Dredge Launching at Clyde

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23006, 8 October 1936, Page 8

Dredge Launching at Clyde

The gold dredge at Clyde, which has been prepared for launching during the past few days, is now 50 feet down the slipways, and awaits only a sufficient rise in the Molyneux River. The Stevenson and Cook Engineering Company, Ltd., the contractors for the dredge, reported last night that at 5 o'clock this morning the river might be favourable, but if not the dredge would be blocked-up temporarily to keep it -from slipping down the bank.

Dairy Factory Zoning in Otago A meeting oi dairy company directors representing the five buttei-manu-facturing companies operating in Otago was held on Tuesday to consider the proposed zoning of the province for the collection of butterfat supplies. A committee wat, set up to prepare information for the Executive Commission of Agriculture which, it is understood, will be visiting Otago and Southland at an early date.

Letters on Coins Urging the Government to restore the letters "D.G." on New Zealand coinage of the King Edward VIII issue, the annual meeting of the Auckland Council of Christian Congregations on Monday night supported action already taken by the Methodist Conference and approved by Archbishop Averill. " The King does rule by the grace of God," said the Rev. J. A. Thomson, " and it was regrettable that this recognition should have been removed when the last coins were issued." The Rev. E. D. Patched said the appeal to have the time-honoured letters restored would meet with general apr proval. " I wonder what was behind the dropping of the letters in the first place, as there was no decision of Parliament to do it." he added. Maori Footballer's Death A charge ol manslaughter is to be preferred against Hawea Mataira, the well-known Maori All Black, in connection with the death of Bernard Edward Rogers, a member of the New Zealand Maori Rugby team which played Australia at Palmerston North on September 23. Rogers was admitted to the Palmerston North Hospital on the night of the match suffering from serious head injuries. It was stated later by Mr Kingi Tahiwi manager of the team, that as far as could be ascertained. Rogers and Mataira had been skylarking for possession of a jersey when at the hotel where the team was quartered. The hearing of the manslaughter charge and the resumed inquest proceedings will take place simultaneously at Palmerston North on October 14.

Municipal Organ Recital Dr V. E. Galway, city organist, will give another of his popular afterchurch recitals in the Town Hall on Sunday evening next, and nas chosen a delightful programme foi that occasion, including such items as "Chaconne in F" (Purcell), Gavotte from "Iphigenia" (Gluck), "Prelude in D" (Bach). Recitative and Finale from Sonata No. 1 (Mendelssohn), "The Question" and "The Answer" (Wolstenholme) (request item), "Allegretto Leggiero" (Edgar Ford), "Dreaming" from "Scenes of Childhood " (Schumann), " Triumphal March" (Alfred Hollins). The assisting artist will be Mrs N. R. Henderson, of Invercargill, whose appearances on th2 concert platform have been causing a great deal of enthusiasm. Mrs Henderson will sing "A Song in the Night" (Loughborough), "Solveig's Song" (Grieg) and "Twas a Dear Little Song" (Stanford Robinson). There will be no charge for admission.

Burnside Stock Sale There was a substantial easing in the value of beef at the Burnside stock sale yesterday and mutton was also cheaper. The yarding of fat cattle was a large one, 255 head being forward. Prime bullocks realised £l4 17s 6d to £l6 17s 6d,-best heifers £6 12s 6d to £lO 2s 6d and best cows £6 12s 6d to £lO. About 200 head of store cattle were forward, including several pens of well-bred three and four-year-old steers, which brought up to £9 ss. Good, fresh young cows made to £5. The entry of dairy cows was disposed of at recent values, best sorts realising to £6 7s 6d. The yarding of fat sheep totalled 2500. At the commencement prices showed a drop on last week's values, and there was a further easing as the sale progressed. Extra prime leavy wethers made £1 17s to £2, prime £1 14s to £1 16s 6d. and light down to £1 Bs. Extra prime heavy ewes made from £1 12s to £1 15s 3d, prime £1 8s to £1 lis, and best quality hoggets £l6s 6d to £1 10s. There were 29 spring lambs forward, the best sorts making £1 8s 3d to £1 10s 6d, medium £1 3s 6d to £1 ss, and light 18s 3d to £1 Is. A medium entry of 121 fat pigs consisted principally of porkers. Good baconers brought £4 13s, while porkers sold under keen competition up to £3. There was a keen demand for stores, of which there were 142 forward. A consignment of breeding . sows was entered and realised up to £5 15s. City Fire Calls

An accidental false alarm necessitated the City Fire Brigade turning out to the premises of Messrs Brown. Ewing and Co., Ltd., at 5.36 last evening. At seven minutes past six the brigade answered another call to the Phoenix Company, Maclaggan street, where a small fire had broken out behind a" baker's gas oven. There was no damage done. At 0.32 this morning while a constable was going his rounds he discovered an, outbreak of fire in the premises of the Royal Ice Cream Company in Ward street and broke the alarm. When the brigade arrived the fire had a fairly good hold, but the flames were quickly subdued with one lead of hose. The outbreak, which seemed to have its origin in the boiler house, did not appear to have caused a great deal of damage. Ranfurly Shield Challenge

A decision to challenge next year for the Ranfurly Shield was made by the Marlborough Rugby Union, at a meeting on Tuesday night, when there was practically a full attendance. A letter conveying the union's decision will be sent, at an early date, to the New Zealand Union. The decision was reached after a full discussion, in which it was generally agreed that the Marlborough players should be given an opportunity to playing in bigger football and appearing in more favourable circumstances before the' All Black selectors. It was said that next year's union need not abide by the decision if it was found inadvisable to do so. The motion was carried by a majority of 13 votes to one. A Sunken Forest

A Press Association telegram from Ashburton states that evidence that a birch forest grew and -is burnt thousands of years ago on the site of Ashburton was revealed by excavations for building. After going eight feet through solid clay the contractors encountered a layer of black soil, in which were numerous small logs, excellently preserved, as well as a small pocket of charred wood.

Inspector Chases Inspector An amusing incident was related in the Papakura Magistrate's Court by Inspector F. Jones, traffic officer for the Manukau County Council. He said that just about dusk he was chasing a speeding car at between 50 and 60 miles art hour when he noticed an approaching car pull up. turn round, and give chase to both The driver of this car turned out to be Inspector T. C. Clissold, traffic officer for the Main Highways Board, who had failed to recognise the second car as that of Inspector Jones.

A Chinese Holiday m A general holiday will be observed by the Chinese community on Saturday on the occasion of the twentyfifth anniversary of the proclamation by Dr Sun Yat Sen of the Chinese Republic. Since the alteration of the Chinese calendar to correspond with that used in Western countries, this occasion has been regarded as the most important holiday of the year, and is observed as such by Chinese throughout the world. Previously, the observance of the Chinese New Year ranked as the nation's most important festival. Arrangements have been made for the local observance to take the form of a picnic and sports meeting at Evansdale.

Military Despotism The greatest danger of the present day is military despotism, said Mr Frank Milner, who gave an address on Pacific problems in Christchurch on Tuesday night. "What we autonomous countries v feel most alarmed about," he said, "is the terriffic invasion on the rights of the people by military despotism. We see this in Germany, in Italy, in Soviet Russia, and also in Japan to some extent. This frightful vendetta is carried on by the army in particular against any individualism or liberalism."

A cheque for £25 for the Mayor's Relief Fund from Woolworths, Ltd.. is acknowledged with thanks. The Railways Department advertises in this issue train arrangements in connection with the Dunedin races at Wingatui to-day On Sunday evening next, during the .service at Moray Place Congregational Church, an augmented choir, assisted by soloists, will render Sullivan's oratorio, " The Prodigal Son." The soloists will be Miss Agnes Guy (soprano), Miss Margaret Green (contralto), Mr Rowland Dunbar (tenor), and Mr John Pringle (bass). Tenders are invited by the Public Works Department for the supply oi the following:—Water level indicators, mesh grille frames, ironbark poles and crossarms, ironbark poles, wire rope, copper wire, tapes and binders, guy wire, etc., transmission line hardware ahd Diesel engine centrifugal pump Details are published in this issue. The School Committees' Association of Otago will hold its quarterly meeting to-night. Fishing tackle Season opens October 1. Be ready Select from our ,iew season's stocks We can supply all requirements. Inspection invited Catalogues available. Fine display to select from. See window display.— Barth Electric. Ltd. 36 George street. -Advt.

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