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Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 128, 31 May 1901, Page 4

Captain Edwin advises for 24 hours from t> a.m. to-day: —North to east and south-east gale: glass fall: heavy rain.

The Hong Kong cable office advises that botli routes to Canton are interrupted.

At a meeting of the Council of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, held yesterday afternoon, it was decided not to fall in with the suggestion of the Wellington Chamber, viz., that the Chambers in the colony should form, a company under the Companies' Act, of 1882. Instead of this proposal, the Auckland Chamber recommends that the Chambers should affiliate in order to secure united action, and that annual conferences should be held in the various centres of population.

Mr. T. Hutchison, S.M.. presided over a short sitting o/ the Police Court this morning. Two first offending inebriates were convicted and discharged, as was a third offender. Alfred Evans was convicted of driving in Parnell after sunset without proper lights, and was fined 10/ and costs. A charge of using insulting language, brought against James Wilkie by Jennie Shaw, was dismissed.

Our Cambridge correspondent writes: The lute Mr Isaac Johnston, who was for some time with Messrs. Smith & Caughey, in Queen-street, and for the past five years has represented that firm at Cambridge, has passed away at the age of 33. Deceased was suffering from phthisis. He leaves a widow and two children. We understand Mr. Johnston was held in hign esteem by the firm he "represented, and that his widow will continue the business he established in the Waikato.

While Dr. A. C. Purehas was riding down Queen-street yesterday afternoon with his son, the latters pony tripped and fell, throwing the little fellow on to the road. Fie was found to be uninjured when picked up, and was somewhat indignant when asked how he came to tumble off, saying: "Plow can a fellow stick on when his horse rolls over?"

The fire insurance companies have issued the following warnings in connection with the illuminations of June 11 and 12:—At such times the public are more or less in a state of excitement ,and do things which in calmer moments they would not think oi" doing. One great cause of danger arises from lights left in rooms with open windows and doors, whereby draughts are created, drawing curtains and other hanging!" Into contact was gas jets. We mention thus matter as one that has to be particularly eared for, and no doubt our mentioning- it will cause the public to be on their guard.

Mr Browning, .superintendent of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, is advised that the laying of the first section of the Cape-Australian cable, viz., that between "Durham and Mauritius, was completed yesterday. The other sections between Mauritius and Perth are expected to leave the Thames early in August next, and to be laid by the middle of October. The company expects to have cable communication between Australia and Great Britain, via the Cape.% in lull workiag order by the end of October. ',

At thp meeting of the City Council last evening it was. explained that the? Mayors salary has not been, as some people think, £300, but that Mr Goldie had been in receipt of £200 per annum during his term. The new Mayor (Dr. J. L. Campbell) has been voted a salary of £300.

The City Council's steam road roller is still employed in pumping water at the Western Springs. As soon as possible it will be repaired and again placed on the streets: At last night's meeting of the City Council Mr Kidd stated that the water was still going down at the springs, and that it was impossible to take away any power that gave a gallon of water.

An excellent number of the "Graphic" is published this week. It contains among its pictorial attractions more pictures of the Royal progress, and of the preparations now being made in the colony to welcome the Duke. The humours of the occasion—and it certainly is not devoid of humour—are treated by the cartoonist. A beautifully clear full-page engraving- of the Public School Cadet Corps drilling in the Domain on Victoria Day, with other pictures of the same gathering, will be of interest to both children and parents. The new Maori house at Porirua gives matter for a page of engravings, and among the scenic views are fine pictorial descriptions of Coromandel and Cabbage Bay. The literary contents of the number include serials by Anthony Hope and David Christie Murray, short stories by Frank Aubrey and others, and all the latest social news of the colony. Every department of the journal teems with interesting matter. The ladies' and children's pages, the racing* and sports columns will be found to be of the best.

As notified elsewhere, the Auckland Naval Artillery are to parade this evening, when rifles will be issued to all those who have not one on hand. The rifles are the Remington-Lee pattern,, a supply of which has been sent up to temporarily replace those lost in the Drill Hall fire. They are a magazine rifle, but the magazine will be detached before issue, as they will only be required for drill and parade purposes.

An important notice appears in our advertising columns from the Auckland Fire Underwriters' Association with reference to tiie risk of fire owing to illuminations. The Association specifies the conditions under which it will allow illuminations on the occasion of the Royal visit. The public are specially requested to take notice of these conditions, as in the excitement of the celebrations fires may easily occur if care is not taken. Householders are reminded of the danger of leaving lights unattended during the illuminations.

The complete census returns for the East Ward of Auckland City show: Males, 2303; females, 2209; total. 4512: as against 2106 males and 2310 females; total, 4316 for 1001.

One of the most useful inventions for kitchen use recently placed on sale is called the "Marvel milk boiler or steriliser." It consists of two enamelled pans, one within the other. It is not a water-jacket pan, but actually boils and controls milk easier than an ordinary pan does water. The pan is also an excellent food warmer, and truly supplies a "long felt" want in the kitchen. We have seen one of the pans used, and can add another testimonial to the value of the article. Messrs Sargood and Co. are the local agents. The usual monthly meeting of the Board of Governors of the Auckland Grammar School was held yesterday afternoon, the Chairman (Sir. G. M. lO'Rorke) in the chair. There were also present Professor Brown and Mr R. Fan-ell. The Chairman welcomed Mr R. Fan-ell, recently elected by the Education Board as member of the Board of Governors. The proposal to pay off the mortgage of £1000 to the Diocesan Board on the Ist .June was finally approved of. Miss Blades, of the teaching staff, was granted 12 months' leave of absence to visit England. Miss S. M. Ilice was appointed to fill the vacancy for the period of Miss Blades' absence.

The lectures on "Music" in connection with the Auckland University, which are open to all, whether members of the University or not, commence on the 3rd of June, from 4 to 5 p.m., repeated from 6 to 7 p.m. for juniors. Intermediate, 3 to 4 on Thursday; advanced, 4 to 5, and repeated C to 7, on Friday. The fee for each term is 10/.

The Salvation Army band are announced to play from the Band Stand in Albert Park at the X.Z. Alliance meeting next Sunday afternoon.

Mr. S. Adams, musician, notifies that he has removed from Ponsonby to Symonds-street, next to Dr. Goldie's residence, where he will resume teaching on Monday next.

The Rev. W. Day, of Mount Eden Congregational Church, delivered a short address last night at the Beres-f'ord-street pleasant Thursday evening gatherings, his subject being, '"Minding Your Own Business." Miss Rimmer sang "Vaahti" and "The Life Beyond" very effectively, and Miss Peek played a solo on the violin.

Members of the Auckland Savage Club are requested to note that there will be no meeting of the club to-morrow evening, owing to the recent tire, and out of sympathy for Mr and Mrs Johnston. Next meeting will be announced.

Schoolboys and others .should wear clothing purchased, at Geo. Fowlds'. Large assortment of boys' clothing of all kinds, warranted comfortable and wear resisting,—(Advt.) 17/11 men's mackintoshes, reduced from 2.3/: 12/11 boys' macs, reduced from IS/C; 21/ new "paddock macs, reduced from 29/0; 21/ gent's covert coats, reduced from 20/0, at Ernest Moore's stock-taking sale, 240. Queen-st. —Ad. * Hats and Caps—Really good value offered in all kinds of hard and soft felt hats and travelling- caps. Inspection invited, at Geo. Fowlds'.—(Advt.) McCullagh and Gower—Sequin, lace, and other dress materials, suitable for the reception; black brochc and other silk, 3/11 to S/U.(Ad.)