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Otago Daily Times, Issue 18803, 5 March 1923, Page 4

Sixteen bankruptcies were notified in the ’atest issue of the New Zealand Gazette. Twelve of them, involving' 15 persons, were in the North Island. The Government has decided to make a grant of £4OOO to the University of Otago towards the completion and equipment of the now physics department. A condition of the grant, however, is that the University Council has first to arrange for the taking up of Government 51 per cent, debentures for the amount of the grant. Persons with money to invest have therefore an opportunity of obtaining a good investment, and assisting a worthy institution. A Press Association message from Wellington says that the Traders and Labour Council has been informed by the Minister of Labour (hat at an early date ho will convene a conference of employers and employees to discuss the bringing of the Masters and Apprentices Act up to date, and with a view to drafting a Bill to be submitted to Parliament next session. A young man named Owen Harradine, alius Richardson, appeared before Mr J. R. Bartholomew, S.M., charged with carrying a. .22 calibre scven-chambercd revolver contrary to the Anns Act, 1920, at Middlemarch on February 25, and also with failing to comply with the terms of his release on probation. Mr F. G. Cumming said that, the accused had been placed on probation by Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. Ho was remanded on both charges till this morning so that he might come before Mr Bundle again-

Mr Julian Grande (an English journalist), accompanied by Guide Graham and Mr R. L. Wigley (manager of tho Mount Cook Motor Compan.,), mado the first traverse from west to east from the Glacier Hotel at. Woiho Gorge to the Malte Brun Hut, ascending on the way two of the Minaret -peaks and Mount De La Becho (says a Timari! Press Association message). It is now 20 years sinco the late Mrs Grande (then Miss Constance Baraicoat) was tho first woman to cross the Copeland i'ass. All that Mr Grande said was that he wished his wife Jiad lived to congratulate him on being the first to traverse the Minarets from west to east. A Palmerston North Press Association message says that Mr A. A. Macdonald, a well-known resident of Palmerston North, has been admitted to the hospital. He is suffering from a gunshot wound in thechest, and his condition is reported to be rather serious. His Honor, the Chief Justice, Sir Robert Stout, has granted probate in tho estates of the following deceased persons: —Thomas Henry Rix, Isabella Dow, Adam Pringlr, Robert Wright. Margaret Leightom M'lntyre, Christina Bartleman, and Jane Fox. The Abbotsford Tileries (Ltd.) was granted leave to have its debentures registered in seven days subject to any requirements created in the meantime. Our Palmerston correspondent wires that the weather lately, though unsettled, has been much better, and harvesting is well ahead. Though, a good deal of tile grain crop is down, the yield promises to be over the average. Mr J. M. Stewart informs us that tho prospecting bore at Bircbwood has now reached a depth of 940 ft and is at present progressing through a hard sandstone formation. Two seams of excellent coal have been located; the first ono was 12ft in thickness at. 783 ft, and the second 28ft thick at 863 ft. Water and gas is met with in conjunction with each coal seam, and these generally increase before the coal seam is actually touched. At present the gas is again increasing, and has now reached a stage which results in a geyser of no mean order. The period of quietness is estimated at between 10 and 14 hours, and that of action of about half an hour, during which time the powers that be take control. Tho display generally begins by the ejection of considerable quantities *of water, under low pressure, in the form of columns, which gradually increase in pressure until they reach a height of from 60ft to 100 ft above the surface, forming a magnificent spectacle. A period of from five to ten seconds separates each column of water, and these continue to play nearly a quarter of an hour at the maximum height, and then gradually recede and finally cease. It is noticed that in its final stages a considerable quantity of a dark, oily substance is ejected. The Empire Theatre was crowded last night -when Mr J. >S. Ceilings, organiser of the Queensland Labour Party, delivered an address. Mr F. Jones, vice-president of tlie Otago Labour Representation Committee, presided, and, in introducing the speaker, said the Labour Party was indebted to the Queensland Labour Party for sending the organiser to New Zealand to place some facts concerning that country before tho people of the dominion. Mr Collings was enthusiastically received, and his address lasted ono hour and three-quarters, amd was much on the lines of the interview already published. He received an ovation at the conclusion of his address. The following resolution was paoposed by Mr H. Murrow, seconded by Mr P. Neilson, and carried unanimously:—"That this meeting accord Mr 00l lings a hearty vote of thanks for his able and instructive address, and convey, through him. to the workers of Queensland the congratulations of tho workers of Otago on the splendid successes which have crowned the efforts of their comrades in that State." A Press Association message says that arrangements are well in hand for the Canterbury College jubilee celebrations on May 13, 14, and 15. The celebrations will open with a service in the cathedral on Sunday, the 13th. ' On the Monday morning following the graduates will be officially received. The new wing of the Engineering School will be opened in the afternoon. The annual graduation ceremony will probably be held during the celebrations. Arrangements neve been made for billeting the visiting graduates, and a special badge will be issued to all graduates. It is intended ' to issue a register of all the graduates of the college, and also an. anthology of vers© and prose written by students of the college during the last 50 years. The Prime Minister, in replying to a deputation from the New Zealand Immigration and Land Settlement League, said that he did not consider it advisable to give special concessions as regards taxation to capital employed in land development; end subdivision, as that would have the effect of encoiu - aging land speculation; but all payers of land tax would share in the general reduction (says a Press Association v/ire from Auckland). He concurred in the view that deducting 5 per cent, from an area subdivided was unreasonable, and stated his intention of asking Parliament to modify the condition. Replying to a question, the Prime Minister said that he would be in favour of following the homestead system of giving a free grant to bona fide settlers who would undertake to work land.

A smart piece of repair work was undertaken at Messrs Stevenson and Cook’s engineering establishment at Port Chalmers during ftie week end. While the steamer Karimoa was being berthed at Oamaru on Friday she came into contact with the wharf, with the result that she damaged her propelling gear and had to come on to Fort Chalmers to have repairs effected. She entered the dock on Saturday for this purpose. and the work necessary was entrusted to Messrs Stevenson and Ccok. An. examination showed that two phosphor bronze propeller blades, each weighing about three tons, were badly bent and twisted. These blades were removed from the propeller boss, and were taken to the above-named firm’s repair shop to be set to their original shape and pitch. This—work was successfully accomplished, and the blades were returned to the ship reassembled and pitclied on the propeller boss, and then cemented over. Several zino plates were also cast and fitted to the stem post. The work was completed early on Sunday morning, and the vessel was ready to leave the dock. The ship’s executive officers were highly pleased with the expeditious manner in which the work was-exconted. The Karamea left Port Chalmers for Timaru yesterday afternoon. The United Starr-Bowfcett Building Scoiety advertises £3OOO for disposal this evening, and invites applications for the new No. 7 group. The run is on “No-Rubbing” Laundry Help, price Is; “Keep Smiling” Floor Polish, 8d; “Keep Smiling” Boot Polish, 6d; “Golden Rule” Candles, lid. Exceptional, merit, that’s the reason why.—Advt. Yon want nothing but the best of workmanship in your suit or costume, at prices you can afford to pay. Quality not sacrificed for price.— G. S. Roberts, tailor, Stock Exchange Buildings.—Advt. To be able to buy a single garment at wholesale prices should prove a great draw to tho shopping community of Dunedin. Should it be true that a Wholesale Warehouse intends to sell direct to tho public, wo anticipate a record attendance the days their doors are opened.—Advt. Arista crepe knitting silk, in two Wended colours, also plain, is to be had at Mollisons Ltd. in all the best shades. —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, comer of Bond and Rattray sLeeta (next Telegraph Office). Telephone 3859. Advt. Choice Jewellery.—Just landed, large selection diamond rings, watches, brooches, pendants, and silver ware. Compare values.— Peter Dick, Jewellers, 490 Moray place.— Advt