves of Ihe opportunity of seeing this fine collection when up for the The exhibition is open from 11 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. It concludes on Saturday night. The art union .will be .draws'at 8 o'clock this evening,

The members of the exceutivo of tho Hospital Saturday Association were very pleased at receiving a letter from the Glen, roy Junior' Christian Endeavour Hocioty containing £1 Is, and one from the committee of tho Society for tho Promotion of tho Health of Women and Children containing 18s, and expressing sympathy with the association. It was resolved to thank both societies (or their kind donations, and to ask them oach to send on 21 and 18 names respectively of their mombors, and they would bo enrolled as members of tho association, Messrs A. Moritzson and Co. have received a letter from tho Auckland, representative of the Cook Islands Trading Company, tho writer oxpreMiiig himself as being strongly in favour of the direct service from the islands. Ho states that bo is sure tho fruit will reach JJunedin in much better ordor than hue hitherto lieen the caso, and says the company will have no hesitation in shipping larger lots direct. After expressing tho opinion that tho direct servico will bo'of enormous benefit to the Cook Islands, the writer goes on to' say that the whole of the senseless opposition which lias been shown in Auckland has been engineered by a few Auckland brokers, who would like to hold the distribution of Island fpiit throughout this country in their hands, and aro altogether careless of tho interests of tho rest of Now Zealand and the Cook Group. Information has been received to llie •effect that Mils Gladys M. Stoneham, whoso ago is 14 years, has been awarded tho Plunkot, medal (piano), which goes to the oandidate in.tho Trinity College musical examinations who shows the greatest promise, iljss Stoneham studied undor Mr Albert, Yallis, whose pupils have now won the medal on three occasions, Willjam Keenan was brought before Mr John Watson, J.P., at the Port Chalmera Police Court yesterday morning, charged with drunkenness, and was convicted and discharged. Being a prohibited person, however, ho will have to appear bofore the court , later on to defend a further oharge of a breach of tho order. — Tho "En Tout Cas" lady's glace shoe ia the latest style, and can be worn us a !acc buckle, or low shoo, 205.-~Simon's Coniinenfa! Boot Depot, Princes street (opposilo Po«t Office), agent.—Advt. > All sufferers from rupture- will do well to fully investigate Dr J. A. Sherman's incdem mot-hod of treatment. Ono ghneo over the illustrated book of cases photogiaphed before and after treatment' will satisfy the most incredulous. Some of these cases'baffled the skill of the best surgeons of England and America. X 0 operation and no detention from ttork. Send for two free booklets. Consultations free. Hours, 10 a.ni, to 12, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; extra hours. Friday evenin" from 7to 9. Saturday, 10 a.in. to 12 noon.— A. V,'. Martin. Stokes's Buildings, 91a Prince 3 street, Dunedin.—Advt. Nothing cheapor than a gcod steel trunk for travelling. We have placed on sr.te a big lot that we know are good value. As in insianco of how cheap they ore,' we menlion a 26-inch trunk with brass lock, 12s Gd, Mollisons Ltd.—Advt. No bettor skin preparation made than Red Cross Ointment; cures rot.jhness, chaps, cracks.—Advt. .We recommend for watch, clock, and jewellery repairs A. J. Shaw, 13 Rattray street; Absolutely the best in Dunedin.— Advt. To Bowlers.—Our new season stock of Taylor's bowls is lo hand. They are a specially fine lot, and those requiring a set should moke a point of seeing them.—tx. and T. Young, £8 Princes street.—Advt. Mothers! Try Suliarilla Tablets for the children. Cure irritation, rashes, stomach troubles, impure blood. Pleasant as' sweets! Is. All ehemist-3.—Advt. Wno is Peter Dick?— The most reliable Watchmaker and Jeweller, opposite Coiffeo Palace. Moray place, Dunedin. Charges strictly moderate—Adrt.