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Otago Daily Times, Issue 18724, 30 November 1922, Page 7

An English letter mail of 11 bags, ex tho Kent at Auckland, should reach Du: edin by the express from the north to-day. Saturday’s express from the north should bring here 98 parcel receptacles ex tho same vessel. The Waiotapu, which reached Auckland from San Francisco on Tuesday, had on board four bags of mail and 621 parcel receptacles for New Zealand. The Dunedin portion consists of one bag of letters and 142 parcel receptacles, and it is expected that tho letters will arrive to-mor-row and tho parcels on Saturday or Monday. The Tahiti is due at Wellington from San Francisco to-morrow with i 655 bags of European and American mails for New Zealand, the local portion of which consists of 198 hags, and is expected to come to hand on Slaturday afternoon. Tho Ulimaroa, which is due at Wellington from Sydney on December 6, will convoy the next Australian mail for New Zealand.

Visitors to the Municipal Baths lately must have noticed a marked improvement in tho water, which is. now so clear that the bottom of the baths can bo soon quite easily at tho deep end. Mr Olds has gone to much trouble to bring about this desirable result, being handicapped by tho rlirty state of the water coming from tho mains, but if the improvement is maintained there will bo no reason for dissatisfaction in future, »

A Wellington Press Association message states that the Meat Producers’ Board has decided to standardisei all grade marks on frozen meat. No bills of lading will be issued for parcels of less than 300 sheep or lambs, thus reducing the cost of handling and sorting, and also securing an improvement in the condition and appearance of the meat, and a better net return to tho producer.

Some years ago (soys a Wanganui Press Association message), when tho Railway Department imposed sorting charges on goods handled on wharves controlled by the department, objection was made by local merchants, and a test action was taken by Hatrick and Co. The case went through the local courts with varying success, and finally was sent to the Privy Council. A cablegram was received by Ha-tricks yesterday moping from London announcing that the company has been successful in its appeal to tho Council. The decision, it is understood, affects all ports where wharves are controlled by the Railway Department. His Honor, the Chief Justice (Sir Robert Stout), held a short sitting of the Supremo Court yesterday afternoon to dispose of various matters. With regard to the estate of Robert Campbell, deceased, an application was approved for the confirmation of the Registrar’s report allowing remuneration to the executors and trustees of tho estate. With regard to Annie Elizabotli Leodham v. Edward James Docherty and others, an originating summons for tho maintenance of the widow, an order was made in terms of an agreement formulated by counsel. William. Robert Thompson sued the Hansford Mills Construction Company (Ltd.) for £IOOO damages and compensation for an accident whereby his leg was broken during work on the now parliamentary buildings (reports a Wellington Press Association message). Tho company admitted liability for compensation, but tho amount paid (said plaintiff’s counsel) was inadequate. The defence denied that the circumstances of the accident warranted a claim for dam-, ages. The jury returned a verdict for defendants.

Tho Mayor (Mr J. S. Douglas) acknowledges with thanks having received the following amounts towards the Russian Famine Relief Fund, which have been collected in Gore and Invercargill:—Gore Russian Famine Committee, £174 12a 10d ; Southland Times, £193 10s 9d: Southland News, £lB 11s 9d;—total, £212, 2s 6d.

At the South Island Poultry Association's annual meeting, held here yesterday, Mr J B. Merrett, Christchurch, announced that as poultry shows were primarily educative and not conducted for profit the Government had provided that poultry exhibitions should he exempt from amusement tax. Tills information had been forwarded by the Prime Minister from Nelson. Tho association expressed its appreciation of the Government's action, as a similar concession had been given the poultry industry in England. Speaking of the poultry industry in America at Christ torch on Monday evening, Mr Vic Kappler, of Adelaide, who has just returned from the States, told an amusing incident of his visit to a world famous poultry district at which tho Chamber of Commerce takes great pride in the poultry industry. After seeing the milliotfs of hens, Mr Kappler was asked his opinion, and ho said that the housing- and feeding methods were wonderful, but the breeding methods were 20 years behind New Zealand and Australia. The president of the Chamber of Commerce was dumbfounded. “Darn me,” he said, “J. B. Merrott, a New Zealander, said that six months ago, and wo thought him a ‘sw-anker.’ Now you both confirm it. There must bo somthing in it, and wo will have to amend our methods !’’

The Dunedin Public Art Gallery Society’s annual exhibition continues to attract large attendances, particularly in tho evenings, in spite of the fact that the exhibition has been open for three weeks. The Art Gallery officials are delighted with tho interest shown, as this year’s attendance has been a record. Country visitors are apparently making tho most of the opportunity to see the exhibition. The Art Union will bo drawn to-day, the exhibition closing on Saturday evening. William Abraham (Mahon), the veteran Welsh Labour loader, who recently died at tne ago of 79, left a fortune of £33,315 (states the London correspondent of tho Melbourne Argus). As Abraham commenced bis life’s work at tho age of 10 in a Welsh coal-pit, the worth of his estate was a surprise to everyone. At one time Mabon was in great request as a {Public speaker, and received good fees, but this did not account for the £33,000. Mr Abraham also drew royalties on the sale of a sauce lo which ho lent his name. When Mabon retired from the leadership of the Miners’ Federation ho received a gift of £SOOO. The real source of William Abraham’s, fortune, however, was a chance investment of £4OO in a Welsh industrial business. During the war this concern paid such substantial amounts into its reserve funds that at the end Mabon’s share amounted to £19,000. Abraham was also a director of a Scottish insurance society, first merged in tho London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow Go. and later in the Pearl Assurance Co. When the amalgamation came about the Labour leader received a good bonus upon his shares and compensation for the loss of his directorship. In fact, Mabon was an example of a Labour loader who “made good.” Genial, honest, hard-headed, and hard-working, he deserved all ho got.

An unusual visitor, a Sambur deer stag, arrived in the vicinity of Imlay Freezing Works one afternoon recently (says (he Wanganui Chronicle). The stag appeared to come from the direction of the river, and it was generally thought that it, came from the Putiki side. It jumped some fences at the works, and then doubled back across the road, and, after clearing more fences, disappeared into the swamp. These declare to be found along the coast in the Ilangitikei, Wangaehu, and Turakina districts, having worked their way along from Kaugitikoi. They originally come from India, and take up their abode chiefly in tho swamps, and are rarely seen in ihe daytime. Evidently tho stag had been frightened by some farmers mustering sheep and crossed the river for safety.

The members of the Arbitration Court returned from Invercargill last night, and will sit in Dunedin to-day. 'telephone services in the city have been most unsatisfactory for some days past (says the Melbourne Argus of 10th inst), Tho reason for the inefficient service was disclosed when it was announced to-day that the officials of the Australian Postal .Electricians’ Union were conducting a “regulation strike,” as a protest against what they consider unfair alterations in their working hours. One union official said: “If the department persists in altering our hours we shall continue adhering so closely to the numberless regulations that govern our work that in a week the exchange will bo out of action.” At a special meeting of the union the following resolution was passed:

"That all States ho advised of (ho action taken, and bo asked to support.” The regulations give the mechanics endless opportunity (or hindering the work of the department. ■

“Every one of us has a certain store of nervous energy which we may call our nervous capital.” said Dr Hardier Fenwick ; u his Rod Cross lecture at Wellington on Wednesday night. “From that capital we are entitled to use a certain income. Live on the capital itself, and wo are heading for certain bankruptcy, and it is just, because so many people live on their capital and use up their reserves that they do become bankrupt—that - is, they suffer from nervous exhaustion. I am not asking you to lot, your emotions atrophy from disuse. What 1 do ask you to do is to exorcise moderation in your activities. 1 hero is just one exception 1 would make, and that is that as far as the emotion connected with your sense of humour is concerned you need ha/o no scruples. It thrives on work. The more you work it the litter it gets. Cultivate it, look for opportunities to use it, and you will spare your other emotions and do infinite benefit to the whole of your nervous mechanism.”

A settlor of Rongomai recently had visions of being the possessor of the world’s champion egg-producer, in the shape of a halfbred black Orpington hen. She had gone ducky, and settled herself in a clump rf cocksfoot, in a nest without eggs. Tho settler lifted her off next day, and was surprised to find three eggs under her; these were removed, bub an investigation on the following day disclosed four more eggs. Those were taken from her, and the settler and his wife watched developments. The hen was seen to leave the nest and go to a thick patch of grass about 10 yards away. Then she emerged, carrying an egg under her neck, and she repeated the process three times. Then the source of her supply was visited, and a discarded nest containing 13 eggs was found. Tho Rimutaka, which arrived at Wellington at 5.25 p.m. yesterday from Southampton, brought 307 immigrants of an exceptionally fine stamp (says a Press Association message from Wellington). Nearly all had positions to go to, and tho remainder are willing and eager, and it is not likeiy mat they will be long unemployed. The vessel had a fine and an uneventful passage. There were no deaths or serious sickness.

The United Starr-Bowkett Society invites membership for tho new No. 7 group. For Farmers’ Fire and Accident Insurance call on Hugh Mitchell, 152 High street. Lowest rates obtainable. A garden parly and sale will be held atMr Charles Findlay’s residence,_ Duke’s road, North Taiori, on Saturday, in aid of the North Tnieri Church. Msosrs Charles Todd, Robert Milligan (Oamaru), J. B Shacklock, J. -B. Waters, and others will speak at ji business men’s prohibition rally in tho King » Theatre tonight. £SO Reduction: 1923 model Harloy-David-son motor cycles, fitted with carriers, lamps, pump, tools', Goodyear tyres; best value offering. Remember, £SO per machine reduction. 1925 models now on view.—W A. Justice- and Co., Imperial Garage, Princes street, Dunedin.—Advt. Great enthusiasm prevails throughout New Zealand for “No-Rubbing” Laundry Help, “Keep Smiling” Boot Polish, and “Golden Rule” Soap—the ruling soap.—J. Rattray and Son (Ltd.), wholesale distributors.— Advt. To wear a suit, or costume tailored by G. S. Roberts, Stock Exchange Buildings, will cive you that sense of pride and satisfaction which come from being properly groomed. —Advt. Vote Continuance in dealing with Moliisons. Wo accord you attentive service, and our prices and qualities are unquestionable —Advt, You can see some new, pretty bead necklets at Williamson’s, tho jewellers, now. They are fine value, too.—Advt. The nip for nippy winter weather, Watson’s No. 10. Fine old Scotch whisky.— Advt. A. E-. J. Blakeley, dentist. Bank cf Australasia, comer of Bond and Rattray streets (next Telegraph Office). Telephone 1859. Advt. Xmas Jewellery.—Just landed, large selection diamond rings, watches, brooches, pendants, and silver ware. Compare values.— Peter Dick, Jewellers, 490 Moray place.— Advt.