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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVII, Issue 259, 6 November 1906, Page 4

The following is Captain Edwin's weather forecast for 24 hours from 9 a_m. this day: " Gale from between north-west and west and south; glass rise; rain probable, and weather very cold/ The Hospital Committee's report, read at yesterday's meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, stated that it had been found necessary to hire a tent for the night horses to sleep in while the alterations to the nurses' home were being carried As the dry weather approaches, the reatonable conservation of water by ratepayers exercises the various local bodies. Last evening at Parnell some severe remarks were passed anent the careless practice of people who wasted borough water on gardens, etc. One councillor mentioned having during the past fortnight passed a house in the evening and seen the garden hose spouting merrily, and when he passed that same house the next morning the flow was still on tap. It had already been decided that no garden standpipes should be allowed in the borough without having meters attached, and it was last evening resolved that this resolution should be carried into effect by December next. In regard to the adjourned decision on the charge against J. W. Diminoek, a retail boot merchant, of having kept an assistant at work more than half an hour after closing hours, Mr. DistrictJudge Kettle gave his decision yesterday afternoon. He quoted English authorities, and held that althougn the service rendered by the assistant was gratuitous it nevertheless constituted a breach of the law. A nominal fine of 5/, with 9/ costs, was imposed. Mr. Wallace, of Te Aroha, who called at the Tourist Office this morning, says that the Te Aroha River is giving very good sport to the angler. A 41b. fish in splendid condition was taken out of it on Saturday, while a good number of 31b. fish have been taken out quite in the town. It is his intention to pay a '< visit to Clevedon in order to try the I new fishing on the Wairoa. Eighteen black fish, or small whales, ! were stranded at Whangaparoa last week, and were secured by the Maoris. I Some of the fish were 20ft long and one I was somewhat larger. During a recent visit to the backblocks of Taranaki, Mr. W. E. Spencer, chief inspector of education in that district, came across a family of children who had never attended a school. One of the girls, aged 14 years, could not write, and could read only capital letters. The parents complained that they were unable to send the children such a distance, about four miles, to school. "Yet," added the inspector, "another child of about 14 years, living only a mile nearer the school, had gone right through the sixth standard. It is one of the worst cases I have ever come across." In the list of axemen's registered meetings for this season, the Northern Wairoa occupies a high position according to the "Eltham Argus," which is the official organ of the Mew Zealand Axemen's Association, as the amounts of prize money offered by the various clubs are as follows:—Kumara £310, N.Z. Axemen's Association £ 305, Exhibition Carnival £239, Northern Wairoa £200, Hawke's Bay £150, Kamo £60, Pelorus £55, Ohura £45. A fire alarm yesterday afternoon took the Ponsonby fire brigade out to Sarsfield-street, where they extinguished some burning scrub. The handicaps for the old boys' race, to be run at the Grammar School sports on Thursday, are as follows, the distance being 150 yards: — First boat: J. N. Marsden, scratch, W. Watkinson 3yds, G. Bater 4yds, S. Upton 4yJs, H. G. Oswald Cvds," F. W. . IcMurray 7yds. A. E. Buukail 7yds, P. J. Melville Byds, A. J. Cook Svds. G. H. Mellsop SyJs, D. R. Kirkcr 9yds. W. H. Graham 9yd.s. K. Sisari 9yds, W. H. Fisher 10yds, S. Halliwell 10yds. Second heat: S. W. Ziman 2yds, A*. A. Gray 3yds, H. C. Northcroft 4yds. A. E. Sloman 'hds, H. C. Cotton 6vds. S. Dean 6yds. H. T. Gorrie Syds, G. H. Metcalfe Byds, H. . Kirker Syds, A- M. Rowe Syds, E. D. Good yds, T. Hankin Byds, B. E. Tibbs 9yds, W. Stewart 9yds, R. R. Bell 9yds, R E. Fawcett 10yds. The body of Joseph Trebucha, drowned from a fishing-boat at Panmure Bridge, was recovered yesterday. An inquest was proceeding to-day at the Star Hotel, Otahuhu. In our second edition yesterday we reported that the Kauri Timber Company's smaller mill at Te Kopuru, containing a dressing plant, was totally destroyed by fire. The fire was then still burning, but it appears to have been extinguished without further damage having been sustained. Entries for the Auckland Agricultural Society's annual show close this day 1 week. The show will be held on NevI ember 30 and .December 1.

In spite of the fact that the International Exhibition at Christchurch was only opened on Thursday, tne "Graphic," with its usual enterprise, made special arrangements which enable it to publish a full pictorial description in the issue which comes out to-day. The opening ceremony is fully illustrated—including a double-page picture of the vast audience which listened to the singing of the Exhibition ode, and there are pictures of all the most striking courts and exhibits. Seventeen pages are devoted to the Exhibition, and those people who were not fortunate enough to be present at the inaugural ceremonies should do the next best thing, and visit this much talked about fair. A ventilator for ships' holds, designee lo prevent spray or sparks gaining access to cargo, has been invented and patented by Captain East, Superintendent for the Tyser line at Napier. The principle of the invention is to allow the water to run down the inside of the ventilator pipe into a groove, from which it is drained on to the deck. Sparks are kept out by means of a cone of perforated zinc. Through the perforations there is a free current of air into the hold. The value of the device will be considered by the Wool Fire's Commission, to which the patent has been submitted. At the monthly meeting of the Thames Hospital Trustees, held yesterday, the House Committee reported that Mr. Currie, architect, had conferred with them during the month regarding the work which it had been decided to undertake. The proposed works consist of a septic sewage system, a verandah along the north side of the hospital buildings, small isolation ward to contain two rooms, and extension of the main building by the addition of bedrooms over the kitchen, to provide the much-needed accommodation for the nursing staff. The estimated cost of these works was given as about £ 1000. It was- decided to proceed with the first three items at once, but to defer the fourth unil next autumn. The accountancy examinations under the auspices of the New Zealand Accountants' and Auditors' Association, were commenced yesterday at Auckland and eight other centres of New Zealand. The number of candidates sitting for examinations throughout the colony is 157. In Auckland there are 99 candidates, including 39 associates, 19 fellows, and 40 students. This is a record for Auckland. The examinations in Auckland Province are being held in the Federal Hall, under the supervision of the Rev. P. Cleary, and will extend over four days. The Shaw-Savill steamer Athenic, due at Wellington from London to-day, is bringing 524 passengers from England, 41 being in the first saloon, 69 in the second saloon, and 414 in the third-class. The principal bookings are as follows:— For Wellington 147, Auckland 139, Lyttelton 114. Dunedin 29, Napier 21, Westport 15, Bluff 14, Pieton 13. Peter Davison, a bush settler, of Utakura, died suddenly at his residence on Saturday evening. An inquest was arranged. The "Wairarapa News" reports that Irai te Whaite and Tom Williams were each fined £2 and 14/3 costs at the Grey town Court for supplying Maori women with wine at the pa at Papawai. It appears that the woman tohunga was at the pa, and certain ceremonies of a more or less religious character were being performed, and the wine was used as part of the Maori rite. The magistrate spoke to the defendants as to the absurdity of the Maori tohunga being able to cure all ills, and made tlie fine the minimum. After the case was over the Maoris argued, why Bhould the Maori minister (Rev. Mr Wiliams) be able to administer wine and these two not? In the circumstances, they say, they will not allow the Rev. Mr Williams to administer wine in the Sacrament at the pa in future. At a special meeting of the Te Aroha Borough Council, held on Saturday night, two tenders. J. McKie £322 8/6, and J. Larkin -C3IS 10/, were received for the construction of the fluming to connect South Tunukokohia Creek with the dam on the Tui Creek, to increase the water supply for the electric lighting plant. The tenders were referred to the engineer for his report, the Works Committee being authorised to accept a tender on receipt of the report. Further particulars of the Waihi assault case, in which a man named Joseph Coleman was charged with assaulting the licensee of the Rob Roy Hotel, and fined £5 and costs, show that the assault arose through annoyance caused by the excessive use of fireworks. Counsel for the defence, in addressipg the Court, said the affray had to do with the introduction of crackers, which had been that day rired off for the amuse- I ment of several of the boarders of the hotel and others. The licensee remonstrated with them as if they were chil- | dren; this was resented, and'they determined to increase the size of a cracker by way of causing him annoyance. In doing so they had prepared a cracker which had proved of greater violence than they anticipated. It made a great report, blew the bottom out of a bucket under which the " boomer" or cracker had been placed, and the concussion had broken a pane of glass; but the whole thing had been meant as a joke which ought to have appealed to Mr. Kelly if he had been possessed of the proverbial Irishman's humour. The Bench remarked that counsel would not consider it humour to receive a knock-out blow. Judgment was then given against the accused. With the arrival of the lambing season come also reports as to the depredations of hawks. Seagulls are also coming within tbe eategorv of destructive birds in this district, says the Manawatu " Standard," though so far the latter often arrive on the scene after the. hawk has played the part of the executioner. Only recently a traveller on the Rongotea road saw a hawk strike a lamb and immediately tear out both eyes. This fact was ascertained by close examination of the lamb, which was at once put out of agony by the witness of the tragedy. Returning later along the road our informant states three seagulls were busily employed tearing the tender carcase to pieces. Several farmers now make a practice of placing the entrails of sheep in convenient situation and shooting down hawks as they come to the feast provided. In this way great execution has been done. The Oceanic Steamship Company is in receipt of cable advices stating that the mail-steamer Ventura inward bound | frcm San Francisco to Auckland, left , Honolulu at 6 a.m. on Sunday last, four days late. This makes the Ventura due at Auckland on Friday, November 16, bat as the vessel has not been docked for some time, it is prooable that sue will not put in an appearance here until the following Saturday or Sunday. On Wednesday and Thursday a match, Memmott v. B. Ford, will be played at the Waitemata billiard saloon, Customsstreet, in which Memmott will concede Mb opponent 800 in a game of 2000 up,

A billiard match, Memmott v. Buckeridge, 700 up, was played at Waihi last evening. Memmott conceded his exponent 350. When Buckeridge was 018 and Memmott 670, the latter ran out with a break of 90, beating his opponent by 144 above the points conceded. Biiekeridge's highest break was 22. Memmott's breaks included 49, 51, 84, 90 and six others over 30. The champion gave an exhibition of fancy shots at the conclusion of the match.. Special services were held on Sunday in connection with the Epsom Baptist Church, being the first anniversary of the cause, 'ihe Revs. T. A. Williams and E. A. Kirwood preached sermons appropriate to the occasion. The scholars and choir under the leadership of Mr. W. P. Long sang special hymns. Miss Spedding presided at the organ. Solos, etc were rendered by the Misses Galloway and Porter, and Messrs. Galloway, Porter, Proberg and Ellis. This evening a tea and public meeting will be held. The president of the Auckland Auxiliary of the Baptist Union of New Zealand (Rev. T. A. Williams) will preside. The Auckland Choral Society announce that the fifth concert of the season, consisting of Cowen's "St. John's Eve," will be given in the Choral Hall, on the evening of Tuesday next, November 13th, at S p,m,. The soloists are: Miss Gillingham (soprano), Mrs Abel Rowe (contralto), Mr C. G. Irving (tenor), Mr T. B. Rowe (bass). Referring to a case in which a Chinaman was fined £100 for selling a "packapoo" ticket, Christchurch"Truth" says: "Paekapoo," from an account of the modus operandi of the "bank," appears to be a kind of lottery which beats all records in the length of the odds against the holder of the ticket. For the major prizes these work out at about 50,000 to 1. Still there are always those who have a sufficiently exalted opinion of their luck to take tbe chances, Hand the State is evidently anxious to protect them from their folly. The anniversary of the great Gunpowder Plot was duly celebrated yesterday, and towards the evening the sport? ing squib and the festive rocket were very much in evidence. Darkness was the signal for a large number of bonfires to be lighted, and north, south, east and west, a lucent glare illuminated the surroundings. In some instances private dwellings were endangered, and in Sel-wyn-terrace, Parnell, the services of the Fire Brigade were requisitioned to put out some burning pine trees in close proximity to residences. Grand show of striped millinery ribbons, in all shades, including black and white and navy and white, at Smith and Caughey's, Ltd., selling for 1/2 yd.—Ad. The time to buy is now. The article you want to get should be a fancy vest. The smartest vests and the best prices are at Geo. Fowlds'.— (Ad.) Carpets. Exceptionally heavy shipments just opened up per s.s. Indradevi overdue. Marked at 5/9 to clear quickly. Now is your opportunity for good Axminster carpets. Tonson Gar lick Co.—(Ad.) Another big purchase of coloured wool hall curtains. Tapestry curtains, 5/11, 6/11, 8/11, 10/11, in reds, maroons, blues, and greens. Open all day to-morrow (Wednesday). Closed Friday. George Court, Karangahape-road. — (Ad.) For easy walking! Gent.'s chrome bals at Smith and Caughey's, Ltd. Good wear guaranteed. Only 14/9 pair. Also gent.'s glace kid bals, 18/6 pair.— (Ad.) Make your selection now, because while you are putting it off someone else might snap up your choice of a nice tie. Geo. Fowlds.—(Ad.) Boys' strong school boots to be bad at Smith and Caughey's, sizes 10 to 13, 9/9 pair; 1 and 2, 10/9; 3 to 5, 11/9 pair.— (Ad.) Quilts, quilts, quilts for the million. Quilts at 2/6, 2/11, 3/11, 4/11, 5/11. Special purchase and special clearance of quilts at George Court's, Karangahaperoad.—(Ad.) Spring-time suggests that you overhaul your stock of underclothing. Don't forget that Geo. Fowlds' still has the brig'ut est in tennis shirts, from 2/6. — (Ad.) Holiday wear. Panama, straw and drill hats, tennis and fancy cotton shirts. Sweaters, ties and collars. Cheapest and best, at Rushbrook and Bridgman's, Queen-street. — (Ad.) Intending visitors to the Exhibition are cordially invited to inspect Smith and Caughey's enormous range of travelling requisites. Note—Ladies hat boxes a speciality.— (Ad.) Men of taste, wishing a smart and perfect-fitting suit at half-tailoring prices , should inspect Smith and Caughey's imI mense stock of special " tailor-make " j boxed suits at 49/6, 52/6, 57/6, 59/6.— (Ad.) Crash costumes. 500 bought job, must be sold this week. Costumes, 6/11, 8/11, 10/11. All new shapes. George Court, Karangahape-road. — (Ad.) Go-carts. Tonson Garlick Co. have opened a big shipment of collapsible Go-carts. Wide range of designs and styles. Exceptionally cheap. From 21/ j each. Ladies, don't miss this opportun ity.—(Ad.) How about a travelling bag this summer? For a trunk, portmanteau, gladstone hand or basket bag. Geo. Fowlds' is the best place to get satisfied at.— (Ad.) For tasteful designs, combined with honest value, Smith and Caughey's lace curtains commend themselves to economists. — (Ad.) Our premises will be open for business all day to-morrow (Wednesday), and closed Friday, 9th. —Rushbrook and Bridgman.—(Ad.) lhe Beehive, Karangahape-road, will be open all day to-morrow (Wednesday), and closed all day Friday. George Court, Karangahape-road.— (Ad.) Carpets. Tonson Garlick Co. have just opened up per s.s. Indradevi an exceptionally heavy shipment of Axminster Carpets, and are quoting special lines at 5/9. Your inspection invited. -(Ad.) ¥* 7 ith the short sleeves now in vogue, one needs long gloves. Smith and Caughey's, Ltd., have juse opened up new shipment of ladies' fabric gloves, elbow length, in all shades, from 1/6, 1/11, 2/3, 2/6, 2/11 pair. Very useful for everyday wear.— (Ad.) The Beehive, Karangahape-road, will be closed all day Friday, and open all day to-morrow (Wednesday). George Court, Karangahape-ror-.d.— (Ad.) Exhibition. You are surely going to see the Exhibition, and will be requiring Travelling Trunks, Hat Boxes. Tonson Garlick are making a specially big show of same next week. Prices exceptionally low.—(Ad.) Crockery and Ironmongery Department. Have you visited Tonson Gar- j lick's new Show Rooms? They are well worth your inspection, Heavy ship- ■ ments just opened up are marked at exceptionally low prices. Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Fancy Ornaments especially.' -<Mi 1