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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 32, 7 February 1905, Page 4

The following is Captain Edwin's weather forecast for 24 hours from 9 ajn. this day: —"Strong winds to gale from between north-east and north and west; glass fall; rain probable." Tie Auckland Caty Council has completed arrangements with tie propertyholders on the north side of street, Ponsonby, for the widening of the street by nine feet, from Ponsonbyroad down to Scott's property. This will give a total width to the street- of thirty feet. St. Petersburg workmen state that the recent "depntaiiair" to the Czar consisted of pcEee agents. They are petit ioningr for an. MmTienfM

The Manuka, sailing for East Coast ports this afternoon, will be a ftiH ship. About 200 saloon passengers and 60 steerage join the vessel at this port, while there axe also a fair number of through passengers from Sydney.

An inquest is to be held by the Coroner (Mr T. Gresham) after we go to press on the body of the unfortunate man Gordon, who fell from a masthead on the brigantinc Carin yesterday morning and died from his injuries.

The Grey Lynn Borough Council last night discussed plans submitted by the engineer for the construction of septic tanks to deal with the sewage at the outlet of the sewers near Cox"s Creek. The engineer reported that no filter beds would be required, a? the effluent from the tank could be discharged into the sea. This idea was also supported by Dr. Frengley. District Health Oiircer. Ultimately it wa< decided to submit the scheme to Dr. Mason. Chief Health Officer. Mr A. Creamer gave notice to move on Monday next. "That the engineer be instructed to finish an estimate of the cost of filtration in connection with the septic tank scheme."

L. nited States Government has made an important concession in duties to Canada ou wheat imported for mixture with American wheat for the manufacture of flour.

Admission to Lhe consecration service of the new St. Matthew's Church will be by ticket only. The ; -'ticket" will really be a booklet, containing tie order of service and an illustrated history of the parish, etc. We are informed that there is already a very large demand for ticket?, and attenlion is directed by advertisement to the sources from which they mar be obtained. The church will " seat 1200 persons, and tickets for that number only will b? issued. Original subscribers to the stone church fund will have special seats reserved for them, and they are requested to communicate. at once with the vicar of the paxish.

Telegraphing on Sunday from the Bluil to the editor of the "Press." Mr C. J. Glidden. the American millionaire who is touring round the world on a motor-car. says: "1 was the hrst to arrive at the most southern point Ln the world to which it is possible to drive a motor-ear. After 10 days' run of 1045 miles through your beautiful country from Auckland to Wellington and from Christchurch to the Bluff. I have covered in my world's tour a mileage of 21.438 in 21 counties. The drive through New Zealand was one of perfection, wonderful scenery, hospitable people, good hotels, and everything that could be desired to make a pleasant tour. The world's tour would have been incomplete if this colony had been omitted. Fifty per cent, of the roads are good, and the grades are easy. With more bridges and a better surface, the country would be an ideal one for motoring, and motor-ears must certainly become"populaT bere as elsewhere." A practical illustration of his powers in rinding water by means of a forked cutting from the hazel nut was given by Mr Fleming to a large number of persons at Rasedalt. Victoria, a few day* ago. A correspondent of the Melbourne "Age" says: "The scene of .iperation-s was a small paddock near the town, where water had not previously been found. Mr Fleming found what appeared to be a large stream of water, and while he walked along its course, the rod bent and doubled round bis hand.-, causing deep impressions on his wrists and thumbs, showing the strain to be very severe. The effect

on Mr Fleming himself was also very marked. He was drawn forward until he was forced to let go tbe stick. Many sceptics were thoroughly convinced of his power after seeing him at work. He has been asked to give landholders in tire mallee and northern districts the benefit of his skill, but ha? refused, as the work is not congenial and is too great a strain on his health. He is 78 years of age, and has never travelled through the country as a water prophet before: but Had previously used his skill in his own district. Grantville, -where he was successful in finding water for Messrs McMillan, Cleeiand. Fitz Gibbon (chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works), and several others. He leaves tliis district for Yarram to-morrow, where his services have been requisitioned by a number of landholders."

For many years past people at Arch Hili have had* to suffer the unpleasantness of having a portion of the City sewage running sluggishly in summer weather through the gully in that district, after which it finds its way to the sea in somewhat close proximity to the Wes-tern Springs water supply. At the meeting of the Arch Hill Road Board last night there was considerable discussion regarding the r_-uisance arising from the gully, and it was resolved to communicate with the City Council giving them six months' notice to discontinue the discharge of their sewage into the district.

A Wanganui deputation waited on the Premier and Minister for Public Works last night, asking for Government assistance in repairing the extensive damage caused to the Wanganui bridge by the flood last June. It was urged that the reclamation works carried out by the Railway Department were in part responsible for weakening the approaches to the bridge. The Premier promised to the Minister for Railways to get a report on tbe matter, on receipt of which the subject would be laid before the Cabinet. The deputation also complaneid that the money voted for the RaetihiParapara road was not expended. A recent meeting was held at Wanganui, whereat the opinion was expressed that votes often lapsed, with the object of swelling the surplus. The Minister pointed out this was a common fallacy. Lapsed public works votes did not swell the surpluses, having no connection with the Consolidated Fund. As a matter of fact, more had been spent on the road in question than was actually authorised. Mr Seddon announced that it was his intention next session to ask for a nmeh larger vote for roads and bridges.

i-pecial arrangements have been made by the Warkworth Agricultural Show Committee to ran the Coastal Company's popular s.s. Kapanrti fom Auckland at 8 a,m. to-morrow. Doubtless 'many will avail themselves of this opportunity to encourage our Northern settlers. The Garrison Band will be in

attendance. Return fare. 3/. A young man named John MeKinnev, son of the Rev. McKinney, of Mahurangi, died very suddenly at Otorohanga on Saturday. He was apparently in his usual health in the morning, but was found in the office at about one o'clock in a fainting fit. He recovered a little, and was assisted home, going to bed after an early tea at about S o'clock. MiHunt, with whom he boarded, on going into his bedroom, found McKinney Iving on his back on the bed, partly dressed, and dead. He had apparently collapsed while undressing. He was well liked in the district. YermolofFs reform ukase has been shelved.

The Grey Lynn Borough Council spent a considerable time last evening revising the bylaws, the solicitor, Mr J. RReed, being present at the meeting to advise and explain.

News has been received in Christchurch that final arrangements have been made with Kubelik, the great violinist, for an Australian and New Zealand tour. Kubelik opens his season in Australia during September, and will reach New Zealand in October.

Nine out of every ten people who read of the rumoured withdrawal of H*M.s. Pemmin from the work of recharting the Hauraki Gulf, have only a vague idea of what this littleknown but hisrhlv important work consists. The "Graphic," always up-to-date, secured a splendid set of photographs and an article written by a man in the service, and these, which will appear in tbe issue of to-morrow, will be perused with special interest. There are some splendid illustrations in the number, including the Anniversary Day Resatta on the Waitemata. Takapuna Races. Maori Canoe Racing on the Waikato. the cricketers who are to represent Auckland against the Australians, and many other interesting subjects.

The Marist Brothers' School. Suva, j has sustained a loss in the*death of j Brother Connac. which occurred on January 27. The deceased had been in failins "health for some months. The Rev. Nicolas officiated at the funeral, which was aflended by the brethren and sisters as well as the pupils of the schools. Brother Connac arrived - from Napier, New Zealand, about ten years ago. and was held in very high esteem by the Marist Brothers" and the children attending the school. The scholarships and certificates of proficiency won by pupils of the Newton East School were presented yesterday by the chairman, Mr G. J. Garland, who complimented the headmaster and staff on the success of the year's work and made special mention of the efforts of Miss Davis on behalf of the scholarship class. The list of successful candidates is as under: — R. V. A. Knox, E. S. Harston. and Rose 0. Andrews (Junior District Scholarships). Margaret Jovritt, Hilda Donnor (certificates of proficiency); R. Knox, E. Harston, Elsie Boyle. Rose Andrews, Hilda Donnor (Junior National Scholars hips). A carter narrowly escaped being run over by a tramcar in Khyber Pass on Saturday evening. The car was descending the road at a fair pace, and when close to Grafton-road an express cart was driven from Nugent-street across the road just in front of it at a fast trot. The cart appeared on the scene so suddenly that the motorman had barely time to touch the emergency brake. He acted, however, with great promptitude, and struck the shaft ot the express cart so lightly as to push the horse round into a position parallel with the tramcar without doing any damage. Passengers on the tramcar condemn the reckless driving of the express carter, and commend the motorman.

At a meeting of Te rvuiti residents held last weekr a committee consisting of Messrs J. Ormsby. J. MeKnight. and F. Sims was appointed to petition the Minister for Education with regard _ to the establishment of a school in the district.

A lad named Smith, whose parents reside at Tangihua. in the Whangarei district, had his thigh broken by jumping off a bolting horse which was galloping off the road into the bush. The danger of being injured by the trees induced the lad to jump off. His brother carried him home a distance of four miles, and rode 25 miles into Whangarei for a doctor. the lad being conveyed to the hospital after the limb had been set.

Mr Fitzpatriek, ex-M_P. for Murrumbidgee in the New South Wales Parliament, went to Sydney in the Mokoia last night. He toured the Hot Lakes district and was a guest of the Campbell family. Point Erin, while in the city. Mr Fitzpatriek represented Murrumbidgee in Parliament for four consecutive terms, and at the last election he was defeated by the Labour candidate. He intends contesting the seat at the next election. Mr Fitzpatriek was a big sufferer by the late bush fires.

The Roman Catholic Archbishop Carr, of Melbourne, and Bishops Dunne, Rerell. and Corbett, and other Australian clergy accompanying them, returned to Auckland last night from Te Aroha. They were to have gone down to Wellington by way of the Wanganui Raver, but they decided not to at the last minute on account of the weather. Dr. Corbett has not been at all well, and it was on his account that the party. decided to return to Anckland. They left Auckland this afternoon for Wellington by the West Coast. They are on their way to Christ-church, where they will take part in the consecration of the new cathedral.

Troop 3in Russian Turkestan greatly strengthened. 1905 Brett's Auckland Almanac now on sale all stationers and at 'Star" Office. The s.s. Pitoitoi will run an excursion to Riverhead at 10 ajn. to-morrow. Come to stay! The Panama hat! Have you seen the splendid lot of Panamas and straw hats at Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade.—Ad. Tennis eismpions. All wear the splendid tennis shirts, sold at Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade. They assure comfort and coolness.—Ad. He looks delighted. Yes, he has bought natural wool undershirts from 2/11, and underpants same price, at Geo. Fowids, Victoria Arcade.—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. After the holidays! A new suit wanted, but where will I buy one? — At Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade —Ad. "You're looking cool." "Well, 1 ought to be. I'm wearing white gauze singlets, bought at 1/. at Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade."—Ad. 6d, 6d, 6d. 6d. Gd, 6d —all one price. See the 6d ties in Geo. Fowlds' Arcade window, all at fkl. 6d. 6d.