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Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 48, 26 February 1901, Page 4

The Alameda, with colonial mails to Oth February, arrived at 'Frisco on the 23rd inst., one day late.

The polling- for members of the Appeal Board of the Post and Telegraph Department, resulted as follows: —Postal: J. If. Stevens, 401; F. M. Scully, 395. Telegraph: H. G. (Jreatbatch, 255; A. C. Morris, 230; VV. McNiekle, 151.

Mr T. E. Donne (Secretary of Commerce and Industries for New Zealand) held un inquiry in St. Luke's Hall yesterday into the objections raised by some of the liemuera ratepayers and the Tamaki West Road Board to the Remuera Electric Tramway concession. The objectors, however, were represented by only one person, who did not take any part in the proceedings, so that the evidence that was taken was wholly in favou" of the present agreement to run the trains to Victoria Avenue corner, with a racecourse deviation and a connecting 'bus service to Mountain Road and to the bottom of Victoria Avenue. The objections have delayed the granting of the Order-in-Council by three months, and fully three months will pass before the deed of delegation is signed. It was pointed out that of the 54 original dissentients only 19 had not signed a statement approving of the present scheme. A public meeting has been convened by Major Porritt, to be held in Paeroa next Saturday evening, of those interested in erecting a suitable memorial to the late Sergeant-Major Bradford, the first colonial to fall in the present war in South Africa. No doubt there will be a large attendance ,as Bradford was so well-known and universally liked.

At the Supreme Court, Dnnedin, yesterday, in addition to finding no bill against Alexander Thompson, charged with the murder of Gibbs, a shipmate, on the Otarama, the grand jury also found no bill against James Ledingham, who had been committed for trial on a charge of manslaughter, in connection with the drowning of one of the dredge hands.

A sensational runaway accident, attended by serious consequences, occurred on Lambton Quay, Wellington, yesterday afternoon. A horse drawing a trap bolted, and the driver at once lost his seat. The vehicle collided with a verandah post in front of a chemist's shop. The *dost snapped, and the horse dashed through a heavy plate-glass door. The remaining occupants of the trap, five in number, were thrown out on to the footpath. They were all severely shaken and contused. One girl, Maud McDonald, daughter of Mr H. McDonald, of Karori, aged 12, had her skull fractured, and is in a precarious condition.

Mr P. Murphy addressed a large audience at the Grey-street fire bell last evening on "Total Abstinence. Among Working Men." A later meeting was held at the Central Mission Hall, when Mr Murphy gave a sketch of his own life. Mr Murphy will give addresses each evening this week.

•Passengers will note the departure of the s.s. Waiotahi for Tauranga and Opotiki has been postponed till 9 p.m. this evening.

The Auckland members of the Seventh Contingent made their way to Wellington very quietly yesterday, save for the generous send-of accorded them by Onehunga. Indeed, the whole organisation of the body has been so unostentatiously arranged that many Auckland-re may easily be ignorant of the fact that those brave fellows have left their homes. When the "Graphic" photographer visited the camp in the Domain on Saturday to take pictures of the men for this week's issue of that journal there were few people present. It cannot surely be that the gleam and glitter of our recent Imperial visitors has so dazzled our eyes that we fail to appreciate the heroism of our sombre clad volunteers. Yet it is unquestionably the case that that brilliant scene seems to remain very vividly in our memories. The continued demand on the "Graphics great number last week was a proof of this, and has led that journal this week to produce another issue in which the visit of the Imperial troops will again be portrayed by a series of entirely new pictures. The visit to Rotorua will be profusely illustrated; also the final departure' of the troops from Auckland, some unique seeues depicting the ways of the Indians while in the colony." and pictures of their visits to Southern centres. As the number is a special mail one these attractions in addition to others make it particularly suitable for transmission to friend's abroad, and those who have not sent copies of the Record "Graphic" should not fail to post this week's number, which will be ou sale to-morrow.

A funeral took place yesterday at the Symonds-street Cemetery, which was attended by leading members o? 1.0. G.T. The deceased, Mrs C. Lightfoot, of Arch Hill, had been a. member of the Order for the last 27 years. She arrived in this colony as far back as 1858 in the ship "Spirit of Trade" being acompanied by her husband, one of "the old 65th Regiment, At the conclusion of the war, Mr and Mrs Lightfoot did not return with the regiment, but settled in this city. Deceased leaves her husband and grown up family to mourn the loss of a true wife and devoted mother. The service at the grave was conducted by the Rev. W. E. Lush, Bro. Le Roy preceded the hearse, and a short service in connection with the Order took place. Mrs Light-foot made many friends during her lengthy residence in this city, who sincerely, mourn her death. At the Onehunga Police Court this morning John James Callanan, charged with being drunk and disorderly, was convicted and discharged. Charged with being on licensed premises, he being a prohibited person, the same defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 10/ and costs.

Tenders were opened in Dunedin last night for the tramway loan oi £50,000, bearing 4 per cent., invited by the Dunedin City Council, to complete the purchase, of the tramways. The loan was over subscribed by ,£39,300. The A.M.P. Society tendered for the whole loan at par, but only received £11,700, the rest going to "tenderers above par. The average will be about £100 15/.

Judge Edwards made some strom: remarks ou the protection of won-c----at the afternoon session of the Supreme Court at Wanganui in connection with a charge of indecent assault against Patrick Leahy. The evidence showed that the man, being aware' that a woman's husband was away from home, obtained admission to the house, and made improper overtures. The jury found accused guilty, and he was sentenced to two year*-' imprisonment. Judge Edwards, in sentencing the prisoner, said it was his duty to protect decent women and the houses of decent women from wild beasts, whether two. foottd or otherwise, and stated his intention of ordering the use of the lash in future.

Messrs Arthur Yates and Co. have just issued their, catalogue of bulbs and flower seeds for autumn planting. The bulbs have been acclimatised, most of them being grown on the firm's seem farm at Exeter. N.S.W. Intending planters of bulbs this autumn will find a lot of valuable information in this catalogue.

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

Boys will be neat boys if dressed in clothing purchased at Geo. Fowlds'. Great value in suits, knickers, blouses, and collars.—(Ad.)

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

Ex "Rimutaka" there arrived a grand lot ol hats and caps at Geo. Fowlds'. Very latest shapes and great value. —(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.

Workmen listen! Men's Tenaroa trousers, 1/9; American Denims 2/11; working shirts 1/11; nnderflannels 2/0. Value at Geo. Fowlds'.—(Ad.) Boys' school boots, special value, wear guaranteed, only 11/6 per pair.— Smith and Caughey.—Ad.

Smith, Jones, and Robinson, are all pleased with white shirts got at Geo. Fowlds' at 2/6, worth far more money. -(Ad.) Just opened a large shipment of ladies' glace kid American shoes, only 9/6 per parr.-y-Smith and Caughey.— Ad.

I saj>, Jim, have you seen the lovely ties all at 6d in Geo. Fowlds' Arcade window? Lovely patterns.—(Ad.)