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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVII, Issue 257, 3 November 1906, Page 4

One of the most widely interesting romances appearing in our columns of recent dnt? will b? the general verdict passed on Fred M. White's new novel "A Fatal Dose/ the first chapters of which arc published in our columns ibis evening. The author is one of the most popular of present-dny English serial writer?, and his Litest etory will be one of the b»st that Imp eorue from his pen. It i? an erjcitiyig- story of the ad ventures in Society of a fascinating adventuress. The Post Office authorities notify that the reduction of postage to (h-> United States from 24d. to Id. p~r half ounce a!?o applies to the llawaiian Islands. Porto Rico. Alaska and Pago Pago, but not to the Philippines or to C'uhn. There will be no outward mail fr.mi Auckland by vray of San Francisco on the O.sh inst.. but the usual mail will be dispatched m the 30th instant, iiranwhile. correspondence for the United Kingdom will lie despatched from here on Monday' next by tlie s.s. Zcnb'iidia. vii Sue;;, and on Wednesday next by Vα? «.s. Rotoiti from Onehunjta. to con- j net with tlio ».f=. Mrcraki fior.i Welling- j t'>n on Friday. Beth mnil« should j reach London about the 13th Bcocmber. On account of the alterations in the s.in Francisco mail service the X'nion Slrim ?hip Company has Jpciflfd, in rr-ponsp to a request from the Postal I Department, to despatch the Fteswuer Mnrraki fer Sydney, nl noon on Friday Bi'Xt. one day ahead of time-table date, sfi tV.a! the New Zealand mails may I:;- nble to connect -with tbe Suez mail ■ frtni Australia. On Wednesday last about 15.1)00 trout fry were liberated in ihe Waikato River at Cambridge. Anjrlera have been trying tbeir hick at various places, and some 1 good f-port is reported. On Thursday Mr W. Abbott, jun.. hauler] in a fine catrh nf nine rainbow trout from the ; Wairoa Rjvrr at Clevedon. It is statsd these are the first caught in this stream. ■ The fish averaged over 31h. in weight, and a sample may be seen in Mr W. H. Hazard's window. Queen-street. i City disciples of I«aac Walton will welcome with enthusiasm tho discovery of pood fishing in the Wairoa a= they can now go-for week end fishing. hi the past the nearest trout fishing , been at Okoroiic, 100 miles from Auckland, but they can now lenve Auckland by the Saturday morning's express, 'reach the sir"ani by midday, returning on Mouday morning, arriving in the. city , about O.SO. An inquesl was hr';? at the Carpenterian Roformotory. Dundas, c?ar Syd- . ney. recently, m body of a boy J named Georpe Thouu-s. who was fatally ! injured v;hile playinL' cricket. The lad 1 Alfred Ford, who struck deceased on : the head with a cricket bnt. pud who :is 154 yrars of a<re, was present during tlin inquiry. Two lid?, inmates of the 1 institution, jjnvo evidence as to deceased !!.r.d Ford a quarrel rluiins n I pimc of cri:-kct in the yard. According :to these witnesses deceased struck a i 1«U thnt ivas bowled to him, which accidentally hit Ford in the face. Tlio- ; mas lauirhed. and this roused the iro of Ford. Tarn insulting !ansu<>ge lorl jto blows, and Ford defeuded himseii I with a (rickct but, -with the result alI ready known. The eye-wittip»scs agreed ; that deceased war, the. aggressor and wa.s j tbo first to os.»au!t Ford. At the close iof thp evidence the Coroner asked Ford :if be wished to make a statement, an'l- ' the latter, who appeared to feel his ; position very keenly, replied, "I don't i wish to say anything further than that I I did not mean to do what I did.' . The inquest was ndjournc-d as the Coroner desired to put a few questions to the doctor before recording his verdict. j From Ist January tbe restrictions on j the importation of patent, medicines and foods laid down in the Commerce Act will apply in all their fulness throughout the Commonwealth. Sir William Lyne has given instructions to the collectors in each State to keep a sharp , i look-out so as to as.certain that the 1 labels of all medicines and foods give : the principal ingredients of the contents. i j A clause in the Act safeguards trade se- ! crets. but this will not apply if the medicine is considered injurious to the health or welfare of the 'general pub- ■ I lie. "This law will not be a dead letter ;so far as I am concerned," said Sir 1 William Lyne recently. Sir William . Lyne haa noted with gratification the I prosecutions undertaken by the Board 1j of Health in Victoria lately under • I State law.

The collections at all the Church of England services to-morrow aye to be j j devoted to tlie country clergy fund.', jAs thosa collections arc the main sourcs j :of income from which the grants to | the country clergy fund are paid, and i las these grants, small as they are, have J I had to be reduced for the present year, j <r.ring to deficiency in the collections last year, it is hoped that the response ! to-morrow will be suoli as to enabte i the grants to be increased. The New Zealand Power Boat Association commit tee has drawn up the following programme for the opening of | ths season o« Friday next: —All ! launches are to assemble to the east of I the railway wharf at 9.30 a.m.. and pro- j eeed up the harbour in single line, the I Commodore loading, thence round the coal hulk and down the harbour as far as Campbell's Point, return up harbour line abreast. Commodore at south end of line; on arrival off coal hulk all boats ! to p;o about oil port helm and proceed ! clown harbour, keeping their former s-ta I tions. line abreast to Campbell's Point; at this point the boats will form up three abreast', and proceed up the liar- j bour as far ns the coal hulk, trie three ! Commodores leading, thence round hulk I to centre of harbour off Queen-street j wharf. Here the launches will again j break into single file, at a distance of j three boats" lengths apart, the smallest ! boat astern, which will remain station- j ary, while the others wheel in a coin- I plete circle, on the port helm, around j her. At the end of the evolutions ;ill : the boats will proceed up the harbour ' for a short distance, except the flagship, j which "vvill t:ike np a position off the Queen-strppt wharf opposite the crane, \ while the fket. will pass clown the har- ; hour between the fUgship and the wharf, ' for the purpose of saluting the commo- ! dore. The rendezvous will be arranged ■ before the commencement of the evolu- j tions. According to Mr. Eobt. Hall, president ! of the Auckland Agricultural and Pas- , toral Association, the futuie of the dairy industry in this province depends 0:1 tlic fuecossful working of a milking j machine that will do its work thoroughly ! and well. Not only the cost of labour, i but the difficulty and unreliability of! getting workers on dairy farms was a j very serious thing, and if something I could not be dove in the way of milking j machine*, dairy farmers in t.-e back dis- i tricts would hnve to confine their opera- I tions tq what they could do themselves. I An architect is preparing plans for | a Ladies' Club, proposed to te erected | on a central section on Wellington | Terrace. The. idea of the club is to provide facilities for ladies visiting Wei lingron, cither from the country or abroad, with the best accommodation and various privileges, such as cannot be offered in an hotel or a boarding establishment—in point of fact, it will be. within limits, an abiding place for ladies in the same sense as a club is I for the sterner sex. In this connec- | tion Wellington is only following the lead <yi Either large cities. In is un- j derstood that the project has solid support among ladies of Wellington. With regard to the damage done to the r-ire.it North Road by Messrs. "Winstone and Co.'s heavy vehicles engaged i in carting material in connection with I ihp. estensinn of the Waitakerci Water- j works scheme, Mr. Cochrane informed j the Waimtemata County Council yes- ' terday. that, although he had done nil he could to persuade Mr. Winstone to efi'ect repairs to the road, ho could se , * that mo satisfaction would, be obtained from him by the Council except through legal proceedings. He was of opinion ! .that-itha rond in question'should bo taken I in hand by their engineer, and repairs [ effected without further loss of time, and that the Council should take legal steps to recover frora MIS Winstone. This \ course it was finally decided to adopt. j The National League of ?*ow Zoa- 1 laud is arranging for ibe forn-.r.'ion of! suburban tvanehes during November. Provisional mmmitters have been hj> j pointed ill the various Miburbs to ar- i range the preliminaries for convening a meeting in each suburb with a view to the formation of branches and the appointment of branch officers. It is expected that a Por.sonby branch will be organised at a:\ early date, and that other branches will follow. The Auckland Methodist Mission an- j nounces an important series of meetings ! for to-morrow. The Helping Hand Mission celebrates its 21st anniversary in the Choral Hall a-t 11 a.m.. 3 and' 0.45 p.m.. when addresses will be delivered by the Revs. Biigh. Cook, and Rothwell. Singing by a large choir and the children will be ■ a special feature, a large and efficient orchestra assisting. The soloists will be Mrs. .1. TV. Stewart, Mrs. Hickox. Mrs. W. H. Hawkins. Miss George. Miss McLennan, Messrs. Snowdon and .Tame?. The mammoth tea will be held on Monday, and on Friday a great united picnic will take place, at Pine Island. The Foresters' Hall services will be conducted as usual by the Rev. J. Wilson. Xpivs received from New Guinea states that payable gol-.l has been discovered between Mount Yule and Mount AJbert Edward, over a distance of 40 milos. Prospects up to a a ounce to the disii are obtainable. Prospectors are said to have brought into Samara! 200002 of gold worth £4 an ounce. and have refused a Government reward for discovering a payable goldfleld. The eountiy is practically unexplored. Miners are warned against proceeding to the field unless thoroughly equipped, as the natives ;ire very hostile. A parcel of limestone from the Raglan district was taken to Auckland by Mr Brassey tn be analysed. The result was as follows: —Water, .of): alumina, iron. protoxide. 1.40: carbonate of lime. 80.23: silicate of lime, 4.70: sesquioxide of manganesp, alkaline sails. 2.(>2: silica, and silicates. 4..50: phosphoric acid, heavy traces. Mr Pond, colonial analyst, concludes a* follow?:—This i=; a ricb limestone, technically known :;s "fat lime." and also as "'agricultural ! lime." For fhe latter purpose it will require well and rather slow burning in lumps not too large, the presence of phosphoric acid, though only in heavy traces, will increase it? value for agricultural purposes. It is said that there is a large quantity of this valuable deposit in the district, fhe analysis showing over DO per cent of lime. The annual universal week of prayer in connection with the Young Men's Christian Association will take place from November 11th to 17th. The syllabus of subjects entitled " Prayer Relationships," has been prepared and distributed by the World's Committee at Geneva. Meetings will be held at the V.M.C.A. rooms each, evening, and prominent ministers and laymen will give Sharf addresses. In connection with the native and oriental fair to be held at Devonport, it was resolved last night, on the recommendation of the Art Union Committee, that the nine pictures required bs obtained iron-. Mr. J. Douglns Perritt, and these will probably be on view in the course of a few dn-ys.

, ihere were sonic 402 callers at th Auckland Tourist Office durinff.the nasf month, an average of about 15 ™ r v!:. Monday. October 22, was the day X: business was most brisk, when th ** were 31 callers. The general increase of callsTs for the month over those of Sen. tember \yns OS. It is interesting to notl that during thr. three months ended 00l 31 there were 1004 people who visited tk Auckland Xuorist Office., on information bent. Five cases of native birds from Rotorua were despatched by the Tourist Office for Wellington by the Tarawera to-day, for transhipment to Europe their destination being Austria, whither tliev are be.inj.' sent in exchange for the »ii't of chamois by tae Emperor of Austria The consignment, includes kea parrots, native blue and grey duck, kiwis, wekas, and tuatara lizards. ' The manager of the Costicy Home KppoTii. desires to thank the t'ollo'.ri n ~ Indies and .centleinen for their various contributions of books and p a p Prs < a the Ilome.:— Mr?, and Miss Brauiwoll Knsom; Mrs JMward Morton and' Mrs Rirhardpon. Kpeom; Misses Johnston and Rigly: Mrs A. Xorton. Miss Franklin. .Miss Fernandez. .Mr and Mrs Coutts Parncll Ladies" Magazine Club R ev y C. Buck!. Air D. L. .Murdoch, Epsom.X Richardson. Mr \V. Dcrrett (per 'jlra Seymour). .Mr Jabez Fitness, ilr Percy Holt. Staff a I Tanliold and Potter's, Jit Wood. ReraiiDia; .Mr D. Wood, One-tree Hill. Working iltnv Club. The Ist A.M.B. Band will give the first band concert for this season iv tj» £[. bert Park to-morrow, and will play ?he following programme: I. march. "Mount Egmont" (Trussell): 2, selection, "L , - Ktoije dv Xord " (Meyerbeer); 3. va i S( , "Marine" fLaski); 4, intermezzo" "Society" (J. XcatJ: 5. selection, "La Travinta" (Verdi, arranged by Trussc'il): 0. march. "Wolsli Brigade, (Farii6. worth): God save the King. The session of the Howick Literary and Debating Society was brought to a close for the seasou, and a strong committee of );ulies and gentlemen was appointed to prepare a syllabus for next session, which will he begun earlier than formerly. Voles of thanks were given to all who had assisted to make" thai meetings of the society bo successful. On Wednesday and Thursday «yen. ing-s next week n match of considerable interest will be played at the Waiteinati Billiard Saloon, Custom-street. The contest will be between C. Jlenuuott, champion of Australasia, and B. FordJ the former conceding 800 in a game of 2000 up. Play commences at 7.30 p.m. The Wcsleyan Methodists of Mount Eden hold special services to-morrow, it being the sixth anniversary of their Sunday School. The prizes won at the recent musical and elocutionary contest will be presented next Friday in the Foresters' Hall, Newton. Tho time for receiving entries for the old boys' events in connection -with King Edward's College annual atheltic sports ha 3 been extended to Friday nest. The well-known auctioneering firm of Warren Blytli and Co. has removed its centre of operations to 24, Customsstreet, next door to P. Hayrnan and Co. The old premises in Queen-street arc to br. turned into shops and offices. The ordinary meeting of the Xorthcote Athenaeum last, evening was ' .adjourned, owing to the dangerous illness of one of its members (Mr TarrrJ;You want a straw hat. AYe haVe a hat that, will suit- n.nd-fitf yoiv>Sor- ton variety is large. Prices always .right. Try us and find out. Geo. i'owifk— (Ad.) .. -.■■■ .. . Ladies are advised of another shipment of Irish hand embroidered linen box dresses and blouses just- opened up at Smith and Caughey's, Ltd. Early, inspection recommended.—(Ad.) Ribbons: The newest in stripes and florals i:i all f.ishionablc colourings, lace and embroidered cover?, all the most up-to-date procurable. 2/11, 3/li, -4/11 to 39/tJ each.—McCullagh and Gower.— (Ad.) Tho-e dainty wliite embroidered muslin hats cm view in Smith a.nd i-.'augUey's millinery showroom are just the thing for garden parties, river parties, etc Ladies are invited to inspect.—(Ad.) latest novelty for ladies' underskirts: Smith and Caughey. Ltd.. arc showing ready-made, frilled' flounces for underskirt's in silk, muslin, and net, prettily, trimmed. — (Ad.) Smart novejtics ill ladies' dressing and tea gowns in muslin, delaine, voile, cashmere, silk, etc., 7/11. S/n, 10/!) to-£8 10/. Underskirts, all makes and prices, a charming lot o! , .vhite embroidered and lace-trimmed cambric and' lawn ditto, 3/11, to 40/9. Summer weights in woven vests and combs, all prices.— McCullagh and Gower— (Ad.) May we suggest a cool and comfortable suit of clothes for these hot days? Don't blame the weather if you fed lva rm. Try lighter clothing.—George Fowlds.— (Ad.) Elegance of design and harmonious , colouring are essentials for an effective table cover. Sec Smith and Caugheys window for the latest, importations.—Aα. X glance will convince, you of the value we give in our -Dress Department "' hi ilelainettcp, zephyrs, .prm", muslins, voiles, and cambrics, etc., etc., 4Jrl 33d.. iJJd., 7?d., to 1/44. The fashiouablc derign -Sweet Pea" «*V? worn in London, etc., MeCnllagh aud Gmwr'e.-(Ad.) Shoulders scarves are very fashionable this season. Smith nnd Caughey have a unique assortment in printed euiffon, ercpe de chino. etc., from 3/11 up.—.«• Ladies requirin;.' cool and light dresses for tho summer should inspert Bmitt and Ougbey'B immense assortment ol crash and linen costume sldrts holW colour 3/6 to 15/6, wbitc 5/11 to «J. navy 10/9 t<. 17/6. Ou view in su<>* room.—(Ad. 1 Tarenis, clothe them and then let them run. Geo. Fowlds has the. suits for tae boy*. The ones that wash and stand plenty of wear.—(Ad.) Chippendale occasional chairs uttholstered in silk tapestry v elegant designsSmith and Caughc-y, Ltd., have a good selection on view, in/(> each —(Ad.) A lovely selection of dainty "exclusive dresses, ,1 from moderate to liigß" class goodK. in silk muslin, silk zepiiJT-> embroidered silk an.l wool bos dresses, voiles, orepolino. etc. Estimates giren for complete dress, fit and style guaran teed. White and coloured box musUa and linen robes, etc. A glance wdIMD vince you of the value we give. - Cullagli and Gower.—(Ad.) -A new large picture postearf s*P and New Zeala.nd views depot has jobeea opened b 7 WUdmaß »d » side the Victoria Arcade, Shorted street. Spedal JUt, greetag | M *S view booto, letter-cards, » *gJJ seaweeds, etc., etc. A marvellous colli* tion. Inspection invited.—(Au.; For easy bals at Smith and Caughey «. KU, wear guaranteed. Only J*7» gent.'" gla«> Wd Ws, 16/0 palr.-(A a