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Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 210, 4 September 1900, Page 4

Captain Edwin aflvises for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this clay: "Moderate to strong west to southwest and south winds, glass rise, and very cold weather; tides decrease." The Great Northern Cable Company announces a momentary interruption of Chinese lines between Shanghai and Cheefoo, and that the laying of the cable between Cheefoo and Shanghai has been commenced. It is understood that North Island Maori chiefs have come to some definite plan of action on the question of native land administration, and, in order to make it completely effective, have decided to send King'Mahuta to Wellington to discuss matters with the Premier. Some of the chiefs have gone to the Waikato to arrange for the early Visit of the Native King to "Wellington. The following notices of motion have been lodged for consideration at the- meeting of the Ctiy Council on Thursday. Councillor J. Hannan to move: "That the Council instruct the engineer not to allow any more filth or muck to be used in binding the streets, and on no account to allow any more rotten scoria to be laid down in any of the streets as has been done in Durham-street." Councillor C. J. Parr to move: "That the Departmental Committee be directed to inquire into the matter of the nonlicensing of tramcars for the past three years, and generally into the working of the Dopai-tment of the Inspector of Traffic, and to report to the Council." Mr C. E. Cooke. C.E.. has returned to town after completing the surveys and plans for the Stratford water plyCouncillor Hewson is confined to the house by a slight injury to his leg sustained while" at work. He may be laid up for a week or two.

At present there are two mails a week to Kawhia, one being by Te Awamutu overland, and the other via Onehunga, by sea per s.s. Kauieri. The former loaves Auckland on Thursday at 8 a.m., and the latter the same clay at 11 a.m. The sea mail, however, arrives at Kavyhia at 8 a.m. on Friday, and the land mail at about 0 p.m. on the same day. Lately a petition was forwarded to the Postal Department asking for a bi-weekly service, and, was refused on the score of economy. Now the residents nre anxious to get the mail overland to leave Auckland every Monday morning, and the steamer mail as at present, which would give a bi-weekly service without extra expense. lJaglan has three overland mails weekly, and one by steamer. Kawhia is growing rapidly, and would be greatly benefited by a better service. The appeal which the Kawhia settlers now make will probably be acceded to, as it is not a matter of extra expense, but only one oC arrangement.

The announcement that the Fairfield works had closed down in consequence of the shortness of fat sheep, and the knowledge that Belfast and Islington are also working short, induced a member of "The Canterbury Weekly Press" staff to wait upon Mr P. Wa'ymouth, the secretary of the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company, with a view of ascertaining the cause of the shortage in the supply of fat sheep. Mr Waymouth, who is the manager of the Belfast and the Fairfield Freezing Works, of course has had considerable experience in watching the stock market, and therefore his opinion must carry considerable weight. The general opinion expressed wns that the reason given by Mr Waymouth for the shortage was the true one, viz., that the growers had sacrificed their ewes to the rise m price for wheat. The change i from grazing sheep to putting in more corn was to a large extent, so the butchers held, responsible for the rise in price and the shortage. Then it was pointed out that the. prices at Addington during the past fortnight had advanced considerably for butchers' sheep, the price being in the. market of August 15th, 16/9 to 10/. Beef during the same week made from £6 to £9 12/ G. On August 22nd, 17/6 to 19/1 was made for sheep, and £7 15/ to £9 5/ for steers. The failure, of the turnip crop was referred to as one of the causes for the increase in the price of sheep and cattle, and also the fact that the importations from the north and from the South had practically cea-sed. This was accounted for by the fact that a strong demand had sprung up for beef and mutton for London, and that it paid the southerners and nbrtherners better, considering the neai"ness of the price obtained to that got for prime Canterbury, »to send the meat Homo. On the question being. asked whether there was likely to be a long duration of the present retail prices, the opinion was expressed that it would be well into the new year before the market became easier.

At the school examination in the elements of music held in Auckland last June by the Associated Board of the 11.A.M. and E.C.M., all of the nine pupils sent up by Mr W. H. Webbe passed the examination successfully. The followingare the names and number of marks awarded, of which the number required to pass is 6G and the maximum og : —TTettie Squirrel!, 09; Emily Fuller, 98; Cecelia Murray, 94; Florence Murray, 91; F. H. Morton, 91; J: F. Foubister, 90; L. Buchanan, 90; Gertrude Spooner, 7S; Jessie Teasdale, 77.

At a meeting1 of the Jubilee Commemoration Executive Committee of the Canterbury Exhibition it was stated that the intention was to have 150 Maori men and 100 Maori women to perform hakas and poi dances. The Lancaster Park Company has offered a site for an encampment for - the Maoris. An exhibition choir, consisting of 250 voices, with a full orchestra of about CO instruments, has been formed in connection with proceedings at the opening day of the Jubilee Exhibition (November 1), and Jubilee Day (December 17).

Mr Win. Richardson has been served with a summons to appear at -the Police Court on Monday Jiext on a charge of causing a number of people to collect in Queen-street so as to impede persons- passing-, contrary to the Auckland city by-laws.

Intending exhibitors at the Narcissus Show are reminded that entries close to-morrow, the sth hist.

In connection with the St. John's Musical and Literary Society. Mr T. Jackson last''evening gave a mo,st interesting lecture on "Beethoven." During the evening musical selections were rendered by Misses Elsie McMaster, Elva White, Essie Holland, and Amy Stevenson, and Mrs Jackson.

A six-roomed house in Motion Road, Morning-side, occupied by Mr Adamson and family, was destroyed by. fire on Thursday last. The fire was started by some clothes catching iire in the kitchen. The flames obtained a strong hold before, assistance could be obtained, and very few effects were saved. The building- was insured for £100 in the New Zealand office, and the effects for £100 in the British. About £15 in money was lost in the fire.

The "Wairarapa Star" reports a good find at Mauricoville recently. The workmen employed in a limestone quarry came upon a complete fossilised moa in the solid limestone rock, about ten feet from the surface of the earth. The bird was there in itfj, entirety, but unfortunately its value was not recognised, and it was broken up and portions removed. The 'head, neck, leg's, claws and body were perfect. As soon a.s Mr P. Kumnier heard of the find he hastened to the quarry and secured some fine, specimens for the Masterton Museum, including- the crop, which contains numerous pebbles.

The settlers of the, "Waikato should be careful how they request Government officials to poison rabbits on their farms, for not a little damage is done by the pollard and what it contains unless stock are kept off the ground where the poison is laid for a few days. Mr' George Watt, of Gambridge/ has lost two valuable cows in this manner, and Mrs Ormiston and Mr Hall, of Whitehall, have also each lost two cattle, and Mr Power six ■sheep. It is a serious matter to be over-run with rabbits, but it is equally as bad to lose valuable cattle by the poison. |"Rom enquiries we have made we find those who laid the poison are not to blame; indeed, in several instances the poison was laid by the owners of the animals destroyed, it having been supplied to them by the Government authorities. —"Argus." Our readers are invited to note particularly the seventh anniversary services of'the Children's Home, Vermontstreet, to be held next Sabbath in the Union Tree Baptist Church, Wellesleystreet. Although of modest pretentious this institution is doing good work on bt'half of neglected little children. The Managing Committee, therefore, confidently »sk for the hearty support of the public in their endeavours to raise funds for the purpose of building more suitable premises. Capable preachers and speakers will address the public meetings on Sunday and Tuesday evening next, and a full report of* the work among the children will be given. St. James' Hall, Wellington-street, was crowded last evening- wlien an entci'tainment. in connection with St. James' Baud of Hope was given. A-n excellent programme, furnished entirely by the young men, was pone through to the complete satisfaction of all. After the usual opening- Mr Loo. (Loves sang "Uemember Me No More" in an acceptable manner. After several choice selections on the Ilerculeplione by the Khaki Company, the Uev. «. \V. hjntrican sang "My Pretty Jane" very pleasingly. A quartette, "The Soldier's Farewell," sung (unaccompanied) by Messrs Hoycs, 11. Walton, Crawford, and A. Walton, was loudly applauded. A feature of the entertainment was an exhibition of Indian club swinging by AJu* Peter Drununond, the audience derartiicling an encore. Mr Will Skerrett's comic songs, "What Did I Do?" and "Too Big," were very successful, and Mr Skerrett was compelled to respond to a repetition. The Highland Fling (in costume) was danced in firstrate style by Master Simpson, while Mr Harold Walton's patriotic song, "Soldiers, Sailors, Volunteers," hit the popular taste. A recitation by Mr Harry Jordan evoked considerable applause, while Mr Lees was encored for his rendering of "The Mighty Deep." 'Hie chairman contributed an appropriate speech. To-morrow, Messrs Warren Blyth & Co. sell at Calliope Road, Devonport, furniture and household effects of Mr F. Wall. On Thursday, the same firm sell a consignment of "Eagle" bicycles fitted with aluminium rims and Dunlop tyres. The machines are now on view. The New Zealand Literary and Historical Association offers a prize of five guineas for the best story of New Zealand life, character, and scenery. Particulars are advertised. Fli n ty_it's a shame, Bill, to think that anyone would swindle a poor, 'ard-working man in that way. Stubble—Why, what's wrong wi' yer now? flinty—Wrong! Why, 'ere I worked 'ard fer 'alf a day paintin' up a sparrer inter a read-'eaded Belgian canary, and I'm blowed if the feller I sold it to didn't gi' me a bad 'alf-crown fer it! 2 workmen: Men's underflannels, 1/11; working shirts, 1/; men's suits, 21/; tweed trousers, 6/11. —At Geo. Fowlds'.—(Ad.) School boots for boys at 10/9, made of chrome calf, wear guaranteed.— 'Smith and Caughey.—-Ad. A new arrival: Excellent stock of ties, bows, braces and studs now showing at Geo. Fowlds'.—(Ad.) Ladies, for 8/11 per pair, at Smith and Caughey's, you can get real glace kid walking shoes; every pair guaranteed. —Ad. Stop: Sweaters, 2/9; white shirts, 3/11; Charley's Aunt shirts, 4/6 ; large variety boys' knicker hose from 1/. — At Geo Fowlds'.—(Ad.) Our gents' guinea boots are a marvel of cheapness.—Smith and Caughey.— Ad Our boys: Youths' suits, 12/G; boys' and youths' shirts, 1/; youths' trousers, 2/11; knickers, 1/9; Al value at Geo. Fowlds'.—(Ad.) At Fowlds' to-night.—Youths' suits 12/6, long trotfsers 2/11, boys' suits 3/11, boys' knickers 1/9, jerseys 2/6. —Ad. * Suitable time: Now is the time to order suit or trousers to measure. Very best materials and fit ■at Geo. Fowlds'.—(Ad.)