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Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 62, 14 March 1900, Page 4

Captain, Edwin predict.:, for ?A hours from 9 a.m. this clay: Moderate southerly winds, changing by east to north-east, gla..s rise, tides good.

His Honor Mr Justice Conolly this morning granted administration of the estate of W. 11. Hazard, gimmaker, deceased, to the Public Trustee, on the application of Mr Clayton (of Messrs Hesketh and Richmond).

■ Last night the City Council lost 100.000 gallons of water. The authorities have determined not to turn the water off at night for one week, in order to ascertain whether the usual saving effected on a Saturday and Sunday will compensate for the loss during the other nights of the week. The Western Spring ponds are down 4t"> inches from the overflow, and they have remained in this state for the last 14 da vs.

The inquest on the bodies of the four children of Mr .lames Christie, who were burned to death at T-oiro (Clutha district) on Sunday, March 4, was held the following day. The evidence of Mr Christie was to.the effect that he had no idea as to the origin of the fire. The servant girl, Walker, deposed that she was awakened by the roar of the fire, and made an attempt to -save the baby, but in. doing so the latter jumped out of witness' arms. Being almost suffocated, witness was obliged to get out by the window. She. made another attempt to get in at the window, but the room was full of fire. Hugh Boss gave corroborative. The jury returned a verdict that the fire was purely accidental and that no blame was attachable to anyone.

The souvenir of the Hough Riders, which is issued under cover' of the "Graphic" this week, is quite a superb production. It is the very thing to send to friends abroad by the mail, being the'most artistic representation of a unique event. The Home journals teem with pictures of the departure of British soldiers for the front, and the demonstrations which are held on these occasions. We would like our friends far away to see with what enthusiasm we send our boys away to light the battles of their country. They can see it nowhere so well as in the pages of the "Graphic" this week-. The number contains over a. hundred pictures. Our readers will do well to secure copies early.

We are in receipt of, 31/, beingamount recently collected for the. Patriotic Fund at a concert given in opitonui on Saturday, the 24th February, while a lady was singing the "Absent-minded Beggar." The amount is now handed over to the treasurer of the fund.

The member., of the Newmarket. Borough Council met last night and discussed the deed of delegation between the Council and the Auckland Electric Tramways Company. Mr S. Hesketh. solicitor, was present. The result of the meeting will be duly placed before the Council. The Epsom Road Board also have the matter of the electric.tramways under consideration. The Board have resolved to ask tlie company for several concessions in the matter, and Messrs Hesketh, Carr and Worrall have been appointed a sub-committee to meet .Mr Wm. Coleman, the company's solicitor, on Thursday, the 22nd inst.

The Epsom Road Board received two tenders for improvements on the Kvbe_r Pass footpath, but as the lowest tender was much higher than the Board expected, the matter was referred to Mr J. Boylan. engineer, with a- view of getting a tender nearer the estimated cost.

The Auckland goods shed will be closed on Saturday next, St. Patrick's Day; and on the same day the S a.m. express from Auckland will have no connection on the Thames branch. Passengers for Thames branch should, therefore, travel by 9.30 a.m. train from Auckland.

A well-known, lawyer and politician from the Empire City was purchasing horses in Muster.on on behalf of the Wellington Selection Committee. A fine, big bay was brought to him by a yokel from the country, and after a brief inspection he was told by the astute buyer to take him away! as he had "curby hocks." The yokel, however, was anxious to sell his steed, so he got some lamp black and black encd a white foot, and got a friend to take him round again, with the result that he was purchased by the Same knowing dealer who had a quarter of an hour previously rejected him, and' he has gone to Wellington as a mount for one of the Fourth Contingent, "curby" hocks and all.

An inquest was held at the Railway Terminus Hotel this morning by Dr. McArthur on the body of a child named Cyril Allen, aged 15, whose parents live in Jermyn-street. The evidence showed that the child, which- died suddenly yesterday, was suffering from teething during the past two or three days. The jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes.

The. children of the .vovthco c Pie sbvterian Sunday school held the annual social in the Gladstone Hall last night, when tea and the usuaLgj door games were held. Mrs and Misjts Eushbrook, Mrs Bruce-Lloyd, Ms Barr and Miss Milne were responsible for the tea, and were assisted by Mi Gideon Jaclc. The hall was, vjsited in the evening by -Mrs Pryer, Mr and Mr* Mincher, Miss Pryer (Dunedin), M and Mrs Tugby, Eushbrook, Moiddei, and other friends. Prizes of books were presented by the minister (Mi _,dams) to the thirteen children competing in the Presbyterian examinations held last October, all oLwhom were successful. The list was headed by little Miss Maggie Barr, who obtained the full 100 marks per cent. Mr Tuffbv presented a football as a prize fora spelling bee competition. \fter a spirited competition the prize was won by Claude Scott. Twc. very pretty songs were sung by Miss Pryer and WRs M. Eushbrook contributed the now fashionable song "The Absent Minded Beggar."

At the Wanganui Police Court yesterday William Miller, late of Olnn-o-aiti ' was charged .with obtaining the sum of £4 18/ in money from Martis, a restaurant-keeper, by means of false pretences/to wit, by falsely pretending that an imitation £5 note, issued by the New Zealand Wheelman, was a good and valid bank note, for the sum of, £5. The note in question was-pro-duced in payment of a'breakfast for accused and a Maori woman,who was with him. When arrested by Detective Bishop, accused denied cashing the note, but afterward admitted the offence, stating that he had received the note from the totalisator. The accused, who made a long rambling statement, was committed for trial at the next sitting of the . Supreme Court here. The 'Magistrate (Mr C. 0. Kettle) remarked that the publication of such imitations should not be allowed. A few weeks ago two young men were sentenced to three months' imprisonment at Palmerston North, for attempting to issue a similar note.

A married man named David Heron, living at Birkenhead, had his right leg- broken a few inches above the ankle, at the Colonial Sugar Company's establishment at Chelsea this morning about 9.H0. He was engaged loading sacks on a truck, when a full sack came down and struck him on the right leg, fracturing it. '-First .Aid" was rendered by some employees of the Sugar Company's Works, who have attended the lectures and gained the certificate of the St. John Ambulance Association. They put his leg up in splints and brought him over in the steamer in a comfortable stretcher, when hewas further attended by Dr. Murray. Mr C. J. 'Punks, Superintendent of .the Auckland branch of St. John' Ambulance Society was present at the wharf, and he provided an Ashford litter on which the sufferer was conveyed to the Hospital. Heron wTas in capital spirits despite his mishap.

■Yesterday a horse and gig belonging to Mr A. Buckland, auctioneer, of Albert-street, bolted. It appears that an employee named Thos. Hurley was driving the horse out of the Haymarket when the animal took fright at a lady's umbrella. The driver was thrown out of the gig, and the horse ran on to Quay-street and the Railway Wharf, where it was stopped by Mr Frank Williams, jun: The wheel of the gig struck a cart and damaged the hob of the wheel. The driver and horse escaped unhurt.

At Northcote School Committee meeting last night, the average attendance was reported to be 103.8. At the previous meeting it was reported that during the Christmas holidays the science apparatus had been 'stolen, and it was then decided that a balance of about £1 14/ remaining i n fj, e concert fund should be devoted to the replacing of the. apparatus. A letter was now received from the Education Board expressing regret, at the loss, and undertaking to bear the cost of purchasing ,a. new outfit, costing a total of £4 15/. The offer was -received with satisfaction, and it was agreed that the concert fund of £1 14/ should remain for use at next year's picnic.

Auckland must possess a special interest for the Rev. Charles Clarke (who in "JVuiedin a fortnight since commenced his farewell tour in the Agricultural Hall; capable of seating 3000 people), for it was in this cityjust a quarter of a century since that he commenced his platform career. Mr R. S. Smythe introduced him to a New Zealand audience,-and it is the same manager who is conducting his present tour. During the intervening 25 years,Mr-Clark has toured Australia, the Dominion of Canada, and the Cape Colony; and in England during the winter he lectures five nights a week, and preaches nearly every Sunday. He has been enthusiastically received in Dunedin.

It is announced elsewhere that a brake will leave the Union Bank corner, Queen-street, every Saturday afternoon at .1.30 p.m. for the Nihotupu Falls and picnic grounds, ret aminoon Monday morning in timo for business. Mr T. Elliman, who has comfortable premises .at the Falls, is prepared to accommodate visitois at the rare of 25/ per week. The officers of the T..5.5.--Abarenda recently visited Mr Elliman's "place and were very much pleased with the way in which they, were treated by Mr'and Mrs Elliman. -v .. + ...:;

Passengers will note that the s.s. Wellington will leave for Whangarei this evening from Quay-street jetty. No. 3, also that the s.s'. Muritai will leave for Great Barrier at 10 p.m. this evening instead of midnight, her usual hour of departure. The fourth annual picnic given by ilr James Martin of Parnell to his employees was held on Tuesday last, and a most enjoyable outing was spent. The employees with their wives, families, and friends, numbering two hundred, left in brakes, and drove to St. Helicr's Bay. Numerous races and sports were held during the day, including an exciting greasy pig 'hunt. The pig was eventually caught by A. Howell after an hours chase. Mr Martin acted as starter, and was ably assisted by Messrs Duncan and Lecky as judges. The prizes were presented to the winners by Mrs Martin, and a large supply of lollies and fruit were provided for the children. The catering was in the hands of Mr A. P. Stilw'pll', and hot water was provided by ex-Superintendent Hughes. The party returned to Parnell shortly after.dusk and cheers Were given for* the popular livery-stable proprietor. In the Newmarket Hall to-night the Edison Kinematograph Company will .give their splendid pictorial display re the Boer war, with a choice musical programme by Edison's latest talking machine- "The Colossophone."

f At the Supreme Court this morning IMr Hugh Campbell applied, on behalf iof the Ocean Accident .Company, ~to (set aside ,the verdict, stay execution, land to grant a new trial in the case of j Waters v. the Ocean Accident Company, for alleged libel, on the ground that the verdict- was opposed to the judge's ruling on points of law. Mr Baume opposed the application. The judge granted the application, on the . Company giving security for costs..

Mr J. Sutherland, a brother of Miss Sutherland, of Dannevirke, writing from Johannesburg on December 20th, states that he was just recover-

ing from a severe attack of the fever •prevalent in that country in the wer season. Small pox was also very common, for which the thousands of natives and Natal coolies were accountable. The town was then very quiet owing to the war, and but few of the gold mines were being worked. Miners,.there get better pay than hi any other part of the world. His pay was 15s per shift, and the cost of living was £G 10s a month, medical attendance included. There would be^ plenty of work when the" war was settled, there being so many mines. One alone of these employed 5000 Kaffirs, and a- stone could almost be thrown from one mine to the other. The reef is thirty miles long, Johannesburg being about the centre, antf from that place trains run every few minutes. All letters to the Transvaa? are now opened by the Government, and very few are allowed to pass. '

On Saturday evening- a most interesting pictorial display of the scene. ! and incidents of the Boer war will he given in the. Opera House. There will be a number of kinematograph views of the war, as well as a series of pictures of the most famous British . and Boer generals. The exhibitor* are the Edison Kinematograph Company, who have been giving exhibitions in the suburban halls with great ! success during the week. In addition, to the pictures, selections will be given by means of Edison's lloucJ speaking collosophone. An incipient fire occurred this morning at the residence of Canon jo Johnston, in Farnharn-street, Parnell. The fire broke out in one of the bed* : rooms, from what cause is unknown. Fortunately it was discovered in tim_ '■_ and was almost extinguished by the; inmates before the arrival of the Fire - Brigade. Between t%vo and threa pounds will about cover the damage. -..- Miss May Lingard, of Wellington, who is becoming known as a rising young artist in sculpture and the painting of portraits, was a passenger - by the' .Mapourika, which arrived i from the South this morning. Mis.n ■ Lingard has come on a short holiday j visit to Auckland. The Hibernian Society's sports will _ be held on the Domain Cricket Ground : . on Saturday next (St. Patrick's Day). ; The sports include running races, Irish jigs and reels, and other interesting competitions, and there will be f numerous . side shows. The grand national concert arranged by the society takes place on Friday evening at the Opera House. Messrs. Richard Arthur and Co. held an auction sale of city properties today.' The British Hotel, at'the corner v. of Queen and Durham-streets, was put-up for sale, subject- to existing,,'' lease. The bidding for the hotel : ! reached £10,000, but as the reserve price was fixed at £ 11,000 no sale was effected, and the property was passed in. A nine-roomed house and allot- - ment in Vincent-street was sold for -i £700. Seven, cottages and allotments in Howe-street fetched £865. A cor- o ncr allotment and eight-roomed house, -: Haydn .and Howe streets, realised " £325. ' * In another column Messrs Baker Eros, announce that shares in the V Pactolus No. 2 Gold Dredging Company, situate. Grey Eiver. W restland, may now be had on application. Important to storekeeprs and other ~; large buyers: We are selling the Economic stock of dresses, "silks, and prints one-third less than wholesale prices.—D.S.C.—(Ad.) March 15th. This is the day yoil \ should see the grand lot of. men's : clothing, all.kinds, at Geo. Fowlds'.— (Ad.)

Exquisite French muslins at 3=d and 43d;.Daley's Economic prices Hid and . 1/0; dress goods, beautiful tweed mix- .' tur.es,'.at 3/11, 4/11, and 5/11, the full ! dress length.—D.S.C.—(Ad.)

■■ British 'workmen note! " There.:.; some -really good underclothing," shirts and sox, very cheap, at Geo. Eow-lds'.—(Ad.) Beautiful double damask table cloth and serviettes froiy Daley's Economic stock at less than Belfast mill prices. Sale now on—D.S.C.— (Ad.) ■;.".':.. Fll have to visit Geo. Fowlds' and get the boys' suits, blouses and knick- , ers, cheapest .and best wearing—(Ad.? Ex Waimate: 2SO cases of new goods. Novelties in French milling mantles, jackets, raineloaks, are open for sale in our show-rooms.—D.S.C.— (Ad.)