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Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 190, 10 August 1895, Page 4

Instructions have been received by Mr H. Ferguson, our local agenb of the Labour Bureau, to Bend ten men at once to Galatea and Tokau. The ballot, we are requested to state, will take place on Monday morning ab ton o'clock. All whose names are already down on Mr Ferguson's lisb of applicants for employmenb are requested to be present.

At an inquesb held at Whareora, near Whangarei, to inquire into the circumstances attending the death of Thomas Wyatt, aged 69, farmer, a verdicb " Death from heart disease and congestion of the loft lung" was returned. The evidence showed that the deceased had been ailing for a few days previous to his death. He resided with his son at Whareroa.

Constable Henry, one of the Wellington constables who returned from Galatea last evening, has been transferred to the Thames to take the place of Constable Davy, transfered to Dargaville some time ago. Constable Henry left for the Thames this afternoon.

A preliminary inquiry into tho stranding of the steamer Kiripaka, the evidence of which will be forwarded to the Marine Department, at Wellington, was held before Mr A. Rose, Collector of Customs, yesterday. Captain Hansen, in his evidence, stated bhab tho steamer was going at about 4 knobs an hour at the time of the accident, and he accounted for the mishap by the fair way beacon being obscured by rain aba critical time. Two men were on the look out at the bows when the steamer grounded. The captain accepted the whole responsibility of the accident. The mate, in his evidence, which corroborated thab of the captain, said tbat he thought beacons should be placed on both sides of the channel on the sunken rocks, the tops of which wero just visible above the surface at low spring tides.

Aba meeting of the Workers' Political Reform League held ab tbe Foresters' Hall on Thursday evening, the Bill for the Suppression of Immorality was considered. A good number of the members presenb spoke strongly against certain clauses in the bill on bhe ground thab too much power would be placed in the hands of the police. Ultimately, on the motion of Mr Creamer, the following resolution was agreed to :—" Thab, while not agreeing with the proposed Suppression of Immorality Act, this League asks the Governmenb to see that the police enforce their powers in a more rigorous manner." Among other business transacted at the meeeting was the appointment oF Messrs Fawcus, Darlow, Sanford. and Stewarb as representatives on the Eight Hours Demonstration Committee. Mr Darlow gave notice to move at the next meeting, " Thab in future all meetings be open to the public."

A large and representative meeting of the Eight Hours Demonstration Committee was held in the Foresters' Hall, Newton, last evening, when Mr Roycrofb presided, some 40 delegates being present. Some discussion took place on the question of holding bhe sports on some other day than the 9th of November, the day on which they have hitherto been held, buc, a3 several organisations wero not yeb represented, ib was deemed advisable to postpone the fixing of the day until the next meeting, when the election of officers,will take place, and the business handed over to the incoming Committee.

The third annual meeting of the Auck» .land centre of the Sb. John Ambulance Association was held yesterday evening at the V.M.C.A. Building. His Worship tha Mayor presided. Mr J. Barber, Honorary Secretary, read the annual report. Subsections had, ib was stated, been formed ab bhe Thames and ab Gisborne. During the year 96 members had gained certificates 83 first aid and 13 nursing, making a total of 663. The balance-aheeb Bhowed a debit balance of £40. On the motion of Dr. Dawson, s*conded by Dr. Walker, the reporb and balance-sheet were ' adopted. Mrs Holland then presented bhe certificates gained during the year by the successful candidates. Votes of thanks were accorded to the Honorary Medical Staff, bo the oubgoing officers, to the Mayor for the use of hia room, and to the City Council for the use of the Committee room, Municipal Buildings. Mr Pilkington read the annual reporb of the Auckland Corps Anibulanco Brigade, showing a small debib balance. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows :—President, the Mayor (Mr J. J. Holland); Vjce-presidencsj Canou Calder, Rev. Dr. Egan, Rev. Scotb West, Dr. Dawsoni Dr. King, Mr Thomas Baddle ; Committee^ Mesdames J. J. Holland); Calder, Dawson, Scobb Wesb, Miss Girdler, Rev. G. B. Monro, Messrs John Abbott, J. Barber, W. Brakenrig, W. T. J. Bell, M. Clark, J. Oi Macky, C. J. Tunks, A. G. Pilkington, 3, L. Wilson, and the members of tbe Hon. Medical Staff, with power to add to their number ; Auditor, Mr Chas. A. Jonas. The offices of Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer were left to be filled np by bhe new Committee. During the evening songs were given by Mr George and Miss Walker, and a piano solo by Miss F. E. Holland.

We publish in Another column to-day the annual balance-sheet of the Auckland Cooperative Boot and Shoe Company (Ltd.), to be presented to the annual general meeting to be held on Augusb the 19th. The shareholders will find it one upon which they have every season to congratulate themselves. After paying all expenses the Company has a net profit for the year of £391 13s 5d (£7ll 15s Od less last year's balance £320 la 7dJ. This, ia considered very satisfactory, considering the working capital is only £291, and proves that the business of the Company is being extended rapidly. The directors propose to deal with the total balance of £711 15s in the following manner:—£6B to dividend and bonus of 2_ per cenb. on subscribed capita, and wages earned during the financial year; a bonus of £1 per share (£582) to be carried to capital account, and the balance of £61 15s to be carried to new account; By this appropriation aboub £60 will be distributed among the Company's employees in proportion to the wages earned, which speaks well for the success of the first attempt at sharing the profit among bhe workers in any indusbrial company " here. Ab bhe meeting on Augusb 19th a proposal will pa made to increase tbe capital by bhe issue of anotbor 2,500 shares ab 2Cs each, 2s 6d to be paid on application and 2s 6d on allotment. This will yield, wichout the necessity for further calls. £625, which, ib is expected, will fully suffice to meet contingencies incidental to the large increase being made in the. Company's business, Already, close on 1,000 shares bare been formally applied for.' ''"'] ";. .."",.._.. There was again a very large attendance ab bhe Columbia Skating Rink in the Agricultural Hall, there being ab least three hundred people present. A list-of .the prizes for the coming carnival competitions will be published next week by the management. The skating craze is "catching on" again in Auckland, judging by.the large attendance of learners daily. The floor and skates are to exceptionally good condition, and good music is provided-. A social waa held pa .Thursday ,j(ni-.tjha Foresters' Kail, Devonport, on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of Court Victoria, Ancieut Order of Foresters, and the opening of the renovated hall. There were aboub sixty couples present, and an enjoyable dance Was held, Messrs Burke and McGuinness providing excellent music. Bro. : G. Johnston acted as M.C., and Bro. E. A. Butler as secretary of the social. Prior.to ths opening dance Bro. Webb, P.D.C.R., welcomed bhe visitors. At the City Hall on Monday evening a varied and entertaining programme will be presented. In addition to the leading Auckland talent, several members of Fitzgerald Bros.' Circus will appear by permission of Captain Jack Sutton. The Auckland reps, are expected to be present, the entertainmenb being under the patronage of His Worship the Mayor, the Auckland Rugby Union, etc. Mr H. W. Baitkin, of Karangahape Road (late D. Macpherson), still continues his big clearing-off sale of drapery and clothing. He has a circular in to-night's Stab pointing oub the sweeping reductions he. offers bo his customers and the general public. A rich gold discovery is a boon to a few; bub Cavour Cigars are a comfort to thousands. 8 fori*3d.—(Advb.) Messrs Arthur Tooman and Co. announce a monster clearing sale of fruit trees and general nursery stock from leading nursery men for Tuesday. ' Tho auctioneers are instructed to clear the large stock at any price and the whole will be of best procurable quality. Cosb of living is steadily decreasing. Cavour Cigars are wonderfully cheap ab 8. for Is 3d;—(Advb.) Have you tried P.P.P.? Ib cures rheumatism. From your cbemiabs,—(Advb.) Embroidery, 4£ yard lengths, from Is upwards, half usual price, g D.S.C.— (Ad.) Roll up to Young's, Shortland-sbreet, for Bycroft's broken biscuits, in any quantity: —(Advt). The numerous bargains offered by the D.S.C. attraeb crowds of customers daily.— (Advt..)