NEWS OF THE DAY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24737, 14 October 1941, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY

T'HE will of Malcolm Stuart Holmes, retired farmer, of Oamaru, has been sworn for pi'obate purposes at a value «f £45,000. There is a bequest to the Columba Presbyterian Sunday School of £2OO, subject to a life interest.

Supreme Court Sittings Mr Justice Callan will take only the criminal cases at the quarterly sittings of the Dunedin Supreme Court, which will open to-day. The civil business will come on later when another judge is available.

Pictures on Christmas Day Permission to screen pictures on Christmas Day was granted by the City Council at its * meeting last night to Amalgamated Theatres, Ltd., which applied for permission to show films at the Octagon, State, and Grand Theatres, and also to the Regent Theatre.

6 Public Health Returns

Ten cases of measles were admitted to the Logan Park Hospital, during the week that ended yesterday. Thirteen cases were discharged and 10 remain. One case of mumps was admitted, three were discharged, and two remain. One case of pneumococcal meningitis remains at the Dunedin Hospital. One case of erysipelas was discharged, and two remain, as well as one case of scarlet fever. Three cases of mumps were admitted during the week, three were discharged, and five cases remain. Three cases of measles were discharged, and three remain.

'Defacement of Road Signs A warning to those irresponsible persons who take pleasure in defacing public signs was contained in the report of the Sign-postinj; Committee of the Automobile Association (Otago), which was presented to the monthly meeting of the association last night. It was stated that a sign at Heriot had been damaged, but that the police had not been able to gather sufficient information for a prosecution. It was reported also that a sign on the Port Chalmers highway had been defaced by red paint. This was stated to be a troublesome district, and it had caused the committee a good deal of concern recently.

Erection of Golf Pavilion Tenders for the erection of a golf pavilion at Hancock Park on the Ocean Beach Domain, were considered by the City Council at its fortnightly meeting last night. The tender of Messrs O'Sullivan and Bailone, in the sum of £1476, was accepted. Except for the committee's reports, which were adopted, there was little business before the meeting which, in spite of the fact that it did not commence until 8.15, was concluded before 9 o'clock. Present at the meeting were the Mayor (Mr A. H. Allen), Crs D. C. Cameron, R. Walls, J. McCrae, J. Wilson, J. W. Munro, M. C. Henderson, L. M. Wright, E. J. Smith, D. C. Jolly, and L. J. T. Ireland.

Tank Corps Draft Parade arrangements have not been altered in connection with the departure to-morrow night of the Dunedin members of the Otago draft of about 275 men for training with the new Tank Corps at Waiouru. The Southland draft of 123 men will arrive by special train at 6 p.m., and between the time of their arrival and departure they will receive a meal and be entertained at the Services Club in Dowling street. The Dunedin men will parade at the Railway Station at 8 p.m., and will leave later by a special train for the north. . They will spend Thursday in camp at Addington, and will proceed north that night, arriving at Waiouru on Friday. Military Reserve Campt

Week-end camps and manoeuvres are to be held by the 4th Battalion of the National Military Reserve at Waikouaiti during the last two weekends of this month. Half the battalion will attend the first camp during Labour week-end, leaving Dunedin on Friday night, October 24, and returning on Monday night, October 27, and the remainder will go into camp for the following week-end, leaving Dunedin on Friday night, October 31, and returning on Sunday night, November 2. It is expected that about 300 men will attend each camp, which Will be held on the racecourse. They will be transported each way in specif>' trains. Tricycle Race with Tram

Bystanders and passengers on a tramcar crowded with workers going home for lunch experienced an anxious moment in King Edward street, South Dunedin, shortly after noon yesterday. A small boy riding a tricycle suddenly swerved out into the middle of the road, and choosing a path in the centre of the outward set of tram tracks, pedalled with might and main in a gallant attempt to race the tram. The motorman was compelled to make a sudden stop, and in spite of his beating an imperative tattoo on the foot bell, the child rode on. ignoring the alarm signal. Finally, the tram conductor had to run ahead of the vehicle and clear the track by lifting up the child and his tricycle and placing both firmly on the footpath.

Delayed Remittances to Soldier* With the object of explaining to soldiers' relatives who have been perturbed by delays in the arrival of remittances sent overseas, the Dunedin Returned Soldiers' Association has made full inquiries into the matter. It was reported at the executive meeting last night that the Government had provided a suitable channel for remitting money up to a certain sum, and its despatch was now a matter of routine. The only delay which occurred in New Zealand was that involved in searching Base Records for the soldier's latest advised location, but overseas further delays were apt to occur. Soldiers might be moved at short notice and it could take a considerable time to locate a man, identify him and pay the money to him. All possible efforts were made to avoid delays, but this was not always possible under active service conditions. A Patriotic Effort

The opportunity to contribute to the patriotic funds in a form other than cash has been created as a result of the appeal recently made by the Mayoress (Mrs A. H. Allen) for gold and silver thimbles and other articles of jewellery. These are to be sold to the best advantage, and the proceed? devoted to patriotic purposes. Already numerous articles have been received, and it is expected that the amoun* will be considerably increased before the conclusion of the appeal in thr» first week in November. An official of the Patriotic Council pointed out yesterday that the amount of broken jewellery in Dunedin homes must bft large, and he added that if this and similar articles' such as antiques could be made available for the purposes of the fund a substantial sum could be raised. Contributions should be forwarded to the treasurer of the Otago Provincial Patriotic Council, Municipal Chambers.