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Otago Daily Times, Issue 22904, 11 June 1936, Page 8

Trustees Executors Co. In our report of the annual meeting of the Trustees Executors and Agency Company, Ltd., yesterday the figures relating to the trust and agency branch of the year’s transactions were misprinted. The chairman’s reference to the trust and agency figures was as follows:—“These continue to show improvement and the prospects for the future are brighter than they have been for some years past. The total assets under the company’s charge at March 31 amounted to £4,566,100, which is the highest figure yet reached in the company’s history.” Applications Under New Acts A special sitting of the Arbitration Court is to be held in Wellington on June 22 to consider applications for an extension of the working week beyond the 40 hours for which provision is made under the Factories Amendment Act recently passed. Applications for the amendment of existing awards arising out of the new factories and arbitration legislation will also be heard at the sitting. Exhibition of Stamps

Of particular interest to philatelists is the exhibition of stamps which is now being held under the auspices of the Returned Soldiers’ Association in the association’s club rooms. Local collectors have contributed liberally to the display, which includes not only a number of rare and valuable stamps, but also complete collections of lesser known issues, and there are also on view cards from other parts of the Dominion. Including various commemorative issues a representative Government collection of unused stamps is one of the outstanding features of the exhibition, and covers carried by Sir Charles Kingston! Smith on his last attempt to cross the Tasman, and by- the Dutch airliner In the Centenary Air Race, are also worth more than a casual inspection. The exhibition will be open to-day and will be closed this evening. Titania’s Palace Evidently realising that only five more days remain in which to view one of the most wonderful collections of artistic craftsmanship that have ever been assembled, the public is daily according increased patronage to the exhibition of Titania’s Palace, now being held in Messrs Arthur Barnett, Ltd.’s, millinery salon, George street. It is significant also that many of those who have inspected the palace have paid one or more return visits, so that they may more closely examine the hundreds of miniature art treasures it contains. Already large numbers of primary and secondary school children have visited the exhibition, and to-morrow pupils from the schools south of Balclutha and from the, Palmerston School will inspect what should prove to them a display that is educative as well as intercst’ng. For the benefit of those who are working through the day arrangements have been made for the salon to remain open this evening. The exhibition is being held under the auspices of the Rotary Clubs of the Dominion to augment the funds of the Crippled Children’s ' Society. Combined Musical Societies

On Sunday evening, in the Town Hall, the Christchurch Harmonic Society and the Dunedin Choral Society Choirs will combine under the conductorship of Mr Victor Peters, of Christchurch, and present the beautiful sacred cantata “The Crucifixion,” by Sir John Stainer. This should be a noteworthy performance of a popular masterpiece, as the combined choirs will make a total of approximately 250 singers, and Mr Peters has the authority of experience in his interpretation of the varied choruses. Music lovers can expect to hear an unusual reading of the work and also a sincere one. The soloists in "The Crucifixion” will be Mr Alfred Walmsley, who has made a close study of this beautiful work, and Mr W. j. Spratt, of Christchurch, whose very fine singing at last year’s harmonic concert will be remembered by all who were present. Dr V. E. Galway, the city organist, will accompany the work on the organ. ' A collection will be takejj in aid of the expenses of the Christchurch Choir.

Doctor’s Visit to Lighthouse A trip to Cape Maria van Diemen with a doctor who was urgently needed to attend the lightkeeper and his family was made by the Government steamer Matai, which arrived at Auckland yesterday. When the Matai arrived at the cape (says a Press Association message from Auckland) the doctor found that Mr Thompson, one of the lightkeepers, and his wife arid child were suffering from a severe skin ailment. They were brought to Auckland by the Matai for further attention.

Curing Katipo Bites The theory that the poisonous _ effects, of bites from the katipo spider might be prevented by biting the affected part, until it bled, then sucking the wound, after which the patient should slay in the sea for 15 to 30 minutes, was advanced by Bishop Bennett before members of the Hastings Historical Society. He said katipos were rarely found far inland. If the sufferer could not reach the wound, then some other person should bite until the blood came. The Maoris believed this method was quite effective. Trade Barriers

“ Let the motion drop—people want to see direct results, and the position seems to bo that trade between New Zealand and (he rest of- the world will be regulated in an appropriate manner,” said Mr J. A. C. Allum at a meeting of the council of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, when a resolution relating to the Government’s trade policy was considered. The motion was; “ That this council deplores the growth of trade barriers throughout the world, and urges the Government not to fall into line by following a policy of placing further impediments in the way of international trade.” Supporting the motion, Mr W. A. Boucher said the Government’s import policy tended towards a 100 per cent, monopoly by Dominion manufacturers, operating for self gain. There had been talk of sweated . labour. Mr Allum: "Why so much about sweated labour? Mr Boucher seems to know all about it. I certainly don’t. The average employer here is as good a man as the average worker. This is the time to face facts. What is the good of theorising and beating the air? ” The resolution was earned.

Good Times Coming “We speak of the coming revolution; that revolution is on us,” declared the Rev. A. C. Wedderspoon in an address at the fortnightly group meeting held under the auspices of the Southland Presbytery. The subject was “Ways and means by which Christian principles may be applied to existing conditions.” Mr Wedderspoon said that tremendous advances had been made during the last 20 years in New Zealand; indeed during the last three months. “ The limit of the good things provided or promised is the sky,” he continued. “The extortionate retailor is going to have his prices fixed, the shockingly rich have been provided with running shoes, the revolting!}’ poor are going to live like millionaires and ministers of the Gospel are looking forward to the halcyon days of a 40-hour week.”