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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19042, 12 December 1923, Page 6

The first of the season’s early peaches and apricots (telegraphs our Cromwell correspondent! went forward to Dunedin this morning from M. Dc Bettencor’s orchard at Lowburn Ferry. In a few weeks big supplies will be going forward. Six cases of apricots, grown by Mr P. Miller, of Clyde, were sold under the hammer in Dunedin yesterday morning at Sjd per lb. The apricots were the first to reach the local market, and they were exceptionally early. It is reported from Otago Central that both apricots and peaches will be plentiful this season. The quality ia also reported to be far better than usual, as the growers are thinning the crops to obtain the best fruit. At the request of the Education Denartment’s physical instructor (Mr A. P. Roydhouse), a party of some 20 girls from the Salvation Army Home at Anderson’s Bay visited the Training College yesterday morning, Mr Roydhouse has been so much impressed with the excellence of their physical work that he desired to give a demonstration which would set before the Training College students a .high ideal to work up to. Under Ensign Hildreth, who is their instructor, the children gave an exhibition of skipping drill, drill with clubs, wand drill, marching evolutions and free standing exercises. They also contributed several songs. Miss Jupp, Ensign Hildreth’s assistant, supplied the music. All the children’s work reached a very high standard, and much of it was adjudged by experts to be remarkably clever. After the demonstration the students entertained the children to morning tea, and as a spontaneous mark of their, appreciation they collected there and then a sum of several pounds for the work of the Army. These children are to give a demonstration in the Citadel in Dowling street this evening. The proceeds will be devoted to giving the girls a Christmas treat. Mr Alex. S, Holms, Waimahaka estate, Invercargill, judge of Romney Marsh sheep, and Mr P. A. Watt, Warepa, judge of sheep dog trials, have written to the Otago A. and P. Society returning the cheques forwarded them covering expenses incurred in acting as judges at the late Summer Show. In writing both gentlemen expressed their pleasure at being present at the show and being in a position to assist the society, and they asked that the amounts be accepted ,as donations from them. The society’s executive appreciates very much such voluntary contributions, and has placed the amounts to the credit of the special donations account for allocation as special prizes. Miss Marion B. Scott, daughter of the late Professor Scott, wrote to yesterday’s meeting of the University Council offering, on behalf of herself, two brothers, and sister, a medal to be . presented annually in December to the student who, on the first professional examination, shows the best knowledge of anatomy in the opinion of the professor, cognisance being taken of the student s past record. The medal was to take the form of a memorial to the late Professor Scott, and £IOO was enclosed, the interest to provide the medal. Another offer was received from the Rev. Mr Finlayson, who forwarded for inclusion in the library of the School of Mines a number of volumes belonging to his late son, Mr A. Moncrief Finlayson. Both gifts were accepted with thanks. Visitors to the Museum just now will notice a number of changes in the appearance of the ground floor display in the main building, where a number of familiar show cases have been replaced largely by anthropological exhibits. The reason is not that fresh space has been found for the Museum’s treasures or that the authorities desire, to introduce new curios to the notice of visitors. The truth is that the dilapidated old annexe, which has so long raised the standing protests of all interested in the welfare of the Museum, has at length reached the stage when its collapse is so imminent that the authorities would no longer be justified in leaving any exhibits within its .walls. As most people know, this annexe is part of the original buildings of the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition of 1889. Even allowing for its age, it has not specially distinguished itself in its defiance of the ravages of time. The water-stained walls and roofs, with dropping plaster and paper hanging in strips prepare one for - the mouldy, musty smell that pervades the rooms. A casual inspection shows that the partition between the two rooms has broken away some inches from the main wall. The floor has shaped itself into a series of waves and undulations that would doubtless delight the heart of an enterprising small boy with a scooter. Part of this erection was the art gallery of the Exhibition, and possibly this accounts for the fact that what might bo taken as an exaggerated imitation of the Grecian curve of beauty is everywhere manifest about the woodwork. Some day a puff of wind will bring the whole thing tumbling down. The exhibits have been safely rescued, but the problem of a permanent home for them has yet to be solved. Professor John Adams, a most distinguished English authority on education, expects to visit New Zealand about the middle of next year. The visit was discussed yesterday by the University Council, which received a letter from the Director of Education stating that Professor John Adams would be visiting New Zealand in July next. He suggested that the University contribute £25 towards Professor Adams’s expenses, and that he be asked to deliver one or two lectures at the University. Mr W. J. Morrell said that Professor Adams was one of England’s most eminent educationists. He had recently retired from the University of London and was well-known by his books. The Gov.ernment had invited him over from Australia, and he thought it might well bear his expenses. Mr L. D. Ritchie moved that the council reply expressing its regret that in view of the financial situation it could not see its way to give the £25 asked. Mr Scurr, who seconded the motion, said that the council was not the only educational body that would benefit by Professor Adams’s visit, and it should not be called upon to pay the piper. Mr Morrell said they should make it very clear that while the council felt that the expense was a matter for the Government they were anxious to have Professor Adams visit here. Dr Ferguson: Is this an educational Hickson mission? The motion was carried in the form suggested by Mr Morrell. Henry Barnett, who resides at Benhar, was admitted, to the Hospital at a late hour last night suffering from a dislocation of one of his ankles. It appears that he slipped on a piece of clay, and his foot came in violent contact with an iron shaft. He was brought to town from Benhar by motor car. The following are the returns of infectious diseases in the Dunedin and Fever Hospitals for the week ended at noon on Monday :—Scarlet fever—Admitted, discharged, and died, none; remaining, one; pulmonary tuberculosis —admitted, discharged, " and died, none; remaining, eight; broncho-pneumonia—-admitted, none; discharged one; died, none; remaining, one; typhoid—admitted, one; discharged and died, none; remaining, one; cerebro-spinal meningitis—admitted one, discharged and died, none; remaining, one; total remaining, 12. What appears to be remains of a prehistoric monster have been discovered in the bed of the Tangarakau River, in the Ohurg, district (says a New Plymouth Press Association message). On the hard sandstone bed of the river there was found embedded the petrified bones of a large animal. The length of remains which can be seen is 16 feet, the remainder disappearing under the river bank. The ribs are eight .feet long, the pelvis bone 14 inches in width, and some of the spinal sections about eight indies in diameter. There was a clean sheet at the City Police Court yesterday morning.

Good progress is being made with the Slew Zealand pavilion at Wembley (writes bur London correspondent on November 1). The concrete floorings of the main building and of the cinema hall are completed, and considerable headway has been made with the steel frame construction. Three bays of the roof have been put up, stanchions are in position with the girders. Now that the road running parallel to the front of the building is being formed, it is possible to get an idea, of the space that will bo allotted to the New Zealand garden. From the front of the pavilion to the road is a distance of approximately 100 feet, so there will bo ample room for the display of native trees and plants. Hill’s picture and vaudeville entertainment has been drawing packed houses. The special attraction is Miss Annie Duff, a singer who has made herself a favourite with the audience wherever she has appeared, her Scottish songs being much appreciated. A sale of work in aid of the West Ham Mission, London, will be held to-night at 7 o’clock in the Cavcrsham Baptist Church. During the evening- elocutionary items will be rendered bv Miss Doreen Todd's pupils. You will find a big choice of gift goods at Williamson’s, the jewellers, 31 Princes street. They offer the best value.—Advt. A. E. J. Blakeley, dentist, Bank of Australasia, corner of Bond and Rattray streets (next Telegraph Office]. Telephone 1853. Advt. Christmas Jewellery.—Special Christmas discount given; largo selection diamond rings, watches, bracelets, silverware, etc. — Peter Dick, jewellers, 430 Moray place.—Advt.