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Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 245, 25 October 1901, Page 4

Captain Edwin advised for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day: "Moderate westerly winds; glass rise, tides moderate." The Countess of Eanfurly leaves Wellington for Christchurch on Monday. -His Excellency the Governor will proceed South shortly afterwards. In Christchurch, Lady Ranfurly will be the guest of Mr and Mrs Arthur Rhodes. After the Christchurch festivities, Lord and Lady Eanfurly will proceed to Duuedin, where they will stay for six weeks.

The poll taken in connection with the proposed loan for Nelson city works resulted as follows:— Drainage loan (£35,000), rejected by a majority of 141; tramways (£10,000), rejected by a majority of 344; the municipal building-s (£6000), rejected by a majority of 345: the gasworks extension (£4000), rejected by a majority of 253; the road roller (£1000), rejected by a majority of 104. The day was wet, and the number who voted was only 696.

Bishop Neville, in his inaugural address to the Anglican Synod at Dunedin, made sympathetic reference to the impending consummation of the union between the Northern Presbyterian Churuch and that of Otago and Southland. He expressed the hope that the Synod would find it possible to make some arrangements for extending its congratulations to the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. He expressed his desire of enlisting the energies of the clergy and laity in a determined effort to grapple with the problem of publichouse reform. His objections to prohibition had been strengthened rather than otherwise. In defending the existence of properly conducted hotels he introduced personal reminiscences which he thought showed a certain natural desire for camaraderie and genial intercourse which was deeply rooted, and which, if its reasonable enjoyment was closely barred, would find for itself opportunities of exercise which were neither reasonable nor good. The completion of the See house marked another step in the equipment of the diocese. Speaking on the debt extinction scheme, he said he did not want to put off any appeal for the general church fund xintil the Cathedral debt was paid. He proposed that the diocese rise to the occasion and raise £5000 for the two as their 20th century effort.

The Auckland Grammar School Board met yesterday afternoon, Sir Maurice O'Rorke in the chair. The chairman announced Professor John Howell, the new science master, had been installed in his new dxities. The school commissioners forwarded a sum of £50, derived from the High School Endowments Eeserve Fund. Accounts amounting to £950 14/11 were.passed for payment. The chairman announced that the dates of the terms for the ensuing year were fixed as follows:—From the 10th February to 16th May, from 2nd June to 29th August, from 22nd September to 19th December.

The Anglican Synod met at 3 o'clock this afternoon in order to complete the business on the order paper. This evening a church conversazione will be held in St. Sepulchre's Church. At the session last night the Rev. Canon Gould wished to move in re religious instruction in State schools, but Mr. W. J. Speight objected to the matter being sprung upon the Synod in that manner, and accordingly gave notice of intention to move at the sitting this afternoon that Government schools be opened daily with the Lord's prayer, and on ' certain days of the week simple Bible lessons be given to teachers during school hours, provided that such lessons be strictly undenominational, and teachers with conscientious scruples be exempt from giving them, and children whose parents object shall not be forced to receive them."

The Thames County and Borough Councils held a joint meeting yesterday afternoon to consider the appointment of a sanitary and milk inspector. It was decided to amend tin specifications upon which applications were invited, and to return the applications already received for the position. The amended conditions will be forwarded to the respective Councils for approval, the Councils to decide when fresh applications will be invited. This is a result of its having been, ascertained that the matter of a milk inspector will be in the hands of the Government Inspector of Abattoirs, etc., and the Councils' inspector's duties in that direction would be somewhat curtailed.

Andrew Moros, storekeeper, of Dargaville, who was' recently adjudicated a bankrupt, states that his assets are estimated at £7 13/6, his liabilities £89 7/10, leaving a deficiency of £81 14/4.

The vital statistics for the colony for' the month of September show that the total births in the four principal boroughs amounted to 445, against 453 in August, a decrease of eight. Deaths in September were 203, an increase of two on the number in August, Of the total deaths, males contributed 120; females, 143. Fortyseven of the deaths were of children under five years of age, being 17.87 per cent, of the whole number. The population of Auckland and suburban boroughs is put down at 49,829, with 136 birtihs for the month, and 51 deaths, while Wellington and suburbs showß a population of 49,344, with 125 births, and no less than 70 deaths, as against Auckland's 51 out of a larger population. Dunedin and suburbs, with a population of 52,390, shows 86 births and 73 deaths for September; and Christchurch and suburbs, population 44,818, births 99, and deaths 69. It will thu.s be seen that Auckland's birth rate for September was the largest and the deaths the smallest of the four centres, which points to the healthy sanitary conditions of the city and suburbs. In the city proper the percentage of deaths to population was 1.14, as compared with Devonport 0.52. Newmarket 0.49, Grey Lynn 1.23, Parnell 0.58, and Thames 1.75. Birkenhead with a. population of 1067 had five births, but no deaths in Septem- | ber.

With reference to the appointment of Major-Genera 1 Babington to the command of the New Zealand Forces, it is stated, on the authority of a returned trooper (says the Lyttdton •'Times") that he was in command of the Fourth Contingent when they had a fight with the Fifth near Hartebeestefontein. General Babington's force on the one side and General Dixon's on the other, with the Fifth New Zealanders as outriders, were closing in on a Boer convoy, with the expectation of making a large capture, when a. portion of each colonial regiment unexpectedly met on the veldt. Each party mistook the other for the enemy, and promptly got to work. The Fifth had the advantage of position, though fewer in numbers, and, assisted by a pom-pom, they compelled their opponents to retire and seek shelter something back. Certain that something was wrong, one of the Fourth officers rode out and came straight up the slope where the Fifth were ensconced. Before he could come near enough to be recognised, however,, one of the men raisetl'Jiis rifle and fired, narrowly missing his mark. The officer rode fearlessly on. however, and after"explanations had been made, judge of his surprise when he found that it was one of his own relations who had aimed the bullet at him. The engagement, though short, was heavy on the horses, and a.good many animals were shot or wounded. One* Australian, who was with the Fourth, got a pom-pom shell through his tunic, tearing the pocket-clean out.

Respecting the fires that were burnin"- on Mayor Island a few days ago, we are informed that natives read the signals and reported to the Government authorities that they- were indications of urgent help being needed. Much anxiety was felt, as the signals had been appearing since Friday. night. On Wednesday the steamer Katiknti was sent to the island, having on board Mr J. E. Dalton, native interpreter. On the island it was found a European, who had been left by Captain Skinner, of the Aotea, in April )ast> nad been burning scrub in various places, and these fires, owing to their rise and fall, were interpreted as local signals by the Tauranga natives.

With the slight modification of having only one panel instead of two, the Otago Queen Victoria Memorial Statute Committee has accepted design of MiHampton, of England.' The statue will have a height of Bft 6in; and will the pedestal 9ft Gin. The statue will be of marble, with an Aberdeen granite pedestal. The figures and panel1 will be of bronze. The subject of the panel will be the arrival of the first settlers in Otago.

The first, sod in connection with the improvements to the Wellington water supply was turned yesterday by the Mayor. It is intended to do away with the present water race, from which there is a tremendous leakage, and substitute a line of pipes. This it is anticipated, will giye a .very much increased supply in the'city.

As a result of the very severe frosts great damage has been done to the early spring crops in Hawke's Bay. Potatoes in particular have suffered, in addition to the damage to vineyards, whilst stone fruit suffers considerably. It is estimated that the loss to growers is fully £5000. The season promised so well that great hopes had been built up of a very profitable output.

A meeting was held in the meeting house, New North Hoad, last evening, to take steps for the organisation of a Bowling Club for the Mount Roskill and Rocky Nook districts. Mr. J. Hodson occupied the chair, and a strong committee was appointed to make arrangements for the purchase of a level piece of land on the New North Road suitable for a bowling green.

The p.s. Patiki, which was recently damaged by collision with the s.s. Taniwha in the Thames River, is to have her machinery taken out, and will then be converted into a barge for use on the river. The s.s. Katikati, now at Tauranga, is to take up the running between Thames and Paeroa, and will be under the charge of Captain Adlam, late of the Patiki.

Yesterday morning, while working on the balcony and fire escape being erected at the City Hall, a man named Gus Lynn fell over the side, a distance of 15 feet, on to Queen-street. He landed on his hip, and was considerably bruised. After a short period he recovered sufficiently to allow him to proceed to his home at Devonport.

Dr. Mason, Chief Health Officer of the Colony, pays ,a very high tribute to the energy of Mr Alfred Kidd (Mayor of this .city). Dr. Mason says that he enters heartily into all matters that tend to safeguard the residents of the city against disease, goes to no end of trouble to supervise personally all sanitary and general municipal works, and is a good allround progressive man.

An examination in first grade drawing was held at the Pukekohe Convent School on September 4th, under joint supervision, of Mr Jacob Wright and Rev. J. L. Ahem. The papers having been duly posted to the Education Board, Wellington, (have now returned, l&nd show : the fallowing results: —Freehand passes: Gladys Fleming, Catherine Godsell, Josephine McGovern, Ethel Wright. Scale drawing passes: Ethel Wright, John McCrory. Geometrical drawing p ass . Miss Ethel Wright.

The usiial meeting of the W.C.T.U. was held on Wednesday, Mrs A*. Thome, president, in the chair. ~li was unanimously decided to send a donation to the Central Mission funds, together with a hearty letter of thanks to Mr W. H. Smith for the use of the Mission Hall for the Union meetings. It was also resolved that money obtained from the sale of books by Mrs Harrison Lee be used for the purpose of sending some of the works to England. It was decided to have a tent at the Agricultural Ground this year, if the ground can be obtained. A letter from Rev. L. Isitt was received, and two members volunteered to collect the sum of £2 each towards the Alliance iunds.

Captain Mclntosh, of the Onehunga Rifles, who has been attending- the Military School of Instruction at Wellington, was a passenger by the 5.3, Ngapuhi, which arived this morning.

Mr 3. J. Craig, hon. treasurer of the Churton Memorial Restoration Fund Account, acknowledges the receipt of £1 from J. W., Opononi, and 5/ from Mrs Speight, sen.

Captain Austin, of the s.s. Gairloch, met with a nasty accident last night, necessitating (the amputation of a portion of two fingers of the left hand. Yesterday the Gairloch was placed on the beach to have her propeller sorted, and it was while the work was going on the accident happened. At the time Captain Austin was acting to lower a propeller for the purpose of having it put in position, and the chain sling slipping Crushed the fingers on the mil..Captain Austin was removed to Purin Hospital, where his injuries were attended to.

What His Worship described as a farcical proceeding- came up nt the Police Court this morning, when four little children-George Keenan (aged 8) Denis Keenan (5), Veronica King (12), and Bertil Gillan (?)-were charged with assaulting Selina Burkenshaw, aged 14. It appeared that Selina who is aunt to some of tne children, refused to acknowledge he relationship, because, as His Wore, p put in. their parents did not talk Leaks." Veronica King, according to Sel na. then pulled her down by the hair, and she was hit by the boysnrtth a stick on the legs, the marks being still visible. It transpired in crossexamination that the prosecutor had stated that the children had two fathers, and that she had caught one of them by the arm, releasing her hold when requested to do so. His Worship then said that he was not prepared to go any further, and dismissed the case.

The flotation of Messrs. Milne and Choyce's drapery business into " limited liability company has been a conspicuous success. One hundred and thirty-eight persons have applied for shares, and the number ottered to the public have been subscribed for considerably more than twice over. The directors met this afternoon, when the shares were allotted to the applicants. The notation was earxiert out by Mr William Elliot, Bank ot New Zealand Buildings, Queen-street, who is to be congratulated upon tne satisfactory result of his efforts.

The "Neverston News" of September 14th, says: "Four weeks ago an individiial announced that he had been authorised by the British Electric Traction Company to engage a number of men for New Zealand. Tempting offers in the way of big salaries, free passages, and three years' engagements were held out, and eventually fifty-two men were selected from a host of applicants. They were medically examined, for which they paid 1/6. Typewritten agreements bearing sixpenny stamps, for which the men also paid, were signed, and everything appeared so satisfactory that many gave up their positions in Blackpool, and several went still further, and made arrangements for the disposal of their household goods. They were informed that they would travel by the steamer Delphic from Gravesend on September 24th, and elaborate provision was made at a local hotel for the men to have a farewell entertainment. The night before their departure—it was fixed for last Saturday—the enterprising! "representative" left the town, and gradually it was whispered about that something was wrong. The British Electric Company were communicated with, and replied that they had authorised nobody to employ men for New Zealand or elsewhere, and what had been done was entirely without their knowledge or assent. The baulked men are furiously lamenting lost places, and are being cruelly chaffed by their mates as to when the ship sails, and other similar aspects of the adventure. No explanation has been made of the hoax. A few of the cheated are buoying themselves up with the hope that perhaps some other company than the British Electric has a New Zealand scheme."

The agents of the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company, the Tyser line, and the New Zealand Shipping Company, are protesting against the erection of a dock in Welling-ton. Thej' voiced their objections in the following letter to the Board at its last meeting: — "As it may be presumed that gravingdock accommodation would be largely for the use of ocean steamers, in view of the Auckland and Lyttelton dock owneTS, and the heav3' loss there on the same, and as we consider there is already ample dock accommodation in this colony, we submit that there is not any necessity for a dock here. If your providing one means extra, taxation \\pon. the shipping, which we think already quite high enough, we beg to. enter our protest against this scheme." The dock project is being considered by the Board in committee, and it is likely to prove so expensive that, the Board will hesitate to proceed with it.

The Wellington Gas Company having made a great success of lighting the wharves with the patent Weisbach arc lamps, the Harbour Board has decided to entrust the company with the lighting of the whole of its wharves and premises. A very large number of lights are to be installed, and when this is done Wellington harbour will, it is said, be one of the most brilliantly lighted in the southern hemisphere!

The Northern Rowing Union and Mercer Regatta Association, intend holding their annual regatta at Mercer on Saturday, November 30 (St. Andrew's Bay). An excellent programme is being iarranged, which will include Maori war dances, war canoe races, canoe hurdle races, ladies' pair-oar race, swimming races, and five races to be competed for by our local rowing clubs. Last year's regatta at Mercer proved a most successful affair, and no doubt the cheap railway fares and an attractive programme will again attract a large number of spectators. The combination of the two associations should prove, a success.

. It may not be generally known that anyone convicted of shooting or otherwise interfering with Or maiming homing- pigeons, is liable under "The Homing Pigeons Protection Act" to severe punishment. Four valuable birds s belonging to the Auckland! Plying1 Club while being trained recently returned to their lofts wounded by gun shot, one with its ring cut off, and one wing clipped to the stump of its feathers. The club is determined to make an example of the. first person detected, and offer a reward of £5 for information as to the identity of offenders.

The Auckland Bowling Club open their green for the season to-morrow afternoon.

\ n infant named Leslie Lake, chitf of' Elizabeth Lake, died at the Salvation irmy Maternity Home last evening The child was seen alive by a domestic at 4 p.m., but on her return a quarter of an hour later death had supervened. The child had resided at the Maternity Home since its birth, with its mother. Dr. Knight gave a certificate as to the cause of death, \n inquest will be held to-morrow.

The Auckland Fruitgrowers' Unxou has for several years endeavoured to educate the fruitgrowers of Auckland districts to the advantages to be derived from combination for mutual help and benefit, and particularly as a means of improving the existing methods adopted for the handling and distribution of fruit. The special committee appointed to acquire information and report with a view to the early establishment of a co-opera-tive association has had under consideration a scheme for the amalgamation of fruitgrowers with the Auckland Farmers' Co-operative Society. At the suggestion of representatives of the Society a conference between the directors and the Fruitgrowers' Committee was held, since which certain general proposals have been.advanced by the Farmers' Society. Briefly, these are: (a) That some 400 shares he taken up by fruitgrowers, m order to increase the .capital of the Society sufficiently to finance the large business to be done; this secured the Society would be prepared to (b) at once obtain suitable premises for handling the coming season's fruit;; (c) arrange for the appointment of a special committee of fruitgrowers to control the fruit business, which would be kept distinct from other. sections; and (d) such committee to have the right to appoint expert' in fruit as manager of the fruit de-. partment. These proposals have been: made known by circular, to the various affliated associations of the Fruitgrowers' " Union, and through, the press to fruitgrowers in general, and will come up for consideration on Tuesday next, 29th irist., at a publia meeting to be held at 11 a.m. on that day, at the office of the Auckland, Fruitgrowers' Union, Mercantile} Chambers, Queen-st.

Miss Evelyn M. Wyman, of Mange-re, who now ranks as Associate Pianist

of Trinity College, London, received her musical education chiefly from ■ Miss A. L. Colegrove, of this city. In June, 1898, she presented herself for the pass and honours sections of the senior division in theory, and passed successfully in both sections. In October of the same year she gained honours for pianoforte-playing in the senior division, and also at the same time passed the senior.division ia violin-playing, her teacher ior t this subject being Herr Willimoff. In October, 1899, as a pupil of Miss Cole* grove, she passed the higher examina* tion in pianoforte-playing. Sinca then she has studied under Mrs Arthur Boult, with the result announced above. The other young lady who passed the Tiigher examination, aid

now ranks as a certificated pianist!

(T.C.L.), is Miss Madeline Mitchell, a| 1 pupil of Mr W. H. Webbe., Two year^ ago she passed the senior pianoforte ; examination at Napier, being fchen a I pupil of Mr W. T. Sharp, of that city. I The anniversary services of th 6 B C.E. Society of the Union Free Bap- jff tist Church were held in the V.M.C.A. Social Hall last evening-. Mr Kent presided, and there was-'a. fair H"I attendance of members and delegates from lother societiejs. Hhe j|Rev. J, Clark (President of the Auckland | Provincial Christian ~ Endeavour Union) gave a stirring address, taking for his subject, "Whatsoever your hands find to do, do it with all your might." Greetings were -received from kindred societies a«d from the Key. H. Kelly, at present in Christchurch. During the evening a nuin« ' ber of vocal and instrumental items i i were contributed by friends, and re- , freshments were handed round by the Social Committee.

The box plan for "Florodora," to be produced by the Pollard Opera j Company at the Opera House, com- I mencing Friday, Ist November, will be opened at Wildman, Lyell and .;; Airey's to-morrow (Saturday) mom« : ing, where seats may be booked a" week in' advance. ■ ■

Mr J. W. Colville lectured to tt :f»\ large and appreciative audience last S' evening in the Oddfellows' Hell, Cookstreet on "Spiritual Science Applied to Daily Life." Mr Colville lectures to-night on "Palmistry and Astrology* in the Oddfellows' Hall, Pitt-street. The St. Sepulchre's Church. Club intends holding- its annual grand gvtnnastie display on Tuesday evening ' next at St. Sepulchre's Parish Hall, I Burleigh-stireet, under direction "of Professor Carrollo. A movement is on foot to provide Christmas comforts for "Our Boys" in South Africa, trnd subscriptions for that purpose will be received at tie "Star" Office. : ffl News of the New: Boys' American i and Portsmouth fancy collars, just to hand, lovely goods, at Geo. Fowlds'.— Ad.

Working shirts 1/11, working flannels 2/6, strong Denim pants .2/11, at Ernest Moore's, 240 Queen-st—Ad.

News of the New: Straw hats, jn grand assortment, just arrived. Lovely assortment, at Geo. Fowlds'.—Ad. '

Men's all-wool tweed suits 21/./ tweed trousers 4/ll,:5/ii, and 0/U.— Ernest Moore's, 240 Queen-street.—Ad,

News of the New: Tennis shirts, cricket shirts, and all kinds of shirts, I at Geo. Fowlds'.—Ad.

Ernest Moore, 240 Queen-st., is offering a very special line of men's.}.{ blue vicuna trousers at 7/11.—Ad.

Boys' tweed suits 4/11, Norfolk suits 6/11, three garment suits 12/11. —Ernest Moore's, 240 Queen-street.—/ ; Ad. v< /t

News of the New: Grand lot of travelling trunks, bags and requisites, at Geo. Fowlds'.—Ad. Boys' washing blouses, 1/11; allwool tweed and serge knickers, l/ll» —At Ernest Moore's, 240 Queen-st.-» Ad. News of the New: Well-selected stock of men's clothing of every kind, at Geo. Fowlds'.—Ad. Ernest Moore, 240, Queen-st., keep! a very large variety of boys' cloth- ■ ing of every description. Norfolk suits, open and closed fronts, with plain or golf knickers, KB. suits, sailor suits, and three garment suitli with quilted and padded shoulders, all marked at very fine prlcM.—(Ad.) .