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Evening Star, Issue 19785, 8 February 1928, Page 6

The time had arrived for the holding of an industrial exhibition in Dunedin, staled Mr James Hogg, at last night's meeting of the executive of the Dunedin Manufacturers’ Association. Unfortunately through a lack of space at the Winter Show, the A. and P. Society and the association could not combine. Sufficient time had now lapsed since the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition to launch a new movement. The Dunedin association should make an early move and start a national industrial exhibition. The show would be staged for one month, and educational, instructional, and amusement attractions could be added t) the industrial exhibits. The public appreciated exhibitions, as they had been educated up to them. Mr T. Somerville said such an exhibition would certainly help the association’s funds. “ If Hawera and Wellington can run permanent exhibition buildings there is no reason why Dunedin should not have its own buildings,” said Mr Hogg. “We should co-operate with the other bodies.”

Latterly there has sprung up at Lyttelton a new industry in the exportation of empty benzine cases. Hitherto they were considered of so little commercial value that there was no difficulty in picking up a few for firewood, ami verv often launch owners dumped them into the sea, A few years ago a Lyttelton man procured as a gilt 160 cases, or sufficient to provide him with kindling wood for two years. When the supply became exhausted he sought again bis liberal friend, but was told that empty cases could not thou ho obtained for less than 9d each. A Union Company steamer arrived at Lyttelton yesterday to load thousand cases consigned to Messrs Kirkpatrick, jam manufacturers, of Nelson, who will probably use thorn as receptacles for fruit. A large quantity was also taken by another steamer which left for Nelson via Wellington a few days ago. On her previous trip to Sydney the Karctu carried between 5,000 and 6,000 cases. As an indication of their present value the shipping, freight on empty cases from Dunedin to Nelson is Is" a case.—Christchurch correspondent.

In the Community Club’s annual report reference is made (says a Wellington Association message) to the military pageants of 1924, and the tattoo of last year. These functions were so successful that the former realised, in Auckland, Wellington, and Dunedin, £5.140; and the bitter, in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, _ £7,957. With the exception of £1,777, which was devoted to the Dunedin war memorial, the whole of this money went to the benefit of Territorials and Senior Cadets in Auckland. Wellington, and Christchurch. Of Wellington’s share, £757 is invested towards the expenses of the next pageant.

The Dominion Librarians’ Conference opened at Christchurch this morning, when the delegates wore welcomed by the mayor and Mr Acland (chairman of tho Canterbury College Board of Governors). The business includes consideration of many papers dealing with library management. Press Association telegram.

The Dairy Division’s grading figures for January show for butter an increase over January, 1927, of 2.9 per cent, at 10,368 tons, and for cheese an increase of 4.5 per cent, at 11,473 tons. Compared with the corresponding period of the preceding season of six months the figures show for butter an increase of 13.5 per cent, at 51,856 tons, and for cheese an increase of 3.9 per cent, at 4(3,582 tons. For butter and cheese converted into butter-fat the equivalent increase is 10.54 per cent.—Wellington Press Association telegram.

An English tourist who camo to Dunedin this week, having been shown round and asked what he thought of our beautiful city, replied that he at once saw evidence of its Scottisliness, since the street tarring in the hot weather gave the residents an opportunity of getting their boots soled for nothing.

Probate has been granted by His Honor Mr Justice Sim in the estates of John Cook, St. Leonards (Mr F. B. Adams) ; Thomas Hogan, Hunodin (Mr A. G. Neill) ; Caroline Hurndull, late of Ashburton (Mr E. Aslin); George Nichol, Allanton (Mr C. J. Payne); Robert Campbell, Mosgiel (Mr A. A. Finch); Henry Paine, Dunedin (Mr F. S. Brent); John Dunbar Johnston, St. Leonards (Mr J. C. Stephens) ; Janies Fleming O’Malley, Pacrau (Mr C. J. Payne); Christina Clarke, late of Dunedin (Mr J. Lang); Robert Hogan, Flag Swamp (Mr Rolfe). Letters of administration were granted in the estates of Jane M'Coughern. Kaitangata (Mr G. J. Kel)y) ; Nellie Dunn M'Master, DnnciTfn (Mr J. B. Nichol); Thomas Paget, Alexandra _ (Mr W. A . Bodkin) ; Henry Williams, Dunedin (Mr F. B. Adams).

A!! the members of the Otago Land Board attended the meeting to-day, Mr R. S. Galbraith (Commissioner) in the chair. At the morning sitting matters connected with the Nasehy common came up for consideration. Years ago the local residents elected a committee, which has hold control under a grazing license. Apparently its management of late has nob pleased everybody, for at a public meeting recently the local residents resolved to remove its authority. As a result, Messrs Parfit and Tait waited on the Land Board to-day, and the board decided that th#; Commissioner and Mr Inder should make inquiries and report to a future meeting.

Since Thursday of last week the stored water for the supply of Dunedin has lost about nine million gallons, the daily statement prepared for the city engineer showing 116,291,000 gallons this morning. Mr J. G. Alexander is not at all alarmed, hut it is obvious, as nobody can foretell how long tho heavens will be as brass, that citizens should make it a duty to avoid waste in all ways.

The Port Chalmers Council recently purchased a tar sprayer for street improvement purposes. At the council’s meeting this week it was proposed in the Works Committee’s report that the sprayer be tried out by tarring Macnndrew road. The proposal was, however, held over until the following meeting boeause some details had been omitted. In connection with the reconstruction and tar-sealing of the south end of George street it was stated at the meeting that the owner of an adjoining property had not replied to the council’s offer to purchase a small portion of ground for the purpose of rounding off a sharp corner where George street junctions with Wickliffc terrace.

A three-seater English car was destroyed by fire last night as it was being driven from Dunedin to Port Chalmers. The owner, who was driving, is unable to account for the cause of the outbreak.

Burglaries involving the theft of jewellery and goods to the value of £o2B from the Remington and R.oneo Agency and William Burd were admitted by a clerk named John Charles Cannon, aged twenty-two, before Mr Page, S.M. The evidence was that goods valued at £226 were taken from the Remington Agency, and jewellery valued at £302 from Burd’s. The latter was all recovered, but from £7 to £lO worth has not been recovered in respect to the Remington Agency. Accused wa-s committed to the Supreme Court for sentence. —Wellington Press Association telegram. .

The Wellington Hospital Board today received with regret the resignation of Dr Wilson, medical superintendent. Dr Wilson wrote that he con id not carry out tho increasing duties covering both clinical and administrative work. Members of the board expressed complete satisfaction with Dr Miisoii’s services, and regretted the step he had taken. The Finance Committee is to report to the next meeting regarding the-duties of the new superintendent. Press Association telegram.

For spectacles that soothe the eyes consult W. V. Stnrmor, D. 5.0.1., G.A.0.C., 2 Octagon. Our business jb exclusively optical.— [Advt.j

Port Chalmers.—l. Watson's summer clearing sale general drapery, furnishings, clothing, boots, and shoes now proceeding.— [Advt-1

All Second-hand High School and Technical Books for this term, perfect order and cheap. Huge stock. If you prefer new, we have them. We-are throwing .out Attache Cafes and Brief, Bags. Prices down io zero, lowest prices for finest Stationery as usual. Telephone 13-258.—Newbold's, 275 George street. —[Advt.]

The' Palais de Danse will hold its usual dance in the Embassy Salon, Moray place, to-night end also on Saturday, neit.