Bowling Broadcast

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22824, 7 March 1936, Page 12

Bowling Broadcast

Broadcasts of bowling contests are not frequent, and interest will no doubt be aroused by the announcement that a description of some of the games in the local champion of champions contest will be broadcast this afternoon, beginning at 2 o'clock.

City Fire Call* The City Fire Brigade turned out at 9.55 p.m. yesterday to a malicious false alarm from the box at the corner of Falcon and Ann streets, Roslyn. Another call was received about a quarter of an hour later to a porse fire in Upper Rattray street, which was extinguished before any damage was done.

Poppy Day Appeal The Dunedin Returned Soldiers' Association's annual Poppy Day appeal will be held this year on April 24. Arrangements are already being made by the association and the secretary (Mr 0. L. Ferens) is confident that the appeal will be accorded the usual amount of support.

A Doctored Coin A side-showman named Edward George Roberts, alias Edwin Maloney, was fined £5 yesterday at Taihape by the magistrate (Mr R. M. Watson) for using a doctored coin in a roll-down game at th» Rangitikei A. and P. Show on Thursday. He was arrested by Detective Murray, of Wanganui, and threw the coin away when going to the police station. The detective observed the accused's action and returned later and found the coin.

Lithograph Exhibition Affording as it does an interesting study in sn art that is comparatively little known in the Dominion, the loan collection of lithographs from the Senefelder Club, London, -which is now on exhibition at the Art Gallery at Logan Park, continues to be a popular attraction among art lovers. The display comprises 72 prints and covers a -wide range of work, the quality of which can be gauged from the fact that such noted artists as Frank Brangwyn, RA., O. Spencer-Pryse, and Augustus John, R.A., are among the contributors.

An Unfortunate Affair Members of the All Black football team have many interesting stories to tell of their wonderful tour in Great Britain. One incident, however, while maybe very interesting, horrified those closely associated with it. It will be remembered that some members of the team were invited to spend a few days at Lord Bledisloe's estate. While they were there they were privileged to take part in some pheasant shooting. It was then that the unfortunate incident occurred and one member of the team committed an unforgiveable offence. The gamekeepers' stood aghast as the tragedy was enacted. The All Black shot a hen pheasant 1 Proposed Civic Square Following a report of the president (Mr J. Sutherland Ross) at the meeting of the committee of the Dunedin Manufacturers' Association yesterday on the measures that had been taken to secure the site of the present Telegraph Office for the city so that a civic square could be made, a member stated that the Government had now cancelled instructions to certain departments to occupy the building upon the completion of the new Post Office. He thought this could be taken as an indication that the Government intended to give the site to the city. Mr Ross stated that the idea behind the proposal was that, as the city had given so much to the Government, the gift of the site might be made in return.

Technical College Managers As one nomination only—that of Mr Leonard Arthur Walker —has been received, an election for a parents' representative on the King Edward Technical College Board of Managers, to fill the vacant seat occasioned by the death of Mr H. H. Leary, will not now be necessary, and Mr Walker will duly be declared elected. .

Leap Year Births Among the leap year births in Otago this year # were those of twins at Kaitangata. 'The correspondent who has advised us of this occurrence expresses curiosity as to whether it is unique, especially as the twins are a boy and' a girl. It is probably not unique, but it is certainly exceptional, and it may be without a parallel in New Zealand.

An Interesting Record An interesting and valuable history of the early days of Winton is contained in a supplement published by the Winton Record to mark the celebration of the diamond jubilee of the town. Copiously illustrated, the supplement is replete with racy anecdotes and stories of the stirring days when Winton was in its infancy, not a little space being devoted to the doings of the pioneers who rendered such yeoman service to the district. Of particular interest to the racing fraternity is an admirable article which traverses the history of the Winton Racing Club—now the oldest-established turf body in Southland —and details, in chronological order, notable events that have occurred since the inception of the club.

Kick into Touch Rule A statement in the report of the Empire Rugby Conference which was held in London on December 18 and January. 3 to discuss the laws of the game, and at which Messrs S. 8. Dean and J. Prenderville represented New Zealand, shows that New Zealand and also New South Wales asked that they should be permitted to reintioduce the amended rule regarding the kick-into-touch. This rule, in effect, penalises a player who kicks the ball out, "on the fly," between the two twentyfive lines, but penalty kicks are excluded from its operation. The fact that the Now Zealand delegates asked that the amended rule should be reintroduced has caused considerable surprise, to say the least of it, among members of the Otago Rugby Union, who had been of the opinion that the New Zealand Union was opposeo to such an alteration. The action of the delegates apparently needs Borne explanation, and also the fact that the members ol the Otago Rugby Union were quite unaware that the delegates intended to put forward the recommndation they did. IT may be added that 'the conference considered that the local difficulties of Australia and New Zealand could be met by any dispensation granted by the English Union, on condition that in all international matches the laws of the game as laid down by the International Board should be observed. Whether the ftew Zealand. Union will now/take advantage of the dispensation which apparently may be granted to it remains to be seen. It can be stated, however, that the reintroduction of the amended rule will be strongly opposed by the Otago Rugby Union.

Morro Cattle DUmeter With words of stem rebuke for the eonduct of the officers and crew of the United States liner Morro Castle, which was destroyed by fire with the loss of 124 lives off the New Jersey coast more than a year ago, Judge Hulbert, of Mew York, last month passed sentence on two officers who had been found guilty of criminal negligence. Eden S. Abbott, the chief engineer, received four years' imprisonment, and Acting Captain William Warms two years. Henry Cabaud, an official of the New York and Cuba Mail Steamship Company, which operated the liner, was given one year's imprisonment, but his sentence was suspended pending payment of a fine of £IOOO. The company itself was fined the maximum penalty of £2OOO. The defence gave notice of appeal, and all three men were released on bail.

Ansae Day Service Arrangements are being made by the Dunedin Returned Soldiers' Association for the customary observance of Anzac Day on April 25. The usual service will be held in the Town Hall, and it is probable that the principal address will be delivered by Mr W. Perry, M.L.C.

Probate Granted Mr Justice Kennedy has granted probate in the, following estates: —James Wilson, of Dunedin, plumber; John Imrie, of Mosgiel, farmer; Grace Elizabeth Boyd Douglas, of Dunedin; Catherine M'Neil, of Lochiel; Agnes Eleanor Nelson, of Dipton West; Leonard Hill, of Clifden; Isabella Cowie, of Invercargill; Mary Patterson, of Queenstown; Mary Jane Mulholland, of Queenstown; Edmund George Kelly, of Bluff; Agnes Gibson, of Dunedin; Vernon Charles Smith, of Dunedin, ironmonger; Annabella Cleghorn, of Dunedin. Letters of administration have been granted in the estates of Margaret Prenderville, of Mossburn, and Alice Ross, of Asliley Downs.

Municipal Organ Recital The city organist (Dr V. E. Galway) will give a recital in the Town Hall tomorrow at 8.15 p.m. An interesting programme haa been arranged, which includes the following items:—Prelude on " Veni Immanuel" (Harris); Air Varied (Hiles); Sinfonia to the Cantata "We Thank Thee, God" (Bach); Symphonie No. 0 "Allegro" (Widor); Seraph's Strain (Wolstenholme); Concert Study (Bonnet); Cradle Song (Schubert); "Finlandia" (Sibelius), by special request. The supporting artists will be Misses Audrey Kirk and Molly Runnerstrum, who will play " Son and Stranger" (Mendelssohn; Miss Phyllis Claire, who will sing "Morning" (OleySpeaks) and "Advice" (Carew); and Mr Richard Duerdon, "The Lute Player" (Allitsen). There will be no charge ior admission.

Parliament and Easter Holidays There will be no sitting of Parliament on Good Friday, April 10. It is probable ako that the House, in view of the fact that the Easter holidays will be observed by many people well into the following week, will not resume until Thursday, April 16. The Prime Minister (Mr Savage) said on Wednesday that the Government had-not yet given any consideration to the question of what might be called Easter holidays for the new Parliament. "It is certain, of course, that the House will not be asked to sit on Good Friday. Then it is obvious that Easter Monday will be a non-sitting day. If members express a desire to go home for the Easter holidays, the Government will not insist upon resuming on the Tuesday. There will be plenty of work for Parliament to do, but it need not be suggested that a curtailment of the usual Easter holidays will be necessary. There is time enough yet to discuss the question, but if members of Parliament express a wish to defer business for a day or two during Easter week, the Government will be prepared to agree to an adjournment for four or five days." Doctors and Mistakes

Emphasis on the fact that "even the best'may make mistakes" was laid by Dr R. Campbell Begg at the annual meeting of the Wellington Blood Transfusion Service when he referred to the practice of surgery generally, and urged donors to co-operate with members of the medical profession. Subtle suggestions were sometimes made that associations in the profession were really only for the good of the members so that they might "line their own pockets," he said. Associations of the kind referred to were concerned more with seeing that members maintained the prestige of their profession than with anything else. In fellowships of surgeons, pledges were taken, including one to place the welfare of patients above all else, and those pledges were obeyed. " I ask the public to be a little considerate of errors of surgeons," he said. "The best of surgeons, whether he be young or old, may make a mistake. The public may not believe it, but will have to believe it." He had heard an eminent surgeon saying that he had made just about every mistake possible in surgery and, when complimented that he did not have any more to experience, reply that he could make the same mistake twice. Not a Precedent

The rehearing of the inquiry into the casualty to the Rangatira will not establish a precedent in New Zealand, as somewhat similar circumstances arose in the case of the Devon, which was wrecked at Wellington Heads on August 25, 1913. The Nautical Court set up to inquire into the mishap suspended the captain for three months. Counsel for the captain (Mr M. Myers) now the Chief Justice (Sir Michael Myers) applied for-a rehearing, and this was granted by the Minister of Marine (Mr F. M. B. Fisher), who appointed Mr Justice Chapman and two nautical assessors to conduct the inquiry. As a result of the rehearing, the captain was completely exonerated and his ticket was returned to him.

His "Twentieth Birthday" Speaking of the number of letters and telegrams he received on Saturday last, on his "twentieth birthday," Mr E. W. Alison, of Auckland, said that the number of people who had remembered his birthday had been a surprise to him. Many of his friends, young and old, had taken a good deal of freedom with his age, and had pandered to his vanity by calling him a " youth " and bo on. jjlven although he was 84 years of age, numbered by each year, he had not felt so youthful since he used to ride at the first races at Devonport, because he was then a light-weight. It was very thoughtful of everybody, and if all the people who said they were going to drink bis health really did so, a great amount of champagne must have been consumed. One little regret he had was that his old and sincere friend, Sir Francis Bell, who always felicitated with him on his birthday and chaffed him about his youth, was lying very ill in Wellington. He hoped Sir Francis would soon be restored to health again, for he was one of New Zealand's greatest men. "Looking Into the Matter"

The Arbitration Court, which is at present sitting in Dunedin, believes in doing things thoroughly. At one stage yesterday, when the state of the plaintiff's right eye was the deciding factor in a compensation claim, the Bench bore no little resemblance to a doctor's consulting room. The plaintiff was seated in a chair customarily occupied by a member of the court. His Honor (Mr Justice Page) donned a pair of special magniiying glasses, and, in company with the other two members of the court, peered into the plaintiff's eye while a doctor who was giving evidence pointed out the injuries the man had suffered. This "layman's examination," as his Honor expressed it, was but another evidence of the thoroughness with which the court—-or, for that matter, any court—surveys all the relevant factors in a case before reaching a decision.

Railway Carriages That improvements to the railway carriages in New Zealand are badly needed, was the opinion expressed at Auckland by Mr L. Wilkes, an official of the New York Central Railroad, who is touring the Dominion. While the locomotives were very good, the coach equipment might well be improved, he said. He had found the seats comfortable when travelling from Auckland to the Waitomo Caves, but on the branch lines they were " terrible." He conssidered that heavier rolling stock was needed, and the style used by the American railroads could well be adopted on the New Zealand lines. Mr Wilkes strongly condemned the wooden carriages. "In a bad accident hundreds of people could be killed through the wooden cars." he said. " Steel cars would obviate a great deal of that danger. It is against the law to use wooden cars in America, except on branch lines where the traffic is not very heavy." He found the stops for refreshments a pleasant break in the journey, but considered it would be better to have a dining car attached to the train. "I think it would be a good move in this country," he said, "because you are going to get a lot of American tourists. Americans are fed up with Europe, and they are looking at this country to see what it is."

An advertisement in this issue advises that entries for the next examinations in accordance with the regulations issued under section 16 of the Engineers Registration Act, 1924, close on March 31. Full particulars in connection with the examinations can be obtained from the registrar. Engineers' Registration Board, Wellington. The Railways Department advertises m this issue particulars of cheap day excursion tickets and special train, arrangements in connection with the official South Island Air Pageant at the Otajro Aero Club's Aerodrome on Saturday next. Barth Electric, Ltd., 36 George street, .specialists in everything Electrical. Don't throw away that old radiator; we specialise in repairs.—Advt. A. Frank Anderson, dental surgeon, Princes street, Dunedin, will visit Waipiata and Patearoa, Thursday. March 19; Ranfurly, March 20; Oturehua, March 23. and Omakau, March 24. —Advt. Now, isn't that fine? My ring came from. Williamson's, the ring specialists, where the good rings are made. Princes street, opposite the Savoy.—Advt. C. W. Sundstrum, dentist, Dunedin, will visit Omakau, Oturehua, Ranfurly on Monday, March 16; Naseby, Waipintn, Palmerston, on Tuesday, March 17, 1936. —Advt. , „ , E. W. Walden, Architect, 34 Dowling street. —Advt. Eye Strain—For Eye Comfort, for better vision, consult Sturmer and Watson, Ltd., Opticians. 2 Octagon, Dunedin. —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.