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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19198, 14 June 1924, Page 9

Sitting in Chambers yesterday his Honor Mr Justice Sim granted probate in tho following deceased estates;—William Gray (Burnside) and Andrew M‘Farlane (Dunedin). Letters of administration wore granted in the estates of John Semmens (Pembroke) and William John Stewart (St. Kilda). At the meeting of t,h Dunedin Gardening Club on Thursday night, one of the members (Mr .T. Roy) exhibited and presented to tho club a very fine chrysanthemum plant of the Mrs R. Luxford variety. The plant is now being exhibited by tho 'club in Messrs Mathicson and Roberts’s window It was grown in a half petrol tin, and carries over 150 blooms-

One of the recommendations by the Finance Committee of the Otago Hospital Board to bo considered at next meeting of the board is that fresh tenders be called for an electric lift for-Miller’s Ward in the Dunedin Hospital. A jumble sale wag opened yesterday afternoon in the Mutual Stores building by a number of ladies interested in the welfare of suffering humanity. The sale was promoted by the St. Vincent de Paul Society, with the object of supplementing the funds of the St. John Ambulance Association. Business was very brisk from the moment of opening, and tho goods for sale were speedily disposed of. These consisted of cast-off clothing, discarded boobs, furniture somewhat worn, and crockery the worse for wear, besides many other things. Practically nothing was left when the saleswomen ceased work. The prices, while not exorbitant, were fair, and purchasers got good value for their money.

At the next meeting of the Otago Hospital Board trie members will bo invited by one of its own committees to approve of a resolution passed by the Patea Board to the elfect that an amendment of the Workers’ Compensation Act be asked for m the direction of providing for payment direct to hospital boards by insurance companies, out of compensation moneys duo to patients insured against accident and admitted to a hospital for treatment, of all fees due by such patients for maintenance.

Tho passeg issued by the tramway department during the current year for returned soldiers injured in their means of locomotion expire on Juno 30. During the period mentioned 120 of these passes were issued, the number having gradually increased to that figure since tho year 1920, when 96 passes were issued. Arrangements aro now being made for the issue of fresh passes available for a further period of 12 months—the applicant in each case to produce a certificate from tho defence medical officer to the effect that the nature of his disability entitles him to tho privilege. *

In its fortnightly report to the City Council the Finance Committee states that it has considered the reported statements by certain sections of the community wherein the Government is being urged to impose a land and income tax on all local public authorities which own and lease land or where such authorities engage in the conduct of the usual public utility services. The matter is being kept in mind, and the committee proposes to lose no time in making an emphatic and vigorous protest against any such proposal should there bo the least indication that such a course would be seriously contemplated. The cleanliness of the dominion as a breeding country was emphasised at a meeting of the New Zealand Jersey Breeders’ Association, held at Hawera (reports our correspondent). The following resolution was carried: —“That attention be drawn to the fart that New Zealand stands pre-eminent in its freedom from serious cattle diseases, and that it is important that the fact be stressed as an advertising asset.” It was considered that the attention of the Department of Agriculture- should bo drawn to the cleanliness of New Zealand, and should be asked to have a pamphlet on the subject circulated at tho Empire Exhibition. One speaker said that such a course was necessary. They should broadcast tho fact throughout the world, particularly as New Zealand was rapidly assuming a position of prominence as a country exporting high-class stock. Some little difficulty is being experienced at the present time in meeting all demands for coke, due primarily to tho fact that the local demand now greatly exceeds available supplies. Tho works produce approximately 20 tons of coke per day, but at tho present time there is a demand for nearly 25 tons. Tho coke is, therefore, being rationed to merchants and others pro rata to their normal requirements, as has been done on previous occasions when shortages have occurred, preference being given to essential industries and previous users.

The disparity in the price the dairy farmer guts for his milk from the Wellington .City Council’s milk department and the price the public pays, is one of the cl ief concerns of the special milk departmental inquiry committee, now sitting almost daily (says the Dominion). It seems that whilst the public was being asked to pay 7yd per quart, for bottled milk during March, the dairy farmer received 2.58 d (or just over' per quart for firstgrade milk at the farm, and 1.59 d per quart at the farm for second-grade milk (which milk, is blended with first-grade and sold as such by the municipal milk department). Dor the month of April 2,45 d per quart (less than was paid for first-grade, and 1.37 d for second-grade milk. The price now charged to consumers is Byd. In view of the street paving work proposed to be carried out in Moray place from Princes street to the Public Library, the Works Committee of the Drainage Board reports that it will be necessary to renew an existing defective 9in pipe sewer from View street and also to make proper provision for storm drainage in Moray place, including seven now mud tanka. The estimated cost of the work is £ll6O, and the engineer has been authorised to put it in hand at the earliest possible date.

“Is a man who operates a pianola a musician?” This question seriously agitated tho minds of those at, tho sitting of tho Conciliation Council at Wellington, when it was endeavouring to compose the differences between tne , \vcllington musicians and their employers. Mr Croskery, for the union, claimed that these men, who were taking the places of regular musicians, should bo included in tho award. Mr Bert Roylo; “But that is absurd. Ton might a§ well call an organ grinder a musician. If this clause goes into the award a man who doesn’t know a crochet from a pork sausage will be classed as a musician if he pedals a mechanical musical instrument. After further discussion tho union agreed to withdraw their claim.

Permission has been granted the Northern Association Football Club by the Reserves Committee to move tho pavilion on the Gardens ground to another site on the reserve and to enlarge the premises by adding to it a building which the club had purchased for the purpose. The addition is certified to by tne building surveyor as being sound and in good order. The committee has agreed to assist the club to got both buildings re-erected and put in usable order to the extent of £25.

It is a well-known fact that interest in tho Taieri Returned Soldiers’ Association has been languishing, and it is therefore no surprise that on Wednesday night at a meeting of some six or seven men (presided over by Mr T. Miller) it was decided to wind up tho association and appoint liquidators to realise on the assets of the Soldiers’ Club. This decision has been arrived at, not through lack of funds or financial matters, but because the members had evidently other attractions which appealed more to them than the evenings at tho Club House. The men have also become scattered, and it was difficult to secure an attendance at meetings. Our Auckland correspondent states that the steady increase in tho numbers of shags at Lake Taupo merits the attention of those interested in trout fishing there. Some years ago a certain sum was paid for each shag killed. This had tho result of greatly reducing their numbers, but they have again increased to a point when something should be done "without delay to combat their depredations on small fish. Where shags could be seen in twos and threes four years ago, they can bo counted to-day in dozens. A mob of nearly 200 was counted on a rocky spit near the wharf at Taupo on a recent morning. The putting of a price again on their heads deserves serious consideration.

The deep interest which the GovernorGeneral (Viscount Jellicoe) takes in all classes of the community (reports our Auckland correspondent) was shown by a report which came under the notice of the members of a public body this week. A mother, just 40 years of age, who had an unbroken line of 13 fine, healthy children to look after, found it very difficult, on account of the size of her family, to get any house owner to lease her a dwelling, despite the fact that parents are advised to have large families and are urged to keep the cradles full. The case was brought under the notice of the GovernorGeneral, and it was one which greatly appealed to him as being of such a nature that the Government should stop in and help those who were such desirable citizens. The solution was that tne Advances to Settlers’ Department has granted a loan that a section may be bought and a suitable house put up in which to house 15 souls. The interest which will have to be paid proves more moderate than the rent which is now being charged. The mother, on whom the chief duty devolves of rearing the big family, says that she would not part with one of them, and that she is satisfied that every one of them will make a good citizen, and that her day of leisure will come when they have all reached that ago when they can provide for themselves. Search for the missing man Small, who was reported missing at Halfway Station on Tuesday last, was continued yesterday (reports our Queenstown correspondent), but the efforts of the searchers have so far proved unsuccessful. Referring to the Apprentices’ Act at the Arbitration Court yesterday (says a Christchurch Press Association message), Mr Justice Frazer said that the court did not propose to bring in its compulsory powers at present. It would much rather see the committees meet and come to the court with their recommendations, to which, so long as they complied with the. law, consideration would be given. In reply to a question, his Honor said that the committees could appoint their own chairman and secretary so long as they' had equal representation of the workers and the employers. The Labour Party’s weekly dance will be held as usual in the Early Settlers’ Hall on Monday night. Mr S. Gasper will spoak on “Trade Unions and Politics” in the Labour Party’s room, Jamieson’s buildings, to-morrow evening. Permisson has been granted by the Minister ot Internal Affairs to the St. John Ambulance Association to hold an art union in connection with the grand Oriental carnival which is to take place at His Majesty’s 'Theatre from July 26 until August 2. r tbo art union tickets will admit to the carnival. In the Octagon Hall of the Central Mission the monthly choral service will beheld to-morrow evening. The Rev, W. Walker will preach on the hymn “Abide With Me.” The Dunedin Burns Club will hold its monthly concert in the Early Settlers’ Hall on Wednesday night. The Otago Mutual Starr-Bowkett Society will dispose of £SOO by sale loan on Thursday next. Membership is invited in the new No. 3 group. The Rev. R. H. Knowles Kempton’g subject tomorrow evening at the Hanover Street Ban list Church will be “A Gentleman in Prison: The Story of Tokichi Ishii, -'Written by Himself in Tokyo Prison.” The Pacific Starr-Bowkett Society announces that shares are still available in its iif”" No. 5 group. Notices of the following Sunday services will be found in our advertising columns:— Anglican: St. Paul’s, St. Matthew’s. All Saints’, St. Martin’s. Presbyterian: First, Knox, Stt. Andrew's, North-Ea-st Valley. Methodist: Central Mission, Trinity, St. Kilda, Dundas Street. Baptist: Hanover Street, Mornington. Congregational; Moray Place. Wesley: Cargill Hoad. Salvation Army: Dowling street. Church of Christ: Tabernacle. Theosophists: Oddfellows’ Had. Wood’s Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds never fails.—Advt. Barth Electrical Supplies (Limited), 61 Piinces street. Handiest shop in town for Electrical supplies. Torches, Lamps, Wireloss Apparatus in quantities. Repairs and jobbing done.—Advt You get exceptional value in diamond rings at Williamson’s (next the Bristol Co.). They are ring specialists.—Advt. A. E. 3. Blakeley, dentiet. Bank of Am tralasia, corner of Bond and Rattray streets inext Telegraph Office). Telephone 1561. — Advt. Choice Jewellery; compare our Tallies; large selection diamond rings, watches, bracOeis silverware, etc. —Peter Dick, jewellers. 490 Moray place. — Advt.