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Otago Daily Times, Issue 15142, 13 May 1911, Page 7

The derailment cf a oarriage in tho station yard delayed tho departuro of tho train from Clyde to Dunedin yesterday morning for about an hour and three-quarters. Owing to tho fact lhafc the goods traffic ou tlie Otago Central line v/as very heavy yesterday, the passenger train which is duo at Dunodin at 5.38 p.m. did not axrivo until close on S o'clock.

A start has born made on the construction of fehe headworks and portion of the main race in connection with the Governments schome for tho irrigation of the Otekaiko Settlement, North Otago. The scheme, wJiich provides for tho construction of about 12 miles of water-race, and for tho irrigation of about IOCO acres of land, will bo completed in timo for next eeason. The permanent headworks in connection with the Steward Settlement irrigation scheme have recently been completed- During the recent drought period the advantages of this scheme of irrigation, which was then in operation, were very apparent in the localities which it served.

A wheelwrights' class was recently started at the Dunodin Technical School at the request of tho Workers' Union, and is now in full operation. The special provision made by the Technical School authorities seems to be appreciated by those who attend tho class, which meets on Tuesday evening in each week.

The preliminary work in connection with the Government's proposed scheme for tho irrigation of fiho Ida Valley, the water for which is to bo drawn from the Manorbura and Poolburn Streams, is now in hand. Under the Public Works Act Amondmont Act of List year, before tho Government enters upon any scheme of irrigation, it is necessary that all the persons who are to bo served by it shall be given the opportunity of signing a contract to tako a given quantity of water per annum at a price to be fixed by the Government; and, as it is nccefsary that tho complete cost of construction and subsequent maintenance of the works shall be accurately ascertained beforo this -jricc can bo determined, it will not be possible to do anything in the direction of obtaining these contracts until the whole scheme is worked out and the cost of every detail arrived at. When it ie taken into account that an area of 25,000 acres is to be irrigated, that the necessajy water is to bo brought in by devious ways and moans for distances up to 20 miles, that large reservoirs covering hundreds of acres must be constructed and cleetrioal pumping plant installed, it will he seeu that the cost caiindt be ascertained at a glance. In fact, work of some magnitude is involved beforo tho Ida Valley irrigation scheme can assume practical shape. Mr F. W. Furkert, District Engincrr, Public Works Department. tlip»o assistant engineers, two engineering cadets, and the usual survey party r.nd draughtsmen are now steadily engaged on the preliminary work of this big undertaking. It' is highly improbable that any practical work will be done beforo next smmmAr, but, even were all the details now completed, nothing could 'be done in tho way of concrete work .until tho winter montlis have passed.

Tho question of opening the circulating department of tho Free Public 'Library will be oonsidercd by tho Library Committee at an early date. Six thousand volumes axe now ready for this branch of the institution.

The monthly meeting of the Society for the Protection of .Women and Children w;is held in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, on Thursday; present—the Rev. Canon Ourzon-Siggens (in the chair), 'his Worship the Mayor, the Rev. E. A. Axelsen, the Rev. V. King, Mr D. Wright, Mcsdames W. H. Reynolds, Fry, Ewen, Withers, Jackson, Gordon, and Miss Neveson. Correspondence was dealt with, ajid the secretary's report was approved. All accounts duo were passed for payment.. It was. resolved that tho society reaffirm its resolution of a curfew law prohibiting any child under 16 being in any public place after a certain hour unless accompamicd by a parent or adult guardian.

The annual meeting of the Dunedin South Tcmperanoc Reform Council took placo on Monday. Mr T. 11. Dalton presided over a representative gathering of delegates from the churches, lodges, Christian Endeavour Societies, Bible classes, etc.,'of the electorate. The secretary's mid treasurer's report and balancc sliect were received ami iutoptad. The electorate was divided into eight sub-districts, witJi a captain and band of workers over each. It was decided to engago a paid organiser. Mr D. C. Cameron was oleefexl president for tho. ensuing year; the Rev. C. Boyall was elected secretary, and Mr A. T. M'lndoe treasurer. Mrs D. C. Cameron and Mr T. 11. Dalton were elected vice-presidents (all ministers of the district being vioo-presi-dents ox officio). Messrs F. 0. Shacklock, J. Thomas, Jackson Palmer, and Barnett were elected to form an executive with the officers already named.

A Press Association message states that dissension has arisen in the ranks of the Goo;! Templar Lodges in Auckland. The trouble is primarily due, it is stated, to the formation of a glee party, and tiho culmination has been tlje suspension of the charter to the district for two years. It would appear that some time ago the youthful membore of tile local ledges started a glee club, and their contributions rapidly gained such popularity that the services of the party were in frequent demand. Some of the officials, however, objected to the existence of the glee club, arid more in tho nature of a- joke it came to bo styled the " tomjwranco rowdy mob." The club was disbanded after a while, but was recently revived by Mr D. Stowe. of the Star o[ Newton Lodge, under the name of tho Temperance Pleasure Club. Things apparently wont along smoothly enougli, but some hostility was shown when Mr Stowe mis nominated for the position of District Chief Templar for Auckland, anil in Iho election lie defeated his opponent. The- legality of the election was contested, bur. without result, and though ti'.ie Grind Chief Templar of Duned:in attempted to conciliate tho parties tho intervention of tihe Grand Lodge of New Zealand was sought, and the suspension of chartor followed. An appeal has ten ma/.ta to the board of the chief lodge of the order at Birmingham, but in the meantime the Auckland District Lodge has been abolished, and the local lodges act as separate units. Considerable feeling has been moused over tho matter.

A Press Association telegram states that the necossury formalities for the execution of the warrant for the wrest of William liogcivi, alias Yal. Turner, and Maude Rogers, alias Phillips, wore gone through at the Auckland Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon in oormoction with tho Kohn burglary charges. Two informations were sworn against the suspects—one in respect to breaking and entering tho premises of Adolph Kohn, arid the other in respect to receiving goods knowing them to bo stolen property,—and the invoice value of the goods was set down as £839 13s. Tho information laid is said to bo the longest ever laid in Now Zealand, comprising nino foolscap pages. Tho different papers will bo taken to Ban Francisoo by tho detective going Ihore, and a. copy of the originaJs will bo forwarded to the British Ambassador at Washington for tho purpose of securing extradition papers.

At a meeting of the Clutlia River Board, held in Dunedin this week, it was reported that the members had made am inspection of the new steamer in M'Gregor and Co.'s yard. The secretary laid on tho table a return showing tho position in regard to financo wlion all &cccimts in connection with tho bait were met. The overdraft would til ion amount to £2934 13s 9d, and the limit of overdraft wouki bo £3200. Tho members of tho board considered that tho boat could not be finished in less than a mouth yet, whereas under the contact she iliad to bo delivered on March 31 last. A resolution was passed expressing dissatisfaction at the delay, and tho losa and inconvenience tho board and settlers had sustained through the steamer not being up to timo to assist in the grain traffic. The members of t.he beard appeared well satisfied with tho appearance of tho boat and tho quality of the workmanship amd material so far as they could judge it. Tho question of a name for the boat was considered. Tho " 6.5. Clutiha" found most favour, but final discussion was hold over till a future date.

A Napier telegram received on Thursday night stated that the Manowai had a narrow escape from running ashoro (luring a. fog that morning, wihen bound from Gisborne to Napier. Another telegram received from the same place yesterday says: "The report of the Monowai's narrow escape from going ashore on the trip from Oisborno to Napier is unfounded. The weather was very thick ■when she entered the bay, and a- courso was steered for the roadstead anohorage—a practice always followed in heavy weather, —instead of for the breakwater harbour."

A Wellington-message states that at a meeting of the Pharmacy Board of Now Zealand last night ('lie inadequacy of the poisons Jaw at present in forco in the Dominion. was again discussed in viow of the large number of roeent poisoning cases. It was resolved, on Mr Hobson's motion, to write to tho Minister of Internal Affains drawing attention to the frequency of poisoning cases arising from the use of iy&ol and to the recent nicotine poisoning case, as pointing to the urgent need for tho revision of the law on the lines of tho bill already submitted on behalf of the -board.

It is the intention of the Roman Catholics of Auckland (says a Press Association, telegram) to form separate Roman Catholic companies under the new Defenco Act. Tho companies will bo in charge of a Roman Catholic commander, and will havo a chaplain of their own religion. Chaplain-captain Ilolbrook, of St. Patrick's Cathedral, who was gazetted two years ago under tho old regulations, has the matter in hand, and is working enthusiastically to carry out the idea.

The military training which the introduction of the Territorial scheme entails threatens to interfcro seriously with the attendances at the Danoain Technical Schcol. It is being found that u. number of the pupils who v.orc enrolled at the commencement of tho season for free places and those entitled to free tuition for a period of fivo years, and whose retention .of anclv privilege is dependent upon tho regularity' of their attendnuce, are already in danger of forfeiting their plaocs owing to the demands made upon their time in the evenings by tho fysto.ni of military instructions. Tho position is evidently one that calls for some mutual understanding between liho Defence Department and the Technical School authorities whereby military and technical instruction may be uo-oixlinated.

An Auckland message reports that tho City Council has adopted proposals for street improvement, a swimming bath, a port at Shelly Beach, a branch library ill Newton, and waterworks extension, involving loans of ever £400,000, subject to the approval of the poll of ratepayers.

A somewhat important point was raised by Mr Kettle, S.M., at Auckland yesterday. In giving reserved judgment in a caw of brcaoh of award 'says a Press Association message), ho .held that a penalty oould be enforced against a 'bankrupt, though the action would bo against tho creditors. Ho agreed that it was important that legislation should bo provided to meet such cases. He fixed tho fine at £5 and costs.

It is announced in Invcrcargill (says our correspondent) that tho price of timber has been raised by Is per 100 ft. This rise has been expected by consumers in Otago and Southland for some t!mo, it being recognised that there hos boon a considerable inoreaaxl cost of production. This is in conformity with what has recently happened in ofclior parts of tlie Dominion.

The Mayor (Mr W. Burnett), Mr Walker (chairman of the Hospital Board), and Dr Champtaloup (District Health Officer) met yesterday to consider the 30 application received for t.l«i threo positions of temporary inspectors under tho regulations jiHfc mado to cheek tho spread of rats in Dmicdin. The men chosen wore Messrs W. G. P. Shepherd, R. Day, and A. R. Boenicke, a.nd they will commence their inspection on Monday, beginning with Princes street. The work will ho carried on urdcr the control of the chief supervising inspector.

A pubb'c meeting was held at. Greymouth last night (says a Press Association message) to protest against the shortage of orders received by the State mine. It was stated that tho mine was only working half-time, and that numbers of miners were idle. Resolutions wore passed which will be submitted to tho Government.

The lion. Roddy M'Kenzio nugget, which is to ho presented to King' George as n Coronation (jift from the people of New Zealand, was (says a Press Association telegram) shipped from Wellington yesterday by the Wavrimoo for Sydney, en route for London. The nugget weighs 99nz 12d\vt, and is valued at £420. It has beeji handsomely tncuntcd.

Thursday night's Gazette states (says a Wellington message) that tho Postmastcrgcncral, having reasonable grounds for supposing that Banioit and Grant (Christchuroh), Frank Hun,van (Ohristchurch), and Peter Grant, (Christchurch) aro engaged in receiving money as consideration for a»i assurance or agreemont implied' to )iay money on events relating to lior.se moss, money orders or postal packets addressed to t.liom slia.ll not be registered, forwarded, or delivered by tho Poit Office. .

Ou Thursday evening Mr E. C. Reynolds delivered a lecture boforo tile Dunodin Photographic Society on "The Overland Trip to Milford Sound." A great number of tho audience had previously been over the route traversed by the lecturer in his remarks, and these, with tho aid of a series of beautiful lantern slides prepared by members of the society, vividly recallal tlio pleasures of tho trip. Tho scenory mot with and tho incidents exporienced during tho trip were graphically depicted by the lecturer, and a number of those present who had not previously mric tho tour have fully made up their minds to do to. while these who had already been over tho track wen; delighted with the pleasant memories recalled by the lecturer's remarks. A hearty vote of thanks to Mr Reynolds brought the evening to a close.

In tho Supreme Court at Wellington today (says a Press Association telegram) another phase of the row well-known case Rose v. T. IC. Mocdonakl will bo dealt with by tho Chief Justice and Mr Justice Chapman. A writ of attachment has been issued against tho deforciant, and ho will be called upon to show cause why bo should not be committed.

At Christ-church yesterday Mr Bishop, 5.M., declared void' the poll recently taken in the Feindaltoa Riding, Waimairi County, on the question of forming a borough. The proposal (says .1 Press Association telegram) was declared carried by 149 votes to 139, but t<he result was objected to on. the ground of tho polling having been allowed to continue till 7 p.m., and that plural voting had beon permitted. Mr Bishop said he did not want to give a decision on the matter of plural voting without bearing the argument on both sides, bnt he was satisfied that the returning officer had no right to keep the poll opon till 7 o'clock, and on that ground ho declared the poll void.

To-morrow will bo observed by the Young Hen's Christian Associations in fclre United States of America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand as "'Mother's Day." Mother's Day was instituted by a lady in Philadelphia (U.S.A.) in her mother's honour five years ago, ajid it has spread with surprising rapidity in all directions. The idea of it is a world-wide emphasis of tho love and reverence which men, women, ar.d children owe to a good mother, and tho day may be observed in a large number of directions. It was introduced in Australia for the first timo last year, and wherever observed' was found to he of a pleasing and lasting value. Tho fpccial object is to honour and uplift motherhood* and to give oomfort and happiness to the " best mother who ovor lived '* —your mother. Tho Young Men's Christian Association will join in tho observance of this day, and a meeting for men will bo held in tho association's rooms, Stuart street, at 3.45 p.m. The Rev. Robert Fairmaid will spcaic on " Tho Model Son of a Model Mother," and Mrs Blair (president of the Dunedin Women's Christian Temperance Union) will also deliver an address. Appropriate solos will be sung by Mr C. M'Lean. The Ladies' Auxiliary of the local association will provide every man present; with a white buttonhole in recognition and remembranca of his mother.

To-morrow Dr Waddeil will begin tho series of addresses which appeared in our advertising columns last Saturday. In tho morning he will discuss the striking contrast between Christ's attitude relative to malcing Him known before ajid after tho Resurrection. Before Ihe Resurrection Ho almost invariably imposed silence upon His followers. After the Resurrection it is just the opposite. Tihe command to mako Him known everywhere is tho outstanding foaturo of the 40 days between tho Resurrection and the Ascension. Dr Waddeil will point out tho significance of this rckitivo to tho Clntrch and foreign missions. In tho evening lie will give the first of four addresses on "Theories of tho Second Advent." Tomorrow evening ho will give an outline of tho theory held by many eminent authorities that; Christ has come —that the second advent is past. On Tuesday evening Dr Waddeil wiil lecture on "Tho Humorous Side of Travel."

Mr A. C. Robertson, of this city, submitted for acceptances by Lord and Lady Islington copies of his latest publication, and received tho following repiy from -his Excellency's private secretaryl am desired by tihe Governor and Lady Islington to convey to you thoir best thanks for the ccpios of your ,1)ook of poems, ' Crown and Empire,' which you were good enough to send to their Excellencies."

Messrs J. Watson, jun., and N. Dodds, J.P.'s, presided at the Port Chalmers Police Court yesterday, when John Scott was fined 4s and 7a costs for allowing four head of cattlo to waudor at Broad Bay.

We have received the following subscriptions in aid of Mr C. Arthur Pearson's Fresh Air Fund Previously acknowledged, £72 15s 6rl; Dunedin Bums Club, £1 Is; "Two Friends of Children," 10s; "A Friend," 6a.

W-e aro in receipt of the following contributions to tho Frank Smith Memorial Fund:—Previously acknowledged, £4 14s; eollcctwl at Wy.mTnam by Lilian Smcaton (aged 15), £4; " Lavrrenoe," ss.

The Abbotsford Primitive Methodist Church, «thidi has been removed, enlarged and renoroted, will bo reopened to-morrow, when the Rjv,' E. Drake will occupy tho pulpit ■iu the morning and the Rev. E Bandy in the evening.

The secretary of lhe Money dub reports that applications for loans to the amount of £150 a.n<l fcr three shares wore received at this week's meeting of trustees.

The United. Sfar.r-Rowkctt Society will hold a meeting on May 25, whan. £1500 wall bo distributed by ballot and sale.

The Rev. H. B. Gray, of tho North-East Valley Presbyterian Gh-urclh, will occupy the pulpit, of Trinity Methodist Church tomorrow morning, and in t.hc evening the pastor of the. ehurdh, Rev. P. W. Fairclough, will preach on the subject, " Every dav Temptation."

The Eugenics Society i 3 arranging for a series of public loeturcs in order to make tho general public more familiar with tihe aims of that. body. Primarily, tho subjocf is one of scientific interest, and that side of tho study will no doubt bo ably dealt with in. the lectures bv tlho president, whoso position as a biologist is fully re cognised. The study of eugenics has, however, a -practical application in, modern lilo. and various aspocts of its relation to Mate, Church, and People will also bo dealt- with by "woll-known gontfamcn. _ Notice's of the following Sunday services will be found on page 10:—Anglican; St. Paul's, All Saints'. Presbyterian: St. Andrew s, Kensington, First, Russell Street, Knox, North-East Volley, OpoJio Smith Dmiedin, Roslyn, Green Island, MiEselbnrgh, Foresters' Hail, Port Chalmers. Congregational: Moray Place Baptist: Hanover 'street. Salvation Army. Method,st: Trinity, Wocclhaugh. Aoriih-I'j.ist Valley. Oargill Koad, St. Kilda, Broad Bay, Garrison Hall. Primitive Methodist.; Dundas Street, Havensbourne, IligbclitF, Anderson's Bay Normanoy, Gleni-ov, Kew, Fairfield, and Abbotsford. Spiritual Scientists. Theosophical Society.

Mr A. E Ansell, tho winner of tho Hislop Up, ndntg a 1909 Triumph, freo engine, ill ill tho oompetitions of the Ota-o Motor Lvcio Club h/is never exr>erionce<l a mrchnnicnl stop. Slcdnwin wid Cumberland street, Duncdin. Oto agoite —Aclvt.

Thomas Fogg, dental surgeon, has removed to his now premises nttliecornor of George and Park streets.—Advt.

Gents' Tailor-made Suits, ma de on tho premises; try-on given; perfect fit .guaranteed. Prices 655, 70s, 755, 845.-Mollisons Limited.—Advt.

_ Wo recommend for wntch, clock, and jewellery repairs A. ,T. Shaw, !3 Rattray street. Absolutely tho best in Dunodin — Advt.

Now for " Camp Coffee!" When, bright chanticleer proclaims the dawn is tho timo to start with Camp Coffee. It gives yon a regular lift up; warms you thoroughly; braces you for the morning's work.—Advt.

A. K J. Blakelnv, dentist. Bank of Australasia, corner 'of Bond and Raitrai «treets (next Telegraph Office). Telephone 1859.—Advt

The season for evening dress jewellery being again here, v.e cordially invite your inspection of our very choieo and artistic designs in pendants and necklets.—G. and T. Young (Limited).—Advt.

Fevers and disease stalk abroad in unseasonable weather. Flush your sinks, drains, and closets with " K.P,' 1 Fluid, tho famous; disinfectant. Kills noxious germs, etc. Bottles, 6d and Is.—Advt.

Eastnbnook, 71 Princes street, for watch repairs. Highly recommended.—Aclvt.

Wo mako tho best artificial teeth for lew than any othor in city. Uso only Ash's and White's, tho best tooth procurable; guarantee satisfaction, and see that you get it.—Jordan and Pittar, London Dental. Stock Exchango. Painloss extraction; no after effects.—Advt

Pink Pills for tho complexion and skin, 6old at, Is 6d bottlo by Wilkinson and Son, pharmacists, are recommended by them as a blood purifying tonic.—Advt

Who is Peter Dick?—Tho moat reliablo Watchmaker, Jeweller, and Optician, oppooito Palaco Hotel, Moray placo, Dunedin Charges strictly moderate.—Advt.

For influenza take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails; Is 6d, 2s 6d.— Advt.