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Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 288, 11 December 1897, Page 4

A private cablegram received in town to-day states that Mr W. R. Wilson, bis brother (Mr Samuel Wilson), and Mr Leslie McDonald, manager of the St. Alban's Stud Farm in Victoria, leave Sydney by the mail steamer Alameda for Auckland. The Alameda is due to arrive, here on Friday December I4th. Mr Wilson has been in very indifferent health of late, and his Auckland friends will be glad to hear that he is able to undertake the journey to our city. An English mail of London date November sth will arrive from Sydney by the s.s. Anglian on Monday next. Messrs H. A. Neilson and Son gave the final exhibition of their projectoscope and duplex concert phonograph last evening in the City Hall. There was a fair attendance, and the entertainment was very much enjoyed. Many of the scenes and phonographic items were encored. During the evening a musical programme was gone through by Mr E. Burkes orchestra. Yestesday the Torpedo Corps appeared for the first time in their new uniforms, parading before Captain Coyle. The uniforms, which have been made by Mr J. White, of Devonport, are exactly the same as those worn by the Permanent Artillery, .vith the exception that the Torpedo men wear the number "2 " under the shoulderstrap, while the Artillery have number "1." Another cycling accident is reported. Mr E. J. Darby was riding down Symondsstreet, while an express was coming in the Opposite direction, the cyclist rang his bell live or six times, thinking that the express would move aside, but the driver it is alleged took no heed, and Mr Darby was forced to take a sharp turn to get out of the horse's road. The act of turning suddenly caused the bicycle to upset, and the rider was thrown violently. to the ground, breaking the small bone of his shoulder, besides sustaining several bruises. A telegram from Pahi, Kaipara, to-day, states that Dr. Alder Fisher died there this morning at the advanced age of 91 years. Dr. Fisher was an old resident of the Kaipara district. He practised as a physician in England and came to Auckland over thirty years ago. He formerly resided at Remuera, where his daughter taught a school, and afterwards removed to Pahi, where one of his daughters is at present engaged in teaching the Board School. He did not practise his profession in New Zealand. The deceased leaves a number of children, most of whom are married, one ol his daughters being the wife of Mr H. Metcalfe, formerly of' Auckland, and now of Sydney. In the Dunedin Supreme Court yesterday a winding-up order was made at the instance of the Bank of New Zealand as petitioning . creditor. in respect of the Dunedin Timber and Hardware Company : (Limited), and also in respect of the City : Sawmilling Company (Limited),, each of these companies being an adjunct to the Guthrie Companies, Southland. Mr Sim consented to the order, but did not admit that the Bank was entitled to the suras claimed. Orders were made. sanctioning t'.:e agreement for the sale of debts to the Wai-d Farmers' Association in liquidation of R. A. Anderson and John Fisher. Yesterday morning the residence of Mr j Gyllies, labourer, of Jb ountain Boad, Epsom, j was destroyed by fire. The house, which was an old one, belonged to Mr J. T. Skel- i ton, and was insured in the New Zealand I Insurance Company. Mr Gyllies had his furniture (some of which was saved) insured for £10:0 in the London, Liverpool, and i Globe Office. • I A four-roomed dwelling-house, together ' with a two-roomed cottage and a detached . kitchen, was destroyed by lire at Hamilton j East on the tith inst., die total damage; being about £240. The building" which' was occupied by Mr James Myyell, was, it is staled, under-insured by £90. Most of the furniture was saved. Sparks from the lire at MayyelPs house set lire to an adjoining four-roomed house belonging to Mr H. E. Tristram, which was also burned down. The latter building was under-insured by £5, the I damage being estimated'at £35. This morning the body of an infant, prematurely born, was found by Constable j Hutchison in Mechanics Bay, iioating near ' the opening of the sewer-channel. The j matter has been reported to Dr. Philson, Coroner, who will decide whether an in- j quest is necessary. A three-roomed house at Razcrback, belonging to Mr Robert Waterton, was burned down on the 7th inst., the damage being estimated at £40. The building was insured for £30 in the Royal insurance Office. . . ■ A pliilanthropbic baker probably struck with remorse for having increased the price of bread, yesterday drove along one ol the streets in ' Ponsonby leaving loaves by the wayside free of cost. As 14 loaves were found in one street, it is just possible the door of the bread cart was open, and that the driver was not aware of thefact. The attention of our leaders is drawn to extensive sale of unredeemed pledges to be held on Monday next by Messrs Arthur and Gorrie. The diseases which arise from a disordered state of the digestive organs are . legion. Nurse Woodward's Health Syrup quickly restores sufferers to vigorous health.—(Advt.) Strawberries and cream daily at the D.S.C—(AdYt.)

Upwards of £150 has been subscribe towards a stained glass window whiS! be placed m Holy Trinity Church, D e l port, m memory of the late Rev (V Bates. Iv addition to this it L 5 decided to place a stone over the «ray? _ jthe deceased gentleman, the ladies ° • Devonport having collected upwards off-? for this purpose. - Vl*_7 We have received from Messrs Wilk. and Lyell, the well-known booksellS stationers, of Shortland-street, a saianW eel of their this season's Christmas and £ Year cards The series contains seleettT from all the best publishers in Europe J wul be found complete in every particn? These cards are shown m a special room „ the ground floor of the Victoria ffa and make a really splendid collection The-premises have just been dressed XChristmas cards and fancy goods and _ sent a very line appearance. p • Intending competitors at the forthcdmii.Caledoman sports on New Year's Day »_. notified in another column that entrri close at the Metropolitan Hotel this even ing at 9 o'clock. A large number of entriw has already been received from vario.country districts by. post and telegram The sports promise to he a greater ataZ than ever this year, due to an especially attnv o programme. . ' A 1....-, attractive programme.has ber. prepared by the management of the Aucf land Banjo, Guitar and Mandolin Clubf', their second grand concert to be given at the Opera House on Tuesday next.-- .% box plan is now open at Messrs Wildman and Lyell's. . The sacred. cantata " The Holy City" (Gaul) will be performed at the Churciof the Holy Sepulchre (Khyber ; Pass) tomorrow afternoon at'3.3o p.m., and a cot lection will then be made In aid of thefnaj for providing a memorial ot the late Mr? | Tallis Trimnell (formerly organist of« Mary's, Parnell) and for the benefit oH* widow and daughter. Anniversary services in connectionisitli the Helping Hand Mission Christian 4. deavour - Society will be. held to-morrow In the morning the Rev. W.' A..Sinclaii will give an address on "Three Cheeis" and in the evening there will be a special service, at which short addresses will }% given and sacred solos rendered. Messrs Henderson and Spraggon -have had the misfortune to lose two Boats from their yard in Customs-street of late. It is supposed the boats were stolen for use ia connection, with the robberies from tradingvessels and yachts. The thieves evidently cast the boats adrift when done with. To-morrow, the. p.s. Osprey will run au excursion to Rangitoto and St. Helier's Bay, leaving the Ferry Tee at half-past two. The Rev. George Burgess, F.R.A.S., will conduct the anniversary services at Devon-! port Congregational Church to-niorron morning and evening. The annual competition of the New Zea1 land Chess Association will be held ig Auckland, commencing on December 27th.; The present champion is Mr Barnes, oiWellington. Cheap & Wholesome Food is provided b;; JVlaconochie Bros, in their series of preservesl fish sold under the "Silvocea " brand. Thej fresh and kippered herrings are delicious, and j their mackerel or herrings in tomato sauce an a splendid breakfast delicacy.—Advt. Just received a shipment of ladiesparasols and sunshades' in cream, whit. and shot silks. These are bought at job prices, and are exceptional value at 5s lid, 7s lid, 8s lid, 12s 6cl—Smith andCanetey, -(Advt.) " ' Ladies' kid gloves— " The Linda," k assorted tans, reliable for wear, at 2s lid pair, each pair guaranteed, at Smith and Caujdiey.—(Advt.) •• - "AAAAJ* Smith and Caughey are now mowing & warehouseman's stock of solid leather handbags and purses in great variety, no tWo alike. Beautiful goods at half regular prices, suitable for Christmas presents.(Advt.) The public soon find a good article, a; proved by the steadily-increasing favon! being accorded to " Reliable " teas.—Ad. Biscuits thin and biscuits thick, Biscuits for the baby quick; But let the biscuits be the best " Picanniny " brand will stand the test Specially made for children by J. Bycrof and Co., Limited.—(Advt.) Mothers will save money by "purchasing their boys' clothing from Geo. Fowlds1 Washing blouses from Is lid ; sailor suits, with gold trimming, 3s 6d.—Advt. Look! Hosiery, gloves and ties justtt hand for the Christmas trade at Com. Bros.—(Advt.) A nice lot of gent's silk and alpacca coats just opened at D.S.C—(Advt.) Look! Lineoleums in all widths a. Court Bros. Special quotations for ths Xmas trade.—(Advt.) Bushmen and others coming into ton late should get a suit of foatballer brand of clothing, ready for immediate wear. They take the place of hiade to measure goods. You cannot tell the difference. Soldonij by Dalton, tailor and clothier, Queenstreet, just past Saving's Bank, coming tip the street.—(Advt.) Look! Carpet Squares at Court: BrosCarpet your room without trouble. From 5s lid to six guineas.—(Advt.) Gentlemen will do. well to inspect our clo hing. department. All. wool Kaiapoi j suits from 21s to 555. Newest patterns v I sizes to fit all figures.—Smith andCaugnej. I-(Advt,) i Look ! Skin Rugs in great variety fro"1 lis lid to 42s at Court Bros.—(Advt.) _ I We deal only in clothing and tailoring 1 and these two we understand thorougnlji and confine all our knowledge and skin to give the public what we consider a suit-as I near perfection as possible, and we cop' ! dently recommend the " Footballer Br» !of Clothing " as the highest class of readymade suits in New Zealand, cut in the verj ! latest fashion and finished as well as tW | best class of skilled labour can do it \ | reality they are made-to-measure goods. *> ready-made prices, and are manufacture! by hands who never worked in a factoi), and know nothing of slop work, and it our intention that tliey never shall. »' member the Footballer Brand ! Soidonij by J. H. Dalton, Tailor and Clothier, Queen-street, a few doors above Saving j Bank, coming up street.— (Advt.) . Look! 500 tapestry and chenille J*j 1 covers and squares to select from at U> |Bros. Tapestry from Is Ghd: Cheau* Ifrom ls9d.—(Advt,) i Wool, and silk and wool dress matfj jin latest novelties and newest coloun%i i and marked at our low cash prices.-MB. and Caughey, Dress Merchants and i&m ■ Drapers.—(Advt.) I Look! Straw Hats at Court Bros. BoY; sailors from 9d to 4s Cd. Boaters horn • to 5s Gd.—(Advt.) The people who make the footW«J brand of clothing have- never wtkea anything but the best order work, so F - •sons- purchasing these goods may re»J : getting an altogether superior article . about one-half 'the ordinary price. member sold only by J. H. Dalton,_.*»« and Clothier, * Queen-street, just> F1 * Savings Bank, coming up the stre. • (Advt) oj ■ Look! Floorcloth 2yds wide from is »; good patterns, at Court Bros, bei goods up to 4vds wide.—(Advt.) _ ' Smith and Caughey are now f°J""fj ly immense variety of summer shirts spec adapted for tennis, cricketing, boatan* j. holiday wear; splendid value, 2s fldw 6d.-(Advt.) r{ Look ! 260 pieces of plain colour muslin in all shades, Is 9d the dozen Court Bros.—(Advt,)

gir James Prendergast and his private secretary arrived from the South this morning by the s.s. Takapuna on his way to Rarotonga, where he is to hold a Commission on the difficulties that have arisen _bet.veen High Commissioner Moss and the natives. We understand His Honor till proceed to the Islands by H.M.s Torch.

At a sitting of tbe Supreme Court (in Chambers) this morning, an application for adjournment was made in the action Ann Swarm and John Swarm v. Hugh Campbell an d James Palmer Campbell. This was a n action for accounts to be taken in the estate of James Swarm, deceased. Plaintiffs asked that the case be adjourned from Monday next until the February sittings of the Court.. Mr Theo. Cooper (instructed hV fvlr Jellicoe) appeared in support of the application, and Mr Hugh Gully (of Wellington) opposed. . His Honor held that the case was not one for- adjournment, and must proceed. We.learn from the Supreme Court-office that plaintiffs, have since discontinued the action.

The annual. sports in aid of the benevolent lund of Court Pride of Onehunga, A.0.F.. were held this afternoon at Potter's Paddock, Epsom, Instead of, as formerly, on the Onehunga recreation reserve. In response to request many of the Members of Friendly Societies.attended in xefalia, there being a good attendance. A programme of open events had been arranged, for which post entries were received- These included potato, stilt, sack, chief rangers, Siamese twins, egg and spoon races, also chasing a greasy pig, which" greatly amused the spectators, There were also cycle and pedestrian races. The Artillery Band was in attendance and enlivened proceedings with inspiriting music

Charles Clements was committed .for trial at Dunedin yesterday oh the charge of murdering his wife. The only new evidence was that of.the constable, who deposed that in October Mrs Clements" called him off the street and complained of Her husband illtreating her. Clements, who was present, then threatened to do foilier some day.

: The ponce nave not yet succeeded in finding the escaped prisoner Knox, who" is still'at large.

Christmas presents. — A shipment of Colbroeth's soaps,, perfumery, and' fancy packets at warehouse prices. D.S.C— (Advt.)

Handsome and useful Xmas presents : Gents' dressing cases, military hairbrushes, fitted Gladstone - bags, travelling bags of all descriptions, selling at our well-known low cash prices.--Smith and Caughey.— (Advt.)" Tonson Garlick Company are selling 18 drawing and sitting-room suites at greatly reduced prices in consequence: of their premises having to be pulled down and entirelyrebuilt.—(Advt..

Look! White skirts at Court Bros. Is lid to los lid; new goods just to hand.— (Advt.)

Our boys' washing blouses from Is 6d and all wool serge knickers from 2s 9d will te found exceptional value.—Smith and Caughey.—(Advt.) ..."

Look! Stripe silk skirts at Court Bros. 26s 6d.-( Advt.)

Prepare for the holidays by getting a straw hat or tennis hat. Geo. Fowlds is showing large variety and good value:— Advt.

Ladies' and gents' bows, ties, scarves, sashes, endless variety, 1,000 dozen to select from, special value, 6d to 4s 3d.— Smith and Caughey.—(Advt.) Mens' Kaiki suits, 12s 6d. D.S.C— (Advt.) .

Look-!; Special shipment of lace curtains for Xihas season, Is 6d, 2s lid, 3s 3d, 3s 6d/3s9d, 4s 6d, 4s lid to 30s pair at Court Bros.-HAdvt.)- * ■ ■•■

Smith and Caughey have received a ship ment of washing veils now so much worn -(Advt.)

Look ! ' Silk stripe canvas cloth, double width, at Is per" yard at Court Bros.— (Advt.)

Latest productions in fancy muslins, crepons, etc., for blouses and dresses in floral and other new effects.—Smith and Caughey.—(Advt.)

Dainty and pretty novelties in zephyrs, silk zephyrs, grenadines, etc., all marked at our low cash prices. — Smith and Caughey.—(Advt:) '■■ ■ ■■■■■'

Try George Fowlds' for good value in summer tweed suits. Tennis suits at 10s 6d, white drill and Kharki suits/ splendid value.— (Advt.)

. Fenton's Vegetable Hair Restirer affords speedy relief in tbe case of headache, sooths irritation of the scalp, and produces a luxuriant growth of hair.—(Advt.) Smith and Caughey are now showing a large shipment of white quilts. Parties refurnishing and economists wili find heavy stocks of blankets, quilts, curtains, linoleums, floorcloths, etc., ofl'ered at. temptingly low prices, for cash only.—(Adt.).-;.-. Look! 200 pieces of fancy shot lustres from Is 3Jd. at Court Bros.—(Advt. Look! 3,000 yards of .self shades and shot fancy silks for blouses 25 inches wide from Is lid at Court Bros. A marvel of cheapness."—(Advt.)

Smith and Caughey are now showing:a splendid range of white and cream'lace curtains imported direct from the manufacturers from Is 3d per pair, all. with taped edges.—(Advt.) " Look ! Prints in various patterns—2s Hd, 3s 6d, and 4s 9d the dozen yards at Court Bros.—(Advt.) Look ! 60 pieces of sateen striped prints 6_<l- in light, and dark stripes' at Court Bros.-(Advt.)

Smith and Caughey for carpets squares, wbr mat 3, hearthrugs, and furnishing wapery; shown on the basement floor.— -If you want to keep cool get a.summer suitfrom the D.S.C. at 18s 6d.—(Advt.)

Saved from the Wharf fire ! Geo. •Fowlds' saved a quantity of travelling trunks, Gladstone bags, etc., which he is filing exceptionally "cheap.—Advt. Look! Lace col Jars at Court Bros., new goods 3s 3d.—(Advt). - Best skin Japanese sewn blinds-from 2s "d-each.at Smith and Caughey's, ropes .andpulleys complete, all sizes.—(Advt.) Look ! Blouses for the holidays at Court «os., is 9d to 255. Great variety.—(Ad). book! The tennis shirts at 2s 6d, with al Kstripe, to be had at Court Bros., are not to be equalled at the price. Better goods from 2s lid to 12s lid.—(Advt). Our white shirts with Belfast linen ?onts and cuffs are direct from the inanujjjcturers, dispensing entirely with intermediate profits, 3s lid to 8s lid with oands, 4s lid, 5s lid with collars attached. • -Smith and Caughey.—(Advt.) . „.Look! Holiday suits at Court Bros., 19s s .-(Advt). '-mith and Caughey have just received a Sli of bo >';'' all'w°ol Kfiiapoi suits table, for summer wear—splendid patwns aQd first-class value.-(Advt.) .people from the country who do not {J? what the " footballer brand of clothit,. means wiu ue interested to know that taHof sul>eriox- brand of clothing made by Uk.f.f 11 '1 ready for ""mediate wear. It is a L '"? place of made to order goods and tffS) alf the cost, Thisdsafact. Sold iJLtf -.' °- Ualton, tailor, Queen-street, nepa mg sßank.-(Advt,) in f . pc mal display of gent's summer clothTari 6t i e?nis and holiday suits in immense Caaotf om 8s 6d the suit.—Smith and T ll^—(Advt.) Vashing veils at the D.S.C.-(Advt.)