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Otago Daily Times, Issue 16543, 17 November 1915, Page 4

The Prime Minister says that there are no new developments regarding tlie suggested visit to England oi himself and Sir J. G. Ward. He does not expect (says' a Press Association telegram from Auckland) to be able to make a definite statement on the subject for a few weeks to comu.

Tho Prime Minister states (says a Press Association message from Auckland) that as u result of the wheat census, the Government has ascertained that there are more than suflicint cereals in the dominion to supply our requirements until next harvest; consequently, it has been decided to removo tho restrictions on export from Monday next. Tho matter will, however, be watched carefully to see that over-exportation -does not take place.

In the course of a noteworthy address delivered in the Early Settlors' Hall last iiight, on the occasion of tho farewell by the Otago Women's Patriotic Association to the men of tho Tenth. Reinforcements, Chaplaincaptain Bush-King said he understood that there was a movement on foot ior him to give a lecture on Anzac in ' the Garrison Hall. He was prepared to give that lecture if tho business arrangements were all carried out. With regard to these, however, ho was going to mako two propositions. He had gained tho information lor the lecture after three mouths spent in the fire trenches in Turkey, at thy risk of his life, and' would like to gain some money for the eick and wounded in .Egypt out of it. The other proposition was that ho wanted the sick and wounded "fellows" in Dunedin who might bo allowed out io conic :'n and havo scats reserved for them.

Tho Central Firo Brigade was called out at 1.49 yesterday afternoon to attend to a blaze that had broken out in a secondhand shop at tho corner of Clarke and Maclaggan streets. The fire was caused by a pot of polish boiling over on a gas ring, but, though there was a lot of paper about, no damage was done, and the presence of the brigado was needless. The place was occupied by Mr J. Fruish, and owned by Mr C. Johnson, of Elm row.

At the mooting of tlio Dunedin Drainage Board last night the chairman (Mr J. Douglas), said, in .connection with the storm which hud boon raging over the city, that ho woe pleased to state that the board's employees had demonstrated their recognition of their duty and thoir loyalty to the. board by attending to several places in the city whore flood water was over-running the street. In Pacific street a regular flood was coming: down, and it was difficult for pedestrians to cross the road, but the men came out and cleared the channels, and thus enabled the water to get away. A similar thing occurred in Royal terrace. It was very gratifying to know that the servants of the board were so thoroughly alive to their duty. In connection with a cablegram from London, published by us yesterday morning, in which it was stated that "ttiose engaged in the woollen trade, do not expect any fresh orders for military clothing lor tho next six months," a well-known JJunedin woolbroker informed a Daily 'limes rc[K>rter that ho could not understand the position, as it appeared to him that another winter campaign v/os practically certain, and it therefore soemed to him inexplicable that fresh orders had ceased in the meantime. It had to be remembered that in a considerable portion of the woollen manufacturing districts of Franco the clothmaking industry had been quite dislocated by the ravages of tho Germans, and it wae understood that Great Britain had been called upon, not only to supply woollen goods in large quantity to France, but, also to Russia. This supply was in addition to her own wants, and these demands would therefore appear to negative the information contained in the cablegram.

A poll will bo taken between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to-day to decade the question whether tho Bay Town district and tho City of Dunedin shall be constituted one- united borough under the Municipal Corporations Act. About 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon a boy named Kenneth Marshall Trembath, aged three years, stepson of Mr C. ¥. Adams, of 51 Main road, North-East. Valley, ran from a side path at his parents' home, in front of a tramcar. The motorman, who received no warning, and did not see the child until he was about three yards from tho ear, stopped the car in an incredibly short distance, throwing tho occupants from thoir eeats. The child was knocked down, but was caught by the lifeguard under the car. All who saw the accident were of the opinion that, but for the promptitude of the motorman (Mr W. R. Dever), the child must have met with serious injury. It was found on examination that he was suffering from shock, skin abraeions, and bruises.

A meeting of ladies convened 'by the Mayor of .Mornington (Mr E. Sincook) was held hi the Monungton Council Chambers yesterday afternoon, to arrange for the coming "Hospital Saturday" collection in the district, 'and also to plan a reception for Mornington wounded and returned soldiers. Mrs tiincock (the Mayoress) presided, and tho ladies present formed themselves into a committee, with power to add to their number. It was decided to convene another meeting for next Monday evening, at which tho final arrangements will be made for the holding of a basket social to welcome tho returned troopers of the district. All who are willing to assist are requested to attend and make themselves known to those who are already moving in .the matter. Tho matter of the collection will also be further considered at the meeting.

There, was only one case before Mr H. Y. Widd'owson, hi.M., in the Police Court yesterday morning, when William Rcdpath Walker appeared to answer a charge of drunkenness. He was fined 10s, with the alternative of 24 hours' imprisonment. Tho Otago Art Society's annual exhibition of oil and water colour paintings and art photography was open again yesterday afternoon and evening, and attracted a fair number of visitors to the Art Gallery Hall. Undoubtedly, the society has succeeded in bringing together, a veryfine collection of higli-claas work, and visitors are not slow to express their appreciation of the opportunity of enjoying so many beautifullyexecuted paintings. A proportion of tho pictures have the added topical interest of dealing with war subjects. Miss M. A. Park's "Golden Locks" found a purchaser at one guinea. TMs afternoon tho ladies of tho society will provide afternoon tea, and a musical programme has also been arranged. * The Wellington trades unions are holding a series of meetings to test the feelings of their members on the question of conscription (says the New Zealand Times). ,The opinions expressed will be brought to a focus at a meeting of the Trades and Labour Council to-morrow, v.heii the wholo subject will be discussed.

For riding a motor cycle on a portion of the Hooper's Inlet road (closed to motor vehicles), Arthur Stanley Grigg was convicted at the Port Chalmers Police Court yesterday, and was fined 5a and costs (30s). A first offender was convicted for being drunk, and was ordered to pay 7s costs, and a prohibition order was issuer! against him. A similar order was granted against another man upon the application of the, police. Messrs J. Mill and D. A. De Maus were the presiding .justices. '

A peculiar discovery was made recently by trie postmistress at Haunui (says the Eketahuna, Express). She had been much worried, as the letter box contained a certain amount of rubbish, in the shape of sticke, grass, etc., every time she opened it. Not only that, but on two occasion's letters that had been posted were picked up outside the letter box. Then, one day, quite recently, a settler, in a somewhat disturbed state of mind, asked her if she always cleared tho box. "Yes," was the re-ply. The young man 'explained to her that he had posted a letter containing a cheque for £10, and that it had not reached its destination. He looked about, and near a small crook he found the letter that he had posted. The miscreant had been found, as very early one morning lately a etarling was seen to come out of the letter box, and at once the postmistress could inform the callers as to who had been tampering with the letter box.

The Hiiwera correspondent of the Christchurch Press telegraphs that a good deal of trouble has been experienced in Waimate Wci-t country in consequence of the employment of a young Bulgarian. The engineer reported to the council on Saturday that he had discharged tho young mail when ho ascertained the truo position. The chairman said that this was a pretty hard case, but the council could not employ unnaturalisod subjects of enemy countries, nor did they want any British subjects who were loafers. They were not going to employ any young men who could or should go to tho war. Tho engineer, in further reference to the young Bulgarian, said he was married to an English girl. It certainly was a hardship on him, as he had recently been dismissed from the Government railway works on account of his nationality. It is now urged that, in a oase such as this, if a man is to bo excluded from all means of earning a. living, the practical course would appear to bo for tho State to take charge of him during tho war. and to make proper provision for his young English wife.

Owing to tho heavy rain which kept most pixiple indoors last evening, the meeting of Port Chalmers ladies, called for the purpose of appointing collectors, for November 26, lapsed for want of a quorum. Thoso present were Mrs W. H. Borrie, Miss Bott, and Mr Alex. Leek, and in consequence of the meagre attendance it was decided to adjourn the meeting until next Friday evening, when it is hoped that arrangements will be made to collect funds for the Highland and Islands of Scotland Relief Fund, Si. John Ambulance Association, Karitano-Harris Hospital, Patients and Prisoners' Aid Society, the Dental School, and the Convalescent Fund.

A district exercise on the ground without troops will be held at Waikouaiti about the middle of January for staff corps and senior Territorial officers. The dates will probably be from tlio 14th' to the 17th.

A matter of considerable importance came before the (Jhitt Justice (Sir Robert Jdtout) at the Supreme Oouit at Wellington on Saturday (says the Post). 'l!he case was an. appeal lroin a decision given by Mr D. G. A. Cooper, S.M., concerning an affiliation order. Under the original Act, the putative lather of an illegitimate child was made responsible for a. contribution towards • the child's maintenance until the latter reached the ago of 14. In the amending Act the age limit was increased to 16. In the case under consideration an order under the first Act had expired, and application was made for another affliction order under tho amending Act. This was granted by the magistrate, and against the decision the defendant (William Klein) appealed. Judgment was reserved.

Tho reports received by the Labour Do : partment from the different centres throughout the dominion reveal a very satisfactory state of afEairs (cays tho New Zealand Times). With the approach of summer, the conditions, especially in Canterbury, have greatly improved, and there arc- now very few men reported to be out of employment. The department reports that the position is particularly satisfactory in both Wellington and Dunedin, where practically any man in need of employment can be placed without difficulty, especially those willing to leave town. A comparison of this period with the corresponding period of last year is greatly iii r of this year.

A case in which a returned and undischarged soldier has to subsist on eighteen pence per day has been brought under notice, and is one in which the Grey Patriotic Committee should interest itself (sa-ys the Star). A married man had members of his family placed in a receiving home while ho was absent from the dominion on active service. An order on his pay of 5s per day was made- for the maintenance of his offspring; but, now that he has been invalided home, and will, in all probability, be again, sent to the front, the balance left to him and his wife of 10s 6d per week is altogether inadequate. This appears to be one of those exceptional cases for which public subscriptions to the Wounded Soldiers' Fund are intended'to provide; but the moneys collected in the district are being held, and placed on fixed deposit in the banks. The money will probably remain there until after the war, or until a national fund is evolved.

A cake fair and sale of work will be opened this afternoon in the Mornington Baptist Sunday School Hall by the Mayor (Mr E. Sincock). The local fife and drum band will assist each evening. The fair will be open again to-morrow afternoon and evening.

Christchurch Beach Races, Saturday. - Crushing victory for B.S.A.'s and Triumohf, winning 20 and 10-mile eidecar event against 10 h.p twins.—Wilson, Bond street.—Ad^t. S. Matthew's Church, Stafford street.— War intercession service, to-night, 7.45. ■ All invited.—Advt.

Mollisons have shipment "Yokohama" mats, new Oriental designs, size 6x3 feet, Is 6d each; 54 x 27 inches, Is each. —Advt.

„■> i- Boot, dentist, 63 Princes street.— Gentleijt::-* aru! fixtrptne care.—Advt.

Watson's No. 10 is a little dearer; 1 than most whiskies, but is worth the money.— Advt. A. E. J. Blakelev, dentist. Bank o£> Australasia, corner of Bond and Rattray streets (next Telegraph ,Office). Telephone 1859.— Advt. - . Who is Peter Dick?— The meet reliablo Watchmaker, Jeweller, and CertincatedConsuiting Optician, 490 Moray place (off Princes street), Dunedin." Charges moderate.—Advt