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Auckland Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 54, 5 March 1898, Page 4

Some rather sensational disclosures were made before tlie Police Commission yesterday. James Aimishaw, a labourer, formerly bar attendant in Christchurch, was examined He described that in certain hotels iv Christchurch there was a system of electric bells in connection with Sunday trading, and it gave great satisfaction in announcing the approach of the police. Witncssalleged that tlie police were at times served with refreshments outside of hours in return for services rendered. A full report of the evidence is published on page 2. Particulars of a divorce case heard at the Supreme Court to-day and other news items will be found on the same page. In the garden n°tcs i" our supplement will be found an interesting article on the " Water Hyacinth,1' a plant which has done a great deal of damage in the United States, and threatens to become as great a pest here if not carefully watched. ■

The Foo Chow-Formosa cable is inter rupted. Traffic meantime goes via Japan The Aden-Zanzibar cable is restored.

In the Supreme Court to-day, before Mr Justice Conolly and a special jury, the case Preece v. Smyth and others, motion for an injunction restraining the cutting of timber and taking of accounts, was again called. Dr. Laishley .said"that, acting on His Honor's suggestion, certain negotiations had been proceeding, and he was now in a position to say that while nothing was finally settled, yet they had reached that stage when he was justified in asking His Honor to tell the jury there was no further need for their services. Mr Cotter con curred .with this statement, and the jury were discharged. At a sitting in Chambers His Honor granted the following applications :— Probate : Veronica Graf, Robert Montague Hamilton, Florence Auroelo Goold, Caroline Anne Theodocia Ford, Eliza Tabrum, Michael Dervan, Andrew Austin, John McGeehan, Alfred Hall, Lavinia Williams, Andrew. Stirling. Administration was granted in re Edward Mann Corbett and Patrick Corcoran. In these cases letters of administration were ordered to be issued. Leave to sell real estate was granted in the case of George Reid (deceased) on the motion of Mr E. W. Burton. In the ctise of Joseph Wilkins (a debtor), Mr Thome moved for a summons adjudicating the debtor a bankrupt, which was granted.

Yesterday afternoon the Waitemata County Council considered a petition from 80 ratepayers of the Wainui ruling requesting the Council to call for tenders for the shifting of mud and facing up the fiver bank at the Wade river, in order to give sufficient room for a steamer 72ft long to turn in. The matterjwas referred to the engineer to report on the nature and cost of the works. It was found that owing to a blunder of the late Boad Board the Orewa road had been partly built on private property. It was resolved to move the road to the correct line. It was decided to construct two bridges on the Wainui Road, at a cost of £50. The chairman was instructed to report at next meeting on the work required to put the Waikoniiti-Hen-derson Road in good condition. It was decided that the engineer shall report at next meeting on Stewart's Bridge, Helensville. Eight trucks of scoria were granted for the road leading to the Te Pua School, the material to be spread by the settlers.

Miss M. Close, daughter of Mr James Close, of Ngaheia, died suddenly at her home on the Ist inst. Miss Close was about her work as usual on Monday, but late in the evening she was taken ill, and medical aid was at once called in. hut death ensued at about one in the morning. The funeral took place in the English churchyard on Wednesday, the Rev. Canon Walsh conducting the service at the grave.

A Maori chief named Whai te Hoka, belonging to the Ngapuhi tribe, was accidentally drowned in a little creek near Kaikohe, Bay of Islands, a few days ago. His body was discovered by his daughter when she went to the creek to do some

washing.

At the railway station yesterday afternoon a deputation, consisting of Messrs S. Hanna, of the Freezing Company, and T. Craig, of Fort-street, called on Mr Wood, the Inspector of Railways in Auckland, to present him with a memento of the esteem in which he is held, previous to his leaving Auckland on Monday next for Wellington, to which "district he has been removed: Mr Grant, the district traffic manager, was present at the office, and with Mr Wood he received the. deputation. In a neat speech Mr Hanna presented Mr Wood with a complimentary address, signed by many of the merchants and business people of the city, expressing regret .at his removal, and pleasure at his promotion. Mr Hanna also handed a purse of sovereigns to Mr Wood, who suitably replied. Subsequently a number of the railway officials assembled to witness Mr Grant present Inspector Wood with a handsome silver tea service and a Gladstone bag. . These presents were subscribed for by officials from all parts of the line. The Traffic Manager made a.fewremarks relative-to Mr Wood's i'emp'vaf, ; to which a suitable reply was tendered.

Mr Brabant, S.M., gave judgment at the Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon in the case Miirchie and Callaghan v. George Wallace, in which plaintiffs claimed £100 for wrongful entry into their premises on the part of the defendant, who was their landlord. His Worship held that a wrongful act had been committed by the defendant in entering and locking up the shop, aftd that certain damage had been done to the linn's credit and business. Judgment was accordingly given for plaintiffs for £10 and costs. Mr Bruce appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr Burton for the defence. The Legal Committee of the City Council have recommended that the Government be communcated with in reference to the storage of dangerous goods in the city, and that they be asked to make regulations for same under the Explosives Act.

The local police force have not been slow to take advantage of the permission granted them to live out of barracks, and by this evening tbe unlovely building in which they have been quartered for so long will be quite deseited. About ten constables occupied the barracks last evening, and all of these intend to leave to-night. So far no building has been obtained to serve the purpose of a temporary barracks, and the men are all quartered out in lodgings. The question of overcrowing of theatres and halls has been before the Legal Committe of the City Council. It is recommended that the Commissioner of Police be written to on the subject.

With reference to the resolution passed at last meeting of the Harbour Board drawing the attention of the Collector of Customs to the delay in removing the wreck of the Waitemata, wc learn on application to the Collector, that there has been no longer delay than has been allowed by law. The time allowed by the official notice calling upon the owner to remove the wreck, expires to-day. Therefore, on Monday, if the obstruction be not removed, the Government will take the necessary steps. Meantime, the Collector points out the Marine Department is, and has been maintaining a light ship with three red lights at night and as a mark by day, besides a buoy, therefore all danger has been averted.

The Opotiki Show yesterday was a success. There were good exhibits, but the attendance was interfered with by frequent showers, which in other respects were very welcome.

At the meeting of the Agricultural Association yesterday the Chairman reported that the executive had been making inquiries as to the advisability of introducing toads and bats. Mr Pond and Mr C. T. \Vreri advocated theft- introduction. It was decided to further consider the question. The Chairman announced that Professor Kirk, K.C.S., the 'Government Biologist, proposed to. give an address to farmers on the weeds of New J_ealanci in the course of a few days.

At the ordinary meeting of the Devonport Borough Council next Tuesday evening Cr. R. H_ Duder will move :—"That a firebell be provided and lixed in Church-street, the site to be chosen by the Streets and Works Committee. His Worship the Mayor (Mr Macky) will move "That the Devonport Waterworks Sinking Fund Commissioners be directed to invest thenfunds, together with all interest and profits accruing therefrom on the security of real estate in New Zealand or on municipal or harbour board debentures in the colony of New Zealand." A meeting of the Rangitoto Domain Board will be held at the close of the ordinary business.

In another column our readers will find a list of the days and hours on which the lectures for this session commence at Auckland University College. A new arrangement, we may mention, has been made with regard to tlie mathematical lectures. These subjects are how to be treated in separate courses. This will be useful to candidates for degrees who may not have sullicient time to study adequately the whole in one year, and also to others who may require only one or two of the subjects for private study, or professional purposes, or for civil service or other examinations.

At the Parnell Wesleyan Church tomorrow, special services are to be held in connection with the opening of the new organ. Mr W. Wills preaches at 11 a.m., and Rev. A. Mitchell gives a musical service at 6.45 p.m. Mr Mitchell will sing several solos.

To-morrow the Ferry Company will run excursion steamers to Motutapu and Rakino Island,, leaving the ferry tee at nine o'clock, and to Lake Takapuna, St. Helier's Bay, and round the islands of the gulf, leaving at 2.30. St. Paul's new Sunday-school will be opened by the Rev. Joseph Campbell on Monday evening, when a limelight and vocal entertainment will'be given. Mr Campbell will also occupy the pulpit at St. Paul's to-morrow evening.

The annual swimming sports in connection with Mr T. Harle Giles' Commercial College take place in the Albert-street baths on Tuesday afternoon next. Messrs J. ,1. Holland, M.H.R., S. T. George, 0. Humphreys, and C. Challis have kindly consented to act as judges. The Old Boys' Race will start about 4.30 p.m. Post entries will be received. The prizes are gold and silver medals. Special Harvest Thanksgiving services will be held to-morrow in all the churches throughout the Wesleyan circuit. The churches are being decorated and special music is to be rendered by the choirs. The United Harvest Festival is to be held in the Public Hall, Otahuhu.

The Hibernians'fete and art union will be held in the Domain on St. Patrick's Day. The art union includes some very valuable prizes, which are now on exhibition as' advertised. The price of the tickets, including admission to the sports, is one shilling. The sum of £250 will be given away in sports and art union prizes. On the evening of St. Patrick's Day a grand national entertainment will be given in the Opera House.

Professor Carrollo announces that his fifteenth season will commence at the V.M.C.A. gymnasium on Monday, March 21st.

A very enthusiastic meeting of Unitarians and Liberal Faith Christians was held in the Tailoress' Hall, Cook and Hobson streets, on Thursday evening. Mr McCready occupied the chair. Ie was resolved to open a church, and a committee was appointed to make arrangements re same. It is intended that the church will he formally opened by the Rev. Geo. Walters, a popular preacher of I he body in Sydney, due notice of which will be given in the Star.

To-morrow, beino- thf> «»•-«. o """^ March, is the dfr^S^ fa Diocesan Synod of Aucffi [£*■s* tions to be made, throughout tLir colle«----aid of the Home Ififf^ this fund are paid the stipends and?, _ f hng expenses of the diocesai .?>; ■ tray* and of the clergy who fi^ajjg*. help him in ministering to th«- _, .^ settlers in the country cLEt, diocese where such are without _",-!• it!l|i clergyman. The diocesan m£__2 I(leut peals to the Church peoule of t ? a P' to contribute liherailf to tin, sary work, and help those vdio Sfe ad adequately help themselves T at ■at the present time upwards of fin^ t6are places under the ehigeSthe°fi% missionary. ulu<-esa_, Mr J. F. Perkins, of Pon.onliv i lately returned from Sydney, where lfe _S some trials of his torpedo model thatS sKlerably surprised the naval aut&r An expert told him if , he turned^' .orpedo on those lines which posSessflV advantages which he clairi^for __?__? tion it would be worth £.00,000 to'him ' On Thursday evening Mr p t~_ M.H.R., addressed a large m^tfe Europeans ami Maoris in the 0t0r01..,,_ Public Hall Mr John OrmsbyS £ chair ami acted as interpreter. M r raw was welcomed by the chief Taonui who il a lengthy address pointed- out the tw«' main grievances under which the native laboured, and which they desired to haw removed. The first grievance was the re stnetion placed on the natives to'»r." vent them dealing witli their '_Z land in an unfettered way, and the second was the prohibition which prevents the establishment of hotels in the King Country. In his speech Mr Lawfy. ur( J the natives to demand the same piHvile«es as those possessed by natives and others elsewhere, and if they felt they-Avere Utt , justly treated, they should- agitate for_ a repeal of the laws which pressed -upon them. No notice might be taken oPpet.. tions, but if at regular meeting, resolutions! were passed, these would be more likely to have the desired effect. The chief Taonui thanked MrLawry for his address, and said that his people agreed with tlie sentiments expressed, and steps should be taken to <nve them practical effect. A vote of thank's to the chairman, and cheers for Mr I.a.vry ended a very enthusiastic-meeting. The selection committee of the N»ania. wahia Rowing Club have chosen the _.lis_ e s Mallindine and the Misses Aubrey, and Paki to represent the Club in the "ladies' pair oar race at the forthcoming N^amawahia regatta,- As both crews, pull "really well the Auckland lady representatives will certainly have to look to their laurels, The large war caiioe built on the Raglan harbour is to be conveyed to Ngaruawahia, overland. The canoe holds between'thirty and forty men, and as four others equally large are also entered two.splendid contests are certain.' The hurdle races, which afforded such amusement last year to the Auckland visitors, have been increased in number. The hurdles are now bein<f erected. As there was some complaint last time that they were too close inshore they are being placed much iurther out, the result being that everyone will be able to obtain a good view from start to finish. A meeting of the.newly-formed Queen's Own Mounted Rifles was held in tlie Drill Hall last evening. About 75 names A'ere given in as having joined the corps, but, owing to the wet weather, only 27 members were present last evening. Various matters in connection with the corps were discussed,,-and itwas resolved tohaveL-lie parade for inspection of mounts on Tuesday. The company desires to thank Captain White for his courtesy in placing the officers' loom at; th^ir disposal for the evening.

The programme of the Merrick benefit' concert is ad verti.sed in this issue. Me, excel lency of the same, beside the object of the affair! ..merit the attendance oi every sympathiser with the distressed family, and of those who desire to hear and see a wdl-arranged : entertainment. Tickets are .widely distributed, and the committee's efforts should succeed in largely augment? ing the general fund. "Salvation in its Threefold Aspect" is the subject of a well written paper by Mr H. Emmett, of Christchurch, published in the March issue of " The Bible StandiA-d." An article by the editor entitled "A Warning• " is written in order to warn readers against the adoption of Mv Dimbleby's theory of the date of the Lord's return. "News from the Stone Book •' and " Memory Leaves " are continued. The topics discussed by tbe editor under the heading of " The Month " are, as usual, varied and instructive.

A villa cottage at Lake Takapuna with an acre of land will be sold by auction next Friday by Mr J. Thornes, Particulars are advertised.

To-morrow welcome services to the Rev. JosephParker 'will be held, at the Beres-ford-street Congregational Church, and on Monday evening a tea and public meeting for the same object is announced.

The annual picnic of the Nation 1.0.0. F. which was to have been held to-day at Pine Island, was postponed until Saturday next on account of the weather.

Messrs Gabriel Lewis and Co. call attention to the auction sale of Remuera villa residence and country lands on Monday, Sth inst., at noon. Tlie Remuera villa is. situated in Brighton Road, adjoining Mr Russell's.

Messrs A. Buckland and_ Son hold'a special sale of horses at the Haymarkct "on Tuesday next at 11 o'clock. -They are said to be a tine lot. The horses arrive by.the s.s. Elingamite from Sydney. ~ ~L >|; A testimony meeting is elsewhere an-, nounced at the Central Mission service, Oddfellows' Hall.

It is a great mistake to disregard the first symptoms of indigestion. By so doing you will render yourself liable to serious ill-health. Take Nurse Woodward's Health Syrup.—(Advt.) .

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