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Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 78, 4 April 1899, Page 4

At the meeting of the Harbour Board on Thursday next, .Mr Witheford will move, 'That the Foreman of Works report on the best scheme for providing for vehicular traffic across the harbour, together with the estimated cost.' Mr Napier Will "move, 'That, with a view of reconsidering the whole question of the storage of explosives, all previous resolutions in. reference to the matter be rescinded.'

An inquest was held before Dr. Philson, coroner, at Gleeson's Hotel, this morning-, into the circumstances surrounding the death of the man whose body was found under the Hobsonstreet Wharf on Sunday. Mr E. O'Connell deposed to finding the body and informing the police. Constable O'Grady stated that the body was that of a man about 80 years of age. It was evidently that of a fireman, and had been in the water about ten days. There were a number of tatoo marks on the arms, but nothing was found that would lead to identification. The jury returned a verdict; of 'Pound drowned, there being no evidence to show how or when deceased got into the water.'

We are requested by the DeputyRegistrar of the Old Age Pensions, Auckland, to intimate to applicants from West Tamaki and Panmure that the Stipendiary Magistrate will hold a progress sitting of the court for both districts on Thursday first at Panmure,- commencing- at half-past two o'clock in the afternoon.

The schooner' Ivanhoe recently* arrived at Cooktown from New Guinea, bringing 2000 oz of gold, of which 680 oz are owned by Reynolds* party and 260 oz by Christy. It is reported that the miners are doing well. At Giva a cutter from Mainba lost three bags of gold, worth £1400, off the cape. The divers worked, for five days and found one bag caught on the anchor. The other bags were also recovered. They were rewarded by the owners with £50. -• ■ "

Inquiries have been made in ship* ping circles regarding the barquentine Jasper, which is overdue at Melbourne from Bunker Island. The vessel, ac- ' cording to advices received, left Bunker Island as far back as January-'25-tU last. Since then nothing has been heard of her. She has a full cargo of guano for Melbourne. The Jasper ;"s a barquentine of 252 tons, in charg-e of Captain Burton, and her Melbourne agents are Messrs William Crosby and .Co. ' .. . ■ : -

His Excellency Lord Ranfurly, accompanied by Captain Alexander and other members of his suite, went to Ellerslie to-day to attend the race meeting. This evening-Loi«d Ranfurly will attend the concert in the Choral Hall.

At the Choral Hall last evening Mr : Walter Kirby's concert took place, there being a large audience. Mr Walter Ivirby contributed 'May Morning,* 'Gondola Dreams,' 'Asthore,' 'Alice, Where Art Thou,' and in conjunction with Mr Edgar Walton the duet, 'Larboard Watch.' Mr Kirby's Voice was heard to advantage in his items, and. encores were repeatedly demanded. Miss Ethel Mclntyre'sang. Island of Dreams' and 'Dear Home Land.' Mr Edgar Walton rendered 'The Mighty Deep' and 'A Bandit's Life.' Miss Jeannie Pollock recited 'The Ballad of Splendid Silence,' and 'Mrs Caudle's Umbrella Lecture,' and had to respond to an encore. Miss Lily Thompson contributed 'Napoli.' Mr A. Towsey acted as musical director. ' _The fourth annual session of the National Council of the Women of New Zealand is to be opened here on Wednesday, the 12th inst. Some members of the executive as well as delegates from affiliated Associations have already arrived in Auckland, and Mr Goldie has courteously conceded the use of the City Council Chambers during the session of the Council. It is hoped there will be a large attendance, not only of those wholly in sympathy with the movement, but also of the" general public, to whom the afternoon and evening sessions will be open.

The annual.picnic of the Onehunga Congregational Sunday school, postponed from January 29th, was held yesterday at Mr John Lennard's farm, Mangere. The weather was all that could be desired, and the whole affair! passed off without the slightest hitch, a capital programme of sports and' amusements being- provided by thei committee for the children.

The soiree and public meeting in connection with the Pitt-street Wesleyan Sunday school anniversary take place to-morrow evening (Wednesday),. The Rev. H. Kelly, M.A., will deliver a special address, and special music will be rendered by the scholars and orchestra. ,*.

To-morrow Messrs Baker Bros, will' sell by auction a valuable building fi te ■ frontin _.' Queen-street, opposite the Tabernacle, and running through to Liverpool-street. The firm will offer at the same time cottages in Eden Terrace and sections at North* cote.

Mr T. Harle Giles, of the Business and Training College, Lower Sy-monds-street, notifies that the work °4_ 1S college resttmes to-morrow (Wednesday). Dr. McArthur conducts the examination side, and Mr Giles the commercial. Evening classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays, and students are also prepared for the various public examinations by correspondence. New pupils enrolled on application. Quarter begins from date of entry. _Mr Mac Duff Boyd, Profession*! violinist, Karori Road, *WelJ-l-gton, writes:1 T have suffered for year- from indigestion, dizziness, and" headache. I have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines and have found no relief. I have the greatest pleasure in saying that 1 havo tried Nurse Woodward's Health Syrup, and found, after using one bottle, instant relief, and would recommend it to all those who suffer from this most troublesome affliction, especially professional musicians.'-—(Ad.) i

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