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Otago Daily Times, Issue 20691, 13 April 1929, Page 12

The City Fire Brigade received a call at 5.35 yesterday evening to Rhodes Motors, Ltd., George street, where a motor cycle had caught tire. The machine was badly demaged. At the meeting of the Green Island Borough Council last night, it was reported that building permits to the value of £3720 had been issued during the month of March.

A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that two Seatouu bathers, Sirs Elsie SI. Creighton, and Sirs Petty, while bathing this week at Seatouu narrowly ' escaped being caught-by a huge octupus. It got its tentacles to them, but not sufficiently to prevent their escape in terror.

“ There is one thing I want to see reestablished—the shipping service between Hobart and Bluff,’ said Sir Walter Lee, ex-Prcmier and Treasurer of Tasmania, who arrived at Wellington by the Manuka on Tuesday. “It would, lam sure, be to tile distinct advantage of us both.” The Wellington Presbytery on Thursday dealt with the question of military training arising out of the application of Gordon M’Kenzie, aged 20, for support in seeking exemption from -training, as his conscience rendered it impossible for him to bear arms and take part in the slaughter of his fellow-men. He expressed himself willing to devote himself to some form of work which had nothing to do with militarism. It was pointed out that the applicant was prepared to lose his position in the Petone Railway Workshops, where he had gone through an engineering course, because of his attitude. He was in his last year as a military trainee, but had come to the point when he conscientiously felt that he could not go on with it.' The Rev, J. E. Lopdell, the applicant’s minister, who had interviewed M’Kenzie on many occasions concerning his attitude to military training, said that he did not share the applicant’s views on the subject, but he i\ - as sure he was a genuine conscientious objector, and therefore entitled to the support of the presbytery. “He is a most genuine case,” said Mr Lopdell, “ and the presbytery should see to it' that he is not penalised or victimised.” The presbytery unanimously resolved to support the ■ application, and referred it to the Public Questions Committee, with power to act. “ New Zealand is on the verge pf.. a resuscitation of gold and other mineralproducing activities,” stated an experienced mining engineer to a Dominion reporter a few days ago. ’“•This will be brought about through the fact that it is now possible to .extract every mineral and metal contained in ores. Mount Lyell is already utilising sulphuric acid derived from ore concentrates in the manufacture of' superphosphates, and the bulk of the profits from that mine come from that branch of its operations. The Hauraki goldfields contain millions of tons of refactory low-grade ore of a value of from sdwt to 12dwt. It may not be long before numerous companies spring up in the Dominion to develop the latent ■wealth contained in New Zealand’s lowgrade ores. The Companies Act will need to be revised to facilitate the cheaper formation of these companies.”

The question whether an automatic film-vending machine comes within the scope of a shop within the meaning of the Act was discussed in the City Police Court before Mr H, W. Bundle, S.M., yesterday, when Hugh and G. K. Neill were'charged with having failed to close their shop at the regulation time, Mr G. H. Lightfoot (inspector of factories) conducted the case for the prosecution, and Mr P. S. Anderson appeared for the defendants. It was stated that the facts were admitted, and that the question was purely. one of law. Mr Lightfoot stated that the case related to the use of an automatic machine which supplied photographic films to the public. The machine was installed at the Stock Exchange corner f It was somewhat complicated, but quite satisfactory from a working point of view. The speaker stated that he witnessed the sale of a film from the machine at 7.25 one evening. The prosecution claimed that, the automatic machine was part of the defendants’ and that personal attendance, on the part of the propreitor, or assistants .was not necessary to effect a sale. • Mr Lightfoot stated that a somewhat ■ similar ..case was heard, in,. WeL-. ington recently. Mr Anderson, .contended that it must be .shown beyond doubt that the place where the sale took place was a shop within the meaning of the Act, and that any extension of the definition of a shop .to cover such a machine was bad at law.' Mr Anderson spoke at length -in support of his contention, and eventually his Worship adjourned the case till 9.15 a.m. on Mon-' day.

Cabinet has approved of a grant to defray the expenses of Sir Andrew Bussell, who- will attend the fourth biennial conference of the British Empire Service League in London on June 25 on behalf of the New Ze,alaud Returned Soldiers’ Association (states a Press Association message from Wellimrton). b

A dense fog prevailed at Otago Heads from an early, hour yesterday morning until the afternoon, and all movements of shipping were suspended. The Manuka, inward bound from. Melbourne, via northern ports, was compelled to remain at an anchorage until after 3 p.m. The motor ship Raugitiki was detained at Port Chalmers, and the tanker Plume was held up at Dunedin. Early in the afternoon a report from the signalman at the Heads stated that the fog was more dense, and (here seemed little prospect of the Manuka reaching port. About 3 P.m.,' however, the fog cleared, and the Manuka entered' the harbour,, berthing at the cross wharf shortly after 4 p.m. The Rangitiki left her berth at 4.30 p.m., and the pilot, taking advantage of the temporary clearance of the atmosphere, took the ship to sea. The Plume was not so fortunate. She left her berth at the Victoria wharf at 4.30 p.m,, in charge of the harbour master (Captain J. Mac Lean), but when the Lower Harbour was reached it was found that the fog had again descended. No risks were taken, and the tanker was berthed at Port Chalmers for the night. . While the two candidates were fiercely fighting their claims to the Bay of Islands seat, the country was saving money by non-payment of a member’s salary (says the Auckland Sun). When Mr H, M. Rush worth and Mr Allen 801 l tied at .the general election and the returning officer cast his vote for Mr Boll, e salary, amounting to £l7 10s for fortnight from the election date, November 14, during which he occupied the position, was paid to Mr Bell. Then the magisterial recount reversed the decision and put Mr Rushworth in. So the salary was then paid to the Country Parh'V -ole representative in the House, who i nached Parliament just in time for the emergency session. Later, when the petition upset the election altogether, the Bay of Islands was again left without a member of Parliament, and all salaries stopped. Many believed Mr ■ Bell was still their member throughout' this campaign. but. actnally tbc district has been unrepresented since the end of January, when the election was voided. In this way the State Treasury gains something like £9O by paying salary for only 11 necks, instead of for the 21 weeks since the general election. A sheep dog that was a good sailor and had served his appf'enticeship before the mast was mentioned at Tarata when the wiud-np of the Sheep-Dog Trial Club’s annual competitive meeting was being celebrated last week. The description by the owner, who had also served his younger life at sea before he took up land in New Zealand, was one that highly, I amused the gathering (states the Taranaki Herald). The dog was sent out by an English shepherd, - and on the way learned “ to get away to starboard,” “ get away to port,” “ full ahead,” “hard astern,” or “steady your helm ” in place of the orthodox shepherd’s terms. That dog. the gathering was assured, could work, but the difficulties were that not only was the sailor-owner the only man for whom the dog would - work for efficiently, but -all the other shepherds gave up their erstwhile tasks to watch tha'fiiiv’ • ■

By a coincidence both the Wellington and Canterbury Rugby Union* will brate their jubilees this year .(says fha Evening Post). The chairman, of the Management Committee of the Wellington Union (Mr J. Prendcville) mentioned et the last meeting of that body that he had received a letter from Mr S. F. Wilson, president of the Canterbury Union, stating that that union was making elaborate preparations to celebrate its jubilee, which would fall upon July 2G. The' Wellington Union was formed in October in 1879, but the Management Committee has not yet decided upon what, date the Jubilee will ,be celebrated, or what form the celebration will take.

At the meeting of the Peninsula County Council on Thursday it was decided on the motion of Cr Cross that the road leading from the Portobello-Hamngton Point road at Arnott’s store to Hooper’s Inlet across to the Papanui Inlet, via dearwater s road, and on to the Maori line to section 26, be declared) a main road.

The monthly meeting of the St. Clair School Committee was’’held on Tuesday night, Mr H. Halliday l\ing in the chair. Mr Kindley reported that he had visited the school and found the attendance excellent in all classes. The general health of the children was good, and matters were running quite smoothly. The chairman, on behalf of the committee, congratulated the headmaster and the staff upon the excellent results achieved at the Schools’ Athletic Championship meeting, the school having again been successful in winning the shield. Members who were present at the sports meeting spoke in appreciation of the performance put up by tlie St. Clair boys and girls, and upon the' motion of Mr Ritchie, Seconded by Mr Macasscy, it was decided to grant the school a half-holiday on a date to be fixed next week. Furthermore, the winners of the shield will be taken to the pictures and entertained at afternoon tea. It was resolved that a photograph of the shield winners be taken and hung in the school hall. It was decided to write to the Primary Schools’ Sports Association congratulating it upon'- the able way in which it had conducted the sports meeting. The headrpaster reported that the average attendance for the month of March was 591, and average roll 621. Summer games were ended and winter competitions were now being prepared. In the cricket competition in the first half A team won four matches and lost one match. The B team had won two and lost two. In athletics the school was fortunate enough to win the Championship Shield, the tabloid competition, and the newly Introduced Basket Ball Relay for girls.

Mr D, Minnock informs us that his remarks at the meeting at Woodhaugh on Thursday night were not directed against the work of the. Belief Committee, but against the manner in which the committee was appointed. Particulars are advertised of the closing of entries on April 22 for the Gore Competitions. Special Sunday fares at exceptionally reduced rates for travel by the DunedinOamaru Sunday trains are advertised. Householders are reminded that written nominations of persons to serve upon school committees for the ensuing .year close on Monday next. The Dominion Building Society advertises that a ballot of £IO.OOO will; be held on April -29. -. The United Starr-Bowkett Building Society advertises No. II group, commencing May 13, and also £3BOO for.disposal on May 2, The “huskies’’ for the Byrd Antarctic Expedition are to he worked at Mount Look. The necessary sledges and gear are now being made at Anderson's Motor .Body Works, Manor place. Inspection invited—Advt. Ladies will be pleased to learn that we have just landed a fresh supply of Ilka Cream. This beautiful cream 'at 2s pot, by post 2s 3d, is one of the finest for beautifying the. complexion.—H, L. Sprosen, Ltd., toilet specialists and chemists. Octagon, -Dunedin.—Advt. ThosC' desirous of having- electricity installed in their bouses should consult the Stewart Electrical Company, 171 Rattray street. Time payments arranged, from 2a 6d a week.—Advt are lokingfor health, happiness. Health Club. Meets - weekly, Memberand prosperity, join the Dunedin Radiant ship only 2s 6d a year. Ring secretary, p'hone 12-765. —Advt. ' A Newton Crystal may improve that wireless receiver of yours. The world’s best crystal at Is 6d each.—Barth Elec' trical Supplies, 90 Princes street, Dunedin.—Advt. Have your Diamond Ring overhauled at Williamsons. : They, are the ringmaking specialists (next the Bristol).— Advt. 1 W. Y. Stumer. G.A.0.C.. D. 5.0.1., optician. Consulting room, 2 Octagon) Dunedin. Most modern scientific equipment for sight testing.—Advt. A. E. J, Blakeley and W.. E. Bagley, dentists, Bank of Australasia, corner of Bond and Rattray streets (next Telegraph Office). Telephone 12-359.—Advt. Diamond Engagement Rings.—Before purchasing compare our values; large selection; superior quality.—Peter Did, the most - reliable jewellers, watchmakers, and opticians. 490 Moray place, Dunedin. Advt.