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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIV, Issue 239, 7 October 1903, Page 4

The following is Captain Edwin's weather forecast for 24 hours from 0 a.m. Ibis day:—"Moderate to strong easterly winds; glass fall: indications of rain."

On the voyage from London of the Shaw. Savill and Albion Co.'a steamer Karamea, which arrived to - day, the chief steward. H. Hodge, a married man, who resided in London, was stricken with paralysis, and died on September 24th, some time after the vessel had sailed from St. Helena. His body was buried at sea the following day. From inquiries made there appears to he some doubt as to what brought on the ailment, but tue opinion has been expressed that he may have injured his back by a fall, the effects of which brought on paralysis. Deceased was about 45 years of age. The Eden- Terrace Road Board, following up its crusade against the use q£ heavy vehicles on its roads with tyres of a width of less than 41 inches, unless the owners pay a yearly license fee of -LIO. have summoned Messrs. J. .1. Craig and Co. for two alleged offences of the kind. The eases came on at the Police Court this morning, and were adjourned until Friday week. The late Captain W. C. Daldy was buried this afternoon at Purewa- The funeral procession left the deceased's late residence in Hepburn-street, at "2 o'clock, and a short service was held at the Beresford-street Congregational Church. Our Howick correspondent writes: —"The sad news which reached us this morning of the death of Captain Daldy caused widespread expression of regret among the people here, where he was so much liked and respected. Residents familiar with his frequent visits to his old country house near the. beach when fine weather permitted were hopeful of seeing him soon again here enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. Captain Daldy used to tell how over 50 years ago when landing cargo on Howick Beach he used to visit the same house he occupied, then an hotel, and on one occasion an election was being held in the hotel and he would remark, 'the old order changeth,' elections are not held in hotels now." At a meeting of the Cambridge branch of the Waikato Farmers' Club on Monday the. chairman referred to the rise in the price of meat, and held that the rise, was not justified, because meat was cheaper now than it was this time last year. He moved: "That this club is of opinion that the late rise in butchers' meat is quite unjustifiable." Other speakers thought the rise favoured the farmers, aud the motion was lost on the voices. The Native Lands Court is sitting at Thames before Major Mail' (judge) and Mr John Bvyers (assessor). It is anticipated that the sitting will last about a month, there being over 2GO cases of partition and succession to be dealt with,

The Gordon mail coach running between Paaron and Waitekanri met with an accident yesterday, the front wheel | coming off caused a _ complete upsetI One passenger was injured. \t St. Benedict's last Sunday the music in connection with the re-open-';nr ceremonies was of a special character. In the morning the choir, assisted by an augmented orchestra under the leadership of Mr G. Ralph, gave a splendid rendition of Gounod's beautitul "Messe Soleimelle." The performance was such as to fully merit the words ot cor dial appreciation spoken from the pulpit by His Lordship Bishop Lemhnn. In the'evening several choice pieces were sung with good effect, including Millard's "Magnificat." and the new 'Chant Vesper Service." specially composed tor the occasion by the organisr. Mr Lamb. V the offertory Miss Annie Lorngan o-ave an admirable interpretation of the "Salve Maria" (Lamb), the violin obllcrnto of which was brilliancy played by Air Ralph. To Mr Reynolds, the honorary eoiHluetor. is due a special meed of praise for the way he has brought the choir fo its present efficient state Ml Lamb discharged his exacting ta^k ._ n at .the organ with distinction. the church was thronged at both services, an' 1 very substantial collections were

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\t a meeting of the Cambridge branch of the Waikato Farmers' Club on Monday it was decided to send a wire to Mr Kirkbride suggesting that he should get the necessary number of signatures ot members of the Ilotue to compel Die Government to take no the Krnuers Mutual Fire Insurance Dili.

Mrs Martel. the president of Ihe Women's Liberal and Reform Association of Now South Wales, has issued a circular to the branches inviting delegates to a conference next month to frame a constitution and draw up a plan of action for the forthcoming elections. She says: "We know the power of the vote, and if we fail to use it. or misuse it, we shall be responsible for Cue existing evils, the increasing of the unemployed, homeless families, the increase of crime, (he decrease of births, the piteous sighs of the starving poor, the starvation wage of the partially employed, the ever-increasing national debt, the crippling of private enterprise, the restrictive laws which are driving shipping from our waters and the people from our shores, the high tariff which builds up monopolies and a consequence reduces wages, and the holding back land from its rightful owners—the people." • The Grafton School Committee last evening passed the following resolution: —-"Owing to the death of Mr Hcwson, one of the senior members, the Gral'ton district School Committee desire io place on record their high appreciation of the faithful services cheerfully rendered for the benefit of the school during his long term of service, r.nd to convey to Mrs Hcwson and other friends their sincere sympathy in the loss they have sustained.''

A miner named W. Comer had an arm and several ribs broken at the Talisman mine yesterday, through oetng crushed against a shed by a loaded truck. He was attended by* Dr. Craig and removed to the Thames Hospital.

Bishop Neligan presented a goodattendance banner to the Chapelstreet School yesterday afternoon, and delivered an interesting address to the pupils. A large number of parents witnessed the ceremony. Mr P. Crowe (Chairman of the City Schools Committee) proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Bishop for his presence, and Mr K. Parrell (member of the committee) seconded. Mr Draflln (headmaster) also spoke, (.'beers were given for . the Bishop, and then afternoon tea was handed round.

At the meeting of the Education Board this morning a letter was received from the Education Department with reference to the franking privileges, the Department asking for an estimate of what ihe postage on the Board's correspondence and the cost of their telegrams would amount to. The secretary (Mr V. E. Rice) said that the postage on the correspondence would amount to about £500 a year approximately if the franking privileges were taken away, and that the cost of tlie telegrams would be about £300.

A return of religious, instruction given in the schools' of the Auckland district on school-days before or after school hours was presented to the Education Bo_rd this morning. The return showed that such instruction' was given in 27 schools, and that in ten instances clergymen were the instructors. The denominations included in tlie return were Church of England, Presbyterian, Weslevan. Methodist, Congregational. Baptist. Church of Christ, and Salvation Army, while in about half a dozen eases the instructors were classed as undenominational.

At the meeting of the Education Board this morning the chairman (Mr R. Hobbs) moved the following resolution, Mr Greenslade seconded, and the resolution was carried unanimously: — "That the resolutions of the Board, dated .Tune 17 and duly 1, 1903. he. and the same are. hereby, revoked, in so far as they are inconsistent, with the report of ihe committee of the whole Board, upon the work of the architects and foremen, hd opted by the Board at its meeting on September 2-1. 1003."

We have received a copy of Messrs Thos. Cook and Son's "American Travellers' Gazette" for the month of September, in which appear some attractive notices concerning, the scenic charms of New Zealand, and reproductions of typical photographs. The publication is a creditable one, and such notices as these are bound to very largely assist in attracting tourist traffic to this favoured land. "Messrs Cook and Son assure us that every year the stream of tourists from America is increasing, but a great deal yet remains to be done to thoroughly attract the attention of the American traveller, whose habits have so continually taken him lo the better known resorts of Europe.

In spite of the fact that it was '''made in Germany," the post-card erae is having a remarkable vogue. In fact, it threatens to extinguish philately. Even with the wonderful postal facilities of the present day it is astonishing how rapidly a hobby has become a fashion. At first the cards were collected for their post-marks, then came the pictorial card, and now there are very few people who have not seme sort, of a collection. With the fashion at its height, the proprietors of the "Graphic" thought a scries of post-cardH dealing pictovially with New Zealand. s„ famed for its scenery, would be highly popular. This week half a dozen cards, each with a characteristic colonial view on the back, will be found in each number of the

"Graphic." They are beautifully printed in tinted ink. and make a very pretty set indeed, ._,-■.-

; The Wellington ''Post" remarks t_> recently the manager of a well-know New Zealand health resort was supijjS with ammunition, to be used in provid ing game for the table. The other day however, the Department which control* the sanatorium received a memoranda which began: "Re Cats," and went on to explain that during recent severe wea ther the grounds and house had been over-run with wild eats, and the n J, sance caused by their nocturnal '<>»»« became so serious that the manager haft to start shooting them, with the result that 14 fell to one gun in 24 hours. _k Government ammunition was used in 'the slaughter, but the manager confi. j dently adds that "the carcases were üßeju ße j j for manuring the apple trees, so that no ! loss need be anticipated."

A servant girls' union, recently f onß , ed at Holyoke. Mass.. Ims (says Idea") passed these resolutions: •% Sunday night suppers will be prepared No work will be done in the kitchen fo. tween 7.30 p.m. and ">.30 a.m.; no babiei will be ''minded' between acts of o V (hV ait housework: no children will be allowed in the kitchen; each girl shall have three nights out per week." The document goes on to assert that five dollars per week will he the only rate of \v a a es permitted, and that the front door must be available for the "company" 0 f the help, as well as an apartment more suit, able than the kitchen, to he used .as a' reception room.

The new Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Alfred Deakin, is an Australian tia' live, having been born in Fitzroy.. (Vj e . toria) in August, ISSO. He was educated at the Melbourne University, and was called to the Bar in 1877. lie. did not practice for a time, but he devoted himself to newspr.por work. He then found his way into politics, and prior to the establishment of Federation was always one of the foremost figures in Victorian politics. He held office on several occasions, and is credited with having de» dined the honour of knighthood.

Chris!church ''Truth says that, „r Graham. S.M.. of Dnnedin, will go down to posterity as the author of the "most astounding definition of a constable's duty that has ever been recorded;" In. dismissing a charge of inebriety against a man who, on the evidence of five policemen, had been very intoxicated. Mr Graham said a policeman must not arrjest an inebriated person without first seeing whether he is capable of going home. In the case in question, he en id, the police had never given the man a chance to show whether or not he was able to fake care of himself. It was the duty of policemen, he added, to try to assist a man without arresting him. This definition of a constable's duty deserves a place beside Sir Robert Stout's ruling that a man is sober as long as lie 'can ask for more drink, or the other theory that a .man is sober as long as he can lie fin the floor without holding oil to it. ■ •■ /•' ■'•' • ■■•■■' '■'■■ l

Mr A- L. .Femeyhough, architect,-has received the following lenders .for.the erection * of. a residence, at Mount Eden: —T. 11. Browne, £30 (accepted); o, ffi Olive, £592; Thorpe ;mul Wa'.ker, £6'2>)y W.'Hirst, .£633; 0. Peat. £635;5. Maddaford, £G4O: Fortzer and Trevai* then. £000; J. IT. Priestley, £675; One tender received informal.

General Booth will conduct services at Auckland on January B) and 20, 1904. Services will- be held at the [Baptist Tabernacle-as the Opera House and His Majesty's Theatre are engaged. General Booth.-who is no win his 75th year, makes Auckland the first port of caljatt N"\v Zealand as lie arrives 'at the Northern capital ,rom Sydney.

.Mrs Maleolmson Boulf's pupils wilt give their grand annual exliibition of fancy dancing at IBs "Majesty's Theatre on Saturday evening next. . The programme includes a grand Swedish floralmarch, skirt dance. Florentine dance br Miss - Queenie Bonlt. Russian bell drill, dress rehearsal at a gipsy camp," Japanese dance (comic), Ye Okie Englishe Courte minuet, "Les Ares" French fete dance, Polish winter dance (by moonlight), and grand tableau "Good-night? in which Air Hamilton Hodges and Miss Aickin will sing "Good - night, Goodbye." written and composed by Mr Maleolmson Boult.

Mr J. 11. Colwell has removed to a fine suite of rooms on the first floor of His Majesty's Arcade, where his business, which embraces shorthand, .typewriting, and bookkeeping, keeps quite a large number of young people constantly employed. Mr Colwell has now some 150 pupils, and there is a steadily increasing demand for young people possessing knowledge of .shorthand and typewriting.

Have you heard? The nicest lot of gentlemen's underwear for the season has arrived at Geo. Fowlds'.—Ad.

Charming novelties in linen, crash and silk jackets; linen, crash and yoile costumes, in newest style and latest cut; all marked at lowest' cadi prices. MeCullagh and Gower.—-Advt.

Have 'sou ueard? The prettiest ties have arrived at Geo. Fowlds': all tha newest colours and patterns. —Ad.

The scrutiny on the tram poll has revealed 39 voting papers that have to be investigated. People never made any mistake about Arthur Nathan's Reliable Tea- They taste it once and never think of investigating any other brand.—Advt.

A word to you! All the new season's wear has now arrived at Geo. Fowlds". and they are really good value. —Ad ' .

. Just, marked off, our second shipment of ladies' underclothing: full ranges at McCullagh and Gower's famous popular prices; underskirts a speciality; W«B.i La Yida, and other popular makes of cor' sets.—Advt. i

Have you hoard? The boys' clothing has arrived at, Geo. Fowlds': great variety in fancy collars and blouses.—Ad. 2000 yds of fancy silks, suitable for elegant, Mouses and dresses: big assortment and grand value, 1/11}. 2/C, , 2/ll to 5/11 yd; tussore and Japanese silk ingreat: variety of width and prices. Me* Cullagh and Gower.—Advt:. Have you heard? The men's suits and trousers have arrived at Geo. Fowlds'; all new season's goods.—Ad. Chance customers, as well as our own. should visit Reiidell's sale of Benton* stock, Xewton and Queen-street.— Advt. Have yo_ heard? The new hats have arrived at Georae Fowlds': all the latest in Panamas.' straws, hard and soil felts.—Ad. Your money will have big purchasing power if spent at Eendell. sale of nenton's stock.—Advt. We stock full ranges of popular makes in silk and kid gloves, lisle, cotton, plain and fancy hosiery, etc.. all marked at popular prices. McCullagh and Gower. —•Advt. 6 __-—j- "*'