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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 151, 26 June 1907, Page 4

We have received the following further donations on behalf of Andrew Cummings, newsvendor, who has both of his legs:—F.H. 2/6, B.E.W. 2/-, per the "Christian Workers" ?/-,. J. Sgott- 4/-, employees Kaiyj Timber Company, £7 9/9, AC. 1/-, Friend 2/-, and GJ_.P. 5/-

The question of reserving a portion _of Peel Forest ..in Canterbury under the" Scenery Preservation Act is now before the Cabinet. The owners oi certain portions of the bush have met the Government authorities in a satisfactory manner, and it is probable that about three hundred acres will he * reserved, an exchange being made by giving the owners other Crown lands. A piece of virgin bush, some forty acres in area, owned by. an absentee, will also probably be acquired by the Government.

Dr. VaJintine states that legislation will almost certainly be introduced this session providing for. the erection of homes for incurables, and that in such •homes provision could also be made for the accommodation of imbeciles. The Inspector-General referred to what he termed hospital abuse, and said he hoped the Board would take advantage of the power given them whereby they were empowered to charge more than the ordinary rate to patients who could afford to pay for the benefits they received in the hospital. It was well known that the hospital fees did not cover expenses, and where patients could afford to pay in proportion to the benefits they received, they should be made to" do so. He thought from what he had seen that the hospital system was abused.

It is a popular belief that 21st June was the shortest day this year (says the "Post"). The average person fancied that the sun had his latest rising and his earliest setting on that day just as he imagines that the sun will reverse that order on list December. * "In the winter," says the New Zealand Nautical Almanac, "the afternoons begin to lengthen after the loth June,' whereas the sun continues to rise later every morning till the 29th of the month. The shortest and longest days in New Zealand this, year are the 22nd June and the 23rd December, the sun reaching its greatest northern declination at about Sh 16m p.m. on the 22hd June, and its greatest southern declination at about oh 22m a.m. on the 23rd December." On ■the 11th December the early rising of the sun reaches its climax, but the late setting does not reach its climax till the 4th January.

Mr J. W. Hesketh, Chief Federal Electrician, Colonel. Bridges, and Captain Creswell of the Defence Department, and Lieutenant Peel, from Sydney, representing the Admiral of the squadron, are now conferring in Melbourne on the subject of the establishment of wireless telegraphy in Australia. The system to be adopted, where the stations should be placed, the radius to be covered, and other similar points, are being discussed, and also the question of distribution of .cost of maintenance, there being three departments or services to be considered, namely, Defence, Postal, and Naval. The bearing of wireless telegraphy on trade and commerce has also to be considered. Numerous systems are under review—the Marconi. De Forrest, Lodge-* Muirhead, Poulsen, and others. "I believe." said the Postmaster-General,

"that after this conference is ■" finished we will be able to call for tenders. I look forward tothe time when pas senger ships will be obliged to instal wireless apparatus."

The s.s. Moeraki left Port Chalmers on Monday with a shipment of 22 horses and shipped another lot of IS from the Bluff on the following day, 'the whole consignment being for Melbourne. - -The first shipment included, the -trotting stallions •.Grenadier.-Nya- ipara, and Black Diamond, and two Clydesdale colts, all forwarded by Messrs. O'Brien and Mitchell, Oamaru. The others were Clydesdale stallions, and were sent by Mr. J. Small, of Ashburton.

A very old muzzle loader was found at 'lakapounui .lately with the year 1856 imprinted on the barrel. The number -of Che rifle was 4066, and although it must have lain in the place where it was discovered for many long years, beyond a decided bend in the barrel and stock were in a wonderfully good state of preservation.

A man named WiUiam Thompson, employed by the Roads Department, died suddenly at Rotorua yesterday morning. He had been in bad health for some time previously, and was much subject to sudden bad seizures while at work. The deceased was adv'««d to. take a rest, and accordingly wen. to his home in town. On Monday he appeared to be perfectly recovered, the same night had another sharp attack. He was given a stimulant, but after a few minutes, said " Good-bye" to his wife and expired. Thompson was 49 years of* age, and leaves a wife and two children.

Good polo ponies fetch exceUent prices at Home. A Taranakj resident bought a, mare and foal from the Maoris at a very small figure, and later sold the foal, which had furnished into a wellbuilt .tractable pony, to a Hawera gentleman for polo purposes. The pony was afterwards shipped to England, where-it realised £400, and later was purchased for £500 and taken to France.

A few months ago, Mr. A..A. Longden, British Fine Arts' representative, declared that he had discovered a fine Watteau picture in the possession of a ■Dunedin resident. This statement attracted some attention in England, and, a3 a result, the last issue of "lioyd's' Weekly" contains a brief description of the history and recent discovery of the painting. It was executed by the artist in Paris in 1711, and was owned by the Due DTJrlain. The title is, "1. Amour Oisivete," or "Love in Idleness." The lucky owner, Mrs. S. G. Smith, has already received inquiries as to whether she is inclined to sell, no less a personage than Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan, of New York, having written for particulars. In answer, he was informed that no less than £5000 would be accepted.

Speaking at Dunedin yesterday, Captain Broome, of the Tyser steamer Indradevi, stated that he was authoritatively informed that no less than 100 steamers, British and German, could be made available for the newly-inauotrr-ated United Tyser cargo service to AustraUa, a striking illustration of the fact that the world is very much overbuilt in steam tonnage at present. The overbuilding began at the time of the Boer war, which created a temporary need for more steamera. The worst feature about it is that the building must needs go on, for the steamer of yesterday cannot compete economically with the steamer of to-day, so that, although the world is overbuilt, only the fittest can survive, and the fittest are the newest.

It is stated in Dunedin that there is every possibility of the formation of a trawling company in that city. An up-to-date vessel, with cool storage chambers, will be fitted up and the prospective skipper, who holds a master's certificate, will be aUowed to purchase a humher of shares in the company. The new trawler, which wUI be designed on similar Unes to the Nora Niven, will probably' be built in Dunedin, The capital for the company wiU be subscribed privately.

At the Onehuflga Police Court this rqorning, before Mr E. G. Allsworth, J.P., a respectably-dressed man was charged with being illegally, on the premises of "Edward' Michael Leydon in Alfred-street. Mr Leydon, the prosecutor, stated that from inquiries he had since made he was -satisfied that the accused was on the premises by mistake and, under the circumstances, and with the consent of the Bench, he would withdraw the information. The police offering no objection, the presiding justice dismissed the case.

How the Burglar got away in the mo-tor-car is told in this week's instalment of that fascinating story, "The Chase of the Golden Plate," now running in the " New Zealand Graphic." Mr. - Jacques Putrelle has succeeded in constructing a most mystifying plot, which completely baffles elucidation and chains the attention. The illustrated portion; of this splendidly-got-up journal is full of fine pictures of current events all over the colony, and even further afield, for there is an interesting full-page picture -of the launching of the Union S.S. Company's new "flyer," the turbine steamer Maori, the ceremony being performed by Lady Ward at Dumbarton, Scotland. >

The Waikouaiti (Otago) County Council passed a strong protest against the alteration of the electoral boundaries on the ground that by the alteration the farming and country interests would- in some cases be dominated by* boroughs and town districts. It was ■urged that if it was necessary to grant increased representation to the North Island, owing .to' increased population, this could be done without interference with South Island electorates as at present constituted, and it" was further urged that the constant alterations of electoral boundaries destroyed the community of interest in towns as well as. the country, and led to confusion.

. Fuller's entertainers continue to be weU patronised at the Opera House, and last night was no exception." Cleopatra, the Snake Charmer," with her "pets" is an undoubted attraction, as is also Bonita, the crack. rifle shot. There are still two more opportunities of enjoying the present programme.

At a meeting of the committee of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce yesterday a letter from the Auckland Chamber was received, asking if the Dunedin Chamber would favour united action in asking .the Government to forward an invitation to the members of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, London, who intend to visit Australia in 1908, to extend their visit to New Zealand. It was decided to reply expressing approval of the proposal.

Attention is called to the first of the Old Thames' Boys' Association reunions for 1907. AU ex-residents of Thames at present in Auckland are cordiaUy invited to join.

The Rev. Dean Hackett trill give a lecture.on 'Irish Wit and Humour" at the Otahuhu Public HaU to-morrow evening.

a long, exhausting illness, when health is slow about returning, Steams' Wine is always found of great value. By gently stimulating the appetite it aids nutrition and restores strength—Ad.

Silks for underskirts ahd dress linings, 1/6 yard; strong and durable. New arrivals in blouse and trimming silks, including tiny checks, line checks, etc., 1/lli, handsome Chine designs, 3/11 to 7/11 yard. chiffon," 2/6, 2/9, 5/11, 6/11 yard. McCullagh rand Power.. -(Ad.). :¥ . i .. r *.„,. :_.....,.,, 1 .,,^, M , Good news shotild interest everyh*6(_yi" j The number of people who" rare buying i our ready-to-wear suits is growing. They like them.—Geo. Fowlds.—(Ad.)

For this cold weather: A fine assortment of travelling rugs, extra quaUty, 14/11, 17/6, 22/9, 29/11 to 54/9; also, a choice lot of eiderdown quUts, all sizes and prices, from 4/11. English and colonial, blankets,: all prices. MeCuUagh and Gower for value.—(Ad.)

; More new dre_3 tweeds, dark, useful -goods, from I'/OJ, double width A good variety, 1/2s, 1/6*, 1/111 yard. "Tip-top" value. See our striped Une at .1/11$, 1* yard wide*, in grey; brown; black, "etc.MeCuUagh and Gower's for dresses and blouses.—(Ad.)

Don't shiver any longer. There is no excuse for being cold when you can procure the best underclothing that is at Geo. Fowlds.'—(Ad.)

It was decided by the Education Board to-day to invite applications for the fol-, lowing appointments:—Sole charge, Puketarata; Female assistants, Grafton ( £ 120);. .Richmond-road (£ 100); Turua (£90); Epsom (£9O).

Belts: Plain and floral elastic belts, just opened, 2/3, 2/11, 3/6, 3/11. to 10/6 each Leather belts, in aU colours, BJd, 1/, 1/6, 1/11, 2/6, 2/11, to 5/11 each. New metal belts, in siiver and oxidised, 1/4, 2/6, 2/11, 3/11, 4/11 upwards. MeCuUagh and Gower for value.—'(Ad.)

Winter weights in woven combs., 3/11, 4/11, to 15/11; vests and bodices; 3/6, 4/6, to 7/11; all-wool ribbed vests, 1/3, 1/6, to 4/9. Children's coats in beaver, astrachan, cloth, "and velveteen, 6/11, 8/11 to 35/6. MeCuUagh and Gower.— (Ad.) . .

New tartan silks (reversible, for hoods, ties, millinery, etc.), all silk, only 1/11 i yard. Louisines, 3/6; glaces, 3/6 and 3/11. Wide cord velveteen, brown, navy, dark wine, beaver, only 1/114 yard; cream, 2/3 (grand washing), navy, etc., 1/4J to 3/6. McCullagh and Gower.—Ad. How do you like the new light patterns in tweed caps?. Every gentleman thinks they are natty. See them at Geo. Fowlds'.—(Ad.)