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Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 49, 27 February 1901, Page 4

• Captain Edwin advised:-—For 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day:—Strong wind from between south-east and south and West, glass fall, tide good.

A sub-leader in last evening's issue referred to the \evy unsatisfactory manner in which Auckland merchants are treated in the matter of imports from the United Kingdom by the S.S. nnd A. and New Zealand Shipping Companies. In this connection Messrs Heather, Uoberton and Co., agents for the Tyser line, have drawn our attention to the fuel that their company have now a regular monthly service of cargo boats making Auckland ihe lirst port of call in the colony. These steamers visit first -Melbourne and Sydney and reach this port about 00 days out from London. So that there should be no break in the running, the Tyser Company recently chartered the Whakatane and Waimate from the .New Zealand Shipping Company.

The mails which were despatched from Auckland by the Sierra on January 22 arrived in London on the afternoon of February 24, and the Suez mail carried by the R.M.S. Orizaba, from Melbourne, on January 22, also reached London on the 24th inst.

The arrivals in the colony in January were 2075 males and 1030 females: total, 3105; as against 2640 in January, 1900. The departures in January were 1405 males and 502 females:

total, 1967; as against 1703 in .January, 1900. The excess of arrivals over departures last month was 1138.

We have made inquiry on the subject of Imperial pensions, and learn that no official notification lias yet been received by the authorities in New Zealand regarding any alteration in the lioyal warrants as regards the payment of special campaign j>ensions. Our cable news the other day contained the information that it was under the consideration of H.M.s Government to .-rant pensions at the rate of 8d per day to the widows of soldiers killed, or who had died in active service in South Africn. but no official notification to this effect has vet come to hand.

The following tenders have been I received by Mr Thomas 11. White, | architect, Victoria Arcade, for the erection of a cottage at Xgaruawahia: '■ —-Farrell, £203; Dorm, £182; Clayton. (.177: Langley and Sons. £177; McLeod, £175. ' At a meeting of the Hawke's Bay Education Board yesterday, it was resolved: "That with the view of introducing technical education into the Hawke's Ray educational district, this Hoard make application to the Government for grants of money to enable the Board to erect buiHlings and supply materials for the establishment of technical schools, in terms of the Education Act. 1900." A selection committee was "appointed to consult with the inspector as to the methods of working the Act to the best, advantage in Hawke's Bay. A motion was carried to make the school books uniform, subject to the list being revised every three years. At a meeting of the Canterbury Employers' Association, it was resolved that whilst the association must act as a counterpose to the Trades aud Labour Council, it fully recognises the legitimate object of trade organisations, and is further of opinion that if the Trades' and Labour Council would agree to bring disputed trade cpiestions before a joint council of the two rganisations, many differences could be satisfactorily disposed of without reference to the Court of Arbitration. The. association strongly recommended that no employer should engage any unbound apprentice without In-fit consulting his former employer. The amount which the Wellington Hospital Trustees will ask the District Board for this year will be £12,360, as compared with £7800 last year. A portion of the increase will "be necessary to meet the expenditure on the erection of a nurses' home at the hospital. The increased cost of living of late has also been taken into consfderation in framing the estimates for the ensuing year.

The Wellington Harbour Board has decided that contract plans and specifications be prepared for a wool store to be erected at Waterloo Quay South. Also, that tenders be called for the construction of two sheds on Glasgow Wharf.

At' Wang-anui yesterday James Burns pleaded guilty to attempting to assault and rob Hickson, a bank clerk, in possession of a large sum of money, Mr Wilford, for the defence, pleaded for the leniency of the Court, OS accused was a. first offender and the crime a. silly act of bravado. Judge Edwards said it was a deliberate attempt to shoot and sentenced accused to 14 years.

The autumn season is really the beginning of the agricultural year, and among the farm seed catalogues that have come to hand is that of Messrs O'Leary Bros, and Downs, of Queenstreet, Auckland. Fanners would do well to consult their list of new season's grass seeds and clovers, as the catalogue will be posted free to any address on application. It has been neatly got up and printed at the "Star" and "Farmer" offices.

We have to acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Auckland University College Syllabus of Lectures and Time Table for 1901, Avhich is printed for gratuitous circulation. The syllabus contains complete, details of the College regulations, lectures, etc., and all persons desirous of taking advantage of the College curriculum will find it well worth perusal. The first term of the present year begins on Monday next.

Musical students are reminded by advertisement that those desirous of joining Mr W. H. Webbe's piano quartet and theory classes for this year should be in attendance to-morrow (Thursday) evening at the School of Music, Grafton Road.

Quite a heavy crop of stories, amusing and otherwise, has. sprung up in the path of tlie Imperial Contingent, recently trod from one end of the colony to another. Under the title of "Tales of Tommy iD Maoriland," a very readable collection of yarns might be offered to the public, some of which, if not strictly true, arc always ben trovato. We may reckon that the outgoing mail for the Home Country on Saturday will carry many notes of admiration regarding the visit, and when words fall short of expressing, 'there is not wanting a wealth of pictorial illustration to tell the folks at Home how hugely New Zealanders appreciated the presence of the Army representatives, and what a brave display they made in this part of the world. Last week the "Graphic" contained what was admittedly the most complete pictorial presentation of a great function that has appeared in any journal in Australasia, and when the thousands of copies/ which have been sent reach England, we anticipate the verdict there will be equally favourable. To keep pace with the public interest yet displuyed in the visit of the Imperial troops to the colony, as well a-s to provide an appropriate number for next mail, the journal this week contains a splendid collection of photogravures, illustrating Tommy at Rotorua, special sketches of the Indian Contingent, and scenes at the departure of the Britannic aud Dalhousie. No record of the troops' visit would be complete without pictures of the soldiers' trip to Geyserland, and the "Graphic" is in the fortunate position of being the only journal which had a photographer with the party when they went to Kotorua. Tlie result is that in regard to the Rotorua. visit alone the number is unique. Another feature of the issue, are the pictures of the Auckland boys of the Seventh Contingent, who left this city for Wellington on Monday. There is a full page engraving of the entire company, and dump scenes. The number is altogether an excellent one, and our readers should make early application for copies.

Last evening the Mayor and Mr A. H. Nathan met the representatives of the six bands of the city and suburbs, with a view to arranging for a series of musical performances in the Albert Park band-stand on summer evenings. Performances were arranged for March, and they will probably be continued in April and May, till the winter comes on. The performances are fixed for Monday and Friday evenings from half-past seven to nine o'clock. The six bands are: Hunter's. Impey's. Newton, Hulse's, Helping Hand, and Salvation Army, secular music only to ba given. Hunter's band initiates the series pn Monday,next. The performances will be free, and there will be no collection. Arrangements will be made by a number of gentlemen to defray the necessary expense, and any citizen may contribute to the fund.

Mr Brabant, S.M., sat again to-day and continued his investigations into claims and renewals for old .age pensions. Mr King appeared for the department. Previous to the luncheon adjournment His Worship ordered pension certificates to issue to the following claimants for the undermentioned amounts: —George Dann, £11; Mar y Harper, £14; Mary Murphy, £18; Jane Heath, £5; William Dick, £18; George Wooller, £18; Ellen Green, £18; Joseph Binns, £18.

Three appropriations of £200 each in the first group were sold by the Auckland Co-operative Terminating Building Society at St. James' Hall, last evening, the premium realised being £132 10/. Two appropriations in the fourth group were also sold, the premium being £87; and two appropriations by tender in the fifth group realised the same premium. In the se*rcond group four appropriations of £200 each were balloted for. The first number drawn was 334, and the holder having a second share drew £100. The second number drawn was J, and the holder having a second share drew £400. In the third group there were three appropriations, owing to the first number drawn being a single one. The numbers drawn were 499, 698 and 699, representing a total of £600. The total amount, distributed was £2800. Dr. Walker and Mr H. Posseniskie were the scrutineers.

Whilst working at the Caledonian mine, Thames, yesterday, W. Graham was injured through a fall of earth and sent to the hospital. It is believed the injuries are not serious. Charles Gerraghty, who was injured twelve months ago at Tararu Creek; and who has been in the hospital ever since, died to-day. Deceased underwent an operation a month ago, but experienced no relief therefrom. He was well known and very popular throughout the Thames district

At the Thames Police Court yesterday Samuel Quadri, charged with resisting Constable Stevens in the execution of his duty, was fined £5, or in default one month. Peter Kuluz, nn Austrian, for selling gum without a license, was fined 5/ and £8 11/ costs-

Walter W Taugh, who was arrested in Sydney on a charge of theft of jewellery from Mr Noah.Cohen, of this city, is wanted in Sydney for a similar offence, committed there in 1897. A police officer -will not be sent to Sydney to escort Waugh back until after the Sydney charge has been disposed of. J

The yacht Sunbeam, built for t'ho championship race at the Commonwealth Regatta by Messrs Logan Bros., took part in her first race in Sydney on Saturday week. Sunbeam, which was the largest boat entered for the race—the Sydney Amateur Sailing Club's Championship—finished 9min. 4sec. ahead of Mercia, another "Logan" boat, which was second, but on time allowance the race went to Bunzip (13min. 21sec), Mercia taking second place, and Sunbeam third. Seven boats started, and Sunbeam went to the front at the start, maintaining her lead throughout.

The butchers' annual picnic took place to-day at Motutapu. Both steamers leaving for Home Bay in the morning were well patronised, while in tbe afternoon the Eagle again had a full complement of passengers. A progra_i__« of sports was gone through on the island this afternoon.

•Mr J. Henry Mackie notifies by advertisement that his business will in future be conducted in the Mercantile Chambers in the offices recently occupied by Messrs Cook and Gray.

A meeting of the Executive of the Imperial Troops Reception Committee is called for Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, at the City Council Chambers. A full attendance is requested.

At St. Peter's Church, Lake Takapuna, yesterday afternoon, was solemnised the marriage, of Miss Emily Brett, youngest daughter of Mr aud Mrs Heiarv Brett, with Mr Peter Wood, of Christehureh. The little church, which had been artistically decorated with feathery bamboo, ferns and white flowers, was crowded when the bride arrived at three o'clock. Her costume was a handsome white satin, trimmed with* crepe de chine and beautiful Irish, point lace. The attendant bridesmaids were Misses Porter and Donald, and two little nieces of the bride—Misses Wood and Brett. The two former wore costumes of cream silk, trimmed with chiffon, black hats with feathers, and carried effective bouquets of red flowers, While the. diminutive bridesmaids were daintily frocked in cream silk. Mr Fred. Boss, of Wellington, was best man, and Mr J. Donald groomsman. Rev, F. H. Davies was the officiating clergyman at the impressive wedding service of the Anglican Church. Mr Chas. Williamson was at the organ. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a handsome diamond star, to the elder bridesmaids halfmoon pearl brooches, and to the little girls gold and coral chains. On the conclusion of the ceremony at the church the guests were driven to "Te Kitiroa," where in a spacious marquee overlooking the Lake and grounds, was arranged a light repast. The weddiug presents, an exceedingly handsome collection from all parts of the colony, were arranged in the dining-room- Mr and Mrs Wood drove away about four o'clock amidst the good wishes of friends and tht; barbarities of rice throwing, without which no newly manned couple may escape.

We learn by cablegram from Berth (W.A.) that Mr F. G. Hume, of the N.Z. Insurance Company, has been appointed Adjutant of the Imperial Bushmen in South Africa. Lieut. Hume is sixth son of Lieut.-Colonel Hume, Inspector of Prisons, who is at present in Auckland, and was well known in New Zealand rowing circles. For some eighteen months he was in command of the D Battery N.Z. Volunteers in Wellington. He was afterwards.transferred to Perth, and proceeded to South Africa as a Lieutenant of the Imperial Bushmen.

At the Onehunga Police Cotfrt this morning, before Dr. W. R. Close Erson and H. Wilding, J.P.s, an elderly man named Thomas Clark was charged with being drunk and with committing an indecent act in a public place. He pleaded not guilty. The Bench held that the charge had been proved, but owing to the man's age did not like to commit him to gaol. He would be imprisoned until the rising of the Court on the charge of committing an indecent act, and be fined 20/ for drunkenness. The Bench also remarked that in future any person brought before them on such a charge would be dealt with severely. Captain Grant was present at the send-off given to the troopers of the Seventh Contingent at Onehunga yesI terday, and addressed to the men a | few words, which were well chosen, and were received with cheers. Capt Grant's younger son is one of the Seventh Contingent, and he naturally takes even mdre than ordinary interest in them. Mr Francis Murphy, of the Gospel Temperance movement, continued his address at the Central Mission Hall last evening. He is both humorous •md pathetic as occasion requires, a perfect master of style and mimicry. He held his audience at will. The Mission ■is to continue this week.