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Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 54, 5 March 1900, Page 4

Earl Beauchamp, the Governor of New South Wales, and his private Secretary, Captain Smith, return to Sydney this evening after having seen the

"sights" of the colony. The Earl, Lord l.anfurly and the vice-regal party were delighted with their trip to Waitakerei on Saturday. The camp at Epsom was also visited yesterday by the vice-regal party. On the road home a short visit was paid to Professor Thomas at his private residence.

The Premier and the Hon. J. G. Ward leave for Wellington in the HinemoQ to-night. A special train will leave the station at eight o'clock to convey the Ministers to Onehunga. When tlie Cabinet meets in Wellington a successor to the late Judge Denniston will be appointed. The Hon. Jas. Carroll will leave to-morrow in the s.s. Elingamite for fiisborne.

A special notice, to water consumers in city and suburbs is announced this evening. Owing to the continued drought it is necessary to reduce consumption of water. The water will therefore be cut oft' all consumers between the hours of C p.m. and 0 a.m. each day, commencing from Wednesday next.

To-day by s.s. Elij_ignm. te. from; Sydney arrived the first Austrian unmarried young woman direct from Ualmatia, Miss Maria Billich, the sister of John Billich (White), the proprietor of the Sydney boarding house. Miss Billich is accompanied by her relatives and other Austrians, who have come out here to dig for gum. From Sydney she was accompanied by Mrs Anticevich and another lady, both married to Austrians in Sydney. A number of Austrians residing in town met the new arrivals. It is expected that, following the example of Miss Billich. other Austrians will bring- out here their sisters and sweethearts.

The result of the Essendon Stakes, run at Flemington on Saturday, -was looked forward to with great, local interest, but it was late before the names of the placed horses were flashed along the wires. When it was learned Seahorse had not won there was o deal of disappointment. It appears that the colt was very sore, and a private cablegram to that effect came to hand during Saturday afternoon. The Watchdog, winner of the Newmarket Handicap, had been greatly fancied for the race. He.is owned by Mr W. Forrester of Sydney. who also owns Sarawasti, the third horse. Stand Off is also a Sydney owned horse, and so is the St. Leger winner Parthian, who defeated the V.R.C. Derby and Melbourne' Cup winner Merriwee.

Tiie new main roll for the Electoral District of Eden was lodged with the. Registrar to-day, and is now available for either reference or sale.

A short sitting of the Police Court was held this morning, before Mr H. W. Brabant, S.M. Three first offending "drunks'* were convicted and discharged; Thomas Barrett, EUzq McGinn, and Geofge MeCauley were each fined 5/ or 24 hours; Elizabeth Speers and Hugh MeFagyen, 10/ or 48----hours; Erik Tresk and Mary Brown, £1 or 7 days; and Eliza. Lestrange, 14 days hard labour, all for drunkenness. George MeCauley Avas fined £3 or 21 days for resisting Constable Nicholls in the execution of his duty. Charles Chase was fined £2 or 7 days for assaulting Hugh MeFagyen, and Wm. Rogers on-a charge of assaulting Joseph Peters so as to cause actual bodily harm was remanded on bail till Tuesday.

An old Auckland identity in the person of Mr John Ryan, of Parnell, died last evening at the ripe age of 90. Deceased kept a store for many years at the top of Parnell. He was well known and respected by old residents. He -leaves two sons. John and Thomas, who are sheep-fanning at the Great Barrier.

Dr. Paul Dahlke, M.D., of Berlin, and Mr C. W. A. Allers, a noted artist of Germany, were passengers by the s.s. Elingainite to-day.

The first bicycle championship meeting in connection with the Auckland Cycling Club will take place on Wednesday, March 14, on the North Shore cricket ground, when the half, one- and two miles cash championships and the one and two mile atnateur championships of Auckland district will be decided. There will also be a number of handicap races, together Avith a 100 yds and one mile flat handicap. As will be seen elsewhere entries for all events close on Thursday evening next at the Cycling Club rooms, Upper Pitt-street.

We acknowledge the sum of £1 1/ from Mr J. Jones, auctioneer, being subscription on behalf of W. J. Smith, the. old soldier in Rotorua, as mentioned in ' last night's "Star." Further subscriptions will be acknowledged.

Tussaud's Waxworks drew the usual, crowded attendance last- Saturday evening, at the Agricultural Hall. The company enter upon the last week of the season this evening, when Luella, the. eccentric acrobat, will make his reappearance. A comic singing competition is announced for to-morrow night. At the close of the Auckland season the company proceeds South.

A pleasing ceremony took place on Friday afternoon at the warehouse of Messrs Brown and Stewart, when Mr R. L. Stewart, was presented with a handsome set of carvers by the employees, on the occasion of his approaching marriage, with best wishes for a prosperous future. Mr- Stewart thanked the employees in a few wellchosen words, after which three cheers were, given in good hearty style.

Mr F. S. Igoe, who carries on business on Parnell Rise, has been subjected to some annoyance lately owing to what lie says is an exaggerated version of his views on the Boer war being circulated. It has been asserted that Mr Igoe would like to wade in British blood; but so far from this being true he claims to be a loyal British subject, and, not only that, but an old British soldier, who fought fqr his country with,the. Im' perial -troops in the--'New--Zealand War, in which he was twice wounded.

Mr Povnton, S.M. (Tnvereargill), sat as a Commissioner at Wairangi Station on the Ist inst.. for the purpose of conducting an inquiry into a claim for compensation preferred by .Messrs Young and others against the Railway Department, for damage to their wattle plantations at Wairangi, alleged to have been caused by a locomotive in the summer of 1890. Mr Theo. Cooper was present on behalf of the Railway Department, while Mr Oilphant hatched the interests of Messrs Young. A considerable amount of evidence was forthcoming, _ Messrs Young's witnesses giving testimony to the effect that the conflagration which destroyed a considerable part of the plantation had.its origin from the railway, 'while on the other hand the Department's contention was that the fire was in all probability caused by gumdiggers. It is understood that the Commissioner will make a reportto Parliament on the matter, and that the. House will adjudicate upon the claim accordingly.

The Avattle-stripping season has just come to a close, and judging by appearances, a considerable quantity of bark has been taken from the several plantations at Whangamarino and Wairangi. The season has been an exceptionally favourable one for harvesting the bark, which should be, generally speaking, of excellent quality, as very little rain has fallen since stripping commenced, ft is generally urged against the locally-grown bark by tanners and others that it is inferior in quality to the Australian product owing to a large proportion of its tanning properties being- washed out by rain during the process of drying: whereas the Australian article is cured without deterioration by ra.infall; this objection to our bark will, however, scarcely be admissable in respect of this season's production, and it is to be hoped that the growers may profit accordingly. Except at the State Farm at Wairangi, there is very little wattle planting nowadays, the prices realised by the bark not offering- sufficient inducement for the extension of the area under wattle in the Waikato by private individuals. —(Own Correspondent.)

The Auckland Flying Club flew off a youngbirds' race on Saturday from Huntly —54 miles airline. Twenty-five birds, representing seven lofts, were sent to the race point, and were liberated by the stationmaster. The winners were: E. J. Thomas' 91, 92 and 93, equal, first, with a velocity of 818 yards per minute; R. Cruickshank's 181, 2nd, velocity 791 yards per minute: W. Ellis' 2C3, 3rd, velocity 784 yards per minute. Owing to the -majority of the Club's birds being in heavy moult, several members did not compete. A junior members' youngbirds' race from Huntly takes place next Saturday.

The visitors at Messrs Grut Eros.' Orewa House on Friday last celebrated in a fitting- manner the surrender of General Cronje and. the relief of Ladyxmilh. The Orewa Tin Band played a number of patriotic airs, which largely contributed to the evening's enjoyment. Vocal and instrumental items were contributed by Mrs Jackson, Miss. Gilfillan, the Misses Williams, ".Miss Wells, Miss Rendell (who played her own accompaniments on the zither), and Messrs. Grut, a pastoral symphony in "G," entitled "The Absent-Minded Schnapper," by ihe Orewa Tin Band was much appreciated.

The supply of milk to the Hamilton Factory for February was 17,747 gallons from 32 suppliers, as against 23,084 gallons in the same month last year, or a decrease of 5,337 gallons. The highest test was 4.20. and the lowest 3.05: the average, for the month being 3.82.

Passengers will note that the s.s. Clansman and ss.. Wellington will leave fro mQuay-st. Jetty No. 3 this evening, the former for Russell, Whangaroa and Mongonui, and the latter for Whangarei.

The Tonson Garliek Co. Factory Employees held their annual picnic on Saturday last, proceeding by train to Mercer, -where - several boats were en-gag-ed, and a fine time was spent on the water, many of the beautiful spots on the Waikato being visited. After a short programme of sports during the afternoon, the party returned to the city at 5.30, the journey being- enlivened by singing and pleasant conversation. Hearty cheers were given for the energetic committee, the Company, and the ladies present. The picnic, was voted by all as one oi the most enjoyable they "had ever yet held! Catering for the inner man was 'done by Mr Buchanan in his usual satisfactory style.