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Otago Daily Times, Issue 20385, 17 April 1928, Page 8

New Zealand m«ails which -were despatched from Auckland by the Niagara on March 13 for the United Kingdom arrived in London on April 13. At (ho mooting of tho Otago Motor Club, to ho held to-night, tho president (Mr A. Anscll) will give members particulars regarding tho allocation of tho petrol tax, following on his negotiations with the Prime Minister (Mr J. G. Coates). Recently tho Auckland Advertising Chili convened a conference- to consider the publication of a booklet to advertise Auck land. Miss Melville, who represented the City Council at the conference, expressed tho opinion that the council should con tribute £SOO towards the cost. The matter ha? since been considered by the Finance Committee, and on its recommendation the council has decided that, a sum, not exceding £SOO. be placed on the current estimates for the purpose. Although too early yet to expect many lambs several have made their appearanco in the Wostmerc district. The youngster* (reports our Wanganui correspondent) are a very healthy looking lot. Eighty-seven cases of infectious diseases for the Wellington district wero reported to tho district health authorities for the week ended yesterday, this being 42 cases more than were notified for the previous seven days (says a Press Association telegram). The list shows scarlet fever to be much more prevalent, l as 44 cases of that disease were reported, compared with 25. In Wellington Central there were 19 notifications, compared with seven. That special encouragement is d-~ to the unemployed man who is prepared to make an effort to obtain work on his own account, instead of waiting, like Mr Micawber, for something to turn up, is a fact which is recognised by the Labou; Department, and one way in which it helps the man who will go further afield than his own town to secure a position i* by making him a loan of his railway fare In cases in which a man desires to take advantage o? the privilege he is required to present a form, which is accepted as a guarantee of the repayment of the loan, signed on behalf of the Salvation Army or tho Men's Mission or by some person who can bo easily traced. The local labour office grants several applications cverv week, and it is seldom that the money is not quickly returned. Confidence was expressed by the leader of the Opposition (Mr H. E. Holland) in opening a new Labour hall at Petone on Saturday afternoon that the Hutt electorate would be won for Labour at the coming general election. The Labour candidate is Mr W. Nash. The temporary nature of the repairs ana improvements recently affected on the road from Milton to Henley is now beginning to show. For a few weeks motoris' enjoyed a short respite from the monotonous succession of potholes, with tho inevitable accompaniment of broken springs, b ' the road is now reverting to its former state. Some parts of it have already deteriorated to a state equal to t if not worse than, that of some weeks back. Even where tho surface is as yet not very rough, heavy traffic, combined with more frequent rains, is baking its toll. Translation of parts of the Bible into the Vella Lavella (Solomon Islands) language has been the task of the Rev. A. A. Bensley, a missionary, who is spend ing his furlough in New Zealand in company with Lembu, a Solomon Island student of about 17 yeara " of age. Lambn has been brought to New Zealand to help in the translation, which, owing to Mr Benslcy's many other duties in the Solomons, cannot be done except while he is on furlough. The translation is almost completed, and will be a srreat improvement on the small bonl< of only three or four pages which has done service in the islands for the last 10 years. The work has boon made difficult by the peculiarities of tho Vella Lavella language, which is neither Polynesian nor Mehnesictn. but is in essence Papuan. " This is Lembu's first visit to this country," said Mr Bensley to a representaiive of the Lyttnlton times. "He was bewildcrei when he stepped off the boat at Sydney, but is getting used to the crowds and the many vehicles. Ho is taking things more quietly now. His people present many difficulties to the spread of Christianity. They arc very clannish and were great warriors years ago." Mr P.o"-''f left on Friday night for u,*. .>ortn Island, w!.Hi lie will tour before leaving Auckland for the Solomon Islands in about two months' time.

The newly appointed Irrigation Committee set up by the Government to investigate fully and report on irrigation in Central Otago will commence its deliberations on Friday of this week. Ten bankruptcies, which were notified in the latest issue of the New Zealand Gazette, were equally divided between tho two islands. Many and varied -are the relics of the past which are to be seen in the Otago Early Settlers' Association museum, ami for the person who has the time and patience to delve quietly among the exhibits there, an interesting hour can oe whiled away. Little noticed, but of great interest to those for whom old musical instruments have an appeal, are a piano, a barrel organ and an old-fashioned " musical box." The piano has the distinction of being the first one ever ma da in Dunedin. It was manufactured by the late Mr Charles Bcgg, in 1861, and was exhibited at the Dunpdin Exhibition in 3.865. The tone is still sweet and true: and, as far as condition goes, it might be a new instrument. The barrel organ was brought to Dunedin in IE6I en" the *hip Dominion, by Dr Richardson. It was for use in the Episcopalian Church whose ser vices were then held in the Supreme Court Building. The musical box, which is a really ingenious contrivance, plays tunes in a clear bell-like tone which would put many of the more modern mechanical instruments to shame. It was | presented to the association by the family j of the late Mr James Strain, cf Dunedin. A meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children was hell in' tho Town Hall yesterday. There were present Lady Sim (in the chair), Dr Siedoberg, Mrs Cameron, Miss Runeiman, Mr J. M. Gallaway, the Rev. G. E. Moreton and the secretary (Sister Nora). The question of the appointment of women polioi was brought up and it was decided that three members of the committee should attend a meeting convened by the National Council of Women to discuss the subject. Mrs D. Todd was appointed to represent the Y.W.C.A. on the committee in j of Miss Bait. Arrangements were made for the annual meeting, which is •- he held at the end of May. The secretary s report was read and discussed, and .he usual routine business was transacted. The council of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce decided at its meeting lav, night to request tho Otago Harbour Board to give it an opportunity of making an official visit to tho Port Chalmers dock, possibly on Saturday. Recently a deputation waited on the Primo Minister in Christchurch to protest against Government interference in business. Mr Coates promised that, >n so important a matter he would give a written reply. Next Tuesday night Mr C. P. Agar, president of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce, and Mr A. P. Harper of Wellington, iviil meet business people in Dunedin and lay the Prime Minister's reply before them. Summer time is favqured by the business men of Dunedin. At its meeting last night tho Council of tht> Chamber of Commerce unanimously carried the following motion: " The chamber has always supported this reform, and after four months' hiul is more than ever convinced of its advantages." Fifty one licenses -for deer-stalking have been issued in Wangaimi since tho season opened at the beginning of this month. As yet no outstanding '• bags " have been reported by sportsmen in the district although several' 14-pointor heads have been taken'up the Wang-anui River. Owing, no doubt, to the fact that pukoko, or swamp birds, have been protected for some years pust,' thev have increased in number to a" somewhat astonishing extent, and in parts have become a nuisance. _ In order to deplete their numbers a shooting season for these birds has been declared for one month from May 1. A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that a 19-year-old Maori youth who was arrested last week while wearing women's apparel was sentenced to six months' imprisonment yesterday on charges of being a rogue and vagabond. On each of three charges of theft he was convicted and ordered to come up for sentence within 12 months. About 50 men are engaged on the work of erecting the steel towers which are to carry the power linos south from Waikaremoana to Hawke's Bay. The towers are erected piecemeal, with the exception of • the topmost section, which is put to gether on the ground and then lifted into position. A quaint feature of the work is tho curiosity shown by swarms of magpies, whjch cluster round the men at times with every appearance of deep concern >n the progress of the job. Doubtless they are attracted by the brightness of the tools used by the men, and by the sparkle ot polished porcelain in the insulators. A section of the New Zealand Gazette devoted to the regulations dealing with the shooting of N native and imported game, contains a clause which defines the season for the taking of California!! quail as extending from May 1 to June 30 inclusive. The Otago Acclimatisation Society, however, applied to the Minister of-Internal-Affair? to have the dates altered so that the season should extend from June 1 to July 31, and a few days ago the secretary • t the society (Mr R. Hanning) received advice that tho proposal had been adopted and that an amending clause would be inserted in the Gazette, thus making the season for quail one month later than the date originally gazetted. Further information which should be interesting to sportsmen is to the effect that this year there will be a close season for Paradise duck. A party 'of motorists—a man and three women—had a fortunate escape on Sunday morning whilst" returning from Waitati. As the car—a new Dodge sedan—was approaching the Mount Cargill schoolhouse. it suddenly swerved unaccountably and, leaving the road, capsized into a gully about 20ft below the roadline. Fortunately for tho occupants the hood of the car withstood the shock, and with the exception of several minor abrasions and cuts from broken glass none of tho occupants suffered any serious injury. The car, the superstructure of which was damaged considerably, was eventually replaced on the road and brought into the city. A fiveseater Moon touring car narrowly escaped destruction on Richmond Hill on Sunday afternoon (says the Christchurch Press). The car had made the trip to the top of the hill and the owner had not bee-i long out of the car when smoke was seen issuing from the bonnet, which was soon a mass of flames. When the vacuum tank suddenly burst into flame with a mild -re port it was thought that nothing could save the car, and attention was given to moving another car standing beside u Suddenly, to the onlookers' surprise :ho flames died away and it was found that the radiator hosing had burst, thereby dislodging a stream of water direct on to the flames. Considerable damage was done lo the engine and the floor boards, while thi? paintwork w?s badly blistered and a spare tyre ruined. The snowline on Mount Ruapehu is at tho highest level it has been for the past six years, states Mr W. J. A. Thompson, guide of an Auckland party of 15 climbers, who has just returned from tho Tongoriro National Park (says the New Zealand Herald). So little snow was on the mountain that the summit was reached without the climbers coining in contact with snow or ice. Comparatively fresh spoor of deer was noticed at 3500 ft, and on the summit. 9175 ft above sea level, the fresh spoor ot a deer was found. Deer are not numerou? in the park, and it is remarkable that traces should be found at these heights. Advice that, for the apportionment ot the hospital levy, the rateable capital value of Auckland city has been fixed at . £42.6C'0.430, ha.« been received by the Auckland City Council from the Valuation Department. This amount includes the rateable capital value of the Tfcmaki ami Orakei road districts, which were amnlg l :- mated with the city on April 1 (states the New Zealand Herald). The net rateable value for 1923-29, after allowing for reductions granted was £2,464,079, compared with £2,262,210 for 1927-23—an increase of £201,£6G. The increase was marie up as follow.;: —Rateable value for Avon dale. £82,955; new buildings and subdivisions. £118,914. Assessments on tho roll totalled 29,759, and the number wouhi be further increased in 1929-30 by the inclusion of Orakei and Tamaki. Mr Not leysaid the rateable vnluo of the old origin-)• city of Auckland area bad increased by 140 per cent, in 16 years. |

A Press Association telegram from Auckland states that the boy Tympany, whoso disappearance was reported from St. Heliers. is safe with his mother, who -s away from her home. A statement as 1,0 the Itid's disappearance was made by his father. A Taihapc youth, and two companions, who tried to drive a Ford car from Tokaanu to Taihape recently had had no experience of the vehicle they were usmj. They were in the vicinity of Waiouru Plains, when the engine Became heated and in' a flash exploded. Pieces ot car engine, and sundries were shot m all directions, and the three youths were thrown out. Such a trifling experience, however, did not appear to affect the driver to any great extent. When the stars had cleared away he found himself .earedl :« the tussock still clasping the steering whcpl His companions were alsounnurr, but the cause of all .the trouble was damaged beyond recognition. The yout .= caught the next train from Waiouru to Taihapc. Best Electrical Service in town—Barth Electrical Supplies Co., Ltd., 00 Princes street, for all kinds electric supplies and . fittings, also proprietors Wilkie e Tackle.—Advt. _ Trusses for rupture sufferers, lrusses should fit exactly and firmly, but yet comfortably. Let H. L. Sprosen, Ltd., chemists, Octagon and George street, lit you with your nest truss. All sizes and styles. Advice free. —Advt. Those desirous of having electricity installed in their houses should consult the Stewart Electrical Company, 171 Rattray street. Time payments arranged, from ±a 0d a week. —Advt. Arthur Malcolm, rheumatic expert of 384 years' practical experience, now otters those afflicted a remedy ch aea from numerous old family formulas proved by previous generations, beneficial for rheumatics, neuritis, bad back, suff and swollen joints, knees, feet, ankles, or hands, also cramp. This has also been used with success during my many years practice. A trial solicited, which . you will not regret. Price 4s, posted 4ta 6d. Obtainable at my depot, Carlton Chambers' If your case is chronic communicate with me.—Arthur Malcolm, rheumatic expert, CP.O. Box 397, Dunedm—Advt. If feeling out of sorts. Pearsons Medicines will do you good. We prescribe for vour ailments. Pearscns Pharmacy, George street (next C. and W. Haywards).—Advt. Many years' experience, plus the most up-to-date equipment scientific optometry ca suggest, entitles W. V. Stunner, G.A.O.C, D. 5.0.1., Octagon, Dunedin, to guarantee complete satisfaction in all eye troubles. Advt. . A E. J. Blakeley and W. E. Bagley, dentists, 8.. k of Australasia, corner ot Bond and Rattray streets .(next Tele--1 graph Office) Telephone 12-3 r >9.—Advt. For Diamond Engagement Rings, Reliable Watches, and Optical Service, Peter Dick, the most reliable Watchmakers, Jewellers, and Opticians, 490 Moray place (opposite City Hotel). —