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Otago Daily Times, Issue 22058, 14 September 1933, Page 8

Overseas Mail

The Makura, due at Wellington on Sunday, has 110 bags of English and American mail and five parcel receptacles for Dunedin. The mail is due at the local office on Tuesday afternoon.

Address-in-Reply Debate A message from Wellington states that the Address-in-Reply debate will be initiated by Mr H. Holland (Christchurcn North) and seconded by Mr W. J- Broadfoot (Waitomo). White Heron in the South

It is reported by the Southland Times that one of New Zealand’s most rare and most beautiful birds, a white heron, was seen on the Waihopai River, near Thomson’s Bush, on Tuesday. The bird is protected, and any person who molested it would render himself liable to a heavy penalty. Thefts of Books

During the past few months numbers of books have been stolen from both the Dunedin Public Library and the Dunedin Athenasum, most of the missing volumes having been taken from the reference libraries, whilst many periodicals in the reading rooms have also been mutilated. Investigations instituted by the detectives, assisted by the librarian at the Dunedin Athenaeum (Mr H. Greenwood) and the secretary (Mr W. Alexander) were brought to a head last evening when Detectives Jenvey and Gibson arrested a young man on a charge of theft of books from the Athenaeum and the Public Library and the wilful damage of periodicals. A number of reference books and clippings from magazines were found in the possession of the accused, who will appear before the City Police Court this morning.

Anglican Orphanage# In accordance with arrangements recently made and sanctioned by the Dunedin Diocesan Standing Committee, the girls and small children under the care of the Anglican orphanages have not been transferred from Mornington to separate quarters at the premises of the Anglican Boys’ Home at Anderson’s Bay. The name of St. Mary’s Orphanage is being retained for this portion of the home. Both the girls’ and boys’ work will now be under the supervision of Mr and Mrs Gerrard, who have for some years managed the boys’ home. Art Union Policy

The policy of the Government relative to the sanctioning of art unions was outlined by the Minister of Internal Affairs (Mr J. A. Young) when a deputation representing the Social Council of Churches waited on him in Christchurch to protest against the proposal that the proceeds of an art union should be devoted to liquidating the liabilities on Monica Park. The Minister assured the deputation that an application for the use of moneys from an art union in the direction indicated was against the principle laid down governing the sanctioning of art unions. He had suggested that the liabilities on the property be wiped out by means of a loan submitted to the ratepayers. Dependency of Niue

Captain W. M. Bell, Resident Commissioner of Niue Island, who has been oil a short visit to New Zealand, left Wellington for Samoa and Niue by the Maui Pomare on Tuesday. Interveiwed before his departure, he emphasised the importance to these islands of the steamer connection afforded by the Maui Pomare. Previously, he said, these and outlying islands had to depend on the uncertain visits of sailing vessels. He stressed the quality of the fruit and the development that had taken place in production and export, and in the bettered conditions of the inhabitants. He spoke in high terms of the industry of the natives and their law-abiding and loyal disposition.

Subsidy to Calf Clubs A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that an announcement that Cabinet had decided to provide £2OO for distribution among boys’ and girls’ calf clubs was made by the Minister of Agriculture (Mr C. E. Macmillan) last night. He said the movement had proved a most valuable one in stimulating and developing interest in farming among the scholars of primary schools, and, as it had been represented that the withdrawal of the Government subsidy was likely seriously to prejudice the work of the clubs, the matter has been further considered by Cabinet, which had decided to make available a sum not exceeding £2OO for distribution to the clubs. In no case would the subsidy exceed £2O.

Burnside Stock Sale* An excellent selection of good quality cattle was offered at yesterday’* sale, but the yarding of sheep was insufficient m number, and contained a good proportion of plain ewes and medium wethers. About 240 fat cattle were yarded, and as this was considered an over-supply for the local trade, butchers’ limits at the opening were 10b to 15s per head less than last week. Early passing by vendor* and the competition of northern buyer* and country butchers soon had its effect, with the result that a steady sale ensued at practically last week’s rates. Some extra well finished bullocks from the Heriot and South Otago districts and some very prime heifers from the Taieri were keenly sought after. Extra prime heavy bullocks sold to £l2 7s 6d; prime heavy, £9 10s to £lO 10s; prime mediumweights, £8 to £9; plainer sorts, £7 to £7 10s; light and unfinished, £6 to £6 10s; best heifers, to £8 2s 6d; others, £4 to £6; best cows, to £7 7s 6d; others, £3 10s to £5. About 1400 fat sheep were penned. These included a small proportion of very prime wethers and ewes, but the larger number was of medium quality. The market opened at full late rates, but best ewes soon improved by 2s to 3s, and best wethers by Is. Outside buyers were operating keenly, but in spite' of this, local butchers continued to fill their requirements. After the first race, the market was steady, except in the concluding stages, when values for medium-weight wethers dropped 2s and medium and light ewes lg per head. A truck of light halfbred unfinished wethers suitable for graziers made from 16s to 20s. Extra, prime heavy wethers sold to 38s; prime heavy, 33s to 35s 6d; medium-weights, 30s to 32s 6d; light primes, 24s to 295; best ewes, to 335; medium-weights, 24s to ,27s 6d; light, 18s to 225. The first spring lambs of the season attracted good bidding. These came from the Milton district and were presented in good order, making to 28s 6d. Only one pen of steers wag yarded in the store cattle section, and the balance of an exceptionally small entry was made up principally of cull cows. The pen of steers sold under keen competition, and realised £3 6s. Prices for cows and heifers were unchanged. The low values ruling recently in the dairy section had the effect of a smaller entry coming forward. Despite this factor, prices showed no change, and there was very little competition throughout the market. Backward low-condi-tioned cows were hard to dispose of, and only young cows in good condition and close to profit were wanted. Up to £6 was obtained for the latter. No change in the values was noticeable in the fat pig section, and the offering comprised principally porkers. Best baconers realised up to £2 18s, while good quality, heavy porkers made £2. The of store pigs was larger than recent sales, and competition for the entry, which wa* of indifferent quality, was not as keen as last week’s sale, prices depreciating 2s to 4s per head for all classes. Large stores sold at from 17s to 24s and sucker* 8s to 14s. Next Band Contest’

A message from Palmerston North states that negotiations with the local committee and the New Zealand Brass Bands’ Association for conducting the next Dominion contest at Palmerston North in February have resulted in a hitch over the distribution of the profits. The local committee decided on Tuesday night that unless its decision regarding the distribution was accepted it would not conduct the contest. The association intimated that the first charge on the profits should be £SO for the association as -Contest fees, plus a further 10 per cent, of all profits. After discussion it was decided to offer the association 10 per cent, on the profits, with a maximum of £SO, or no contest.

Passenger Liner Ruahine The New Zealand Shipping Company’s liner Ruahine, which during the past few days, has been discharging and loading cargo at Port Chalmers, now- carries tourist class passengers only. After certain improvements in the accommodation have been effected on her arrival in Loudon in November, the Ruahine is timed to leave New Zealand again in March of next year, and will arrive Home for the English summer. The Ruahine is a twinscrew, oil-burning steamer of 10,870 tons, and has a 60ft beam, which ensures smooth movement even if rough weather should be experienced on the run to London, via Panama.

Praise for Hauraki Gulf Officers of the cruiser Australia, which is at, present at Port Chalmers, are loud in their praise of the Hauraki Gulf as a ground for such naval practices as those carried out by the Canberra, Australia, Dunedin, and Diomede last week. Sheltered waters, wide enough to allow full-calibre firing with 8-inch guns, are extremely difficult, to find. With almost unrestricted space, the four cruisers were able to carry out exercises that were of real value to both squadrons. The opinion was freely expressed among the visiting officers that it would be an excellent thing if combined manoeuvres could be arranged each year, the squadrons taking it in turn to cross the Tasman Sea.

A Lucky Syndicate Confirmation of their good fortune in holding the ticket which won the first prize of £6OOO in a sweepstake recently drawn in Tasmania was received by the seven members of an Auckland syndicate yesterday. The prize was drawn by a ticket held by “Money Wanted,” c/o “T. D. A.,” Dominion road, Auckland. The purchaser on behalf of the syndicate was Mr T. D. Anderson, a men’s outfitter. He held a one-seventh share and his wife had a similar interest. A neighbour, Mrs S. A. Hollings, and her two eons, who conduct a pork butchery business next door to Mr Anderson's shop, each held a one-seventh share, and two others similarly interested were Mr G, H. Greenwood, of Mount Albert, and Alexander Reid* of Kohimarama. The prize is described as being £6OOO net, so it is expected (says our special correspondent ib Auckland) that each member of the syndicate will receive £857. The success of the syndicate is regarded by Mr Anderson as the reward of perseverance. Pei - sonally, he has held tickets in the sweepstake almost continuously since 1911. He formed a syndicate to purchase tickets regularly about two years and a-half ago. The syndicate has won prizes of £lO and £5 before, while Mr Anderson said he had won “ £SO once or twice.”

Auckland Railway Station A questioner at Mr Coates’s meeting at Lyttelton on Tuesday evening was nonplussed when the Acting Prime Minister turned a question back on him and asked him what he thought the Auckland Railway Station cost. “ Three millions,” replied the interjector, to the accompaniment of applause. “That’s the story you’ve decided to tell and it is the story you will tell, but £340,000 was the cost of the Auckland Railway Station,” said Mr Coates. “If the Government spends anything in the North Island the South Island will say it is no good and viceversa.” A voice (helpfully): “We want home rule for the South Island.”

The Railways Department advertises in this issue that in connection with the visit of H.M.A.S. Australia special trains will leave Dunedin for Port Chalmers on Sunday at 1.0 p.m., 1.45, 2.30, 4.0. and 10.0 p.m., returning at 3.0 p.m., 4.0 and 5.15 p.m. A meeting of ex-servicemen will be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Forbury corner, this evening, when short addresses will be giveji by members of the executive of the Returned Soldiers’ Association on the work of the association and some of its more notable achievements.

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,

Note our new address for Electrical Goods, Repairs, and Fishing Tackle is 3<S George street. —Barth Electrical Supplies, Ltd—Advt.

Save your eyes. Be wise, and consult W. V. Stumer, optician (2 Octagon), thus conserving good vision for old age.-* Advt.