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Otago Daily Times, Issue 16541, 15 November 1915, Page 4

The Mayor (Mr J. J. Clark) has received information from the Minister of Internal Affairs that the first meeting of tho re-cently-formed War Funds Council will be held in Wellington on Friday, November 19. It is understood that a conference of societies concerned with the distribution of funds for wounded soldiers will beheld in Wellington next week. It is being called by the Minister of Internal Affairs in order to enable discussion with the Ministers of the Crown concerning the relative responsibilities of the Government and Patriotic Societies regarding the care of returned wounded and sick soldiers. The tourist season has opened, but it is impossiblo yet to say what measure of success is going to attend it (says the New Zealand Times). The war is bound to reduco the number of visitors from Britain and the other countries of Europe, but it may direct towards this country some part of the stream of tourist traffic that normally goos to Europe. Australian holi-day-maker/!, too, are likely to come in this direction. The Australians are realising already that they will have to send somo of their invab'ded soldiers to NewZealand to regain their health and strength in a bracing climate.

The monthly meeting of the Kaikorai School Committee was held on Friday evening, when there were present—Messrs Geo. lloir (chairman), W. Wilson, P. L. Ritchie, A. Ferry, D. Scott, O. I. Wilkinson, R. S. Wardrop, and A. Matheson. The head master reported a steady increase in the number of pupils, the roll being:— Boys 326, girls 284, total 610. The average for the month was 582, and the highest attendance was 586. The infant department number was now 238, the highest for soma years. New up-to-date seats were now in position in the infant department, and were much appreciated. Mr Durcan Wright had concluded another session, wish a highly successful class of 184- pupils. Tho committee- was deeply grateful to Mr Wright for his valuable voluntary work in. the school for many years past. Mr A. M. Shugar had sent in a very handsome donation in the form of two gold medals, to bo awarded for physical development by tho new drill. The Caledonian Society had also sent in a cheque for £2 Is, to be spent in prizes in a similar manner. Members of the committee expressed the opinion that the head master and his staff were to bo heartily thanked for their'services in connection with the recent sale of work. Tho Visiting Committee reported very favourably on what it had seen and heard. ' Messrs Scott and Ferry were re-appointed for the current month.

That the spirit of generosity is Hot always evident at the entertainments organised for patriotic purposes, and at which collections are made in lieu of an admission charge, was illustrated by the experience of the Waitcmata Queen Committee on Ohe occasion of the fireworks display at Cheltenham Beach (says the New Zealand Herald). It was estimated that at least 10,000 people attended tho demonstration. The beach could not be roped off, and -a charge for admission made, but 60 collection-boxes were used for the purpose of receiving subscriptions. When the collections were totalled up it was found that they amounted to only £40. Tho disappointment felt by the committee at the small result of the weeks of labour that had been expended in making preparations for the entertainment was increased when it was found that many of the boxes contained buttons, metal discs, brass coin, and other rubbish. The committee expected to realise at least 6d per head, or £250.

A movement is afoot in Reefton fittingly to commemorate the jubilee of the Inangahua goldfields. Formerly called "Reeftown," this mining town claims to be the first in the Southern Hemisphere to be supplied with electric light. Quartz reefs were first discovered at Reefton in 1871, and the district has since proved one of the most important in the annals of New Zealarfd mining. In 1872 Mr Hawkins pegged off the Golden Hill and Caledonian mines, which for 10 years yielded excellent returns. In eight years the Welcome mine paid £110,000 in dividends. The reefs extend over a large area, and one reef has been proved to stretch to Qtago, a distance of 400 miles.

' The Hon. G. W. Russell stated on Thursday that matters were now well in train for the establishment of the convalescent camp for returned soldiers on the Pukeroa Hills, overlooking Rotorua Lake (reports the Christchurch Press). He regretted that matters were not so far advanced at Hanmer Springs. The fact was that the South Island people up to the present had not given the same financial support to the Hanmer Springs scheme as had been .done by the North Island people in respect to Rotorua. He sincerely hoped tlhat'the patriotic people of Ohristchurch, Dunedin, Timaru, and other South Island , centres, would come forward with their oontributions, as was done in the North Island, to enable suitable buildings to bo erected at Hanmer Springs for the accommodation of the sick and wounded men of this island. In the- . meantime he had to thank iMr Duncan Rutherford for the splendid loyalty he had shown in opening the Lodge as a residence for sick and convalescent soldiers. A' considerable number of men were now in residence there, and were jexperiencing the special benefits that came from the use of the thermal springs.

Remarkable results have attended the , analysis of Mr Charles Price, Government analyst, of the internal organs of the dead couple whose bodies -were found side by side on a couch in a residential flat in Melbourne on October 22 (says the Argus). Detectives searched for evidence of poison r among Greenwood's luggage at the Spencer street railway station. They discovered three small empty bottles, which had contained narcotio tabloids, which, if taken in sufficient quantity, would causb a painless death. Greenwood, who, according to information received from Western Australia, was an extremely neurotic young man, had used tho tabloids for somo time to produco sleep, and had consumed about.3oo in the interval. A dose consists of from , one or two, Seven will cause an hypnotic death. Officially it is understood that the analysis of the specimens -will show that, a large quantity of one- pf the. modern synthetic substances' of a hypnotic character was isolated, and that the substance cor- \_ responds with the powder discovered in glass tumblers and spilt on a small octagon table close to tho couch where the dead bodies lay. Several of the tabloids had ' apparently been crushed into powder, added to egg and milk, and consumed in that manner Whether the young woman agreed to die with her lover will never bo known. The analysis showed that she could have been caught unawares, as ono of the tumblers had contained egg and milk, to which had been added the fatal powder.

At tho morning service at Roslyn Presbyterian Church, Highgate, yesterday, tho Rev. W. Gray Dixon made reference to the decoration of C.MIG. which had been conferred on Lieutenant-colonel Mackie Begg by the King. He said that Lieuten-ant-colonel Begg's father, Mr A. C. Begg, had been an honoured citizen and churchman in Dunedin, and had laid the foundation stone of the Roslyn Church, His grandfather, the Rev. Dr James Begg, of Edinburgh, had been a distinguished leader of the Scottish Church. As a Christian patriot and a man distinguished in his profession, the Lieutenant-colonel had nobly proved himself worthy of a fine heredity.

Cr Shacklock has tabled a motion for the consideration of the City Council at its next meeting, rescinding the acceptance of the tender of Messrs Turnbull and Jones for the supply and delivery of Tudor battery plates, and granting authority to pro-, cure suitable British plates through Messrs Preece, Garden, and

At First Church yesterday morning the special service for "old folk," thanks again to the owners of motor cars, was attended by a large number of those Who were anticipating it with unusual interest. The order of service included Psedma and Paraphrases of hallowed memorieii. and tho cringing of these, together with appropriate prayers and Scriptural readings, created a devotional spirit that deeply impressed the largo congregation present. Tho Otago Art Society's exhibition of paintings was well patronised on Saturday, and much interest was cvin&ed in an inspection of tho works that adorn the walls. In the afternoon, when there was a record number of visitors present in the Ar*--Gallery Hall, tea was dispensed by the ladies of tho Women's Patriotic Association. The exhibition of pictures will bo open again, to-day. Mr H. Y. Widdowson, S.M., presided at tho sitting of the City Police Court on Saturday morning, and had brought before him a man named Duncan George M'Arthur Gray, who pleaded guilty to having been drunk and having used obscene language in Princes street on Friday night. The bad language had been used to a constable. Gray was fined ss, or 24 hours' imprisonment for drunkenness, and 40s, or 14 days in gaol on tho more serious charge. A prohibition order was issued against a man on tho application of his brother, for whom Mr Adams appeared.

The English mail which was despatched from Duncdin,. via Auckland and Vancouver, on October 3, arrived at Vancouver on October 21, one day lat«, and reached London osi November 12, eight days late. Tho English mail which was despatched from Dunedin via Suez on September 30, arrived in London on November 11.

The thirty-seventh anniversary of the Dundas Street Methodist Sunday School was celebrated yesterday, when successful and largely-attended services wero held in lhe morning, tho afternoon, and tho evening. Tho church was crowded at night. Tho preachers were tho Rev. C. Eaton in tho morning, the Rev. Wesley-Bratt in the afternoon, and the pastor of the church (tho Rev. S. Griffiths) in the evening. A special feature was tho singing of the children, under the leadership of Mr P. H. Young, assisted by Flint's Orchestra. Miss Grcsty presided at the organ, and Miss Mansell at the piano. Solos wero rendered by Misses Nellie and Ettie Williams, Gladys Gresty, Aileen Ytoung, and Mabel Thompson, and recitations by Miss Mowa Young find Master Isaacs. After the benediction at night the New Zealand anthem was sung as a solo by Miss Wilkie, the children rendering the chorus, and a successful day was brought to a close by tho singing of the National Anthem. The annual entertainment will take place on Wednesday next.

Among the land which is being set aside for returned soldiers is a part of the HallJones Settlement in the Hutt Valley (says the New Zealand Times). This block was intended originally as a site for workers' dwellings, but it was found to be unsuitable for that purpose. It will provide a number of excellent small farms for fruit, poultry, or market-gardening. The Minister of Lands (Mr Massey) has considered other areas in the Hutt Valley, as well as blocks in various parts of the dominion.

A memorial service was held in St. Mary's Church, Mornington, last night, in connection with those from the congregation who have fallen in the war. The preacher (the Primate) took as his text I Corinthians, 15, 44, and spoke of the distinction between the natural body and the spiritual body. He referred to those members of the congregation whom he had known personally and who had fallen in the war. There were special prayers, psalms, and lessons. The anthem was "Thou Shalt Keep Him in Perfect Peace." The congregation was very large and the bishop's remarks were followed with the closest attention.

Nelson hopgrowers will be interested to learn that Mr W, E. Shoobridge, of New Norfolk, one of the largest hop Tasmania, has informed the Commonweairh Minister of Customs that imports of hops from Germany and Austria had decreased since the war, but that imports from America had increased. He thought that German and Austrian hops were coming to Australia through American channels. The Minister promised to have strict investigations made into the matter. Mr Shoobridge also expressed the hope that there would be a. triple tariff on hops—6d per lb against Great Britain, 9d against neutral countries, and Is 3d against enemy countries. Mr Tudor replied that this point would be considered when the tariff was under review. Hops from America come to New Zealand, but not' in large quantities.

David Cameron, who was 'remanded till Friday next on a charge of theft, is not charged with having stolen the goods from Stronach, Morris, and Cb.'s salerooms, but with stealing goods which he took to the firm's rooms for sale. Christchurch Beach Races, Saturday.Crushing victory for RS.A.'s and Triumphs, winning 20 and 10-mile 6idecar event against 10 h.p twins. —Wilson, Bond street.—Advt. Mollisons have shipment " Yokohama" mats, new Oriental designs, size 6x3 feet, Is 6d each; 54 x 2'7 inches, Is each.—Advt. .i r. Boot, dentist, 63 Princes street.— Gentleness and extreme care.—Advt. Watson's No. 10 is a little dearer than most whiskies, but is worth the money.— Advt. A. E. J. Blakeley, dentist. Bank of Aus- , tralasia, corner of. Bond and Rattray streets (next Telegraph Office). Telephone 1859.— Advt. Who is Peter Dick?— The mret reliable Watchmaker, Jeweller, and Certificated Consulting Optician, 490 Moray place (off Princes street), Dunedin. Charges moderate.—Advt