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Otago Daily Times, Issue 18872, 26 May 1923, Page 7

The latest suggestion respecting the site of the Exhibition in 1925 is that the Woodhaugh Gardens should be utilised for the purpose. A letter containing this suggestion has, we understand, been addressed to the Sites Committee.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Waikouaiti, on Wednesday, the following persons were convicted and fined for failing to clear noxious weeds on their property:—Patrick Tooracy (Waikouaiti), £1 and costs; Archibald W. Douglas (Waikouaiti), £l, and costs. Inspector Ingram (Palmerston) appeared on behalf of the department. Passengers by the express from the north last night observed an extensive bush fire, apparently on tho northern slopes of Mount Cargill.

The street lights on the main linos going to tho city failed about 3 o’clock yesterday morning owing to a large sheet of corrugated iron being blown on to the low tension lines at the sub-station at Halfway Bush. The power was switched on again at 7 o’clock.

At the meeting of the Harbour Board last evening, Mr J. M‘Donald raised the question of the delay caused to pedestrian traffic through trains shunting across Rattray street. He did not know whether the board could take, any action' to prevent the delay caused by these trains. Mr Campbell said that these delays often occurred. He had seen as many as 10 teams waiting on the crossing at one time. Tho discussion then ended.

A Press Association message from Hokitika says:—A whirlwind passed over portion of the town this morning. iSome damage was done to the racecourse buildings, the whole roofing of the totalisator house being lifted in the air and smashed to pieces. Other damage was done.

A Christchurch Press Association message states that Kaikoura will be cut off by road from Christchurch for at least three weeks, and meanwhile coastal vessels are uanble to work Kaikoura owing to heavy seas. The Cygnet, which arrived at Lyttelton to-day, was oflly able to land mails and newspapers at South Bay. These mails were taken aboard at Lyttelton on Sunday. Meanwhile the Wakatu is waiting at South Bay for the sea to moderate. Cars at present are restricted to a five-mile radius round Kaikoura.

A Wellington Press Association message says : —The Society for the Protection of Women and Children publishes a lengthy statement with reference to the statement made by the Bishop of Auckland, in which women are urged to continue to agitate for the raising of the age of consent. The statement says the society has steadily endeavoured for over 20 years to induce Parliament to raise the age to 18. The society appeals to older members of the dominion, especially the members of Parliament of both Houses, to agree to the request. Regarding the diminishing birthrate, which the society regards as a moat regrettable fact in the life of the dominion, an appeal is made to the men of the country to join with the society in insisting upon the institution of a large and adequate housing scheme so that children may be brought up in decency, cleanliness, and health. The statement concludes: The society is greatly in sympathy with the efforts of the congress to establish a better state of morals throughout Christendom, and is of opinion that if a combined force of both men and women were formed —as women hold so few positions of power or importance in the dominion —that more might be accomplished. ‘They therefore would welcome an appeal to those who do hold high and responsible positions for reforms which have been worked for by women fer so many years without success.

Eleven persons were charged in the City Police Court under the Local Elections and Foils Act (a) with having influenced doctors, and (b) interfered with; electors on their way to the polling booth at the recent election of the Auckland City Council and the Mount Eden Borough Council by delivering them cards having thereon the names of the candidates (says an Auckland Press Association wire). 'The cards produced in court bore the names of certain candidates approved by various bodies. For the defence, in a case that was taken as a test, counsel submitted that it had not, been proved that the ticket was delivered to any elector, except a police sergeant, who gave evidence. He also submitted that the ticket was not calculated to influence an elector, since it simply bore the names of the candidates approved by a certain body. It was competent for the elector to deliberately refrain from voting for any of the candidates named thereon. Decision was reserved.

Our Wellington correspondent wires that Wanganui’s reputation for the growing of high-grade stock hag been further emphasised by the exportation this week of six Friesian cows. These have been -sent to South Australia by Mr John Donald, of Westmcre, and a Hereford bull calf has been consigned to South Australia by Mr 0. F- Moore, of Kai Iwi. The Mercantile Gazette gives particulars of the rates of interest paid by borrowers for loans of comparatively small amounts. Farmers are paying from 5 per cent, (to his Majesty the King) to 8 per cent, as u general rule; but. there are cases of as high as TO per cent., and even 15 per cent, to a farmers’ co-operative association. A settler is paying y per cent, on live stock and chattels. Billiard s*lloon keepers and taxi proprietors appear to rav round about 10 per cent, for their accommodation, but private owners 7 per cent, to 8 per cent, secured on their cars. A woodworker is paying 12g per cent., secured on machinery, for a loan of under £SO. For loans made on the security of household furniture and utensils and musical instruments, the rate appears to bo from per cent, to 8 per cent. *

The weather inland continues to bo quite unseasonable (reports our Cromwell corn spondent). So far there has been very little frost, but considerable rainfall, particularly during last week. A heavy fall set in late on Thursday evening, and has continued fairly steady, with no signs at present of clearing, and the conditions are cold and unsettled.

The Taieri County Council decided yesterday to erect a temporary footbridge over the ga,p at Bush’s Creek, Brighton. This was one of tho gaps caused by the flood, and it. has been necessary for passengers to alight from conveyances on one side, cross the gap, and join other conveyances on tho other side. The repairing of the \ gap will be costly, so the council has decided to erect only a temporary footbridge meantime. This will at least make crossing much easier*

Speaking at tho Clutha Valley Show, Mr J. Edie, M.P., who officially opened the exhibition, said that l he considered the quality equal to anything seen in the Dunedin Winter Show. Ho had a great interest in tho Clutha Valley district, and referred to his surveying there in 1874, when the district was practically covered with manuka. Ho said a wonderful change had been effected by the cuffing up of the big estates, and it was an object lesson ns to what could bo done. It was bettor for the country as a whole, and ho ventured to say that, the present holdings would in time ho still further broken up, and’'the production increased. Ho considered the country equal to any thing in Mow Zealand. Referring to tho railway up the river he said that Mr Massey had promised to visit the .district in February last, but February was past, and no visit, and they would not be liKely to have that visit. However, they should keep the railway in view, and strive for its construction. As for motor traffic he did not think the motor lorry was in it. with a railway, as if the county had to keep up the roads in the way a railway had to bo kept up they would not last'n month. Alter a week’s fine weather in South Otago heavy north-oast rain commenced again yesterday. Tho memorial erected by the Roxemrgn district to commemorate those who served in the Groat War was publicly unveneu on last Thursday afternoon in the presence of a largo attendance of tho public. A procession consisting of members of the Returned Soldiers’ Association and school children, headed by the band, inarched to the site of Hie monument, which is erected on a commanding point in the Recreation Reserve overlooking the town. Hero a large crowd had already assembled. The Mayor (Mr J. L. Rooney), in a few introductory remarks, opened the proceedings, mid called upon the Rev. Mr Walker, who conducted the religious part of the ceremony, to engage in prayer. Appropriate speeches were made by Mr James Horn, M.P., tho Rev. Mr Fordyco, the Rev. Mr Walker, and Mr John Bennetts, the unveiling being performed by Mr R. M. Smith, who lost two sons at the front. Led by the band, two hymns were sung by those assembled, the proceedings terminating with tho National Anthem. A largo number of floral emblems were, subsequently placed around the base of the monument. The memorial is in the form of an obelisk in granite, surmounted on a concrete base of three steps, the whole being enclosed in a plain pipe railing with concrete pillars. The work was carried out by Thomson and Co., of Dunedin. At a conference between the Mosgicl Borough Council and the local Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Committee on Thursday night, matters were advanced a further stage. From tho decision it was gathered that there was a difference of opinion amongst the committee as to whether the monument would be erected on thO centre of the park, where tho retunda now stands, or immediately inside tho 'main gate. In addition the donors of the park raised an objection, to the rotunda being removed. The Mayor, therefore, convened the Memorial Committee to meet and discuss the site, and the councillors not on the Memorial Committee retired. Mr Frew, with one supporter, strongly advocated placeing the monument where tho rotunda now stood, as it deserved the very best position possible. Other members considered that there had been a lot of delay already, and to get on with the work they supported the site immediafely inside the main gate. On a vote being taken this was carried. Tho secretary was therefore asked to call for fresh tenders, the ones before the meeting having been called for removal of rotunda and erection of monument on the site.

The first of the six trailers that are being constructed for the tramway department is now almost completed, and the framework of another hag been constructed. The trailer, which will be on the rails within the next fortnight, was viewed yesterday by a Daily Times reporter, who called on Mr Meiklejohn, who, as superintendent of the construction department, has been responsible for supervising the construction of this, the first trailer to be built in the sheds since the donversion of half a dozen horse cars. Provision is. mad© for the accommodation of 26 passengers on cross reversible seats. The trailer, which is co: struoted on the line* of the Christchurch cars with certain innovations, is spacious and bright, and it has been constructed with a solidarity and evident careful workmanship that augurs well for the length of service it will give to the corporation. An improvement that will be appreciated is the provision of windows that slide to the ceiling with the exertion of very little force. Only two men are employed on the construction of the trailers, but they can be turned out within three months.

At the Anniversary of the Hanover Street Baptist Church to-morrow the Rev. Hector Maclean will preach in the morning and the Rev. R. Ti. Knowles Kempton in Uio evening. Select anthems will be rendered by the choir. • The annual sobiai will be held on Wednesday next when the Rev. Rutherford Waddell, D.D., will deliver an address.

To-morrow evening’s services at thb Moray Place Congregational Church include the rendering of "Lord of all Power and Might” (Mason) by tho choir. Mr H Guyton will sing “U Come Cnto Mo” (Cora Roma).

Dundas Street Methodist services will be conducted by Rev. E. 0. Blamires. Morning subject, “The Parable of the Soils," tho second of a series of addresses on The Parables. Evening subject, “An Answer to Uio Question, Vvho is Jesus Christ?" At tho Methodist Central Mission the morning service will bo conducted by Rev. W. Walker. In the evening, the Rev. E. P. Blamires, who is general secretary ,ot sfoung People’s Work, will deliver a special address on “Life'nn Fragments.” Mr A. Jones will render,. “How Lovely are Thy Dwellings,” and, Mr G. A. Lynlon, “The Sailor’s Dream.” Mr C. A, Martin will give an organ solo, "Largo,” and tho choir will render an anthem.

Tomorrow evening at the South Dunedin Church of Christ Geo. P. Outtriss will deliver an address on the “Relation of (he Church to Social Reform.” A special invitation is extended to temperance and children’s welt are workers to attend.

Mr Lind will preach to-morrow morning and evening at tfie Tailorosses’ Social Hah, Dowling '‘street. The Southern Starr-Bowketl Society announces the disposal of £ISOO on Juno 6. Prospective members joining Group ISo. 4 on or before June 5 will participate in the appropriation of £IOOO free of interest. rhe secretary of tho Dunedin Money Dlub advises that loans amounting to £670 were applied tor at this week’s meeting of Trustees.

The United Starr-Bowkett Building Society invites memoership in now No. 7 Group, to part.cipate m first ballot on June 14 A sale of useful articles is advertised to bo held in Roslyn Methodist School on Thursday afternoon. ■ A meat of the Otago Hunt Club.will take place this afternoon at Mr Dalziel’p farm at lirookv'ille. The hill tramways will carry visitors to Kaikorai Valley, and a short walk will bring them within view of the course. , •

The remarks attributed to the Rev. A. C. V/. Standage in our report yesterday of his induction into the ministry of the Maori Hill Church were made by the Rev. R. E. Evans, and not by the new minister.' 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, North-East ’Valley. Methodist; Central Mission, Trinity, St. Kilda, Dundas Street. Baptist: Hanover Street. Mornington. Gongiegational: Moray Place. Wesley: Cargill Road. Salvation Army, Dowling street. Church of Christ; Tabernacle. Theosophists: Oddfellows’ Hall. These are stirring times for New Zealand grocers, thanks to “No-Rubbing” Laundry Help? “ Keen Smiling” Boot Polish, and “Golden Rule” Candb's.—T. Rattray and Son (Ltd.), wholesale distributors.—Advt. Watson’s No. to is a little dearer than most whiskies, but it is worth the money.— Advt. _ . , _ , Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, for coughs and colds, never fails.—Advt Did yon know Mollisons Ltd. are giving up business? Yes. They are holding the most sensational drapery sale there has over been.—Advt.

Save Your Eyes.—Consult Pct.ov G. Dick. D.8.0.A., F.J.0., London, consulting and oculist’s ’optician.—“ P-ster Dick,” jewellers and opticians, Moray place, Dunedin.