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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23351, 17 November 1937, Page 10

City Police Court There were no cases set down for hearing in the City Police Court yesterday. Air Mail The air mail which left Dunedin via Auckland on October 21 reached London on Thursday last.

Mails Delayed The chief postmaster advises that due to engine trouble the departure from Wellington of the Wellington-Auckland air liner was delayed yesterday, and in consequence mails did not arrive at Auckland in time to make the connection with the Mariposa. The overseas correspondence concerned will be despatched to its destination by the first opportunity. The English and European letters are being forwarded by the Rangitiki, leaving Napier to-morrow.

Caledonian Society Bursary The Caledonnian Society of Otago advised the monthly meeting of the Council of the University of Otago yesterday that it proposed to award a bursary annually to permit the son or daughter of a member of the society to attend the University for a period of three years, the value of the bursary to be payment of fees up to £2O a year. One bursary was to be awarded annually. Members of the council commended the society's desire to assist its members, and the bursary was accepted. Lighter Wool Clip

The Canterbury wool clip, according to one prominent pastoralist, will be considerably lighter this year than it was last year, the reason being the dryness of the season. Last week he shore a number of merinos and Corriedales, the individual fleeces of which were, without exception, between 21b and 31b lighter than usual. There was, he said, little grease in the wool, which was very clean and palpably finer than the normal.

Fog on Coast Passengers by the express from *he north yesterday were denied an opportunity of viewing the scenic oeaiu/ of the Otago coastline between Palmerston and Port Chalmers. Throughout the day the coast was enveloped in a blanket of fog so thick that in some places it., was impossible to see objects more than 200 yards from the train. A light easterly breeze carried the fog across the peninsula in the late afternoon, and a light shower of rain fell in the city.

Telephone Subscribers "The improvement referred to last year in the number of telephone installations has continued throughout the year," said the Minister of Public Works (Mr R. Semple) in his annual Statement, which was tabled in the House of Representatives yesterday The net gain in subscribers totalled 8938, as against 5255 for the previous year. "It is gratifying to record," the Minister said, "that the peak number of subscribers reached in 1930 has now been exceeded, and that the grand total of telephone installations in the Dominion on March 31 stands at the high figure of 178,599, which is 12,034 in excess of the previous year's figure and approximately 12,234 in excess of the number recorded in 1930."

Radiologists for Auckland Hospital The appointment of two radiologists to succeed Dr W. W. Main at the Auckland Hospital at a commencing salary of £ 1000 each and increasing Csays a Press Association telegram) by annual increments of £IOO to £I2OO per annum was approved by the Auckland Hospital Board. Applications are to be called for the positions in New Zealand, Australia and England.

Egmont Experience A severe thunderstorm was experienced by 13 members of the Taranaki Alpine Club on the summit of Mount Egmont on Sunday. Just before the storm broke, shrill whistling occurred when the climbers held their ice axes in the air due to the contact of the metal with the electrically-charged air. There was no wind at the time. Although the thunder, lightning, and hail made the last part of the climb extremely unpleasant, the journey to the summit was continued to allow one member of the party (Mr T. Wright) to complete his hundredth ascent. Two of the climbers were girls.

Navigation Warning The Director-general of the Post and Telegraph Department has received the following navigation warning (reports a Press Association message from Wellington):—"Steamer Hauraki in latitude 34.24 S. longitude, 174.07 W., sighted iron buoy surmounted by stall and cage, with heavy marine growth; fresh N.N.E. wind and heavy, confused swell." False, But Not Malicious

"What was all that noise on Saturday afternoon? " asked Cr T. E. Thornson of Cr W. T. Glasgow (chairman of the Fire Prevention Committee) at the meeting of the New Brighton Borough Council on Monday. Cr Thomson was referring to the ringing of the fire alarm bell twice. Cr Glasgow explained that he himself had been the cause of one of the alarms, as his wife had wanted to start a fire in the garden to burn some rubbish. He had rung up the brigade and had said that there was a fire at his place, and hod been going on to ask for a permit when a man at the telephone had hung up the receiver and dashed off to ring the bell. He had then to rush round to the brigade headquarters to 'ell them not to turn out and to get the necessary permit. The. other fire had been a very minor outbreak.

Experience Abroad Two young aeronautical engineers, Messrs C. A. Philpott and J. D. McKenzie, will shortly leave New Zealand to seek further experience abroad. They do not intend to remain overseas, but hope to return to New Zealand <md secure better positions. In an endeavour to gain as great a variety of experience as possible, they intend to seek employment with several of the leading British aircraft manufacturing firms. Mr Philpott is keenly interested in airport management and control, and intends to devote some time to its study at the principal aerodromes in England as the opportunity offers. Both intend to join the Air Force Reserve •to gain further flying experience. Both young men hold their ground engineers' licences as well as pilots' A licences, and have, until their recent resignations, been employed by Cook Strait Airways, Mr Philpott cinee the company's inception and Mr McKenzie since about six months later. Mr Philpott served for three years and a-half with the Wellington Aero Club and Mr McKenzie served with East Coast Airways in the earlier stages of that company's existence*

I " My Black Cat " Art Union Although the published list of prizes in the "My Black Cat" Art Union does not show Dunedin amidst the major prizes, yet the second prize-winning ticket, No. 181017, which is worth £SOO, was purchased in Rattray street. The fortunate buyer was a. Wellington commercial traveller, who naturally gave his home address. Salvation Army Home To meet the needs of elderly women, the Salvation Army Women's Home in Caversham is to be altered and converted into a Home for Aged Women. The building is at present undergoing reconstruction work, and old-age pensioners and others, who, requiring a home and not wholly capable of caring for themselves, will be able to make use of the accommodation which will be provided for this purpose. For many years the building in Caversham has been known as the Rescue Home or the Salvation Army Industrial Home. Parachutist Bruised Caugh by the gusty wind as ne was landing after a descent at Mangere aerodrome, Auckland, on Sunday afternoon, Mr G. W. Sellars, the parachutist, was badly bruised Tha weather compelled the parachutist to abandon his attempt to descend from a record height, the low-lying clouds rendering visibility uncertain. Two descents were successfully undertaken from a height of about 2000 feet, and it was in the course of the second descent that Mr Sellars landed heavily. Facilities for Aviation Reference to the Government's policy of assisting aviation by the establishment and development of aerodromes was contained in the annual Statement tabled by the Minister of Public Works (Mr R. Semple) in the House of Representatives yesterday. The Minister pointed out that in consequence of the success of the initial air transport, services a greater demand for such services had arisen. During the year there had been a considerable increase in passenger and air mail traffic, and even greater increases in all classes of traffic were to be expected, while extensions to the mrm trunk routes were contemplated. These extensions, as well as the development of feeder services, would follow 'he establishment of aerodromes, and facilities and a planned programme '"as being pusued to this end. The development of aerodromes and emergencylanding grounds had been concentrated primarily to serve the main trunk routes, and a commencement was made with those for the feeder services. There were now 49 aerodromes licensed for regular operation, on 12 of which enlargement or improvement work was proceeding. Fifteen additional fields were under development during the year.

Approach to Caversham Station Improvements to the approach to the Oavershr.m railway station were requested by' a deputation from the Dunedin Amenities Society which waited on the Postmaster-general (Mr F. Jones) yesterday. Mr Crosby Morris, who led the deputation, stating that the approach to the station from the Main South road was unsightly and could be considerably improved. The society had for many years, he said, endeavoured to have the road put in good order for traffic, but the City Council when approached had stated that the road was not its property. A certain amount had been done by the society, a garden plot and shrubs having been placed at the foot of a hoarding, which it was desired should be removed; but, unfortunately, the cost of putting the approach, in good order was £250, a sum which the society could not find. The road would be used by residents to Clyde Hill, and once completed the society would see that it was keot beautified. He asked that the Minister should place the matter before the Minister of Railways (Mi* D.'.G. Sullivan). Mr Jones stated that the question was one for either the City Council or the Railways Department, or possibly both, and he would be pleased to place the position before the Minister of Railways.

Dominion Centenary Stamps Asked yesterday whether the Government had as yet considered the issuing of special stamps to commemorate the Centenary of the Dominion in 1940, the Postmaster-general (Mr F. Jones) stated that he had not heard anything definite. "The issue of Centenary stamps will, of course, have to be seriously considered," he said, "as it is not likely that the Government will allow such an important event to pass without commemorating it in this direction. So far, however, no steps have been taken, and I am unable to say whether the design will be chosen as the result of a competition among artists or whether one individual will be asked to submit a design."

Jump in Freight Rates The effect on the lumber industry of the general increase in shipping freight rates was referred to in Auckland by two prominent British Columbia timber exporters, Mr J. H. McDonald and Mr A. R. MacFarlane. who were through passengers to Sydney by the Aorangi from Vancouver. It was stated that an increase of 100 per cent, had been made in the past year in timber rates from Canada to Australia and New Zealand. As the rate to New Zealand in the past had been higher than that to Australia, the increase was felt to a greater extent in trade to the Dominion.

Pay for Jurymen Simultaneously with discussion of the same subject in the Supreme Court at Auckland, common jurymen at the New Plymouth Supreme Court were considering what they believed to be the inadequacy of the remuneration of jurymen. Though no presentment was made on the subject to Mr Justice Reed, it is understood (says a message from New Plymouth) that a movement was set on foot by the panel to seek an increase in the fees. Representations are to be made that the payment should be at least equivalent to the basic wage. Another proposal is that the Department of Justice should pay jurymen the same amount daily as they would earn at their ordinary work. Common jurymen receive 10s a day, less 4d tax, and 5s a half-day. This meant, the jurymen claimed, that on lengthy cases they suffered considerable financial loss. "In these days a man on wages cannot afford to make monetary sacrifices, and, though we recognise our civic responsibilities, we contend it is not fair to expect us to lose as much as is involved in accepting jury fees in lieu of wages," said one of the waiting panel. "All jurymen are not affected adversely. Most of those paid on a weekly basis do not lose any part of their wages, but tradesmen, such as carpenters, do suffer." •

Train arrangements and excursion fares in connection with the Otago A and P. Show and Forbury Park trotting races, on November 23, 24, 25 and 27, are announced by the Railways Department in this issue. Attention is drawn to the advertisement in this issue of the variety concert arranged by the Caversham School Committee.

Particulars of the Burns Club concert to be held this evening in th« Early Settlers' Hall, are advertised i& this issue.

Eye Strain.—For eye comfort or 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 Tele* graph Office). Telephone 12-359 Advt. For rings, watches, and jewellery try Peter Dick, jewellers and opticians. 59 Princes street. DynsdJjL—*A_4vi