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Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 95, 23 April 1901, Page 4

Captain Edwin advises:—"Very cold night, glass rise, tides decrease."

To-day was observed as a holiday at the Police Court, the only case dealt with being that of a first offending inebriate, who was convicted and discharged- Mr John Gordon, JJ?., presided. Yesterday afternoon, beforne Mr Brabant, S.M., Harriet Riley was sentenced tp three months' hard labour for vagrancy, and Harry Boyson, who had been convicted of drunkenness on March 11 and ordered to pay 28/(3 expenses, was sentenced lo seven days' hard labour in default of payment.

The last instalment of the City Loan has been over subscribed by some £ 500.

St. George's Church, Thames, was crowded this morning, the occasion being- the marriage of Miss Jessie Trembath, daughter of the Mayor (Mr T. Trembath) and Mr 11. E. Burley. The Rev. Dr. O'Callaghan' officiated. The wedding breakfast was attended by a large number. The presents were numerous and valuable.

The Wellington correspondent of the "Lyttelton Times" telegraphs: — "A story got abroad lately that Col. Robin is to be appointed to the position about to be vacated by Col. PolePenton, and it was added that Col. Robin is likely to remain in Melbourne for the Commonwealth reception of the Duke and ' Duchess of York. I am in a position to contradict both assertions, and to add that the returning contingent under Col. Robin is required here for the New Zealand reception of the Royal visitors. As, moreover, they are to receive their war medals from the hands of the Duke and Duchess, they cannot delay in Australia."

Captain Wellington, Private Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia, states that the correct form of addressing the Duke of Cornwall and York on all addresses ,of welcome is as follows:—"To His Royal Highness, George Frederick Ernest Albert, Duke'of Cornwall, Duke of York, Earl of Inverness, and Baron Killarney, P.C., KG., K.T., K.F., G.C.M.G., G.C.Y.0., LL.D., D.C.L." In drawing up addresses of welcome to his Royal Highness* it is customary to make reference in.the body of the address to Her Royal Highness the Duchess of York. The 27th annual meeting of the Onehunga Perpetual Land, Building, and Investment Society was held on Friday last, Mr C. Fleming presiding. The directors reported that business had been fairly good, and loans had absorbed the cash as it came in. The balance-sheet showed that the total disbursements were £6570 6/2; and that there was a balance due~the bank on February 28 of £234 15/6. The repayments of loans on mortgages had totalled £3550 18/10. The "directors stated that some extra capital could be profitably used. Messrs D. Hills, H. J. Davies, and J. E. Kelsall (retiring directors) wore re-elected. The appointment by the directors of Mr Colin McLeod to fill the vacant seat on the directorate was confirmed. A presentation was made at the Petone (Wellington) Railway Workshops on Thursday last to Mr C. Haines, on the eve of his departure for Auckland, whither he has been transferred. Mr Pbterkin, Locomotive Foreman, made, the presentation. Later in the evening Mr Haines was the recipient of a Bible and a silvermounted walking stick from members of St. David's Church.

A large gathering of Oddfellows of the Loyal Good Intent Lodge, Manchester Unity, was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Cook-street, last evening. The occasion was one of special interest, being the initiation of Mr James Reid, the well-kntown owner of Motutapu. The Oddfellow*s had resolved to show their appreciation of the many kindnesses received at the hands of ilr Reid, in so cheerfully granting permission to hold the large "Premier'" picnics of the Manchester Unity at Motutapu. Recently Mr Reid was proposed as a member of the Lodge, and on his initiation last evening he was very warmly received by the assembled brethren and the members of sister Lodges present. During the evening a concert was given, Bro. John McLeod, P.P.G.M., being Chairman, with the guesji of the evening, Mr Reid, on his right. Excellent songs were given by the Waiata Quartette Club, Messrs Harper, White, A. J. Tapper, and Dobbs, and a piccolo solo by Mr J. Forrest. An orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr Meredith, played an overture. A presentation of a framed certificate of membership and a set of members' regalia was made by the Chairman to Mr Reid on behalf of the Lodge, and Mr Reid suitably returned thanks for the honour the brethren had conferred on him.

Frederick Winward (with several aliases) was sentenced to six months' imprisonment at Wellington yesterday for an attempted swindle. He represented he was a manufacturer of a patent medicine, and induced Percy Adamson to come from Opunake under a supposed engagement to vend the medicine in Australia. On his' arrival in Wellington, Winward wanted Adamson to advance £20 on account of his passage money and other expenses, but a swindle being suspected the police were informed.

.A lecture on "The Science of Being" was given in the Lome-street Hall last evening by Mrs J. Virlage. Mr W. Leclingham presided, and there was a good attendance. The lecturess spoke of her subject as one of the most valuable and important matters pertaining to the metaphysical movement. A number of questions were answered at the conclusion of the lecture.

The Hon. James Carroll, Native Mirf- | ister, accompanied by his private see- I retary. Mr Harman, left for Welling- i ton this afternoon by the s.s. Mara- i roa. i

At the Police Court yesterday afternoon an Austrian named Moti Boksich was fined 10/ and costs (£1 7/), in default 7 days' hard labour, for drunkenness. James Duncan, for whom Mr Button appeared, pleaded not guilty to a charge of negligent driving. The case arose out of a collision which occurred in Wellesleystreet between defendant's 'bus aud another 'bus. After hearing both sides His Worship (Mr Brabant, S.M.) dismissed the information.

There is every evidence that Rotorua will be absolutely packed with visitors during the Duke's visit. Individuals whom the thermal marvels of" the region have for years failed to attract have quite suddenly developed an absorbing interest in the place and declare they must see it when the Duke is there. The expense and length of the journey which so many people have always said stood in the way of their*" getting there are now forgotten by these loyal pouls. And, indeed, the excuse of cost and time can scarcely be pleaded nowadays by Auckland folks. The railway excursion rates are most moderate, and there artmany places in Rotorua where good accommodation can be had at comparatively little expense. If one is a single young man, and enjoys roughing it, a bit of a. visit to Rot-orua and a sojourn there can be arranged so as to cost a mere trifle. In this week's "Graphic" is an illustrated article showing how a party of young men had a most agreeable holiday in the thermal district at an outlay of 30/ apiece. As proving how cheaply one of the most interesting trips in thr colony can be accomplished, the article should have wide publicity. The same issue of the "Graphic," published to-morrow, contains a number of unique views of the Coast country in the extreme North of New Zealand, a land not often visited.

The submarine boat question has (says the- San Francisco "Call") become one of great importance, and is seriously considered since the American navy litis given encouragement to inventions in that line and ordered seven Hollands. No serious attention was apparently paid to the submarine boats of France, but the American boat will shortly be. found in the British navy, and Admiral Boerreson: of the Norwegian navy, has recommended the purchase of a Holland boat. That sort of craft is especiaiiy well adapted for the. coast and fjords of Norway, the admiral contending that with one of these submarine vessels, requiring only four men to operate it, .it will be possible to inflict more destruction on an enemy than witli a battleship manned by a crew of 300. Nothing is known of what is being done in that line in Russia, but Austria and Germany are adverse to submarine craft, Admiral yon Tirpitz, of the latter navy, chief of the admiralty, having stated before the Reichstag that lie was not prepared to withdraw" his objections to the building of such craft.

The master of the ship Theodora, from Luurvig to Sydney, reported that on January 31, when the ship was in 6 N. latitude and 27 W. longitude, they met with a storm of dust. The vessel's decks and sails were thickly coated with a red dust, and during the worst of the storm it became so thick in the air that it created a heavy gloom approaching almost to darkness.

The enterprising firm of Skeates and Bockaert, who have prominently identified themselves with the cycle path movement, are holding what is termed a cycle path paper chase next Saturday afternoon. Prizes amounting to seven guineas are to be given by them. It may be mentioned that this is not a case whete the race is to the swift. At the last paper chase the hares were caught by an ordinary rider. Sixpenny badges are to be sold which will entitle the wearer to catch the hare, and the proceeds of sales will be handed over to the Auckland Cycle Roads League. Particulars and conditions will be found in our advertising columns.

Last evening, in the Mount Eden Baptist Church, Pastor Clark delivered his lecture on "George Whitefield: the Man, His Times, and His Work." There was a fair attendance. Mr H. M. Smeeton presided. The lecture proved intensely interesting^ and was replete with history and anecdote. Votes of thanks w-ere accorded the lecturer and the chairman, and a collection was taken up in aid of the Home Mission Fund.

The following letter has been sent to the Town Clerk by the Secretary of the Auckland Cycle Roads League: Auckland, April 23rd, 1901. H. W. Wilson, Esq., ToWn Clerk, Auckland: Dear Sir, —My Council has instructed me to direct the attention of your Council to the manner in which Queen street is being repaired. About equal portions of large angular stones and metal waste mixed together are being placed on an unprepared i*oad surface, with the result that they are 'simply scattered about the roadway. It would not be so bad if the stones were placed on the roadway first, and a suitable amount of binding afterwards put on, but apparently the whole ingredients are mixed together and then spread. My Council is of opinion that the ratepayers' money is leingr wasted, and a' great amount of discomfort caused not only to cyclists but also to drivers and equestrians, by the inefficient work being done on our main roads and streets. If the work is worth doing at all, it should be done in a proper manner, even though the Council is contemplating the breaking up of the roadway for the trams. I am instructed to ask that your Council will give the matter your early attention. —(Signed) A. A. Davies, Hon. Sec. A.C.R.L

The s.s. Paparoa, wdiieh arrived from London, via ports, last, evening, brought coin to the value of £6100 for the Banks of Nfcw Zealand and Australasia.

Captain Palleson, one of the nautical assessors at the inquiry into the stranding of the yacht Ariadne, states, says t'te Timaru "Post," that the first heavy southerly sea will completely break up the yacht, as there is a deep hole in the outside of the vessel," and the tid° never leaves her. The captain speaks very highly of the appearance of the yacht, which is practically a saloon, with staterooms from one end of the ship to the other. The Ariadne is now almost on an even keel, and is rising to the waves. She is 10 yards further out than where she first lay. and in another 10 yards would drop over into deep water.

The ceremony of unfurling the flag at ihe'Newmarket School took place yesterday afternon. There was a large attendance of scholars and householders. Mr J. M. Laxon, Chairman of Ihe School Committee, explained what was due fo the flag from the children, and Mr F. J. Ohlson, headmaster, theu unfurled the flag amid cheers. The children sang '"The Red. White and Blue,'' and tlie "National Anthem.'' and each child received a present of a box of confectionery. The proceedings terminated with the saluting of the flag.

There are rumours about town that the extension of the electric, tramways in the Grey Lynn District along tho Surrey Crescent Road to its junction with Richmond Aye., and aloug Richmond Aye. to its junction with Richmond Road, .'Did along Richmond Road to its: junction with Ponsonby Road, has not been included in the suburban Order-in-Council. We are informed by ill* Paul M. Hansen, of the Aueklaud Electric Tramways Company, that this extension, on urgent representations of the present . Mayor (Mr R. T. Warnock), has been included in the Order-in-Council, so that this extension can be taken iv hand as soon as the present scheme is finished. Mr C. E. MacCormick announces in our advertising* columns that he is again a candidate for a seat on the Parnell Borough Council, of which he ha.s been a member during the past year. Mr Leo Carri announces (see advertisement) another open hearing of the "Harmony System* of playing the piano, to-morrow afternoon at 3.30 p.m., at which bona fide inquirers are cordially invited.

Gas consumers are reminded that Thursday next, the 2") th inst., at five p.m., is the last day on which discount will be pillowed on their accounts.

High-class tailoring: Smith & Caughej* are showing a splendid assortment of suitings, coatings and trouserings. Perfect fit and best finish guaranteed.—(Ad.)

Warmth Without Weight.—MefJntlock's real down quilts from 21/6 at Milne & Choyce's, Queen-st.—(Ad.)

Smith & Caughey are now showing a choice selection of gent's dressing gowns. Inspection invited.—(Ad.)