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Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 217, 12 September 1900, Page 4

Captain Edwin forecasts for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day: North to east and soutti-east gale, tides high, heavy rain, glass fall." Mr J. Emmett, of MastertOH, will act as referee in the Auekland-Wan-gamvi match on Saturday next.

In last night's issue appeared a local stating that, the Epsom Road Board had agreed to permit cycling on their footpaths if scorching was not indulged in. The conditions have been agreed on, and are now being put into writing, and the privilege to the League dates from next Monday. One of the conditions is that airy cyclist passing or overtaking a pedestrian shall slow down to five miles an hour oil dismount, and in every way the paramount rights' of foot passengers are safeguarded. Any abuse of the privilege by a League member will mean the immediate loss or modification of this valuable concession .

There is another well-illustrated number of the "Graphic" issued this week full of serial and short "stories, miscellaneous reading and social news. The street snapshot series is still going on, and also the series dealing with Auckland places of worship. The church taken this week is Pitt-street Wesleyan, and there are some fine pictures of the building without and within, the church parlour, the choir and the trustees.

The railway service has had many changes in all branches lately. Mr J. Kennelly, of the locomotive department, proceeds shortly to Rotorua, on well-deserved promotion. On Monday night, at the Swan Hotel, his fellowemployees met to bid him farewell. Mr R. Hastedt was in the chair. After the usual loyal toasts had, been enthusiastically honoured Mr C. Smith made a presentation of a case.containing two handsome pipes and a cigarholder. Mr Kennelly suitably replied. Songs were then given by Messrs -T. Duffin, J. Pearce, W. Walker, C. Smith and others, Mr Reed making an efficient accompanist. The singing of "Auld Lang Syne," and three cheers for Host McVeigh, himself an old railway servant, terminated a very convivial evening.

The funeral of the late Mrs D. Dickson, who died at Rimciman on Sept. 5 at the ripe age of 77 years, toolplace at the Drury Presbyterian Cemetery oil Saturday last, and was largely attended. Deceased was a colonial of 10 years' standing, and was much respected by a large circle of friends. She had been in failing health for several years, but bore her affliction with exemplary patience and Christian, fortitude. She has left her husband and three sons (two married) and one daughter (married) in Scotland to mourn their loss. The officiating minister was the Rev. T. Norrie, who conducted services at the house and at the grave, -where he gave a suitable address.

The appointment of Mr Metge to the position of headmaster of the Newton East school appears to have been well received by the profession, as the, successful applicant -has already had forwarded to him from teachers ahd other personal friends 26 congratulatory telegrams, eight letters, and six post-cards. Mr Metge was a successful student at Dublin College. After his arrival in Auckland Mr Metge first taught in the Choral Hall, then for three and a half years was stationed at Mangapai undqr the Board of Education. The next move was to Helensville, where Mr Metge remained 173 years before receiving further He will be able in due time to write a paper upon "Life as a City Teacher," as a sequel to the interesting one previously read at the Institute on "Life of a Country Teacher."

There should be a crowded house at the "recital given by Mr and Mrs Hamilton Hedges in the Choral .Hall this (Wednesday) evening. The reputation which these talented artists have secured through the excellence of -their vocal work is more than sustained by the programme which will be giv*-n this "evening. Conveyances will leave all parts of the city direct to the Choral Hall, returning after the concert.

Short addresses on the "Life and Work of Henry George" are- to be piven at a commemoration meeting at the Tailoresses' Hall to-morrow evening.

In the lecture hall of the V.M.C.A. rooms this evening Mr A. W. Baker 'from South Africa will give his lecture on "The Boers: Their,'-Method of Government, and the Events that Led up to the War." Mr W. S.'Allen will preside. Admission is free. ' A collection, will be made for the Indian Famine Fund.

The North - Shore Rowing Club's meeting, called for to-morrow night, is postponed by advertisement, to be found elsewhere.

Mr Walter Bentley and Mr Hales, who was in Benitley's las* company which toured New Zealand, are about to proceed to San. Francisco, having been engaged to appear at.good salaries with an American company in the States. ■ '..•

Those in charge of the construction of. the Paeroa-Waihi railway are making such good progress that it is expected the first section, namely, between Paeroa arid Karanga__ake, will be ooened about Christmas time.