Milton townsman dies
Word was received in Dunedin yesterday afternoon of the sudden death of Mr Donald Reid, the wellknown solicitor, of Milton. Mr Reid was the eldest son of the late Mr Charles Reid, and a nephew of the late Mr Donald Reid, founder of the wellknown stock and station agency firm of this city. Widespread regret is felt by Milton people at the death of their fellow townsman, who has for many years been one of their most prominent men, and has during his long residence at Milton interested himself warmly in the advancement of
the town and district. In 1885, upon the resignation of Mr Robert Gillies as member for Bruce, Mr Reid was elected to represent the constituency in Parliament, but he was defeated by Mr J.O. Anderson when he offered himself for reelection two years later. He leaves a widow and three sons, the eldest being Mr Frank Reid, of the firm of Wimpenny Bros and Reid, the second Mr Donald Reid, a farmer in the Milton district; and the third an architect at Hamilton, in the North Island.
Mark these words . . .
While the world is finding the German Mark a subject of rather interesting contemplation, not to mention speculation, the people of Germany are losing patience with the effects of the fluctuations in the creation of a currency situation of which, after all, they bear the immediate brunt. The occurrence of a food riot in one of the German towns, a consequence of the very high prices
of food, is symptomatic of a state of public feeling which, the authorities fear, may next manifest itself at Berlin.
But it may well be asked once more whither Germany is leading when it is reported that the printing presses at Berlin are unable to cope with the demand for paper currency. — editorial
Queens Dr, Logan Park foreseen
To the editor: Sir, We have a lovely domain of natural bush. Why not put a drive right through it, with the monuments along the centre, as in beautiful Ballarat? At present this lovely Dunedin domain is becoming overgrown with creepers pulling down to ruin the splendid natural trees and bush. Occasionally some kind carrier has added to variety by dropping a few rusty tanks, drain pipes and spouting, old bedding etc. If we do not watch it, the Lake Logan site will be covered with unsightly rusty sheds. The site is one which could be
used for an exhibition, the buildings and grounds of which could afterwards form a splendid park and recreation ground. My proposals may be deemed too numerous, but they would each and all pay handsomely, and if our citizens do not wake up their fair city will continue its progress backwards. — I am, etc, T. De Spong
NZ students’ rugby win
The football reputation of university students in general and of the present Sydney and New Zealand University teams in particular made the second University test match at Carisbrook on Saturday an event of the first importance in the football world. The past records of both teams gave every reason to anticipate that the contest would provide one of the most dashingly spectacular games that any Rugby enthusiast could wish for.
New Zealand 21 points, Sydney 11 points.
Despite the state of the ground on Saturday afternoon the high traditions of university football as a fast, open, attractive game were fully maintained in the match between the touring Sydney team and the representatives of the New Zealand Universities.
In the early stages, when the New Zealand forwards showed a lack of combination, the fast backs of the visitors were several times seen in action, and for the first 20 minutes or so it looked as though they were going to keep the New Zealanders very busy. After that, however, the Blacks settled down to their game, and the boot was then on the other foot, the Colours being called on to do most of the defending. The 323 formation of the visitors failed to prove effective against the familiar scrum formation adopted in this country, and with the Black forwards more than holding their own in the loose the New Zealand backs became aggressive and did most of the attacking. — ODT, 4.9.1922