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Otago Daily Times, Issue 17158, 10 November 1917, Page 6

Tho greater part of the next shipment of Australian wheat to arrive in Dunedin will bo taken by local millers, the remainder probably going to a northern port.

, The prices suggested to the' Board of Trado by tihe millers I, 'at tho recent conferenoo hold in Cbristcburch to discuss tho new season's wheat crop were sslod for Tuscan, 5s lid for Hunters, and 6s for Velvet, f.0.b., sacks extra. This is an advance of 3d per bushel on the prices fixed by tho GoYernment for last season's crop. There will bo an advance of Ad por bushel on these prices each month from April to October, inclusive. It was further proposed that the wheat i% to be handled by tho brokers alone, end that there will be an additional sum to allow of tho agent's commission, this sum to b3 repayable by the miller. What prices tho Government may finally fix remains to bo seen.

Tho Finance Committee of the Hospital Board recommends that the houso recently acquired by the board near tho Batchclor Maternity Hospital bo used as an isolation ward. ,

A branch of the Returned Soldiors , Association has been formed in Mosgiel, and a meeting will be held shortly to consider a proposal to erect suitable boildingg in the township for the returned soldiers in tho district.

On Wednesday Constable Findlay, of Mosgiel, arrested a man named Eugene Small, who was -working at Wingatui, and -who : is alleged to bo a deserter. He was taken to Danedin and handed over to the military aathoritie*.

Quick work has been done m preparing for the resumption of manufacturing, by Messrs Thomson and Co., after the recent fire. Tho firm was able to start running the oxtensivo plant again at 8 a.m. yesterday, and manufacturing is now proceeding as usual. This would have been impossible had it not boon for tho splendid efforts.of Superintendent Napier and his staff, and the City Corporation electrical department, together with the prompt assessment that was effected. The electrical engineering companies, tho general engineers, and the plumbers engaged also executed their respective- jobs jvith creditable rapidity.

As tho effort made some days ago to. establish a record between Christchcrch and Duueujn for motor oyoles, with a side-car attached, had to be abandoned, the two persons makiig- tho attempt—Messrs E. Howlison and G. W. Walters—resolved to try and create a record on their return journey to Dunedin. Leaving the northern city at 8 a.m. yesterday, they experienced a fairly good roads, despite bad roads and some tyre trouble, and completed the distance in llhr 26min, arriving here at 7.26 p.m. Hitherto no official record has existed for this journey, and, under the conditions encountered, the porformanco recorded is a fairly good one. The roads were in a very bad state between Christchurch and Ashburton, and, also between galmerston and Dunedin. A good run was, however, put up between Christchurch and Timarn, this portion of tho .journey being accomplished in 4hr 13min. Tho machine used was an Tn^inn, , of 7.9 horse-power.

The Waikomaiti sports fete, in connection with "Save tho Baby" Week, attracted a large crowd on the Domain. The Italian party, Queen of the May, Red Riding Hood,, refreshment et&ll, and afternoon tea rooms assisted to bring in a total Of £12 2b 9dJ leaving a net return of £8 18s. Races, swinging, skipping, and a soldiers' race (won by a returned soldier) and other amusements kept the crowd interested. Dr Truby King, who motored from Seadiff, gave a stirring address.

Among the provisions of the Expeditionary Forces Act Amendment Bill, which was > dropped by the Government owing to' the failure of toe Houso of Representatives and the Legislative Council to agree regarding the exemption of teaoheia was a clause providing thai exemption should bo granted in the case of any reservist who was the last remaining son of his parenis of a military age, if three of his brothers had served or were at present at the war. The loss of the Bill entailed the lose of this provision, which had been approved by both branches of the Legislature (says a "Press Association message), but Military Service Boards have been -recommended by the Government to take into consideration the will of Parliament when dealing with oases which would have oome within the scope of the clause. "The Military Service Act, 1916," provides that it shall be a ground of exemption that a ; reservist is the sole surviving , son of military age, and that at least one of his brothers lo§t his life through active service in the present war.

Australian slaughtermen have been under an impression that if they came to New Zealand for the slaughtering season hero they would be liable to conscription, and they refuse* to come to the dominion. When tho Hon. G. W. Russell was informed of the position, instructions were sent to the Government agent in Sydney to remove the impression. He lias published an advertisement in nine Australian journals stating that slaughtermen who come for the season;will not be subject to the Military Service Act, and will be at liberty to return to Australia at the end of tho season. The New Zealand Government -was informed that the daughtermen's Union in Australia would meet last Tuesday night to consider the position, but Mr Russell has not yet received information as to the, result of the Conference.

In the Magistrate's Court at Waihi on Tuesday, Adolph Piokford, a registered member of the National Association of Spiritualists, who had been lecturing under engagement to ih-j Waihi Spiritualists' Society, was charged under section 26, of the Cziraes Act, undertaking to tell fortunes. Senior Sergeant O'Grady prosecuted, and Mr Clendon appeared for accused. Great interest was manifested in the case. Sergeant O'Grady stated that recused, while in an alleged tfance, pur-' ported to give information to friends and relatives at the front, etc., a charge of 3s being made. Accused denied that he.told fortunes, «nd asse-ned that he made" no charge. He held.he bad acted within the. authority of his license. • The Magistrate said in his opinion, accused had brought himself within section 224-. of the Act, but he did not comid ir it a case for imprisonment. A fine of £5, and costs £2 7s, was imposed. ,; ' \

The case of Jdhn Eric Maison, convicted of attempting grievous bodily harm; by causing an explosion with blasting powder on the window sill of a bedroom occupied by his wife and paramour, again came before the Chief .'Justice in the Supremo. Court at Wellington on Saturday.. Mr H, F. O'Leary appeared for the accused. On, the former occasion on .which the case was before the court counsel had explained that the accused had merely wished to give his wife a fright on account of her misconduct, and that ho had no intention of' doing any harm) by his foolish experiment.. .Uβ was 57 years of age, and a cripple with one leg, and he had lived reputably in Dannevirkb for 15 years. Mr O'Leary gave the assurance that tho man's employer and another business man were prepared to give sureties for his future peaceful behaviour. His Honor, Sir Robert Stout, said that, unfortunately for tho accused, the offence of which he had been guilty was of such' a character that he could not bo granted probation. Hβ had endangered human Ufe and taken tho law into his own bands. A heavy sentence, however, would not bo passed for tho reasons that accused did not seem to realise the effect of tho gunpowder explosion which foe had'caused, and that\he had previously borne a good character. Ho would have to go to gaol for four months.

A brush took place in Willis street, Wellington, oh Saturday night between a number of civilians "and some military police, winch was prevented from developing into a mild riot by the timely arrival of a number of civilian .police. Shortly after 10 p.m. four military,polioemen were escorting a couple of military prisoner* along Willis street, on their way to the Alexandra Barracks, when a man in civilian clothes is alleged to have called out to the two prisoners, "&ivo it a go; don't let them take you!" It is stated that the civilian went close up to tho prisoners and struck the sergoant-major of the military police. Other statements assert that -blows were exchanged between tho civilian and one of the escort. Sergeant-major Crowther, who had charge of the "red caps," found that the actions of tho civilian were spurring the crowd to interfere, so he decided to take the two prisoners into the Y.M.C.A. buildings. Civilian police at this juncture came on the scene. A hooting, howling, jostling mob surrounded tho "red cape," who, however, got their prisoners into the Y..M.0.A. premises. Sergeant-major Crowther then pointed out a man to the civilian police; aa being the cause of the disturbance. Constable Brennan thereupon, arrested the suspect on charges of breaches; of the War Regulations—interfering with, the military police when in tho execution of their duty, and with inciting others to interfere. Tho accused is stated to be a returned soldier.

At a meeting of the Women's National Reserve in G'hrjsfcchurch a letter was received from Mr J. A. Frostiok, forwarding a communication from Mr J. Paterson, farmer, of Otaio, who had previously asking for doinestio assistance on his farm in ,the coining summer. Mr Paterson stated that ho had an agricultural farm of over 900 acres, and that Mrs Patejraon, the only woman in his household, found the labour of cooking too much for her. Hβ had one son at tho front, two sons working on tho farm, and sometimes a third man, and soon ho would have three shearers for 10 days cr a fortnight! Harvest was approaching, and if ho was unable to get help in the house ho would 'be compelled to grass down more of tho land and reduce production. Hβ gave tho assurance that anyone whom the Commissioner could provide him with to assist him would be treated with every consideration and courtesy. Mrs Wood, who presided, said that many other farmers were making tho request both for indoor and outdoor women workers for the summer. Sho thought there should be a number ci patriotic women who were w.illmg , to tako up this work. It was decided to ask branches of tho reserve to ■ ask for the names of any women willing to take X® work of this nataro for the. Biyntnar.

.■■-.■■■■■ . I The Otago Motor "Club will open its scar son this afternoon by taking about 30 soldiers who we at present in the Hospital for a run to the North Taieri. Twenty oars will line up at the Hospital at 2 o'olook, end proceed through the city to the Taiori Plain. The North-Taieri people will havo a marquee erected, in which refreshments will be laid out for the visitors, and several well-known Dimedin artists will provide a concert entertainment. A number of competitions have been 'arranged for the soldiers, and the winners will rcccivo prizes iouated by the North Taieri residents.

"Food conditions during tho last winter ;t Home have been rather acute," states Ir Ultan F. M'Cabe, who has just returned > Wellington after a visit to tho Old County. "Not only have prioes gone up, but iere was an actual shortage of food. Every available section in or near any of the cities was at onco rented out at nominal rents of 2s and 33 a year per section, on condition that tihey were cultivated and planted, with the result that tho crops have been so abundant as to reduce prioes very considerably. Potatoes, for example, were unprocurable for four months at tho beginning of the year, but the price when we left England was down to id per lb. This should encourage the people of New Zealand—l see the prices for vegetables ore ruling very high • here—to go and do likewise. It was almost impossible to get white sugar at Home; yet I heard that there was a large quantity of sugar on one ship recently, held by members of the crew as a but the authorities would not allow it to land. Presumably, they feared that the Germans, who have been up to. all tho tricks imaginable and are utterly xmscrupialous m suoh matters, might have infected it with disease germs or something of that sort. Sugar, when obtainable, costs about 6d a lb, but tho price was fired by the Food Controller; otherwise it would have been very much higher."

Cameras are very sternly discouraged as playthings for soldiers on the western front. In the last copy of General Orders issued by General Godley appears an announcement that Lieutenant M. B. Forjjie hart been found guilty by court-martial Jof being in possession of a camera _ _ The punishment was reduction of seniority, to make his appointment date from that of the court-martial, and so to reduce his chances of early promotion, and he was also to receive a sever© reprimand.

Owing to a clean charge sheet a sitting of the City Police Court was not held yesterday. ' N

In connection with the anniversary week of prayer for the Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. the Rev. R. S. Gray will deliver a special address to-morrow evening in the Hanover Street Baptist Church to young men and women. A picture service will be held in the Orchestral Hall, Rattray street, to-morrow evening. ' The Maori Hill Band will render a programme at the Botanic Gardens to-morrow afternoon.

The monthly intercessory services arranged by the combined churches is announced for Wednesday evening in First Church.

The Central Mission Sunday School anniversary services will be held to-morrow in the Octagon Hall. A special pleasant Sunday afternoon service will be held,_ and the children will lender an attractive programme. The secretary of the Dunedin and Suburban Mutual Money Club reports that applications for loans to the amount of £600 and for 11 shares were received by the trustees this week. In the St. Clair Congregational Church on Sunday evening the Rev. I. Sarginson will deliver his fourth address on the great oratorio "Judas Maccabasus." The subject h '•' A Jewish Patriot. -, Musical selections will be rendered by Mr A. Rawlinson, Mr C Scott, Mies Clare Matheson, Miss Corie Aslin, and Mrs Wakefield Holmes (duet), an,] the choir.

Notices for the following Sunday services will be found in our advertising columns: —Anglican—St. Matthew's, St. Paul's, All Saints'. Presbyterian—First, Russell Street, Knox, Stuart Hall, St. Andrew's Mission Hall, Kensington, Caversham, Chalmers, Bible School Hall, Roslyn, N.E. Valley, Opoho. MethodistTrinity, Central Maeion, 'Dundas Street, Ravensbourne, Caversham, Cargill Road, Benevolent, Glenaven, Woodhaugh, Fairfield, Abb/itsford. Congregational—£t. Clair, Moray Place. Baptist—Hanover Street. • Church of Christ—Tabernacle. Y.M.C.A., Y.W.OA., Moray Place. Salvation Army—Dowling street. Dunedin Spiritualists^—Smith's Hall, Hanover street, Orchestral Hall, Rattray street Theosophical Society, Club House, Moray place, Theosophical Hall, Dowline street. Town Hall,. South Dunedin, 145 King Edward street, South Dunedin.

Ride a B.S.A..—The B.S.A. .motor cycle is world-famous for power, and smooth running, due to BJS.A. special design.—Particulars from Wilson, Dunedin.— Advta

Akaroa, the seaside holiday resort, where the orange and lemon trees grow to perfection. The cheapest motor trip in the dominion. Christchurch return 25s.—Advt.

With this issue an advertisement of the Booth self-oiler windmill is inserted on page 3. Our farmer readers particularly shonld be interested in the proposition as propounded by the advertisers, Booth, Macdonald, and Co., Christchurch, with local branch at 90 Crawford street, Dunedin.— Advt.

A Scarce line.—Ladies' coloured hose. All wanted shades, seamless and fast dye. All 2s 6d pair.—Procurable only at MolliEons. —Advt.

A. E. J. Blakeley, dentist, Bank of Australasia, corner of Bond and Rattray streets (next Telegraph Office). Telephone 1859.— Artvt.

"Sure, Til have wme of that Watson's No. 10. It's what I call a whisky."—Advt.

To Deere of Electricity and Others.—We invite you to call and inspect very complete range of heating and cooking apparatus, etc, displayed in our show rewms.—Tnrnboil and Jones (Limited), electrical engineers. Lower Staart street, Dunedin.—Advt.

Eyestrain I—Consult Mr Peter G. Dick, D.8.0.A., F. 1.0. (London), consulting and oculists' optician.—Peter Dick, jeweller, etc., 490 Moray place, Dunedin.—Advt. '■<