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Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 14, 17 January 1901, Page 4

Captain Edwin advises for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day: North to east and south-east gale, glass fall, heavy, rain, heavy sea., very high tides. The census of New Zealand will be taken on the night of Sunday, March 31. The Registrar-General is now making the necessary 'arrangements. Mi% Ward has decided to ask the Mayors and comanding officers in the various districts through which the Imperial troops will pass to give them a fitting reception. In each centre the local cavalry corps will be asked to place horses at the disposal o.f the visitors, so that they may present as imposing a display as possible. Probably a review of volunteers will be held at each centre. It has been decided to construct four tarred paths leading up to the new bandstand in the Albert Park. A bed of flowers will surround the stand. The seats now being collected by the Mayor will be placed in the shade of the trees. Thirteen seats have now been promised, Messrs. L. A. Levy and P. Han sen and Mrs. Daldy being the additional donors. The stewards of the Wellington Racing Club having determined to cut telegraph, communication off from the course at the meeting next week, Mr. Ward now says that the Department, having established the service, which is used by the public and the newspapers, he will take steps to have communication with the course maintained. , __, ,__ i _,_ )J _. i

In answer to continual inquiries for the Christmas number of the "Graphic," the publishers wish to state again that the final edition of the popular annual was exhausted some time ag-o, the sale this year having exceeded all previous records. No copies of the number therefore can be. had. Arrangements "have been made, however, for printing: a special edition of the coloured presentation plate "The Native Birds of New Zealand," which was one, of the most attractive features of the Christmas "Graphic," and these pictures will be sold for sixpence each to any person who purchases a copy of the weekly issue of the "Graphic." Those desirous of securing a copy of a picture that is now famous should take early advantage of this offer, 'and*make application at the "Star" office, booksellers, or "Star" agents in town and country.

His Worship the Mayor has promised his patronage to the performance in the Opera House next Saturday, when Messrs Cooper and Macdermott will give their latest patriotic pictorial concert in honour cf the Sixth Contingent. A suitable and attractive programme will be preM'liU'd

A member of the Victoria College Council (Wellington) has given notice to move at the next meeting of the Council, "That at as early a date as possible a chair of education be established in connection with Victoria College." The mover is Mr. Blair, "who is also chairman of the Education Board. He said his reason for moving in this direction was to have school teachers properly educated. The present want of system was likely to lead to disaster, or a regrettable* necessity to have a supply of teachers from elsewhere.

At the Hamilton Magistrate's Court on Wednesday Mr. Northcroft gave judgment in the case Zenas Owen v. Mrs. Ede, claim £2, which was heard last Court day. The case arose out of the warranty of a cow, sold at Mr. W. J. Hunter's sale as sound, which afterwards turned out to be unsound. His Worship held that the seller haying told the auctioneer that the animal' was sound was liable, and he must therefore give judgment for plaintiff for amount claimed, £2, and £6 1/ costs. On the other hand, he said if the auctioneer guaranteed an animal without instructions from the seller he would be liable.

A large circular marquee was erected this morning at the encampment in the Domain, by the Central Mission. The object intended is to get in, closer touch with the men of the departingcontingent, and provide on the spot a sort of reading" room and place .of entertainment, besides being used for religious services, to be conducted by the Hey. H. J. Walker, who was at one time in the Imperial Army, and a band of young men connected with the Mission, assisted by others who are elsewhere by advertisement invited to assist. Col. Banks promptly gave permission, and suggests the use of the tent for surgical aid lectures to the troops, to be giveivby local medical men. In order to suitably provide free use of the daily papers, magazines, games, writing material, and coffee at all hours, subscriptions are asked towards this very worthy object by the Treasurer and Secretary of the Mission. Mr T. Miller, Victoriastreet, and Mr J. J. Macky, Victoria Arcade, which will be duly acknowledged. The tent will be open from to-day.

The opening1 performance of the Crane-Power Dramatic Company will take place on Monday evening next, at the Opera House, when will be given for the first time in Auckland "The King's Musketeer," the famous dramatisation of the great romance of Pumas, "The Three Musketeers." It will also re-introduce Miss Edith Crane, so well known as the original "Trilby," who, as Miladi, will interpret the role of which she is the origiaal exponent. Mr Tyrone Power, as Cardinal Richelieu, will make his first appearance here. This artist came to the colonies with an excellent English and American reputation, which, judging" • from reports, he has fully earned by his work in Australia. Mr Cecil Ward will appear as the swaggering Gascon D'A-rtagnan. The com-

pany is an exceedingly strong* one, artistically and numerically, mimbering- 48 people. "The King's Musketeer" will be gorgeously mounted, and as its action is laid at the Court o? France in the resplendent times of Louis 111., there should be great opportunities for display. As the season is limited to 12 nights, only three performances of "The King's Musketeer" can be given.

Cotton delaines, fancy muslins and prints, 1/111, 2/11, 3/11, Vll, 5/11 doz. upr; fancy muslins, 1/4 to B|d, 1/6| and 1/lli, all reduced to-l/o|. At McCullagh & Gower's great sale.—(Ad.)

70-Duck, pique, drill and holland costumes, clearing line fr.om Syduey, 6/11, 8/11, 9/11, 15/9. These goods are worth 11/9, 13/6, 15/6, 19/9 up. At McCullagh & Gower's great clearance sale.—(Ad.) For the IJpys—Great variety in boys' clothing- at Geo. Fowlds'. Khaki suits from 6/11, blouses from 1/11, pretty collars from 1/6, knickers from 1/9. Double, width popeline in brown, olive, navy, green, grey, peacock black, less than half-price, 6yds for 2/11; all-wool beige 3/11, 4/11, 5/11 up. At McCullagh & Gower's. —{Ad.) The very best designs in ties, bows, braces, collars, studs, links, mufflers, etc., now offering, at Geo. Fowlds'. — (Advt) Fancy shot blouse silks, ll|d yard, l/9h to 1/45, I/Hi and 2/3, all reduced to l/6§; wide black and white stripe, 2/3 to 1/6J; black merv, 1/2J to 6/6. At McCullagh & Gower's great sale.—(Ad.) Summer Clothing.—Charley Aunt shirts from 3/11, white shirts from 3/11, sweaters from 2/6, tennis shirts from 2/11; at Geo. Fowlds'.—(Ad.) 65 ladies' rich Soutache applique and Broche silk mantles, 29/6 to 9/11, 35/ to 12/6, 45/ to 21/9, 55/ to 28/9, 70/ to 32/6; 5 guineas to 39/6. At McCullagh & Gower's great clearing sale. —(Ad.) Tailoring a Specialty.—Very best workmanship and fit .guaranteed; splendid materials to select from at Geo. Fowld^'. Order early. —(Ad.) 32-inch striped flannelette, large stock, special value, 2/11 and 3/11 dozen; 36-inch 6d, reduced to 4|d, 6gd; to 5Jd; white Turkish towels 3d,- 5Jd, 6Jd up. At McCullagh & Gower's great sale.—(Ad.) Clothed in the Besl| —Men's suits, 21/; trousers, 5/11; tennis trousers, 4/11; working shirts, 1/11; under flannels, 2/6 at Geo. Fowl4s'.—(Ad.) ,^