DOMINION NEWS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 90, 11 December 1912, Page 5

DOMINION NEWS.

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(Per Press Association.) Wellington, December 10. The Minister of Marino and a party of marine experts visited Cape TerawJiiti, Tongue Point, and Karori Rock to-day, to sntdy which is tlie most suitable spot for a new light. Though no official pronouncement is made, it is understood that the general opinion of the party favoured Karon Rock as the best location. On the rock a strong stone tower could be erected and lifted with an automatic light.

DOMINION CEMENT COMPANY

Wellington, December 10. The first meeting of the board of directors of the Dominion Portland Cement Company, Ltd., with a capital oi £250,000, was held to-day, when shares comprising the minimum subscription were allotted. -Four additional directors were appointed: Messrs. T. Buxton, M.P. (Temuka), Robert McNab (Palmerston Noith), Vernon Reed, M.P. (Bay of Islands), and Geo. Whistone (Auckland).

WANGANUI TRAMS. Wanganui, December 10. To-day is the fourth anniversary of the installation of the trams in Wanganui. During that period 5,754,349 passengers were earned, 788,500 car miles run. and the revenue amounted to £40,492. BIBLE IN SCHOOLS PROTEST.

Wanganui, December 10. At a meeting attended by twentytwo citizens resolutions v ere carried similar to those passed at Christchurch and Wellington, protesting against the introduction of the Bible into schools. DUNEDIN CATHEDRAL. Dunedin, December 10. At a meeting of the Anglican Now Cathedral Board, the treasurer’s report showed that, up to date, £12,415 9s 7d had been received. In addition there were promised subscriptions amounting to £2336 0s 7d, and two donations of £IOOO each, making the gross total £16.751 10s 21. The Public Trustee reported tnat the Harrop bequest was worth £30,805 —an increase of £ISOO by interest "during the last twelve months. The Primate said a generous donor had offered £2OOO, provided the rest required was raised within a month. Up to the present £ISOO had been promised, including one amount of £SOO, the Primate £250, and six others £IOO each.

A plan was produced showing « proposed 30 feet street between the Town Hall and the site to give access to the new Municipal Hall and property, where eventually it is hoped to build a deanery. It was decided to cable Home to'the architect, urging him to send out plans and specifications.