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Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 132, 5 June 1901, Page 4

Capiain Edwin advises for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day: North 1o east and south-easi ."-ale, glass fall, indications heavy rain.

The quarterly meeting of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce will he held at 2.'30 to-morrow at the Harbour Hoard's rooms, to receive the Council's report, and to elect new members.

The hearing of the charge of ar.son at. Waikino against Wdward Williams, fancy goods dealer and jeweller, was continued at Ihe Supreme Court today before Mr Justice Conolly and a jury of twelve. The Hon. J. A. 'Tole conducted the prosecution, and Mr C. .1. Pan- appeared for the defence. A large amount of evidence was taken for the prosecution." as to prisoner's actions and remarks after the tire had taken place. The case for the prosecution was proceeding- this forenoon. The Licensing' Committee have appointed a sub-committee consisting' of Messrs A. llbsser, V. E. Cheal, and M Casey, to visit all the city hotels, in conjunction with the police .to specially report on the tire escapes. They have power to act for the committee, and will start to-morrow. Lt has been declared unlawful to take oysters in the southern subdivision of the Northern Oyster Fishery. The southern subdivision of the Northern Oyster Fishery'exteuds from Ti Point, on the .south side of the entrance to the River Waitang'i. Bay of 1-lands to a point on high-water mark of the sea due past of trig station No. 20. on the south head of Wha-ng-arum Harbour. The Dunedin Harbour Board is considering the advisableness of procuring an up-to-date tug with lire appliances, and building a new dry dock with a length of 600 ft. Mr.-E. (i. Allen, M.H.R., in "speaking on the question, said a large dock was absolutely necessary to meet the requirements o.f the largevessels which were now entering this port The Calliope Dock, Auckland, admitted vessels 600 ft long, but that was at the other end of the North Island, and therefore off the track of large ships which visited these waters, whTle the Lyttelton Dock was only 450 feet/ lone;, and would not take in the ships of the future. Amongst the veteran fighting men of the Ngafiponi tribe ,(Eust Cape) who left here yesterday for Rotorua is the celebrated* Luke Aratapu, who was one of Major Roputa's right-hand men in the "iierilla campaigns against Te Kooti from 1815S to 1871, especially in the wild [Ivewera country. He bears the mark of a bullet wound received in a light with the Hanhaus.

According to the Clyde correspondent of the "Oiago Daily Times," a Mrs Asqilith has celebrated her hundredth birthday there. Mrs Asquith is a native of Bristol, England, and being still in full possession of her faculties, she retains vivid recollections of the stirring events- which transpired in her earlier girlhood. She remembers the reception tendered to the Duke of Wellington on his triumphal entry into London after the battle of Waterloo, on which field her father served as a commissioned officer.

Mr E. R. Grogan, the African explorer, advocates the importation of big game to New Zealand:— "Suppose," he says, "thin country were to spend about £100.000 .in importing big game of various types and let them acclimatise it in the forests, what an additional attraction you would have to your magnificent scenery and fishing grounds." Mr Grogan mentions as suitable game animals for this colony the African bush bok. sable antelope, reindeer, American wapiti, or stag, ibex, Himalayau sheep and the brown bear.

The following is an extract from a letter received in Melbourne from a settler at Quambatooly, on the Ultima railway line, in the thirsty "inallee" reo.;—"There on: has been no rain here for nine months. The plains are like rolling deserts of sand. While Melbourne has gone screaming mad over a crowd of ducal satellites and viceroys, with their feasting' and champagne, ■here--in the grim depths of the mallee men cart their tankful of filthy: liquid home, and thank God if they can give themselves and their stock one.drink a week.'" • '' ■

Colonel Bull, whose death at Goulburn recently is reported in a Sydney paper, came to New South Wales in 1842, and for a time was in charge, of the Blue Mountain convict station. He then left the army and took a civil appointment. He "filled the position of gold warden in charge of the Castlemaine and Bendigo districts, and afterward.-* was appointed police magistrate, which office he held when he was retired on a pension.

The Wanganui "Herald" makes a protest in a leading article against the traffic in Maori works of art, and their exportation, and hopes that the Legislature will pass an Act forbidding it, otherwise, "the time is not far distant when it will be necessary for Macaulay's New Zealander to visit Europe if he wants to see and admire the handiwork of the ancient Maori carvers and makers of ornately and grotesquely decorated weapons, etc."

Quite a large crowd assembled in the Town.Hall, Ngaruawahia, on Friday evening to welcome Trooper Mcßurney, who left foi^ South Africa in the early part of last year. He saw a good deal of service with the Kaffrarian Rifles, but contracted enteric and was invalided home. Mr F. Dickeson welcomed the returned trooper, who warmly thanked his friends for their heartyreception. A long programme of songs and dances was then gone through.

The sub-committee of the Auckland Licensing Committee, Messrs A. Rosser and P. E. Cheal. appointed by the Licensing Committee to visit hotels and inspect fire escapes, commenced thir •labours to-day. The proprietors of hotels, recognising that in many cases the escapes are deficient, have agreed to give effecfto 'the recommendations as soon as possible.

The question whether Rudy ard Kipling i» capable of writing- a really «-oo<l long story has been solved entirely in R-K.V favour, says a Home authority. Those who have read his new tale "Kirn" are unanimous in their expressions of praise. The tale carries us back to Mr Kipling's old hunting ground, India, and he is clearly bent on painting for us the varied native life of the mysterious East in his best and most satisfying manner. If we mistake not, "Kirn" is pretty sure to prove one of the finest pieces of fiction Mr Kipling has written. As has been already stated in these columns the serial rights of the tale have been purchased by the New Zealand "Graphic," and the first instalment is published in this week's number of the journal. A departure has been made in the case of "Kirn' from the usual method of serial publication. Very large instalments of the tale will appear weekly. This week for instance no less than 17 columns are published. Admirers of Kipling and novel readers generally will we are sure, welcome this arrangement.

At the Choral Hall on Friday n«xt the Auckland public are promised a treat in the shape of a lecture by Captain Ernest S. Grogan, entitled "Prom Cape to Cairo." The Cape to Cairo route has always exercised a great fascinatios, and as the lecturer is the only, man who has travelled over the entire route, his remarks should be most -interesting. His Excellency the Governor will preside, and the proceeds of the lecture will be devoted to the Victoria School for Maori Girls, an institution in which Captain Grogan takes a deep interest, as he has alreadydevoted the proceeds of a lecture at Wellington and another at Napier to the same purpose. Anything that has to do with Africa is of great interest just now, and Captain Grogan's lecture should be well attended.

The Ortona, with the colonial mails from Melbourne of May 1, arrived in London on the morning of June 2, two days early.

One of the principal concert attractions of the week should be the popular concert announced for the Choral Hall to-morrow (Thursday) night by Mr and Mrs Hamilton Hodges. The very high standard of music which the public invariably look for when associated with these artists will be fully maintained in the programme appearing elsewhere. Mr and Mrs Hodges are being assisted by Mrs K.- H. Queree, the Walata Quartette, and Mr Rupert Mantel! (basso cantnnta), one of the leading baritones in the Carl Kosa Opera Company.

A working model of a fire escape of the type used in London is at present on view in the D.S.C. window, the model having been constructed by Mr Byron Squire, of this city. The escape is built, in three parts, the topmost ladder being detachable, while the middle portion folds over the lowest, for compactness during carriage. The whole affair is mounted on wheels, and on arrival at the scene of the lire can he put up in a matter of a minute or two, while its height is sufficient to reach the tallest buildings in London. A netted shoot is provided at the back, down which occupants of a burning building can. slide into a canvas sheet below. An escape of somewhat similar design is now on the way to Auckland to the order of the City Council.

At the request of Mr. Holmes, Executive Commissioner, the Orangemen of Auckland have agreed to cooperate with the Oddfellows and other orders in the march past the hall door of Government House on the day of the reception.

In order to assist a widow who lost her husband recently under distressing circumstances, the Singer Machine Company kindly supplied a machine at a very much reduced rate, and deserve credit for their generous action.

The Devonport Literary Society held a most successful meeting in the Presbyterian schoolroom on Monday evening last. The president. Mr. F. G. Ewington. was in the chair, and there were between fifty and sixty members and friends present. An animated debate on the question, " Should New Zealand Federate with Australia,'* was opened by Mr. Robert Mitchell in the. affirmative, the negative being ■taken by Mr. Ralph Potter, of the Athenaeum Society. Considerable discussion followed, the arguments in favour of and against New Zealand federating being thoroughly dealt with. The following members took part in the debate:—Messrs Lees, Hannan, Buddie. Williamson. Kerr, Entrican, and McCallum. At the conclusion, a vote was taken, the majority of those present being of the opinion that Federation would not prove beneficial to New Zealand.

By special request Mr W. H. Webbe is forming extra piano quartet and theory classes for both elementary and advanced players, particulars of which will be found in our advertising1 columns. ...

All schools, Sunday and other, are invited to send 'representatives, boys or girls, with purses containing gold, £1 and upwards, to the laying of ttfe* foundation stone of the Queen Victoria School for Maori Girls, at Glanville Terrace, Parnell, on Wednesday, June 12th, at 3 o'clock. Names to be sent to the secretary (Mrs Judd), Woodstreet, not later than Friday afternoon, as a rehearsal is to take place on the ground at 2.15 on Saturday, and no child not there then can take part in the ceremony. Each child must be in charge of a parent or friend.

To-morrow Messrs' G. Lewis and Co. auction £900 value of new and up-to-date household furnishings. The catalogue comprises some very choice goods.

Tenders are called up to 24th inst. for the erection of a Wesleyan church at Waitekauri.

Men's heavy tweed trousers, 3/11; heavy tweed suits, 12/11; and men's blue vicuna suits, 29/6. — At Court Bros.'—(Ad.)

Royal Reception.—Visit our Ribbon department, where you will find all the latest novelties in made-up lace goods exhibited; Real Silk Maltese Lace Collarettes, Fichus, Scarves, and Handkerchiefs, Real Duchesse Lace Collarettes and Handkerchiefs, Real Irish Crochet, Luxuil, Collarettes and Seta, Boleros, Zouaves, Jabots, Lace Ties, Silk Ties, Silk Fronts in endless variety and good value.—-Smith and Caughev, Limited.— Advt.

For You—George Fowlds has a lovely stock of winter suitings and trouserings to select from. Really good value offered. Inspection invited.—(Ad.)

Lambswool singlets, 2/6, 2/11; lambswool pants, 2/11, 3/3; these goods are extra good value. — Court Bros.'—(Ad.)

CYCLISTS' TELEPHONE 847. For all supplies and repairs (riding taught), Henning. Stanle.y-st.-~ (Ad.) WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—An ideal spirit for men and women. To You —George Fowlds offers exceptional value in ties of all kinds, newest shapes in collars, warm winter gloves, evening gloves, links, studs, and solitaires.—(Ad.)

English blankets. 4/9, 5/11,-6/11 per pair;' colonial, medium-size, 12/6, 14/9; full size, 18/11, 22/, 24/6 to 42/.~~At Court Bros.'—(Ad.)

Special line in gent's boots, 21/ Smith & Caughey.—(Ad.)

Ex s.s. Delphic: Just opened up splendid assortment of fenders, fire irons and coal vases. Cheapest in the town.—Tpnson Garlick Co., Ltd.—Ad.

Sequin nets. :.'Bin wide, handsome patterns. 6/11, 7/11 to 9/6: silk at net: gimps, newest designs, 1/9, l/.Hi 2/11 to 6/6 yard, choice goods, at MeCullagh and Qower's.—Ad.

Men who require a thoroughly reliable waterproof coat should inspect our enormous stock. Remember we sell at wholesale prices.—D.S.C.. (Ad.)

White and unbleached Turk, towels, from s£d; honeycomb towels, 2/6 doz; coloured quilts. 2/2, 3/3, 3/6; extra laro-e size, 5/11; white honeycomb, single bed. 2/4; if bed, 2/lU; full size, 4/11; Marcella, .3/11, 4/3, for J bed; full size, 4/13 to 27/6.-At Court Bros.'—(Ad.)

Visitors to town should see the lovely show in Geo. Fowlds' x\rcade window. 50 dozen job ties all at 6d; 30 dozen job line men's braces, all at 1/ each. Be sure to get some.—(Ad.)

D.S.C.—Ladies' mackintoshes and > rainproof coats in the Cornwall, Eegent, and Paddock shapes, at whole- . .sale prices—D.S.C.—(Ad.) j Royal visit: Furniture for railway car now being exhibited in our window is worthy of inspection.—Tonson Garlick Co., Ltd.—(Ad.) Pine black cashmere gloves, stitched white, 1/ to 1/6 each; children's cashmere Astrakhan tops, lid to 1/10, at McCullagh aud Gower's.—Ad. Ladies' stylish coat and skirt costumes, 18/11, 21/, 25/6, 27/6, 35/. A job purchase of real ostrich feather boas. IS/6, in black, grey, white and black, natural and white.—At Court Bros."—(Ad.) For schoolboys and others there is a, wonderful assortment of clothingat Geo. Fowlds' at cheapest prices. Comfortable and wear-resisting.—(Ad.) D.S.C.—Ex Delphic, 3 cases of ladies' fawn jackets, latest styles, beautiful goods; prices from 17/6 to 55/.—D.S.CV (Ad.) Ladies' new paddock macs from -14/6 to 43/0; cravenettc rainproof cloaks, paddock shape, in fawn, brown, green, navy and black, 33/6 lo 50/.—At Court Bros.'—(Ad.) George Fowlds offers the best value in travelling bags, trunks, portmanteaux, holdalls, and all requisities; enormous stock to select from.— (Ad.) Royal. Reception—Gents' covert coats in fawn, navy, and black; these are equal to tailor-made; can be had •in all sizes at wholesale prices.—D.S.C. (Ad.) Boys' oilskins, 7/11; men's do., 8/6; a good oilskin riding- coat,'l6/6, best value in the trade.—At Court Bros.'— (Ad.) MeCullagh and Gower's underclothing department contains everything adapted for. ladies' wear,' corsets a specialty, also a large lot of sample underskirts from 2/11 to 22/6.—Ad. Plain and ribbed Cash, hose, 10* d, 1/; Cash, hose, lace throughout, 1/8; black Cash., embroidered, 1/4. — At Court Bros.'—(Ad.) To You—George Fowlds offers tweed working shirts at 8/11; Denim pants, 2/11: flannels from 2/6; men's suits from 21/; trousers from 4/11. — (Advt.) , Boys' school boots, wear guaranteed, 10/9 per pair.—Smith & Caughey.—(Ad.) Boys' reefer coats, from 4/11; boys' tweed overcoats, with long capes, 11/6; youths' macs, from 14/11. —At Court Bros.'— (Ad.) Large shipment of eider down quilts just imported; splendid selection; very cheap.—Tonson Garlick Co., Ltd.—(Ad.) Dent's 4 butt, kid gloves, 1/11; ladies' white hem-stitched handkerchiefs, 1/9 doz; children's fey. hdkfs., 1/6 doz; ladies' umbrellas, 2/4, 2/11. ?>/6 to 30/. —At-Court Bros.'—(Ad.) D.S.C—Flags, flags, flags: British flags, Scotch flags,' Irish flags, American flags, large size 6d each. —D.S.C. (Ad.) "" Our black and navy all wool serges are fast dye, value good, and prices low, 1/3 A, 1/6J, 1/11 1, 2/6, 2/11; 54----inch, habit do., 2/11 to 0/6; Fox's indigo dye, 4/6 to. 7/11; No. 4, 10/9.— McCullagh and Gower.-r—Ad. ■ All-wool Amazons, 1/8, 2/4, 2/11-, 3/11, -all' the latest shades; dress tweeds, 1/9J, 2/6, '2/11; colonial do.. 3/44.—At Court Bros.'—(Ad.) To You—George Fowlds offers boys' mackintoshes, paddock shape, 18/6; D.B. reefers from 4/9; Norfolk suits, as now worn, from 7/11; K.B. trousers from 1/11, Al -wear.—(Ad.) Rush for accommodation: Shakedown stretcher, thick mattr.ess and kapok pillow, only 16/.—Tonson Garlick Company, Ltd.—(Ad.) Clan and other tartans, from 2/3 to 4/9; Cape cloths, in fawn, brown, greens, navys and black, from 2/11 to 10/11.—At Court Bros.'—(Ad.) To You—George Fowlds offers heavy knitted underpants and shirts, from 2/6; merino pants, 1/6; singlets 1/3; lambswool sox, 9d; heavy "colonial knit sox lOd.—(Ad.) Visitors to Auckland should inspect McCullag-h and Gower's large and varied assortment of dress materials in pastel friezes, cheviots, faced cloths, 1/BJ, 1/9J, 2/11 to 6/11; tweeds, special value, l/ 6£ to 2/11.—Ad. Gent's, paddock macs, 22/6; (blue vicuna macs, with rubber backs, 49/6; navy macs, 29/6.—At Court Bros.(Ad.) Jap. silks, all the newest shades, extra wide, 1/11 h; cream and white, very special value, 1/11, 2/3, 2/9; 36----inch, 3/11.—At Court Bros.'—(Ad.) To You—George Fowlds offers men's mackintoshes from 21/, special line at 39/6; covert coats from 25/; oilskin coats, colonial and American and Yarmouth from 9/6. — (Ad.) Boys' navy blue'jerseys, 1/11; boys'' and youths' striped jerseys, in club colours, 2/11; men's Cardigans, 3/6 — At Court Bros.'—(Ad.)