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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19717, 18 February 1926, Page 8

The auxiliary yacht Restless, which left Wellington several days ago for Dunedin, has made fair progress on her hazardous voyage. A telegram received by Mr C. V 7. Sundstrum on Tuesday from the owner, Mr J. M'Lean, state? that the Restless had arrived at Akaroa, after being delayed by bead winds. The message also stated that the yacht was to leave Akaroa on Tuesday on the final stage of her voyage. The north-easterly weather now prevailing will he in the boat’s favour, and she should reach Dunedin this morning. Mr MT.ean. who is making the trip for the purpose of witnessing the races for the Sanders Cup, is accompanied by a crew of two or three. A number of notable Dominion boating men are visiting Dunedin for the purpose of witnessing the interprovincial races for the Sanders Memorial Cup. Consequently there will be a big gathering of yachtsmen at the various functions to be held during the next eight or 10 days. Among the arrivals yesterday were Mr O. Moller, formerly of Dunedin, and now of Bayswater (Auckland). Mr G. Bailey, also of Auckland, will arrive this afternoon. Mr Bailey is a designer and boatbuilder. He designed the Auckland 14-footers Desert Gold (which won the Sanders Cup on Otago Harbour in February, 1922), Rons, Queen March, and Avalon. The Arbitration Court concluded its sittings in Dunedin yesterday, and the members will leave for the north to-day. The next sitting of the court will be held in Christchurch on the 23rd inst. To be married once is generally sufficient for most men, but to be married twice to the same woman is the fate of few. This, however, was what happened to the plaintiff in a divorce case which was heard at the Supreme Court yesterday. Far from making the knot doubly bindinc, however, the douWe marriage has evidently been anything but successful, and his Honor Mr Justice Sim and two learned counsel are somewhat puzzled to know where to begin in untying the knot. Plaintiff stated th-ri he had first married respondent in 1919 under another name (which was that of his stonfaither) and again in his right name in 1922. The trouble now appears to be which marriage should bo dissolved. Walter Goodman was charged at the City Police Court yesterday before Mr J. R. Bartholomew, S.M.. with carrying on the business of a bookmaker. He elected to he tried by jury. Chief Detective Lewis stated that he had understood that accused was to plead guilty, and asked for a remand until Friday "in order that the police might prepare their case. The magistrate granted the request. Sheep and lambs suffered a decided setback as regards prices at the Burnside sales yesterday. The sheep entry numbered ‘ 2231. ’ The yarding of plain ewes was fairly large, and the remaindc • of the entry tvas comprised of well-finished, medium-weight wethers, and a fair number of prime, heavy-weight sheep. The sale was recognised as the most depressing held for some time, and farmers had to face a further decline of from 2s to 3s on wethers, and fully 4s 6d on ewes. The prices realised for extra heavy wethers were on a basis of 5d per lb. light prime wethers Sjd, prime heavy ewes 4d, and aged and light ewes 3£d. The lamb entry comprised 1264 head. The quality for the most part was' good, the proportion of heavy-weight lambs being large._ Exporters were operating within reduced limits, while butchers bid for heavy-weight lambs. Prices generally were quoted easier by 3s per head. The prices were on a bn*'s of from 8d to Bid per lb. The fat catt.e entry totalled 256 head. The proportion of prime bullocks was small, while there was a large sprinkling of medium cows and unfinished steers. The demand was not vorv brisk, but price? showed practically no change. Extra nrime ox beef sold on a 'basis of 40s per 1001 b, light and plain quality 37s 6d, extra prime heffers 30s. and light heifers and cows 20s to 25e. About 366 store cattle were offered. The yarding considered principally of cows, although there were a few pens of steers. Cows met with a poor demand, and prices recoded. There was n brisk demand for good steers, and this class sold readily. A number of two-year-old steers realised £6 ss, and a few forward three-year-olds £? 5?. There was a good simply of pigs, both fats and store? he’ng well rcpre?enfed. The demand was fairly brisk, and prices showed little change. In his report to the meeting of managers of the King Edward Technical College yesterday, the director (Mr A. Marshall) said that the large enrolment of new pupils was very gratifying, but it was to be deplored that so many partially trained former pupils were staying at home or running about like Mr Micnwber, “waiting for something to turn up.” These could not expect _to receive help from the college in gaining positions, and would be far better advised to return to the school. Boating amongst residents of the lower harbour has been much more in evidence this season than for several years past. The Port Chalmers Yacht and Motor Boat Club is an active body, and claims a large fleet of pleasure boats. Each year the club caters for its lady supporters. An outing was to have been held for the ladies last Saturday afternoon, but it had to be postponed owing to the weather being unfavourable. As the Harbour Board has made a start laving a pipe line for the reclamation of Mussel Bay, some of the Port Chalmers pleasure boat? will have to he removed to moorings elsewhere. The first-class yacht Tueana, which has been under overhaul on Mr G. A. Wiseman’s slip, will be under sail again this weekend. The launch Flora broke adrift from her moorings during the stronv southerly last week, hut was rescued before going ashore. The yacht Miti, which is generally on the idle lift, was out sailing on Sunday last. A boat in almost constant use is the Valmora, which can be seen cruising about tho lower harbour every evening. Bad weather does not interfere with the owner's pleasure. The launch Ruamar.o, with a party of adventurous Aucklanders on board, arrived at Wellington at noon on Sunday last, having circumnavigated the South Island. The party loft Auckland at Christmas, and since then has been visitifig spots of interest in New Zealand, doing a little fishing and generally idling the hours away in pleasant fashion. Tho Ruamnno arrived at Wellington on January 3, and the places visited since then have included Picton and (ho eunding sound?. Nelson, Greymonth. the Milford Sounds. Bluff. Stewart Is'and, Dunedin. Akaroa. and Lyttelton. When the launch was off Kaikoura at 4 o’clock on Sunday morning tho steering gear gave way, but a temporary device was adopted, and the Ruatnano reache port safely. The launch was to leave Wellington on Tuesday afternoon for Auckland, via Napier, Gisborne, Tnurnnga. and Mayor Island. Four days will be spent in swordfishing at Mayor Island, and the party hopes to arrive at Auckland -n February 27. The New Zealand University Senate commenced its sittings in iho Allen Hall yesterday. In the morning the Chancellor delivered his address, and several committee* were then «et up to hri down report? on subjects arising from the agenda paper. A efart was made with the comm’tiee work in the afternoon, and their reports will be dealt with from time to time by the which will tit for about 10 day*.

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