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Auckland Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 135, 9 June 1898, Page 4

We are advised " Anglo American Company notify that the restrictions of the United States respecting telegrams in secret language or'cypher for Venezuela and Brazil have been removed with the exception of official despatches between the Representatives of the Spanish Government."

Mrs Wilson, relict of the lato Mr Thomas Wilson, of Okcte, near .Raglan, died at her residence on the 4tli inst. Deceased was the oldest inhabitant of the district, being 85 years of age. Mr and Mrs Wilson came to Raglan district from Taranaki over 40 years ago. Mr Wilson died in 1886.

The sitting of the Police Commission is likely to last some, days yet. Mr F. W. Isitt arrives on Saturday morning from the South, and charges that die has made against Auckland Police Administration will be commenced on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. » Yesterday was chosen by the Rang'ttoto Island Domain Boaujl as'an Arbor Day, and a number of people were conveyed down to the Island m the p.s. Eagle for the purpose of planting shrubs and dowering plants beside the track which leads up to the summit. The p.s. Eagle lelt shortly after nine in the morning with a large party, including-the children of the upper standards of the Devonport Public School, and she again went to the Island in the afternoon with a good number on board. Several nurserymen and seedsmen contributed plants and seeds, and these, together with those taken over by the excursionists, were planted, so that by the time the next holiday season comes round then: should be a veritable (lower garden on each side of the track. Mr F. W. Wakey, of Auckland (sou of Wm. Blakcy, huildcr, of this city), and late of Sydney, who for the last five years lias been associated with the CanadianAustralian Steamship .Company, 'and who was chief engineer of the Warrimoo and Aorangi respectively, has severed his connection with the Company, to undertake an appointment in hi-; professional capacity with the Broken Hill Proprietary Company at -Broken Hill. His many Auckland and Sydney friends will bo pleased to hear of his professional advancement and no doubt wish him every succes.j in his new undertaking. The "Melbourne Argus" of May 23th says :—" A transaction has been concluded in town to-day which is of great interest to Manchester manufacturers, as well as to colonial importers of soft goods. Messrs Sargood, Butler, Nichol, and Ewen have purchased from a Montreal (Canadian) linn of manufacturers 19,518 pieces of print, eijiial to 781,5120 yards, at advantageous prices. The line is the largest- ever vet sold in the colonies. There has been I'nilcd States competition with Lancashire, but to this is now added Canadian. While referring to this subject it may be noted that the rebuilding of the premises of Messrs Sargood, Butler, Nichol, and Ewon will be at once commenced. The covering of an acre of ground (I3'2ft x .S'lOlti with a warehouse is not an everyday undertaking. We arc informed that the Auckland firm Messrs Sargood, Son, and Kweli participates largely in this purchase. Entries for the Auckland Collie Club's Show, which takes place on .June IStlij closed last night, and from the number received the show should be a most successful one. A number of entries have been received from the South.. Two classes for non-members of .the Club have been added, and entries for these will be received until Saturday night. As evidence of the patriotism which at present animates all classes in the United States, it is worthy of note that 19 sons of millionaires are serving as common sailors witli the fleet. Mr Sims, of Providence, a millionaire many times over, is acting as chief engineer on board one of the United Stales cruisers. The President has nominated as Mitjor-General of .the Volunteer force, Colonel 'Joe' Brackeuridge. the famous Kentuekiaii politician and fire eater, and Colonel Oltis, Coppinger, Shaft er, Graham, Wade, Merriman, Wilson, and Fit/Lee. ami also Senator Sevvcli ami Congressman Joe Wheeler, of Alabama. Eighteen colonels and seven liettt.-cols. have been nominated Brigadier-Gene-rals.

. The. Auckland University College Students' Association hold their second animal ball last night in the Choral Hall. The function* proved a brilliant success, the Committee having spared no trouble or expense in the arrangements and catering. The hall inside was artistically decorated with greenery and Hags, while employees oi Messrs Winks and Hall had prepared an excellent floor. Among the many present were representatives of the College Council and Professorial Hoard. Supper was provided by a committee of ladies with the assistance of Mr Frank Towscy and a smart stall' of waiters. Mr E. \V. G. Kathboric, the popular Hon. Secretary, worked hard for the success of the bail, and he was assisted by the following Committee :—Misses Bees, M. Gorrie, llbort, McPherson, Keen and E. Myers, Messrs Baumb, Bamford, Mays, Walker, G. B. Wither, Allen, Plummet* and Malum. A meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union was held yesterday afternoon in the Central Mission Hall, Albert-street, Miss Brown, the president, in the chair. On the motion of Miss Powell, it was unanimously decided that the City Union shall organise Suburban Unions. OnMrsDaldy's proposition,it was. further resolved, " That a Suburban Union be formed in Parnell, to include both Newmarket and Bemnera." The Auckland Society Amateurs a newly-formed Club, intend producing at the Opera House shortly a new adaptation ot Uncle loins Cabin. There is a strong cast, and the music is to be entirely new given by an excellent chpir and orchestra.' The usual fortnightly social in aid of the schoo and hall fund was held in St. benedict s Hall last night. The social was very successful, their being fully 1"6 couples present. Messrs Stead, Smith, and Corbett acted as M.C.'s and the orchestra was led by Mr Trussel. The unclaimed prizes in connection with ■the. Friendly Societies' Conference Art Union will be sod at Mr John LeydoS Auction Mart on Friday next at noon Or. Abernethv used to say that no one paid any reganf-to the symptoms oMn digestion until death stami him in the nl-ln He Cure yourself by. taking Nurse Woodward's Health Syrup* To delay is dangerous. -lAdvt.) P