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Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 159, 7 July 1899, Page 4

To-morrow's football fixtures and teams are published on page 0.

His Honor Mr."Justice Conolly held a short Kitting1 in Chambers at the Supreme Court this morning. Letters of administration were granted in re the estates of James Clarke and Charles Clarke (deceased). Mr Hugh Campbell appeared in. support of summons for interrogatories in the case Talisman Extended G. M. Co. v. Elliott. Leave was granted as prayed, answers to be delivered within five days, costs reserved. .

Mr 11. Goring Thomas, Registrar of the Supreme Court, Auckland, has received a telegram from Mr Justice Edwards, President of the Court of Arbitration, fixing the sitting of the Court of Arbitration for the hearing of the dispute between the Auckland Operative Bootmakers' ludustrial Union of Workers and A. G. "Brooks and others for Thursday next, July 13. at 10.30 a.m. The dispute was deferred some time ago. His Honor states that the Court will sit at New Plyraouth on Tuesday, July 18, for the hearing of the dispute between the Bootmakers' Union and H. Goodacre.

Our Russell correspondent telegraphs that Messrs Cook Bros, have secured another large whale, making a total of seven. They were fast to one last week, which parted the line and got away. The dead one which drifted ashore at Whananaki is probably the same one Cooks lost.

News from Suva, Fiji, to-day by the Upolu states the immediate prospects of the natives in the Lav district, through a bountiful crop of cocoanuts, are very cheering indeed, and that in consequence thereof this happy state of affairs is making business look up amongst the European traders scattered through the islands. Three or four divers under European supervision are engaged in the neighbourhood of Ono fishing for pearl shell with the assistance of diving dresses, with a fair amount of success.

William James Suteliffe, providore, of Auckland, a bankrupt, in his sworn statement before the Official Assignee sets down his debts at £105, and his assets at nil. In 1897 he obtained the position of providore of the s.s. Kia Ora, and borrowed £20 to start with, but owing to the collapse of trade he got into debt.

Our Whangarei correspondent wires that in compliance with the request of a strong deputation representing the adjacent school districts Mr J. D. McKenzie has consented to be nominated to contest the seat on the Board of Education lately vacated by Mr W. Leys.

Atkinson Tiplady, a bankrupt, in his sworn statement before the Official Assignee, states that he started business in. March, 1895, with a borrowed capital of £500, and afterward removed to Karangahape Boad, when he had to borrow a further sum of £300. The business was never profitable, and he had to file. His unsecured liabilities total £462 7/5, and his assets amount to £318 0/5.

The Pirongia. correspondent of the Waikato "Argus" writes that the weather there for the last week has been the most inclement experienced for many a day. Eain has fallen daily in heavy showers, accompanied at times with strong gales and hail storms. The Waipa is in flood, as are all the creeks in the upper Waipa. The roads, too, are almost impassable, so that, the conveyance of provisions, etc., to the large number of men now employed around the Eau-a-moa and Hauturu districts will be difficult.

Some anxiety is felt regarding the brigantine. Enterprise, which left Dunedin for Timaru with cargo on June 24. She was in fair trim, and no storm worth speaking of has been experienced. It is presumed that she must1 have been blown off the coast. She had a good deal of iron among her cargo, while on deck she had a mimber of cases of kerosene.

\ large number of the excursionists by the s.s. Waikare will arrive this afternoon, and as the steamer is fixed to leave at 2 p.m. to-morrow their stay here will be of short duration, lo enable them to view our city and its beautiful surroundings from the most advantageous position the Ferry Comoany have decided to run an excursion to Rangitoto Island, leaving the Jerry Company's tee at 9 °'<J°?* ?»*£?; turning to the, same at 12.30. This will give the tourists sufficient time to reach the summit of the island, and as tbe view from Rangitoto is so extensive, varied and beautiful no doubt this opportunity will be largely availed of by the visitors!

At the Magistrate's Court to-day Mr Brabant. S.M., made orders in the following- judgment summons cases: — Walter Dawson v. John Stockley, claim £2 9/6; J. Glanfield v. H. Spurling, claim £6 4/; Geo. McCaul x. T. Atkinson, claim £12 15/6, costs £2 5/; Wm. Hooker v. E. Woodhouse, claim £4 18/6.

Mr W. B. Cadzow and Company give another concert in the Devonport Hail to-night. -A good programme will be presented.

It may not be generally known that the use of Rontgen rays in inexperienced hands may lead to very serious results. A case has occurred in the South Island where, through the repeated application of the rays, a'hole was practically burned through a patient. After a time the tissues penetrated by the rays became absolutely dead and mortified. It is evident (remarks a contemporary) that there is still something to learn about the recently-discovered rays.

Mr T. H. Bosworth, teacher of piano, violin, etc., announces that he has removed to Ponsonby Road, opposite Franklin Eoad, where he has opened show-rooms for pianos and other musical instruments. Mr Bosworth has taken over the duties of choirmaster at the Sacred Heart Church.

In response to the advertisement Mr W. J. Napier has already had a number of names sent in by gentlemen who desire to recognise Mr J. H. Witheford's services to Auckland in connection with the Calliope Dock by attending the banquet proposed to be tendered to that gentleman. Others wishing to join the movement are requested to communicate with ■Mr Napier at an early date.

It is stated that two young men from Dunedin collected no less than two tons of empty bottles —mostly beer and whisky—from Balclutha residents in three days last week. The local press surmises that, as Balclutha has had a prohibitory liquor law in force for nearly five years, the bottles must have been used for bringing-, milk or kerosene, say, into the district. ~ ■ . .• .

"The Desert News,"' published in Salt Lake City, nays the ex-Maori chief Elder Hir'ini Whaanga, who left Salt Lake a year ago to proclaim the gospel to his own people, is once more back in his adopted home. Returned elders and saints from Australia and New Zealand are invited to assist in giving him a cordial welcome.

• Our readers will find in' another column particulars regarding a course of lectures on magnetism and electricity specially adapted to the requirements of teachers to be delivered at Auckland University College by Prof. Brown .qn Saturday mornings ait 11 a.m.

The anniversary celebration of the Primitive Methodist Church, Pitt and Edwin streets, closed last evening with a sacred concert, in which the Misses McMaster, Player, Bartley, Butler (2), Allen, Gilbert, Webley and Messrs George, Ferriday, Mewburn, Gribbin, Merrick, and McKean took part. The church was crowded and. the various items were well received. Mr A. Bartley acted "as accompanist. During the evening Mr Lidiard read the financial statement, which showed that the trust income for the year had been £71 9/2J, while the outgo had been £69 10/. There had also been raised for the circuit .fund £6S 13/, and for the Sunday-school fund £35 17/, making a total income of £175 19/2. The financial statement was followed by a brief review of the work of the church during the past year, from which it was evident that good work had been done and considerable progress made. The church and school are now being thoroughly renovated and painted.

Mr J. H. Priestly, of Mt. Albert, was very successful with his exhibits at the recent Thames Poultry and Pigeon Show. In Langshans he had eight entries, winning four firsts, two specials, three seconds, and cup, all Asiatics and .Dorkings, all competing. In Plymouth Eocks he had four entries, winning three firsts, two specials, and one second. In Indian Runner Ducks he had two entries, and got first prize. Mr Priestly is one of the largest and most successful breeders of Langshans in the North Island.

The ordinary meeting of the Onehunga School Committee was held last night. Canon Haselden occupied the chair. There were also present:—■ Messrs J. E. Kelsall, G. Vause, G. H. James, C. McLeod, E. Hall and D. Brown. Letters were received from the secretary of the Board of Education stating that the 24th of July had been fixed as the last day on which nominations could be received to fill the vacancy on the Board, and that Miss Muriel Cooper bad been appointed an assistant teacher in the Onehunga school. The headmaster's report showed that the number on the roll was 531, and the attendance owing to wet weather and sickness had been smaller than usual. He suggested the appointment of a sub-committee to ascertain what children were not attending. The Chairman was. requested to confer with Mr Mclntosh as to the best means to be adopted to secure a better attendance. It was decided on the motion of the Chairman to send the following resolution to the Minister of Education and to the Chairman of the City School Committee: "That this committe respectfuly urges the Minister of Education to consider the desirability of reducing the primary school syllabus." The accounts for the month were passed for payment.

A concert and dance in aid of Mrs Muir and orphans, organised by Mr P. Quinlan, takes place to-night in St. Benedict's Hall. The tickets are one shilling,, each. A crowded attendance is anticipated. The Rev. Father Gallagher will preside.

The Wellington Kugby Union has suspended D. McGill for life^ and warned him off all grounds for using indecent language towards the referee in last Saturday's senior match. , McGill was a prominent Petone . Club pla3rei% ■ and has represented the province on mure than one occasion, and would have represented Wellington in this season's interprovincial matches. Another player was suspended until the end of May nest for rough play.

A lumper named Harry Davies, of" Hardinge-street, met with a serious accident yesterday afternoon on board the s.s. Taieri. He was passing along- timber into one of the hatches from which another gang was discharging coal. He was going along the deck when a basket of coal struck him and knocked him into the open hatchway, through which he fell- a distance of 20 feet. He was uncon-: scions when picked up, and after examination by Dr. Naylor was removed to the Hospital. It was found that the man was badly shaken, bat that no bones were broken. He is now progressing favourably. Mr D. D. Hyde, the Government Poultry Expert, who has just completed his tour of the South Island; reports that there is every prospect of the poultry industry assuming large proportions during the coming summer. The importance of the industry is becoming generally recognised, and hundreds of farmers are turning their attention to the rearing- of the classes, of birds recommended by the Agricuß tural Department. A; large firm % j Christehurch has arranged to makf .-'' regular shipments of dressed poultry* to London, and it is believed that this example will be followed in other parts of the colony. Mr Cheal asks us to acknowledge, receipt of £5 from a friend to .the funds of the Anckland-Taranaki Uailway League. It is gazetted that on and after.' ... the 16th of August next' the borough of Newton will be called and known, by the name of "Grey Lynn." .... \ The Musical Union announces the first concert for July 10th in the Choral Hall. This Society has sprung out of the Leiderkranz, and gives-'pro-.' mise of becoming a large and influeiatial one, numbering already over SO performers. The programme for Monday is above the average. The . Society 'will be heard in four part songs. Madam Laura Daw makes her reappearance on the Auckland concert platform. When.here some five years ago, she delighted her audiences with , her pure contralto voice, and her very artistic rendering of ballads. Miss Anna Ruge has a clear bright soprano voice, and at her first appearance last Monday received much applause. Misses Towsey and' M. White contribute a dttet. ■ Mr M. Hamilton Hodges, whose artistic singing it is needless to remark upon, is down for two songs, one of which is "The Erl King" by Schubert, which is so seldom heard ; liere for want of an exponent. Mr W. J. Gunn, a new sing-er to Auckland," will sing "The '■ Lost Chord"' with organ accompaniment. Mr Wilfred ■ Man* ning- will also'sing, and '"the" Messrs Jackson, assisted by Mrs Jackson, will play an oboe and clarinet duo, > and Mr S. Jackson a new clarinet solo. Mr Arthur Towsey, besides conducting i the concert, will give two.organ solos !on the fine instrument built for tbe Exhibition. The Rev. W. Ready, in . connection with his pleasant Wednesday evenings 1 for the people, gave another address in connection with his trip to the Homeland in St. John's Wesleyan Schoolroom on Wednesday night, his i subject being "London and its Lions." The schoolroom was full. Miss Kemp sang- "The London Bridge," and Miss Millie Peak gave a, selection on. the violin, which was greatly appfecfafecL Mr Ready continues his lectures-dur-ing the winter, and they are free t« aii. " ; ■;. r St. Sepulchre's Parish Hall was well filled last evening, when the third. I winter entertainment was given. An excellent programme of kinemato- ' graphic and phonographic items was i gone through, Mr C. Cooper being in charge of the instruments, while Mr W. J. McDermott explained the points of interest in the views shown. The Committee of the Suburban Poultry Club are making great' preparations for their annual show, to be held in the Drill Hall on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 20th, 21st, and 22nd. The Committee have allotted: to the different classes 12 silver cups, £25 in cash trophies, and £60 in special prizes, besides prize-money of £1 5/ per class. The cups and art union prizes will be oil' view in the window of Mr Dalton, tailor, Queenstreet, next week. Record entries are expected, and everything points to the coming show being the best yet Held under the auspices of the Club; "Entries close with the secretary-(Mr j. |M. Thomson) at the Foresters' Hail, Beresford-street entrance, on Saturday July Sth, from 7 to 10 pjin.y or on Monday, July 10th, at P:0. Bos 413. The Waikato "Argus" says that Captain Easter, who formerly belonged to H.M.S. Hairier, and who commanded the gunboat Avon during the Waikato war, was a passenger by train to Cambridge on Monday.. He was met at Mercer by Mr Thos. W : ells, an old comrade and friend, who went down on purpose to point out the familiar land marks on the journey. For the last 14 years Captain Easter has held the position of cashierVfor the U. S. S. Company. ■'■.-' The Alexandra - street Primitive Methodist Mutual Improvement Society met on Wednesday evening^ The President (Mr Burton) was' in the chair. The evening was devoted to the reaihi"- of n lecture entitled "The Certainty of .Rrligion." The lecture was read by Mr Win. Kferr and was followed by an interesting discussion by the audience. The lecture was both instructive and enjoyable, and" was greatly appreciated. ' ~.-.. A meeting of creditors in the' estae of J. S. Beriro, clerk, of RfJtOrua, was to have been held this afternoon at the Official A&signee's. office^, but lapsed for want of a quorum. The Auckland Yacht Club celebrates the closing of-the season by a smoke ( concert in the Masonic Hall, Princesst., on Saturday evening next*. An excellent programme has been prepared, and* the concert promises to be even, more successful than the one held last year. Tickets may be obtained from the secretary, Mr G. H. Bellamy, or from the members of the committee. A company is being privately formed in Wellington with a capital of £25,000, to purchase a half interest in an invention by Mr W. Lingard, in *he shape of a pneumatic heel for boots and fchoes. The invention is of a very simple and inexpensive nature, and great thiug3 are expected from it. It has been tested by a large number of business men, who think so highly of it- that they are putting their money into tlj company, and it is anticipated that there will be no difficulty in disposing of the patent at a considerable piont in other countries. ■* ". . We have devoted one of our show windows entirely to colonial manufactured goods. This week we show over 150 beautiful travelling rugs at wholesale prices.—D.S.C.—(Ad./.