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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 29, 3 February 1905, Page 4

The following is Captain Edwin's weather forecast for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day: —"Moderate to strong easterly winds; flue fall; indication* for rain."

Mr S. Luke, Coroner, presided over an inquest at Onehunga Courthouse yesterday, touching the death of a three-months-old infant named Emily Barker. After hearing the evidence given by Dr. Pabst, Mrs Aekroyd, and Sergeant Twomey, as well as the mother of the child, the jury returned a verdict of death due to natural causes, no blame being attachable to-anyone.

The director of the ETam School of Art, Mr E. W. Paytoii, has handed the annual report to the chairman of trustees, Mr S. Jackson. Mr Payton, in the course of the report, said the attendances at the school has been the largest during the forty weeks the school was opened, being 39,997, ar nearly 1000 per week. The attendance at the evening classes had been as usual much greater than the day classes. The'increase on the roll during the year was from 352 to 400. Eighty-four candidates had enteral for the annual examination of the Board of Education, London, and 04 had obtained passes in freehand, model, ligut and shade, geometrical, perspective, and blackboard drawing. Of the three works submitted to the London examiners for teachers' certificates, two had been accepted.

i tod to the London examiners for teachers' certificates, two had been accepted. The Auckland Engineer Volunteer* went into camp at Fcrt Takapuna lasi evening for sixteen days' training. Captain Tapper was in eoiuawud. The Gn.rsiaon ' Band led the procession dowi; Wellealey and Queen street to the wha.v. shcrtly after seven o'clock. The rut; , of the company will attend service ai Holy Trinity Church next Sunday morning." The First Battalion of Infantry (Colonel White's) will go into camp in the Domain to-morrow afternoon, but there will be no combined procession in the streets, as the companies are to assemble individually on the camping ground. They will be in camp for a week. There is an evident determination on the part of the City Council to push forward all work as far as possible b;fore the elections take place, so as to ensure continuity of policy in the event of changes in personnel. At the meeting last night it was decided, on the recommendation of the Streets Committee, to raise the £10,000 loan authorised for the refuse destructor, and take a poll to get permission to borrow the extra £0000 required. The balance of tht loans for general works is also to be raised, and the first steps were also taken in connection with raising a loan of £150,000 for water works.

Victor Wilfred Taylor, alias Flood, a young married man, pleaded guilty before Mr H. S. Wardell, S.M., in tinPolice Court this morning to the theft of three pairs of spectacles, value 3/. from the shop of Martin Blanchefield. He had gone into the shop ostensibly to buy a pair of spectacles, and was suspected of theft by the shopkeeper. The police were telephoned for, and when Taylor was charged with the theft he denied it. However, the searching of his clothes demonstrated that Mr Blanchefield's suspicions were correct. Taylor asked for leniency on account of his wife and family, and was sentenced to 14 days' hard labour. "Can't you make it a line?" he asked the magistrate. "No," replied His Worship, "I don't think that is ti proper way to deal with such an offence."

When Queen-street was paved with nsphalte the City Engineer reeommendsd that Shortland-street should be also done as far as the Post Office, but this was not agreed to by the Council then in office. Last night the Council decided on the recommendation of the Streets Committee to invite tenders for the work.

In the Magistrate's Court this mornng Mr S. E. McCarthy, S.M., dealt with

i number of judgment summonses. In •he case of H. Grinlinton v. G. W. Crabb (Devonport). the defendant was ordered to pay £4 2/ by monthly instalments of 10/. the alternative being 14 days' imprisonment.

A man named F. Gad, who vras assisting in the unloading of sugar from a lighter into the s.s. Tarawera at Quaystreet Jetty -No 2, met with a serious accident this morning, which necessitated his removal i o the hospital. He was in the hold of the lighter starring bags of sugar in the slings, when the wire-fall snapped, and a sling of sugar fell on him. After the sugar had been removed it was found that one of his legs was broken in two places, and he had sustained injuries to his spine. He was conveyed to the hospital in the ambulance.

Mr Wolfrang Cottingham, who after 23 years' service in the Auckland post office was compelled to resign on account of ill-health, has just been presented by his old comrades with a very handsome leather armchair, and also a lounge, as a mark of their esteem. °

Air T. Scott, a former Mayor of Dunedin, was an interested listener to the eloquence of our City Fathers at the meeting of the Council last night. At the close of the meeting Mr Scott was invited into the Mayor's room, and had an interesting talk with councillors regarding electric lighting, and the management of parks and city reserves generally.

Extensive alterations to' St. Patrick's Cathedral have been authorised by His Lordship Bishop Lenihan, and the work is being carried out piecemeal. The new portion of the church will be continued through to the end of the allotment on which the building stands, and the old portion will be raised to the height of the new, which, when plastered, will add greatly to the appearance of the church. The foundation of the Hi*h Altar will be raised to the level of the communion rails, so that people in any part of the church will be able to follow the services without difficulty. The front of Jhe church is also to be altered At present there is only the one entrance, which is in the middle of the porch. Now two porches are being huilt on either side of the main porch, this being decided on with, a view to doing away with the draught and dust, which are a source of annoyance. It is also proposed to lay out" the spare ground round the church, and in place of the present iron fence to erect an iron picket one. The plans have been prepared by the Rev. Father Benedict, 0.P., and the work is being carried out under the personal supervision of the Bishop.

A large animal, supposed to be identical -with the Tantaluna tiger, wbieh escaped some five years ago, and -was never recaptured, is reported to be on Merrin Green holding (says a telegram from Ungarie, published by the "Australian Star"). It appears that two children of the manager were playing with a eat, near the creek, when a "large animal jumped out of the scrub, seized the cat, and made off with it. The children informed their parents of what had happened, and, a search being made, a track, presumably that of a tiger, was found' in the soft earth, leading into thick scrub. For some days previous all the horses have been in a state of terror, for which the men had been at a 1093 to account.

The Auckland Co-operative Terminating Building Society met last evening, when appropriations totalling £1400 were alloted for sale by ballot. In the first group £60 was paid for £200. The next highest tender was £59 10/, the bidder taking up £200 and claiming a further £200. No. 175 won in the third group, in which a ballot was taken. The holder took up £400. In the sixth group. £400 was submitted for sale and was secured for £65 12/6 per £200. This is a record tender.

A meeting of the Premier Picnic Committee wasTheld last evening. Bro. W. Thomas was in the chair, and there was a full attendance. The matter of engaging a band was left in the hands of th-2 secretaries. It was reported that arrangements had been made with the D«vonport Ferry Company for a secon.l landing at Motutapu witli a view to facilitating the embarkation of excursionists on the return journey. It was pointed out that with the additions re k cently made to the Feny Company's fleet, and the provision for an extra landing, there was every prospect of the arrangements permitting of all excursionists being off the island by eight o'clock. Messrs Dick and Cowden wrote donating a prize for one of the sports events, which it was decided to accept with thanks. It was resolved to invite tenders for three separate refreshment booths. It was deetoedf advisable to close entries for the sports events oa Saturday, lltli inst.

The City Council last night discussed the question of drivers' licenses. It arose out of a recommendation of the committee that a certain man be not granted a license. The Traffic Inspector having reported in favour of granting the license, some of the councillors wanted to know why an official's recommendation had been ignored. Explanations followed, including the reading of adverse police reports and some good recommendations. The Mayor said the committee did not like stopping any :nsn from earning a living, but the Council's duty was to see that citizens' interests were safeguarded, in the direction of not granting drivers' licenses to those who should not have them. Finally it was agreed to ask the Inspector of Traffic for his reasons for making his recommendation in the face of adverse police reports.

A black dress in a good solid fabric, 1/11, showing to-morrow.—At The Beehive, Newton.—(Ad.)

Special attention is directed to the advt. in another column ■ announcing great sale of clothing, etc.; at Ernest Moore's late premises, 240 Queen-street. —Ad.

Baby linen. Baby linen.—Big show of saanple baby linen on our counters to-morrow.—At The Beehive, Karanga-hape-road.—(Ad.)

Hundreds of them! ! Boys' knickerbockers from 1/6. Special line of Fox's serge from 2/3. —At the leading house, Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade.—Advt.

The biggest, the best, and the most interesting show of ribbon ever seen in Auckland will be showing to-morrow at The Beehive. Ribbons, Id; ribbons, lgd; ribbons, 2£d; ribbons, 4gd; ribbons, Gd.—At The Beehive Sale, Newton.—Ad.

School again! Hooray! The boys can get blouses from 2/, and a very special line, extra strong, from 2/3. — Of course, at Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade.—Ad.

Oilcloths, 8J d; carpets, 3*d; carpet squares, 7/6; hearth rugs, 2/11; door mats, 1/.—At The Beehive Sale, Mewton.—(Ad.)

After the holidays! A new suit wanted, but where will I buy one?— At Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade.—Ad.

Men's 10/; men's trousers, 3/11; boys' knickers, 1/6; men's white shirts, 4/11, reduced to 1/11; men's singlets, 9(1 each; felt hats, 1/11 j straw hats, Oi each.—The Beehive Sale, Karangahaperoad.—(Ad.)

You've torn your trousers! Never mind, a pair can be purchased cheaper almost than mending at Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade. —Ad.

Lace Curtain Sale at The Beehive.— 2 tons of lace curtains to be sold this week at The Beehive, Karangahaperoad. Our special curtain, 7yds long, 4/11. — George Court, Karangahaperoad.—(Ad.)

A' Great Show To-morrow.—Prints, delainettes and ginghams. — Indigo blue prints, 2/11 doz; sateens, 2Jd; linen crashes, 2|d; lovely shades in coloured voiles, 5Jd; exquisite French muslins, 43d, usual price 1/6; heavy drill suitings, /LI, reduced to 4|d. —At The Beehive Sale, Karangahape-road.—(Ad.)

Come to stay! The Panama hat! Have you seen the splendid lot of Panamas and straw hats at Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade:—Ad.

Black voile 3, 1/11, reduced to 1/; coloured voiles, all shades, lOJd; coloured cashmeres, 1/; black lustres, 6yds for 2/4£; nuns' veilings, 10i|d; over 500 dress and skirt lengths, from 1/11 each. —The Beehive Sale, Karangahaperoad.—(Ad.)

"You're looking cool." "Well, I ought to be. I'm wearing white gauze singlets, bought at 1/. at Geo. Fowlds, "Victoria Arcade."—Ad.