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Otago Daily Times, Issue 18760, 13 January 1923, Page 9

The mails which left Auckland on December 6, via Vancouver, by the R.M.S. Makura, arrived in London on tho 11th inst.

It is reported that an information is to bo laid against John G. Moody, as publisher ol the Evening Star, on the ground that ho did between the issue of tho election writ and the close of the poll publish printed matter “containing an untrue statement defamatory of Joseph Stephens, Labour candidate for the Chalmers seat, such statement being one calculated to influence the vote of an elector.”

An unpleasant incident occurred during discharging operations tjn the Moeraki yesterday afternoon, when one of her officers, it is alleged, addressed a waterside worker in an objectionable manner, apparently without any provocation. The man concerned has been on the local waterfront for many years. All the men engaged on the vessel thereupon refused to work till the officer apologised, and, after about half an hour, he did so, and the men resumed operations.

Our Roxburgh correspondent advises that 4690 cases of fruit left Beaumont on Thursday last, of a total weight of 63 tons.

Tho business premises of the New Zealand Hardware Company, Messrs Briscoe and Co., and John Edmond were broken into recently, and a considerable quantity of goods of various kinds, including watches, razors, razor blades, and a suit cose, was stolen. The major portion of the articles stolen has been recovered by tho police. A young man was arrested by Detectives Beer and Eoycroft yesterday on charges of breaking and entering tho establishments mentioned above.

A Wellington Press Association message says that the Alliance of Labour has endorsed tho candidature of Mr Hiram nunter, secretary of the Canterbury Drivers' Union, for the position of workers’ representative on the Arbitration Court, and has also approved the nomination of Mr \v. E. Sill, secretary of the Auckland Freezing Workers’ Union, for the position of deputy workers’ representative. Although those are the first two nominations to be made, there may be others, as nominations do not close until January 27.

Some 400 people were present at the official opening of the Owaka Co-operative Dairy Company’s new butter factory at Owaka township on Wednesday afternoon. The factory building is of brick, and tho plant is said to be the most up-to-date pro-' curable. The big churn is capable of turning out over a ton of butter a day. Since operations commenced a little over a week ago tho average output has been one ton daily, and on Tuesday last it was one and a-quarter tons. The opening ceremony on Wednesday was performed by Mr John Edie, M.P. for Clutha. The other speakers were the chairman of the new company (Mr Wm. Richardson), Messrs A. S. Malcolm, Fred Waite (Waiwera), H, Simson (.Mayor of Balolutha), A. J. Campbell (manager of the Bank of New Zealand at Balclutha), and the Hon. D. T, Fleming. All tho speakers were agreed that tho factory would fill a long-felt want, and if properly manged should enable tho suppliers to get the best possible rturns from their work. It was emphasised, however, that the suppliers must do their part and supply none but good sweet cream, otherwise it would bo impossible to turn out a high, quality butter. About £6OOO has been expended on tho building, plant, and site, which is an admirable one, right in the township and handy to tho railway station. The factory building was designed by Mr Leslie Coombs, of Dunedin, and tho contractor was Mr Chas. Bragg, also of Dunedin. The visitors were entertained by the directors at lunch in tho local Coffee Palace! Tho speech-making took place at the factory, whore the main celebration, in the form of a picnic, was held. The first electric engine for the Otira t-.ini/pl has been completely assembled at the Addington railway workshops, and tho second engine is nearly completed (says a Christchurch Press Association message).

A Wellington Press Association message states that, owing to the dry season, the city water supply is seriously short, ana ino use of water on gardens has been prohibited. The rainfall in the city has been only 29in in the year, compared to an average of 49in. Residents at the seaside suburb of Eastbourne are suffering much inconvenience. The tanks are dry and the creeks very low.

The bite Mr A. E. G. Rhodes’s will has been sworn for stamp duty purposes at £236.000 (says a Christchurch Press Association telegram). It provides only one public bequest—namely, £2OOO to Christ’s College. The trustees and executors are Mr R. 11. Rhodes, St. Andrew’s, South Canterbury; Mr E. J. Ross and Mr M. H. Godby, solicitors; and the deceased’s only son, Captain Tabu Rhodes. The trustees are instructed, after payment of expenses and legacies, to pay Captain Tabu Rhodes two-thirds and the only daughter (Mrs G. 11. Hutton) one-third of the estate. A life interest in Tckoraha (his residence) is given to the widow, who receives £4500 a year. Each clerk employed for seven years in the firm of Rhodes, Ross, and Godby receives six months’ salary, and small sums are left to the servants.

A Grcymouth Press Association message stales that 68 State coal mine employees wore sued yesterday by the Labour Department for broach of agreement by holding a stop-work mooting on November 23. They pleaded guilty and wore convicted and fined a nominal penalty of 10s each, without costs.

A Wellington Press Association message stales that Ronald Thomas Ferguson, aged 28 years, was committed for trial on a charge of attempting to destroy the Lower Hull Fire Brigade station. In a statement, to the police accused admitted setting fire to some waste, but said ho had no intention of burning the building down. Flo considered he could extinguish the fire before tiny serious harm was done. All he wanted to do was to draw attention to the need for a now station.

A fire on Thursday night in the main street of Waipukurau gutted a building occupied by Mr L. Lundon, auctioneer, and Mr Ken. Smith, confectioner (says a Press Association message). Smith’s stock was destroyed, but some of Loudon’s was saved. The cause of the fil'd is unknown. A fire at the same time, at Takapau, totally destroyed Bowring's hoarding-house, and throe ether houses. There was no water supply. The damage is about £2OOO.

A meeting of the committee of the Ravensbourne Boating Club was held in the club’s pavilion on Thursday evening. The commodore (Mr H. F. Mollor) occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance. After the usual business had been transacted an informal discussion took plupo with regard to holding a local regatta, and it was decided to call a public meeting in the near future for further discussion. Collections for defraying the expenses of tho Winifred’s crew to Auckland for tho Sanders Cup races are now almost complete, tho £25 asked for by the O.Y. and M.B. Association being in sight. Tho success that attended tho Brighton carnival over the holiday season has prompted tho committee that was responsible for its organisation to hold a one-day extension of tho carnival to-day. Many different attractions will be held out for the entertainment of visitors to the township, on tho lines that made tho effort so popular on the previous occasion, and if the weather favours the organisers, they should be well recompensed.

A pleasing little episode showing that political rivalry need not enter into other phases of life occurred at. the Tamaki West beach carnival, opened on Saturday at St. Helierg Bay and Kohimarama Beach. Sir Fredrick Lang, who at the recent election lost the Manukau sent to Mr W. .7. Jordan, the Labour candidate, performed the opening ceremony, and he and Mr Jordan motored together between places at which the carnival is taking place (states the New Zealand Herald). During the afternoon they were chatting together, apparently without a thought that only about a month ago they were political rivals. The Commission, consisting of Messrs C. Nees an F. L. Murray, which is investigating soldier settlements and farms in Marlborough, has now been “on the job’’ for three weeks or so, and expects (says the Marlborough Express) to conclude its ciuties about the end of next month. The task, the Commissioners find, said Mr Murray to a reporter, has developed into a much more formidable one than they anticipated when accepting the appointment. The work was most interseting, and the facts revealed were nothing short of amazing. Naturally, said Mr Murray, he could give no indication as to the nature of their report, which, by the way. was supposed to he submitted to the authorities by February 28. Tho Commission would have to apply for an extension of time, as the farms at Ward. Kaikoura, Waihopai, and the Sounds had yet to be visited. To swim unconcernedly in tho open sea with a 6ft shark for a fairly close companion, is by no means a common experience; yet a couple of hundred New Plymouth residents were tho witnesses of such a spectacle on Sunday morning (states the Taranaki Herald). The shark was noticed not far from the shore, but this fact did not deter a number of venturesome swimmers. A boat was to have accompanied them in their trip along tho coast, hut >t got so far out to sea that they could not signal it to come further in-shore. Tho shark must have been either tamo or very well fed, for it lay about five yards from the shore and made no attempt to molest the swimming party, which proceeded several hundred yards and back again. They had to re-pass the monster on their return, but still it remained quite friendly. Some ladies next ventured in for a swim. Still the shark was docile; it disappeared from view several times, and then tho spectators hod anxious moments lest it should be making in tho direction of the bathers. Nothing untoward happened, however, and after cruising round the vicinity the fish disappeared early in the afternoon. It is presumed it is of tho ground shark variety, as it is dark blue in colour.

There is a possibility that the Gisborne Boxing Association, which has been inactive for some months, will close down altogether within a few weeks (says the Poverty Bay Herald). Boxing is not what it was in New Zealand, continues tho northern paper, and there is a falling away in tho public support accorded the manly art. Hard times have no doubt set a limit to the gates, and boxing men are reluctant to meet tho situation by accepting reduced purses. Again, the men seen in action of late have not been classed among tho top-notchers, while a number of incidents have occurred throughout tho country, such as the outcome of tho M'Cleary-M'Quarrio fight for the heavy-weight title, which have had a bad effect upon the public. All sports are dependent upon public money, and until money becomes easier tho sport of boxing will starve. Tho time will come again when good purses will tempt tho best class of boxers from overseas. Such visitors not only arouse great interest in boxing, but do a great deal to raise the standard of science amqng the dominion’s exponents.

Carnival Week is drawing near, and tho Mayor has convened a meeting of the executive for Wednesday afternoon. Ivanhoe Lodge, U.A.0.D., will meet at tho Oddfellows’ Hall, Stuart street, on Wednesday, instead of on Monday. Mr Lind will preach in the. Queen’s Theatre to-morrow evening.

“ Saints, Ancient and Modern,” will bo the Rev. Clarence Eaton’s subject at the Methodist Central Mission Hall to morrow evening.

A meeting of the Dunedip Central branch of th© New Zealand Labour Party will bo held in the Trades Hall on Wednesday night. The United Starr-Bowkctt Society advertises £2OOO for disposal on January 25. and invites membership for the new No. 7 Group. Notices of the following Sunday services will be found in our advertising columns:— Anglican: St. Paul’s, St. _ Matthew’s, All Saints. Presbyterian : First, Knox, St. Andrew’s. Roslyn, Chalmers, North-East, Valley, Gavershnm. Methodist: Central Mission, Trinity, St,. Kilda, Dundas Street. Baptist: Hanover Street. Moruington. Congregational: Moray Place. Wesley; Cargill- Hoad. Salvation Army. Dowling Street. Church of Christ: Tabernacle. Theosopbists: Oddfellows’ Hall. £SO Roducuon: ]S2S model Harley-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, Pnncos street. Dunedin. —Advt.

The run is on “No-Rubbing’’ Laundry Help, “Keep Smiling” Floor Polish, and “Golden Rule” Hemp. Exceptional merit; that’s the reason why.—Consumers’ Co-op. Association of Dunedin (Ltd.).—Advt.

The always-hnsy tailor, the tailor that has set Dunedin buzzing—G. S. Roberts, Stock Exchange Buildings. It’s the material in the garment that gives the wear. See that it is good.-—Advt. Molliso-s are specialising in ladies’ Allwool Black Cashmere Hose at 2s lid per pair.— Mollisons (Ltd.), corner George and Frederick streets, Dunedin.—Advt.

Try Watson’s No. 10 in hot milk for nightcap- Induces sound, refreshing sleep. Great whisky.—Advt. A E. J. Blakeley, dentist. Bank cf Australasia, corner of Bond and Kattrcy streets (next Telegraph Office). Telephone 1859.Advl.

Xma.s Jewellery.—Just landed, large selection diamond rings, watches, brooches, pen dants, and silver ware. Compare values.— Peter Dick. Jewellers, 490 Moray place.— Advt.