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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19282, 20 September 1924, Page 10

A block of stone lying in the centre of Upper Dyer’s Pass road was discovered by Mr H. G. Ell, of Christchurch, the other evening. One glance sufficed to show him that the object was the stone marking the height of IOOOfc. Mr ED says that the stone must have been deliberately removed from its usual position, no doubt by larrakins, and placed on the road, which at this point is only about 9ft wide. There is a drop of 16ft from the road to the old road which junctions with it close by, and if a motor car had happened to strike the atone the result migh t have been serious Some time ago practically nil the altitude stones along the road wore removed. Consternation was caused among dancers at Admiralty House, in Collins Place, .Melbourne, on the night of Saturday, August 16, by the entrance of officers of the law. The premises were searched, and a quantity of champagne .and other wines, which were removed in a motor car, was found in the office. The raid was carried out by twc constables, accompanied by two women. They entered Admiralty House, and introduced themselves as a naval officer from Jervis Bay and a Flying Corps officer from Point Cook. Seated in a lounge, it is stated, they were supplied with whisky in a jug, and several drinks were consumed. Little notice was taken of the constables as they entered the ballroom, but it. was soon realised that something was amiss, and • the orchestra ceased playing. Fears that their names would he taken were expressed by several dancers, and attempts to escape attention were made by a number, who ran into the street. They were assured that no action would bo taken against them. A memory that plays one false at a critical moment in one of the funniest things in the world—for the other fellow (remarks the Christchurch Sun). But the Archbishop of New Zealand (Dr O. Julius) laughed as heartily as anyone at his slip at the opening of the now Anglican hostel for girls on Saturday. “We will conclude, - ’ said the Archbishop, “by singing the ‘Old Hundredth.’ You all. know the words. Now then! ‘Praise God from .’ Oh, no that’s wrong! er, ‘All people that on earth do dwell And the old psalm went without a hitch after that. A man had the misfortune to lose his wife. To her memory lie erected a very fine monument, extolling her virtues. Under all was the taxi;: “The light has gone out of my life.” Soon after, however, ho took unto himself another wife. He then went to the monumental mason and said: “You roust alter that text. This new wife might not like it.” “All right, sir, J will arrange it for you.” Which bo did .by adding: “But I have struck another match.” Tlie fortnightly, meeting of the Roslyn Ratepayers’ Association Executive was held on Thursday evening, when Mr P. L. Ritchie presided. An exhaustive report by the sub-committee appointed to go into the question of the Roslyn baths was handed in by Dr Moore. Complimentary reference was made of the capable manner in which the matter was being arranged. Mr Ritchie reported on the work of the deputation which recently waited on {he Work? Committee of the City Council in regard' to the playing area and various other matters needing attention. _ Dr Stuart Moore, Mr Hamel, Mr Ritchie, and Mr Walden were appointed a deputation to place the bath question before the civic authorities.