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Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 202, 26 August 1899, Page 4

Captain Edwin advises us to expect a north to west and south-west gale; glass rise. The Municipal Franchise Retform Extension Bill, which empowers the receipt of votes for the approaching municipal elections up to Thursday next, the day appointed for the final sitting of the Revision Court in Auckland, was passed through the Legislative Council yesterday and received the signature of His Excellency the Governor to-day. This is a smart piece of legislative work, the Bill having only appeared among the Orders of the Day in the House of Representatives on Thursday evening, but members in both branches of the legislature recognised that, in view of the near approach of the annual municipal elections it was desirable to set at rest ..the doubts that existed as to the effect of the Act of last session extending the municipal franchise. | Nomination of candidates for the i position of City Councillors for the [East Ward, North Ward, South Ward, ! Ponsonby Ward, Karangahape "Ward, I and Grafton Ward will be received by the Returning Officer, 192, Queen- ! street, on Monday, 4th September. The election (if any) is fixed for 14th September. Nomination of candidates for office of three Councillors for Parnell Borough Council are also due on 4th September.

A sitting of the' Auckland City Council will be held on Thursday next, 31st August, at the Council Chambers, Coburg-street., at 3 o'clock p.m., to finally amend the Burgess List for the purposes of the election for Councillors, to be held on the 14th day of September, 1899.

To the Editor.—Sir, —Will you kindly grant us space to correct a slight error in your Friday's issue with reference to the kauri gum warehouse to be erected in Lower Albert-street. These premises are being erected for our use, and Messrs Norton and Montague are acting as our New Zealand representatives. —Yours, etc., S. Winterbourne and Co., London and New York. . .

Passengers will note that the s.s. "Waimarie will call at Thames to land passengers on Sunday, 27th August, on her way to Paeroa, leaving Auckland at,4 p.m.

The Criminal sittings of the Supreme Court commence on Monday next, at 11 a.m., when jurors and others summoned are requested to be promptly in attendance. Since the list of prisoners for trial was published in Monday's "Star," ten additional have been added to the calendar as follows: —Emily Alice Murphy, theft from a dwelling and false pretences; Mary Kennedy, and Alexandria Kennedy, theft from a dwelling; Cyrus Wilson, breaking and entering and theft (four charges); Llewellyn Williams, three charges, viz., wilful damage and assault, and discharge of a loaded gun. -In all there are twenty nine prisoners to be tried on thirtynine charges. -

The Raleigh Cycle Depot has removed to' temporary premises next H. M. Smeeton's during the building of the new Arcade,

The Magistrate's Court was occupied during a portion of .yesterday afternon hearing evidence m a case Wingate and Co. v. David Lundou, of Fort-street. The- claim was for Lo 12/ balance of account said to be due for an iron fence sold a.nd delivered. ' Mr F- W. Williamson appeared for plaintiffs, and Mr J. ULundon for defendant. The sum of £1 11/ was paid into Court. lne amount charged for the fence was £15, defendant had paid £9 8/, ana the amount in dispute was the costs of gates, stays? locks, etc. Further evidence in the case was heard before Mr H. W. Brabant, S.M., this morning. A non suit was entered, each party to pay its own costs. Mr Metin (Professor of History and Economics in one of the Paris Colleges) and Madame Metin have arrived at Wellington on a visit to New Zealand, under the direction of the French authorities, as critics and observers of the national and social life of the people, with the object of advising the State and municipal bodies upon phases of instruction or government which might prove useful or helpful to the Republic's social or educational life. The church at Wellsford and Mr Lawrance's outbuildings were burned down during Thursday night. There was no insurance on the buildings. A Dunedin telegram states that as the result of high tides and heavy southerly gales, an extensive lagoon was formed yesterday near the sandhills on Ocean Beach, which threatened to flood St. Kilda again. The scrub fences erected by the Domain Board, by causing the sand to collect about them, served- to keep back the water. The annual meeting of shareholders of the Auckland Co-operative Boot and Shoe Company (Limted), which was to have been held last night, -was adjourned until next Friday evening at half-past seven, as there was not a quorum of shareholders present. We have already published the report a.nd balance sheet.

Dr. Laishley will deliver an address at the next meeting of the Australasian Federal League in the Harbour Board long room on Monday evening. Dr. Laishley will be replied to by Mr E. W. Burton, who we understand has been selected by the Council. An interesting and instructive discussion should be the result. The meeting as usual is a public one, and discussion is invited. The League's first publication is now in the hands of Chainpaloup and Cooper for free distribution.

A concert tendered to Mr T. C. Webb, A.T.C.L., by Beresford-street Congregational Church choir, will take place on Wednesday next in St. James' Hall," Wellington-street. The programme published elsewhere in this impression is a choice one.

In this issue of the "Star" Mr R. W. Gallagher, wholesale grocer, Vic-toria-street West, issues an important price list to his customers and the general public. It will no doubt be perused by the thrifty housekeepers of Auckland.

The excellent programme prepared for the annual concert in aid of the funds of the Grey Lynn Volunteer Fire Brigade appears in this issue. The concert takes place in St. George's Hall next Friday evening.

The annual re-union of the Onehunga "Musical Society was held lastnight and proved a brilliant success. A good programme of vocal and instrumental items was interspersed with dances. The casket scene from the "Merchant of Venice" was creditably performed by Miss Dawson and Mr Hardy. A first-class supper was provided by lady members of the committee. Miss Mulkire and Mr Hardy acted as accompanists, and Mr E. Higgins was M.C.

A first-class concert was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Howick, on Wednesday night in aid of a resident of the village, Mr P. Smith, a married man with a large young family, who had been laid up with a bad leg for some months past. Monsignor Macdonald presided, and addressed the large audience with one of those cheerful and kindly speeches- for which he is so noted and popular. A very full programme was submitted to an appreciative assembly, and well rendered by the Misses Myles, Roberts, Olphert, and Andrews, Messrs Absolum, Bower, Harris, Rainger, Trice, Teague, , and Brenan. The music was supplied by Miss A. Mulkire and Mr Wm. Brady. After the concert a dance was greatly enjoyed. . We understand the concert will result in £20 being handed to Mr Smith.

The North Shore footballers conclude their victorious season with a social given by the lady supporters of the club. During the evening P. Gerrard (best back) and E. Scott (best forward) were presented with handsome gold medals amidst great applause. W. Nicholson, W. Pitt, and P. Walsh were also announced as winners of trophies, to be given at a future date.

The Tonson Garlick Company has just received from His • Excellency, Earl of.Ranfurly, an order from Wellington to supply carpets similar to those supplied to Government House here, which bears testimony to the excellent manner the Company handled that particular work.

Greenshield's "Diamond Jubilee Suspenders," local invention and manufacture, combine great lightness with absolute comfort,- and permit the greatest freedom to the movements of the body in every change of posture. A large number of gentlemen who have used this new suspender express themselves well satisfied with it.

Messrs Arthur Tooman and Co. hold a special sale of Tasmanian and Sydney fruit on Monday at 2 p.m.

Dr. Parkes, having an importantengagement on Wednesday next, will give the first lecture of the- nursing course of. the St. John Ambulance Association on Wednesday, September 6.

Mr P. M. Dewar, specialist, notifies that he has opened another shop in Victoria-street, opposite the City Hall, where he may be consulted daily.

Furniture Hangings.—Splendid display of bed drapes now on view in our windows. Large selection now made up in various materials and coloursi from 24/ each. —Tonson Garlick Company, Ltd.—(Ad.)

Open to the Public.—Our Furnishing Department is always thrown open for public inspection. Just opened, latest coverings in tapestry, etc., from Paris. —Tonson Garlick Compauy, Ltd. -(Ad.) ..- .

Just in time to go with the crowd to secure some of the cheap coal vases and fenders we are now clearing out at low prices for spot cash, 3/6 and 6/6 each. —Tonson Garlick Company, Ltd. ~(A<3.) •■■ ;..,-; I