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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19904, 25 September 1926, Page 12

By a coincidence, the Yale key which was presented to the Mayor (Mr H. I* Tapley, M.P.) when he opened theWomen'a Rest Room at the Botanio Gardens yesterday, had stamped on it the letters H.T.— piobably a workshop or a tester's mark. For the Women’s Rest F jom at - o Botanio Gardens, which were opened yesterday, ia a copper tablet which explains simply yet clearly how the building come to be erected. The inscription on the tablet reads as follows:—‘‘After good service at the 1925-6 Exhibition, this room was given by the women of Otago to the citizens of Dunedin.” The recommendations ol the Railway* Board of inquiry in respect of the us© of New Zealand coal for the railways have not been ignored. Of the 8000 tons of coal consumed weekly o er 75 per cent, is provided by Dominion mines. The use of soft coal on the railways has been investigated, and as a result the consumption of this variety since June has been to the extent of about 2000 tons per week. The total amount of New Zealand ooal used is between 5500 and 6000 tons per week. Officials of the Railways Department state that the problem of local coal for the railways bristles with difficulties, but from the figures given it would seem that a real and sustained effort is being made to overcome them. There is every prospect of a record tourist season this summer. Already there have been a great number of inquiries at the local tourist office in regard to the Milford Track end Stewart Island, and it is reported that one accommodation house at the Island is hooked up for the Christmas season. A good many people intend going to the North Eland for their holidays, and Rotorua and the Waitomo Caves will he among the most popular resorts. It is also expected that Mount Cook will he the destination of many travellers.

A lucky young man is Master John Hcpe, the fint baby to enter the Women’s Kast Room and Creche, which was officially opened at the Botanic Gardens yesterday. His mother, on carrying him through tne door, wse stopped, and to her surprise, and, no doubt, delight, was presented with a £1 note on the little chap’s behalf as a souvenir of the event. It is difficult to know exactly what would have happened bad this presentation been announced beforehand, as many mothers and many babies were present.

A number cl young people was proceeding home in the early hours of Wednesday morning from a party, when on reaching the borough domain on its way to the Balclutha traffic bridge, the steering gear of the oar became locked, and the vehicle swerved sharply, bounded across the pavement and clean through the fence on to the lawn of the Croquet Club’s ground. One young fellow who had been riding on the bonnet of the car was deposited on his head in the middle of the ground, and a young lady fared little better, in fact worse, as she was rendered unconscious. Fortunately, however, no one was really hurt, but the car suffered extensively, the front axles being bent, the mudguards and windshield smashed, and the seats damaged The Borough Council will also have an account to present for the damage to the fence. It is proposed that by arrangement between the Auckland city milk distributors and Professor W. Riddet, professor of agriculture at the Auckland University Col lego, two bulletins or. pamphlets shall bo published and issued to milk suppliers, the subjects being (a) the production of high quality milk for cities, and (b) causes of variation in the fat percentage in milk (states the New Zealand Herald). In a memorandum to the College Council the other day Professor Riddet stated he had been in communication with one company on the subject, but he desired to make the scheme of general application so that all suppliers might he furnished with the information. The council decided to approve the arrangement if it could be made.

Evidence that considerable interest is being taken by the managers and suppliers of many factories in the Beautifying Competition, inaugurated by the Southland A. and P. Association, may be seen in the great improvements already effected (states the Southland News). The Brydone Fac,tory presents a groat transformation. The grounds have been laid out with trees and shrubs. The buildings have been repainted —both walls and roof, and the whole now presents a most pleasing appearance from road or railway. The Drummond people ■with their fine new factory, are also keen to be in the running. Pukerau, Whiterig, Fortrose, and others are, all considering ways and means. Although the entries so far, are rather disappointing, it is hoped that next year when the majority of the factories see what can be done, there will be a greater interest taken in this worthy echemeu There is one factory between Invercargill and Riverton, that is evidently trying to qualify for the “booby” prize. This factory is commented .upon by many passers-by, as being perhaps the most untidy in the province. It was a boyish prank that coused a six-year-old boy, Hugh Gourley, of 261 Woicoster street,, to be absent from his home from "Tuesday morning until after midday on Wednesday (states the Christchurch Press), but his parents had reason for considerable anxiety in the meantime. On Wednesday morning it was rumoured that a boy had fallen into the river the evening before, and that it might be the same child, so Mrs Gourley was very relieved wfyen her small son arrived home at 1 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon in the care of friends. The boy left his home in the morning for the East Christchurch School, and after school ha went to the tram shelter in the Square, whence he caught a tram for the Papanui extension. He visited some friends whose residence is about two miles past St. Bede’s College, and there he stayed all night, the friends bringing him homo after lunch.

A suggestion that a ‘ Go to Church Sunday” be promoted in Auckland was considered on Monday night at the annual meeting of the Council of Christian Congregations (states the Star). Several speakers, including the Rev. J. Lamb Harvey, thought nothing should be done till inquiries had been made as to the degree of , success that had attended such undertakings in southern centres. It was said that in Christchurch, whore a “Go to Church Sunday” was organised in the bost possible way, the results were disappointing. One speaker pointed out that there would have to bo a great deal of canvassing and much attractive advertising, and the campaign would resolve itself into something comparable only to the preparations for a general election. It was decided to refer the matter, to the executive for inquiry. “We have no confidence in the Arbitration Court as at present constituted,” said Mr R. F. Barter, advocate for the motor mechanics of the Dominion in the Conciliation Council at Christchurch on Wednesday afternoon {reports the Press). This statement followed the entry of the employees’ assessors after deliberating upon the counter-proposal* of the employers. Mr Barter,' who is secretary of the Auckland branch of the Amalgamated Engineering ajid Allied Trades Industrial Association of Workers, said ho was sorry that the employers had not seen fit to meet the employees in their demands. He would say, and he hoped it would be published in tno newspapers, that the employees’ assessors had no confidence in the Arbitration Court as at present constituted. The Conciliation Commissioner (Mr W. H. Hagger): You should not make such a statement in this meeting. It doesn’t look well, coming from the Conciliation Council. Make such a statement in your own meetings.” “Well, it is made now,” replied Mr Barter, “and I made it as a union secretary. We believe it is much better to come to an agreement with the employers by a round-table conference.”

If certain evidences of American interest in Now Zealand and its attractions are properly fostered, the Dominion very soon may be “placed on the map” so far as the millions of the United States are concerned (says the Wellington Evening Post). An offer from the New York Times, which undoubtedly will provide an excellent means cl advertising New Zealand in the States, has been received by the Government Publicity Officer. Some time ago the bureau sent to America a photograph depicting the last eruption of Ngauruhoe, and it was reproduced in the New York Times above the title “The Vesuvius of a distant Pacific Island.” On Tuesday the publicity officer received & letter from the editor of the paper oxprsssing willingness to give further publicity to items of interest from New Zealand. The scenic beauties of the Dominion have been admired by many American visitors, and at least two of them have done something material to acquaint their feltow-conntrymen with the advantages of travel in Now Zealand. A series of views in many parts of the country were “shot” about two years ago by Mr Elmer Clifton, a prominent American film producer, and Mr A. G. Penrod, a leading New York photographer. The views include attractive spots in and about Wellington, as well as Franz Josef Glacier and at Mount Cook Hermitage. Two copies of the films have nov, arrived in New Zealand. One is to be forwarded to Mount Cook Hermitage for regular screening, and the other will be used similarly at Franz Josef Glacier. *-r Penrod may revisit the Dominion this summer on beli-nV < American educational interests.

“When high winds are blowing great difficulty is experienced with the mooring linos of ships berthed at Victoria wharf,’’

reported the harbourmaster (Captain M'Lean) at last night’s meeting of the Harbour Board. “At high water the ships are so far above the wharf level that the mooring lines have a tendency either to slip off the ballatds or to shear the pins in the bollards. As the pull on the rope is applied at such a high angle if has very little effect ir a latornal direction. To obviate this difficulty it is recommended that three dolphins he constructed at the roar of the wharf with the hallard at the height of 14ft. The cost is estimated at £234.’’ Captain M'Donaid said that ho looked upon this as a very necessary work. If it had been done many years ago it would have raved some of the accidents that had happened. The report was adopt’d.

On a charge of drunkenness Michael M'Guirk was convicted and fined ?0s at the Port Chalmers Court yesterday. A prohibition order was issued against him hv Mr N. Dodd*, J.P. and Mr W. Morgan, J.P.

The City Fire Brigade was called to the house of Mr Rae, 45 Meadow street, Mornington, at 10 a.m. yesterday. A painter’s blow-lamp was responsible for an outbreak of fire, which did about £5 worth of damage before it was put out. Another call was answered at 330 p.m., when the brigade’s attention was occupied for a few minutes with a rubbish fire in Queen street. No damage was done.

At yesterday’s meeting of the Waikouaiti County Council it was decided to change the name of Scratch Back, a locality in the county that caused some controversy recently, to Nga Hiwi. “That the business of the Poolburn district warrants a branch railway being run from Ida Valley along the valley as far as Poolburn at least,’’ is the contention of the Ida Vallcy-Poolburn settlers. As a means of securing this want, a meeting was convened by Messrs B. Flannery and R. Butcher at Poolburn recently (states the Alexandra Herald). The meeting was well attended and enthusiastic in its petition for better communication with the city. As an outcome of the meeting the Ida Valley-Poolbum-Moa Creek Progressive League was formed, having for its objective the formation of the above-mentioned railway. Arrangements are being made for a strong deputation to wait on the Minister and the member for the district (Mr James Horn) when they visit Central Otago early in November.

The need for reality in religion will be the subject to-morrow evening in the Caversham Presbyetrian Church. At Dundas Street Methodist Church the Young Men’s Bible Class will conduct the morning service. At night the Rev. E. O. Blamires will conduct a special hymn service, “ Hymns of the Sea,” the choir assisting with choruses and quartets. The subject will be “ Is there a Cure for Seasickness?” The sixty-third anniversary of Trinity Methodist Sunday School will be celebrated by special services morning, afternoon, and evening to-morrow, the preacher (morning and evening) being the Rev. H. E. Bellhouse. There will be special singing at each service by the scholars, under the conductorship of Mr S. Lawn. The Rev. W. B. Scott will take as his subject to-morrow night at Cargill road Methodist Church “The Relation of the Gospel to Athletics.” The members of the various clubs in connection with • the church will be present. _ A springtime musical service will be held in the Octagon Hall to-morrow evening. A special programme of music will be rendered, and Miss Anita Winkel will recjte “ The Glory of the Garden ” (Kipling). The Rev. W. Walker will preach on ’’The Revelation of God in Nature.” The Square Deal Assembly will hold its weekly euchre tournament in the South Dunedin Town Hall to-night. " Notices of the following Sunday services will be found in our advertising columns: —Anglican: St Paul’s, All Saint s. Presbyterian : First. Knox, St. Andrew’s. NorthEast Valley, Roslyn, Caversham, Maori liill, Kaikorai, Mornington, South Dunedin, St Stephen's. Congregational: Moray Place, United (King street). Methodist: Central Mission, Trinity, St. Kilda, Dundas Street, Cargill Road. Baptist: Hanover Street, Cargill Road. Salvation Army: Dowling street. The Rev. J, M. Simpson will speak tomorrow morning on “ The Riddle of Life ” and in the evening on “ The Birthright of a Nation,” in St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church. The soloists will be Messrs C. E. Scott and C. Christie. Mr L. Ross, organiser for the W.E.A. will deliver an address on “ The Problems of China ” in the Trades Hall to-morrow night. A dance will be held in the Trades Hall to-night. The Otago District. M.U.1.0.0.F. will hold the half-yearly meeting of the District Committee in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Stuart street, on Thursday next. The Dunedin Starr-Bowkett Building Society will dispose of £ISOO in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Stuart street, on Wednesday next, £SOO by ballot in the No. 3 group, £SOO by ballot in the No. 4 group, and £SOO by sale in the No. 5 group. Shares in the No. 6 group are still available in this, the origial society. The Rev. C. Dallaston will conclude his services as deputy pastor of the Hanover Street Baptist Church to-morrow. The Rev. E. S. Tuckwell has recovered from his motor accident sufficiently to travel, and is to arrive next week by the Manuka. He will begin his ministry in this city on the first Sunday in October, and will be welcomed at a social gathering on the following Tuesday. The Rev. W. Saunders, at the Moray Place Congregational Church, will take tor hia subject to-morrow_ evening “ The Far Country and the Vision of Sin.” The choir will render Mendelssohn’s “ Cast Thy Burden," from “Elijah,” preceded by the solo “ Lord God of Abraham.”

The United Starr-Bowkett Building Society advertises first ballot in new No. 10 group on October 21 of £BOO. Only a few shares are available. Those joining now participate. Illustrated booklet and particulars on appliction. The Orpheus Chair will present the two competition numbers, “By Babylon’s Wave ” and “ Hymn to Music' at a miscellaneous concert to be given in the Jubilee Hall, View street, to-night. The programme includes “ The Sea Hath Its Pearls,” which was one of the test pieces last year for the big choirs’ contest. A good selection of songs, vocal duets, elocutionary items make up a very attractive entertainment.

Mrs W. Don, ox-Dominion president of the W.C.T.U., will be the speaker tomorrow afterngpn at the family gathering in the Salvation Army Portress, Dowling street. The subject chosen for ner address is entitled “Radium, Radio, and Radiate.” In the evening evangelistic service. Ensign Allan Montgomery will conduct a half-hour community sing of favourite hymns prior to the evening address, which is entitled “A Sacred Soul and a Lost Life.” Musical items will be rendered by the silver band. Latest in wireless crystals. Have you tried Neutron, the latest marvel; price la 6d, with silver cat whisker. —Barth Electrical Supplies (Ltd.), 90 Princes street (opp. National Bank). —Advt. Rubber Sponges.—Just secured a lovely consignment of Rubber Sponges, post free 2s 6d each.—H. L. Sprosen (Ltd.), chemist, Octagon, the cash chemists.— Advt. Try Williamsons, the jewellers (next The Bristol Co.) with that repair job. They are the practical people.—Advt. Lyes are precious Ax first sign oi weakness go to the qualified and experienced (20 years) optometrist, W V Stunner, D. 5.0.1., G.A.0.C., Octagon, Dunedin. Most up-to-date equipment, includ mg test electrically-lit testing charts installed. —Advt. A. B. J. Blakeley and VV. E. Bagley, dentists, Bank of Australasia, corner of Rond and Rattray streets {next Telegraph ntHcei Telephoni 18. TO Advt Make no mistake. For honest value in jewellery, watches, and optical goods, “ Peter Dick,” the most reliable watchmakers, jewellers, and optometrists, 490 Moray place (opp City Hotel).—Advt.