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Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 46, 23 February 1901, Page 4

Captain Edwin advised for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this- day: "Westerly yales and rain, glass rise."

The list of burgesses, and also those voting on residential qualification for the election of City Councillors, will be compiled as from the sth of March, therefore those wishing- to be enrolled require to lodge their applications on the statutory form before that date. Changes of residence require to be notified before the sth of March.

The body of the man found in the harbour yesterday >has not yet been identified. Deceased was about sft Sin in height, was clea.n shaved and had brown hair and a sandy moustache. He was dressed in a blue serge suit, and wore a cotton singlet, a cotton and a. flunuel shirt, and lace-up boots. No marks of violence were found on the body. ]n his pocket were threepence in coppers, but nothing- in the way of papers. The face was rather much decomposed. An inquest was held at the WaJtemata Hotel this morning-, before Mr Uresham, coroner. Dr. Hood deposed to making a post mortem examination of the body. Deceased's ag-e was about 40. ,He was dressed in a seaman's dress, and had elaborate tattoo marks on both arni-s. Death was due to drowning, and the body had been in -the water about nine days. W. A. Champion gave evidence as to the finding of the body. A verdict of "Found drowned" was returned. Deceavsed is thought to be a seaman from the &s. Pakeha which was in port a little while ago. On the left arm iare tattooed a fema-le figure, an anchor, and a pierced heart, all above a bracelet; while on the right arm there are crossed flags above a bracelet.

The trustees of the Dilworth Ulster Institute have decided to lease the Itemuera township sections for a. period of 50 years, on *iost liberal terms. The isale takes place on Wednesday, March 20th, at 12 o'cloak, by Mr R, C. Carr, from whom plans can be had and all information obtained.

The Rev. John Wilkins, pastor-elect of; Beresford-street Congregational Church, is expected to arrive in Auckland on Monday morning. Welcome services will be held in due course. Concerning- Mr Wilkins' abilities the "Evangelical Magazine" says: —"Having some personal knowledge of the church in Auckland, we congratulate it on having secured such a pastor as he approaches the maturity of experience, and the zenith of his manly strength."

A meeting1 of the Tailoresses' Union was held last night, the inclement weather affecting- the attendance. Thfl Hon. Mr Jennings presided. It was decided to write to the Defence Minister, pointing out the injustice to employers and workers in the clothing trade in this colony of allowing volunteer corps to import uniforms duty free. The annual meeting is to be held on Monday evening next, when the report, balance-sheet and .election of officers will be submitted.

Among the candidates who have passed the recent junior Civil Service examination the following are pupils of King's College: C. N. Boult, who is placed third on the list; Richard Carpenter, Frederick Swarbrick and Hector Morpeth.

The Waiuku aquatic and athletic sports took place on the 20th inst., and were a pronounced success, a very large croAvd being p*resent. The s.s. Weka brought a large number from Onehtmga. The Waiuku Mounted Rifles entered into two contests for rescue and Lloyd Lindsay matches, and showed they were well up in horsemanship.

The Waiuku Mounted Rifles are in camp for their week's training. Ser-geant-Major Chaytor has them in charge, and under his instruction they are likely to prove a real good troop.—(Waiuku correspondent.)

Public interest in the visit of the Imperial troops has not waned here, although the 'visitors ore now far from our shores. One striking evidence of this is the demand which continues for copies of the special memento of their stay here published by the "Graphic" this week. This morning saw the third edition of the publication, and aIJ day the orders hav^ beeii coming in. The country demand is taxing the publishing office, the arrival of the weeklies in those districts which did not see the Imperial troops having been the signal for the despatch of large orders for the "Graphic." The journal is admitted on, on all hands to have given the most complete and finest pictorial presentation of the Imperial troops' visit that has been issued by the illustrated press of the colony.

The Seats for Shop Assistants Act, which came into operation in England and Scotland this' year, is a very short Act indeed, but while this is so the application of its brief provisions will undoubtedly confer great benefits upon those'whom the Act is intended to protect. Section I provides that "In all rooms of a shop or other premises where goods are actually retailed to the public, and where reinale assistants are employed for the retailing of goods to the public, the employer carryingl on such business in such premises shall provide seats behind the counter, or in such other positions as may be suitable for the purpose, and such seats shall be in the. proportion of not Jess than one seat to every three female assistants employed ill each room." —"Glasg-ow Sanitary Journal."

There was n good attendance at Mr. Thome's land auction sale yesterday, when the following properties were "disposed of: A cottage of 6 rooms, with 37ft 6in to Grafton Road, fetched £400; a house of nine rooms, with 35ft Chi to Grafton Eoad, brought £585, and a cottage of 5 rooms at Northcote, near the wharf, was disposed of for £265.

Special arrangements having been made by the McGregor Steamship Company with the Agricultural Societies, representing Waipu, Warkworth. Wade and Omaha shows, the attention of intending patrons is called to the dates and fares in the company's advertisement in this issue.

Mr Histed, draper, of Ponsonby, announces his big summer sale opens on Monday morning next at 10 o'clock. "A great variety of goods will be offered at clearance prices. His sale list appears in another column. Bargains will be the order of sale.

Mr F. N. Andrews, so well known in connection with the house-furnish-ing business, is leaving for England early next month, and in consequence is disposing of his property at Mount Eden. To those that are looking out for a sound investment this property is worthy of their attention.

At Messrs Samuel Vaile and Sons auction yesterday, two sections in Brighton Road, Remuera. found purchasers, one of them at £90, and the other at £75.

The anniversary services in connection with the Bayfield Wesleyan Sabbath school will be held to-morrow.

The services at the Newton Salvation Army barracks to-morrow will "be conducted by the bandsmen.

A concert and dance will be given in the 'Henderson Hall on March Ist, by Auckland artists.

The ss. Vivid leaves on the usual excursion to Kiverhead to-morrow at 11 a.m.

De Wet repulsed—Easily done by wearing one of the splendid oilskins on 6-ale from 9/6 at Geo. Fowlds'. — (Ad.)

Gentlemen, try a. pair of Smith and Caughey's guinea boots, Al value. — Ad.

Now showing a large assortment of ladies' underwear, nig-ht dresses, from 1/lli; chemises, 2/11 up; ,knickers, 1/lli up—At McCullagh and Gower's. —Ad.

We make a speciality of mackintosh, coats and umbrellas. —Mcßride, tailor, habit maker, outfitter, importer, etc., Victoria.-st., next Victoria Hotel.

Gentlemen are invited to inspect our boot department, entrance through clothing' and mercery door. — Smith and Caughey.—Ad.

De Wet kept off his head—By purchasing umbrellas at Geo. Fowlds'. Benlly good value and guaranteed to repulse De Wet every time. —(Ad.)

To hand fresh shipment of Laird Schober and Co.'s high-class foot wear, for ladies; sole agents for Auckland. — Smith and Caughey.—Ad,*

We are clearing a line of ties, bows, and straw hats at nominal prices.— Mcßride, tailor, habit maker ( outfitter, importer, etc-, Victoria-st., next Victoria Hotel.

What d'ye know? That Geo. Fowlds has a wonderful line of ribbed cash hose at 1/3, tennis shirts frcm 2/6, white shirts from 3/11.— (Ad.)

What do you think? Meßride's gent's outfitting is the talk of te town. Shirts, collars, ties, bows, underwear, handkerchiefs, umbrellas, mackintosh coate, hard and soft felt hats, straw hats, caps, etc., bought for spot cash in best markets.—Mcßride, tailor, habit maker, outfitter, importer, etc., Victoria-st., next Victoria Hotel.

Complimentary mourningl. —All-wool serges, 1/3J, 1/6J, l/ll£ up; all-wool cashmere and merinos, special value, I/Si, 1/lli, 2/6, 2/11, up; voiles, poplins, crape cloth, and fancy black, in large variety — At McCullagh and Gower's. —Ad.

Boys' school boots, special value, wear guaranteed, only 11/6 per pair.— Smith and Caughey.—Ad.

My -word! They ore cheap—The lovely 'ties in latest designs, all at 6d, in Geo. Fowlds' Arcade window.— (Ad/.

Survival of the fittest. Our fits are the fittest, therefore we survive and thrive. Our stock is unrivalled for quality^ variety and novelty. We guarantee entire satisfaction. —Moßride, tailor, habit maker, outfitter, importer, etc., Victoria-st., next Victoria Hotel.

Just opened a large shipment of ladies' glace kid American, shoes, only 9/6 per pair.—Smith and Caug-hey.— Ad.

A specialty: High-class tailoring at Geo. Powlds'; workmanship of the very best, and splendid fit.—(Ad.)

Special value: Gentlemen's guinea boots, tan or black, at Smith and Caughey'a,— Ad.