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Evening Star, Issue 19794, 18 February 1928, Page 6

The members, of .the Harbor Board held a meeting last evening to discuss business of a confidential nature in connection with the new dredge. They also considered a communication from the auditor-general. The following were present:—Messrs J. M. Dickson (chairman), A. Cable, H. M. Driver, W. Gow, C. H. Hayward, J. Loudon, H. E. Moller, J. W. Munro, D. F. H. Sharpe, and W. Wilkinson.

At the annual meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals yesterday afternoon the president (Sir George Fenwick) stated it was hoped and believed that legislation would be passed in the coming session of Parliament, making it compulsory for cattle to be dehorned except in the case of stud animals. The society, ho said, had always held strongly the opinion that that was absolutely necessary. They all knew how animals gored each other when crammed in a railway t truck and occasioned unnecessary suffering.

An arrest was made at Hamiltoh of Charles Henry Bustin, aged thirty-six, a single man, who is a well-known grocer, on a charge of attempted indecent assault on a fourteen-year-old boy. A remand was granted till February 22. The magistrate refused bail, saying that he declined to take that course when tho evidence had not been heard in cases of that nature. Detective Cullotty stated that five other charges would probably be preferred. Tropical heat was experienced in Christchurch yesterday (says a Press Association telegram), and with a blazing hot sun and very little wind tho mercury began to climb early in the clay. The conditions out of doors were very trying, as the occasional breeze was light and from the north-west. It was soon apparent that the temperature would approach a record, and so it proved. The temperature of 92.3 deg Falir., which was the maximum for tho day, and which was reached near 4 p.m., was the highest recorded since January 11, 1924. The extreme record here is 95.3 deg Fahr., which was recorded as far hack as January 30, 1908.

Probate was granted by His Honor Mr Justice Sim yesterday in the estates of Gertrude Constance Silver, Ravensbourne (Mr W. G. • Hay); Martha Jimima Scarlet, Owaka (Mr E. J. Anderson); David Owens, Mosgiel (Mr Allan); Isabella M'Coll, Brighton (Mr Allan); and John Sinclair Farr, Oamaru (Mr H. J. S. Grater). Letters of administration were granted in the estate of Michael Donovan, Oamaru (Mr P. C. Hjorring).

Orchardists in and about the Teviot district arc jubilant as to the prospects of tho pip fruit crops this season. They had a great yield of apricots, and am gathering peaches plentifully, and there is every reason to suppose that the apple and pear trees will do just as well. At present, in some orchards, the earlier sorts of apples, such as Cox’s Orange, are rather on tho small side, but that is put down to tho dry weather, and there is time for enlargement before maturity if a little rain comes.

Acting on behalf of tho Public Works Department, the Labor Department’s office in Dunedin is about to select thirty men for work on the road between Cromwell and the Roaring Meg Creek, also twenty men for the Te Anan-Manapouri road. Both parties are to leave Dunedin on Monday week. Otago owners of private art collections are generally well-disposed towards tho Dunedin Public Art Gallery Society, and some show their frieudlfness by lending their treasures. Mr P. R. Sargood is the latest to display this liberality in the public interest. On his trip to England ho purchased a number of black-and-white drawings by Harrold Copping, and he has permitted Mr R. H. Neilson, secretary of tho society, to make a selection of those valuable works of art and show them in the gallery for a short time. They are being placed on screens and will be on view next week. The attendance at tho gallery keeps up very well, and has been very steady since the move to Logan Park. Sunday is the chief day. From 150 to 200 is tho average in the Sunday afternoons. On week days, too, there is always a fair attendance—much beyond tho experience when the gallery was in its old quarters.

Tho postal authorities advise that the Ulimaroa, which left Sydney for Auckland at noon yesterday, carries twenty-three bags and thirty-seven hampers of mail for Dunedin, and the batch is due here on February 23. It is said that there is a great amount of surplus fruit and vegetables at present, and the Salvation Army Samaritan officer would be grateful to receive quantities from the Army’s many friends at the office m Dowling street.

At the first meeting of the Rural Intermediate Credit Board yesterday the present economic conditions affecting the grain crops in Canterbury and other districts were considered. The board decided that it would agree to receive applications for advances on security of wheat in store, and that it would also assist the formation of cooperative rural intermediate credit associations by fanners desirous of joining together for tho purpose of obtaining financial accommodation on securities of this nature.—Wellington Press Association telegram. Already the local Tourist Office has commenced Easter bookings for Mount Cook, Queenstown, Manapouri, andTe Anau, and indications point to a big exodus from Dunedin to the southern resorts.

Detective Lean arrested a young man this morning on a. charge of having committed an indecent act. He will appear before the court on Monday morning. Tho record of unemployed kept by the Labor Bureau shows that 1,027 men aro seeking work, including 903 capable of doing heavy labor. With the resumption of relief and public works tho department placed 201 men in occupations that will afford temporary assistance.—Auckland Press Association telegram. Sneak thieves are reported to be at work in some of the suburbs, and residents should see that their places are made secure.

As it has apparently been stated in Auckland in connection with the Westfield freezing dispute that the question whether “go slow ” is a strike has never been decided, the Labor Department points out that Mr Justice Sim decided twenty-one years ago that “go slow ” does constitute a strike.—Press Association.

The fishermen at Karitane desire an improvement in the mouth of the river. The object of the Hon. G. J. Anderson’s visit to the locality yesterday was to see .the position for himself. Mr J. H. Walker and Mr A. J. Hart (of the local Domain Board), and Mr P. W. Curtis (of the• Town Board) explained matters. The Minister promised to arrange for a qualified engineer to inspect and to report on what works should be carried out to improve the channel. If the estimated cost did not exceed £SOO and a good job could be made that would not be washed away by the first flood or big sea, then he would recommend Cabinet to make a grant. The local people agreed to adopt the Minister’s suggestion to form a committee of trustees, comprising representatives of the Domain Board and the fishermen, sucli committee to take over iho control mid have the right to make a small charge for the use of the shed and wharf, the amount so collected to be used for subsequent repairs.

Has the tide turned? For a long time past there has been a grouch among South Island public men that the North Island receives undue preference over the South Island when tours are being arranged for oversea visitors. However, a party of tourists recently arrived from England on a four-months’ visit to New Zealand, and booking up at Auckland they decided to spend ten weeks among the South Island resorts, and six weeks in the North Island. The district tourist manager at Dunedin (Mr R. W. Mam shall) states that increasing numbers of oversea tourists are devoting more attention to tho South Island than has been the case in the past.

Forsaking the cloth for his affection for the wife of a young man in business in Dunedin, the curate of one of our leading churches, it is reported, has left town, in company with the lady, to seek “ pastures new.” The elopement was made quietly and quickly, it is said, some days ago. It was a subject of gossip around the town yesterday and to-day.

In connection with tho successful search for a lady whose disappearance from her home as the result of loss of memory occasioned her relatives much anxiety, tho police constable at Mornington, Constable Brown, had his task considerably lightened by the assistance that was given to him by Mr Abel, head master of the High Street School, who arranged for a number of Sixth Standard boys to take part in the search, and also by Brigadier Burton, of the Salvation Army. But lor their assistance the search would probably have been much prolonged and the missing woman might have suffered considerably from exposure as a consequence.

At a meeting of the Local Government Loans Board forty-four applications for loans totalling £676,015 were dealt with, including three renewal loans for £9,290, one unemployment loan for £12,000, and fivo loans for £79,600, which had been previously deferred. Sanction was given for £509,867, and £166,158 was declined or referred back for further consideration.—Wellington Press Association telegram. Tho Chinese residents at the St. Clair Carnival to-night will stage a fireworks display, and if the weather holds good a fine exhibition of pyrotechnics should be witnessed. George Wallace, with his usual willingness to lie!]) a good cause, will also be present to dispense the cheer germ after his professional engagements at the Princess Theatre have been completed.

Workmen at Port Chalmers continued to remove cargo yesterday from the after end of No. 2 hold of the overseas steamer City of Bath in connection with tho investigation of the fire which occurred on tho ship on Thursday afternoon. Present indications point to the necessity of discharging 100 to 150 tons of coal to ascertain whether there is smouldering fire in the bunkers. Fire-charred cases of cargo were stowed against the bulkhead which separates the bunkers from No. 2 hold, and fire in the bunker coal may have been the cause of the damage.' A hole will have to he cut in the bulkhead to let tho_ water into the affected coal. Tho ship will probably sail on Wednesday for Australian ports.

Notification of Sunday services as enumerated below appear in our Sunday services advertising columns Anglican; St. Paul’s Cathedral. All Saints’, St. Matthew’s. St. Peter’s. Presbyterian: First Church, Knox Church, St. Andrew’s, St. Stephen’s, Port Chalmers, Northeast Valley, Momington, Kaikorni, Oaversham, South Dunedin, Chalmers, Musselburgh, Maori Hill, St. Clair. Methodist: Trinity, Central Mission, Momington, Cargill Road, St. Kilda, North-east Valley, Dundas Street, Roslyn, Cavorsham, Port Chalmers. Congregational; Moray Place and King Street. Baptist; Hanover Street. Roslyn, Cavorsham, Momington, North-east Valley, South Dunedin. Church of Christ: Tabernacle, South Dunedin, Roslyn, Northeast Valley, Filleul Street. York Place Hall, Playfair Street Hall, Salvation Army, Christian Science, Thoosophical Society, Spiritualists, Gospel Hall, Cliristadelphians. A cuchro tourney will be held in the Waratah Tea Rooms to-night,, play commencing at 8.15. ‘Hell: Wfiiat Is ItP’ is Evangelist Forbes Maclcod's subject at the Gospel Tent Mission, King street, to-morrow, at 8 p.m. Mr Laurie A. North will conduct, both services to-morrow in the Octagon Hall of the Central Mission. In the evening ho will preach on ‘The Friendship of ,Jesus.’ A solo will be rendered by Mr J. Leech, and the duet ‘Not Understood’ will be sung by Messrs J. Leech and L. A. North, Mr G. A, Martin will be the organist. Baby is baby only once, but a photo taken to-day will charm the memory for years. Bright happy pictures are a feature of the Rembrandt Studio, and the cost is so reasonable. Studio, 199 George street. [Advt.’J At the morning service in Knox Church the Rev. Tulloch Yuille will continue his studies in ‘Life’s Difficulties’ with the subject, ‘What Shall Wo Think About Hell?' In the evening his topic will ho ‘Without Any Appearance of Constraint.’ The preacher at both services at the United Congregational Church will be the Rev. C. Maitland Elliss, whoso subjects will bo ‘We Lose the Duty in the Joy’ and ‘ The Resources of the Soul.’ The Rev. Alex. Sangstor, M.A., 8.D., will conduct services to-morrow in SI. Stephen's Church. ‘ From the Farm to the Throne ’ will bo the subject of Mr J. Wilkinson’s address tomorrow evening in York Place Hall. The United Starr-Bowkett Building Society will dispose of £5,800 by ballot and sale next month. At First Church to-morrow Dr Mcrvinglon will give a memorial reference to tho late Mr R. W, Glcndinning, the subject of sermon being ‘For Now, But Then.’ In tho evening service the sermon will be based on (he 46th Psalm, “God is Our Refuge and Strength.’ Dr V. E. Galway will preside at the organ. The Rev. R. Ferguson Fish will preach at both services in (he Cavorsham Presbyterian Church to-morrow.

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

Port Chalmers.—l. Watson's summer clearing sale general drapery, furnishings, clothing, boots, and shoes now proceeding.— [Advt.l Spares for Beo, Uort, Ford, Essex Cars and Trucks at Webling’s Garage, experts all repairs, 77 Castle street. Buses for Hire.— ’Phones 11-234, 20-919.-[Advt.]

Williamson’s the quality jewellers, for diamond rings. Thirty years’ practical _ experience is at your service. Next Bristol Piano Co.—[Advt.l The Wembley Club's dance will be hold to-night in the Early Settlers’ and Pioneers’ Halls.

The Palais Do Danse will hold a danco in the Embassy Salon, Moray place, tonight. Mr J. V. Hanna, late physical director to the Dunedin Y.M.C.A., is commencing classes in physical culture and gymnastics in Burns Hall.