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Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 132, 5 June 1900, Page 4

The statistics, of the Auckland Police Court for the past year give a good idea of the amount of work done by the court- within that period. In all 2815 males and 555 females were taken into custody, summoned, or apprehended during the year. Of these 2197 males and 444 females were convicted, 819 males and 77 females fined, 253 males and 65 females imprisoned "without the option," and 504 males and 94 females convicted and discharged with a caution. Ninety-five prisoners were committed for trial at the Supreme Court. The cases dismissed on their merits numbered 2GI, and those dismissed for want of prosecution or want of evidence 375. The commonest offence was drunkenness, of which 814 males and 227 females were convicted. Then came breaches of borough by-laws with 301 males and eight females convicted. For petty theft the convictions were 117 and 31, males and females respectively: disorderly conduct while drunk. 85 and 14; indecent and obscene language, C 4 and ten; common assault, 62 and eight. Fifty-two males and 26 females were adjudged to L?e lunatics. Fourteen malesand one female were com--1 mitted for trial for breaking and enjiering; 28 males and four females for j assault; and 15 males for forgery.

Weather forecast for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day, Capt. Edwin advises: North to east and south-east gale, glass fall. Tides high and sea heavy with more rain.

His Excellency the Governor has consented to unfurl a flag at the Napier-street school on Saturday next at 11 o'clock. An "At Home" will be given at Government House from 9.30 p.m. to 12 p.m. to-morrow. On Friday next His Excellency attends a committee meeting of the N.Z. Society for the Protection of Women and Children at 3.30 p.m. at the Municipal Buildings, Wellesleystreet. The vice-regal party will probably leave for "Wellington on the 13th inst.

The colonial mails Avhich left Auckland by the R.M.s. Mariposa on May 14 reached San Francisco on the Ist inst, time table date.

The following cablegram was received this morning by Mr Geo. Fowlds, M.H.R., Treasurer of the Indian Famine Relief Fund, in connection with the Council of Evangelical Churches of Auckland District, from tho Chairman, Indian Famine Fund, Calcuta: "Fourth instalment from churches gratefully received."

Jnconnection with the election of members of the University College Council by members of the General Assembly, the Hon. Joseph Augustus' Tole, 8.A., L.L.8., having been duly nominated by the Hon. Sir G. Maurice O'Rorke, M.H.R., and by the Hon. William Thomas Jennings, M.L.C., and no other candidate having been nominated, Mr Tole will be declared duly elected on the day on which a poll would have taken place had a poll been required.

Mr F. E. Baume, one of the graduates' members on the Auckland University College Council, retires from the Council at an early date owing to expiration of time. Mr BauMe haa been- nominated for reelection by Messrs E. K. Mulgan, M.A.. and P. H. Watts, M.A. It is considered unlikely that the election will be contested. Nominations close on Tuesday, 12th June, and the election takes place five days la.ter.

Mr M. A. Philips, of Messrs Morrison and Philips, Shortland-street,.is about to take a well-deserved, twelve months' holiday in England and the Continent. Mr Philips leaves Auckland on the 25th inst. for Sydney to connect with the P. and 0. steamer Britannia. He intimates elsewhere that he is prepared to undertake any business or commissions that may be placed in his hands. Mr Philips is well kriowm in commercial circles, and for many years was a valued employee of the firm of Messrs L. D. 'Nathan and Co., so that- a good opportunity is offered to anyone requiring the services of a reliable agent.

A committee meeting of the meim bers of the Grey Lynn Borough Council was held last evening, the Mayor (Mr E. T. Warnock) presiding. The business was to consider the police reports upon the sanitary condition of the Borough. A special meeting was held for this purpose in order that there would be time for each report of the constable making the house-to-house inspection to be read, and in cases Where anything unsatisfactory was referred to to decide , what action should be taken. Taken as a whole the reports were of a satisfactory character, and furnished,information of a valuable nature to the Sanitary Inspector for the Borough.

A very well attended meeting of the ladies of the Catholic community as held on Sunday afternoon in'the Marist Bros, schoolroom, to devise means to receive the Et. Rev. Dr. Lenihan on his arrival by the July Frisco mail: The Very Key. Dean O'Reilly presided. A strong committee was formed, principally to manage the conversazione which is to be held in St. Benedict's Hall, and trie, success of. which is assured. The Bishop's reception by his people promises to he very spontaneous and enthusiastic.

The Parnell School Committee met 'last evening. Mr Hill occupied the chair. Mr A. Smith presented the committee with a flag that belonged to the s.s. Wairarapa, wrecked some years ago on the Great Barrier Island. It was agreed to accept the gift, and that Mr Smith be heartily thanked. The head teachei-'s report showed the average attendance for May was 580, roll number 674. Mr Scott' asked for the use of a room for a night school for the winter months.

Last evening Mr F. G. Ewington delivered an interesting and instructive lecture on South Africa before the Devonport Literary Society. M r Bur.gess, president, occupied the chair. *About a hundred persons were present. The lecturer traced the early settlement of South Africa and the subsequent colonisation by Portugese, | Dutch and British, and specially alluded to the trials and triumphs lof the Boers before and after setting lup their Bepublics. He traced the I causes of the present war and adduced the evidence of the non-episcopal ! churches of South Africa and the opinions of the colonies and the smaller I States of Europe to prove that Britain I was fighting for the liberties of her : people. The lecturer concluded by ex- : pressing the belief that the Boers rwill be better off under theßritishflag and that wise rule will blend the Dutch and British into harmony. On the motion of Mr Hannah, seconded by Mr Mitchell, a hearty vote of thank's was accorded the lecturer.

The visit of ihe Premier to Raratonga is being awaited with great interest by. the Islanders. The Tutanekai had-not arrived when the last mail left the group, but was expected daily. Mr J. M. Salmon, husband of Queen Tinamona and President of the Council at Raratonga, in a letter to Mr A. E. Glover, of this- city, states that everything possible will be done to make Mr Seddon's visit a pleasant one.

Constable Eccles has been appointed to the charge of the Te Puke station, near Tauranga. Constable i-ccles for six weeks has been employed at the Thames and prior to that he was for three years engaged in mounted work in Auckland.

A requisition has been sent to His Worship the Acting-Mayor asking him to call a public meeting to discuss the question of the North Island Trunk Railway. The meeting will be held on Friday evening next in the V.M.C.A. Lecture Hall. The Auckland members are expected to be present. Next week the annual conference between the Chamber of Commerce and the Auckland members will be held, when the railway question will be discussed. On Friday, the 15th, a meeting of members, convened by Mr W.J. Napier, senior member for the City, will be held to further consider the question.

Owing to the large number of electors, who did not record their votes at the by election for our city constituency on April 27th last notices are now being sent out by the registrar notifying the fact. Those interested should attend to the matler, as owing to the provisions of the Amending Act of 1896 their qualifications will be eliminated. To convenience in every way all those who are desirous of having their privileges retained a form for enrolment, together with an addressed envelope, accompany the enclosures. Over, five thousand electors refrained from voting at the recent contest. Applications can be obtained either by calling at the office of the regstrar, Mr King, Government Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, or sent by request in writing to the requisitioner. Letters on electoral service are transmited without postage through the postal authorities. Persons who neglect to take advantage of the present opportunities will have only themselves to blame if they do not attend to their electoral requirements now, especially as the new register to be printed will be the official one.

We draw attention of our readers to an announcement in our advertising columns that', Messrs McCullagh and Gower have purchased at a heavy discount off cost price the entire stock of the up-to-date general draper}' of B. J. M. Kemp, Parnell, who is relinquishing that portion of his business, in consequence of which they have decided to hold a great clearance sale, commencing on Thursday next, June 7th, and following days. This<- sale should be beneficial to those requiring all classes of goods for the coming winter and at reduc-

tion prices

A meeting of intending members of the new "Seddon Horse"' will be held at the Manukau • Hotel, Onehunga, on Thursday evening,. June' 7, at 8 p.m., for the purpose of enrolment.

Mr W. Parker, chemist, of Wellington, has placed in Auckland what is known as, Parker's hair tonic. It is prepared solely by him at Wellington. s

Bey. W. Gray Dixon, M..4,- whose lecture on Japan was so much appreciated, has consented to deliver a lecture on Corea. Considerable interest attaches to this subject owin* to the present Corea-Bussian cliffictifty. The date and synopsis of. Mr Dixon's lecture will'appear in an early issue.

The Good Intent Lodge of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows will celebrate its jubilee by a ball in St, Benedicts' Hall on Wednesday evening July 25th. The lodg-e is in a most flourishing condition. It has a capital, including its share of the district funeral fund, amounting to . £7000, with a membership of nearly 30o! There is also a vigorous juvenile branch attached to the lodge, havin°a^ membership of about 100. The Good Intent Lodge is' endeavouring to make the celebration of its jubilee a pronounced success. Meredith's string band has been engaged for the occasion.

Last evening an interesting debate took place in St. John's Schoolroom under the auspices of St. John's Musical and Literary Society, the sub]V-*t under discussion being "Is War Justifiable?" Mr W. Bartlev- taking the affirmative and Mr Mortimer the negative. After a prolonged discussion the question was decided in the affirmative During the evening a. vocal solo was well rendered by Miss E. Bouskill.

Mr E. H. Froude has prepared a number of excellent transparencies for the celebrations which are to be held on the declaration of peace. They are intended to be put in front of. business premises and in windows. Several firms have already booked orders with Mr Froude.

Last evening at the monthly meeting of L.0.L., No 1, City of Auckland, the W.M. was. presented with a very handsomely engraved silver biscuit barrel, in token of the esteem in which he was held by the members, and also as a wedding present. The Deputy Grand Master made the presentation m a very neat speech, and the lar°-e meeting wished him much happiness. 0 Still reduced, the balance of Daley's stock, consisting of blanket* rugs, flannels, calicoes, sheetings', quilts, for absolute sale at less than wholesale prices.—D.SiO— (Ad.) Smith and Caughey are showing a large assortment of white and cream lace curtains from 1/6 to 25/ a pair — Ad.

300 boys' reefer jackets from 4/6, usual price 6/6; men's seasonable Chesterfield coats in fawn and naw, 22/6; boys' clothing at wholesale prices.—D.S.C—(Ad.)

lootball News.—Jerseys, boys' navy 2/6, striped 3/6, men's 4/9, Club colours sweaters 4/6, at Geo. Fowlds.—(Ad.) Blankets, best English and colonial blankets, balance of Daley's stock, will be sold at 30 per cent, below original prices, aso white quilts at 2/11, 3/11, and 4/11.—D.S.C—(Ad.) Splendid.—Boys Norfolk suits 8/6, sailor suits 3/6, knickers 1/9, Youths' suits 12/6, at Geo. Fowlds.—(A-d.) Dent's reliable gloves, 3/6 and 3/11----ladies' fur top' gloves, 2/11, usual prices 4/6; also hundreds of purses from Dakfrs stock for 6d eachi — D.S.C— (Ad.) ..--..•-..,... ... -

Smith and Caughey have secured a job lot of sample undershirts and pants, boys' and men's braces, which are selling at slightly over English prices.—Ad.