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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIII, Issue 17, 21 January 1902, Page 4

Captain Edwin advises for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day: "Strong to moderate westerly wind, glass rise, sea and tides."

There has been a great amount of stripping busines done at the port of Auckland since the New Year. Since January 1, nine large ocean going steamers, with a registered tonnage of 55,772 tons, have berthed at the wharves. Steamers plying between Sydney and Auckland, the Isla-nds, or the South, nor the several coastal steamers, are not included in the above tonnage. The returns for the quarter ended December last were larger than the returns for any previous year in the history of the port. The steamers aggregating the above tonnage are: Star of New Zealand, 4712 tons;'Tekoa, 4050; Rakaia, 5628; Riverdale, 5628; Sierra, 6000; Sonoma, 6000; Uganda, 4548; Aotea, 6364: Kobe, 4569; and Delphic, 8273.

"The very strong feeling which exists in Auckland on the subject of the German slanders on the British Army and the war methods of the Imperial Government found a vent last evening at the City Council meeting, which was attended by a crowded gathering of citizens. Un the motion of the Mayor (Mr. Kidd) a resolution was unanimously carried and enthusiastically endorsed by the public present, "indignantly resenting the slanderous attacks made on the honour of the British Empire, and on the Imperial and Colonial troops engaged in South Africa, and thanking Mr. Chamberlain for his prompt reply to the attacks. The scene when the resolution was carried was one of loyal enthusiasm. The whole gathering rose and cheered with unbounded heartiness, sang " God Save the King." and gave loud cheers for the King, Mr. Chamberlain, the Premier, and the Mayor. His Worship was authorised by the Council to cable the resolution to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. "Several councillors thought the Mayor should call a public meeting on the subject, but Mr. Kidd pointed out that time was the essence of the matter, and that it would not be advisable to call another meeting and send another cable to Mr. Chamberlain. He had not prior to this meeting been asked to convene a public meeting, and he considered what had been done that evening would very well express the sentiments of the people of Auckland on the subject.

The Secretary of the Birkenhead Sugar-workers' Union yesterday filed a case with the Clerk of Awards, in which the Union ask for a minimum rate of pay and working rules. The case will come up for hearing before the Board of Conciliation, unless the Union decides to carry the case direct to tbe Court in the meantime. Particulars of the Union proposals are published elsewhere in this isue.

At the Police Court yesterday afternoon JamesjHunt, a 'bus driver, was fined 140/ and costs for carrying- an excessive number of passengers.

The steamer Elingamite, which sailed for Sydney last evening, took hence three boxes and eight bars of bullion valued at £14,950, from the National Bank of New Zealand to the Orient Pacific Company. In addition to this valuable cargo she took 900 sacks of maize and a large quantity of general merchandise shipped at Southern ports, in addition to a fair average cargo from Auckland.

Messrs Lux-ford, of Dannevirke, and Jensen, manager of the Hawke's Bay Timber Company, recently returned to Dannevirke from a visit to a timber forest between Taupo and Cambridge. The trip was made for the purpose of inspecting the forest on behalf of a Wellington' syndicate which has secured the milling rights over an area of some 12,000 acres. There is, they report, a magnificent supply of totara and a large quantity of matai in this forest. The bus'i is on the Tatua West block, near Atiainuri.

A company has been formed in Durban (says the Natal "Mercury"), with a capital of £10,000, for the purpose of purchasing and working mica mines in Zululand. Samples of the mica have been sent to England a.nd replies have been received that the sample is worth £560 per ton. The whole of the capital has been subscribed locally.

The following programme will be played by the Newton Band in Albert Park on Wednesday evening: March, "The Deathless Army"; grand operatic selection, "Lucrezia Borgia" (Donizetti); waltz, "Karangahape" (C. Trussell); fantasia, "The Young Recruit" (Bulch); waltz, "Smiles and Tears" (Round); march, "Takapuna" (C. Trussell); overture, "In the Twilight" (J. Ord Hume); march, "High School Cadets" (Sousa); "God Save the King."

A painful accident happened at Cambridge on Saturday to a lad names James Keeley. He was carting in the hayfield, and had just reached the stack with his load, when the load suddenly slipped. The lad fell with it, and by some means the pitchfork penetrated the back of his thigh, necessitating the services of Dr. Roberts, who attended to the sufferer.

The' Business Coaching and Engineering School, Newton (opposite Pittstreet), has re-opened. Staff: Morton, Hemingway, Downie. Recent results include matric, civil service, teachers D and E, bookkeeping and shorthand, 140 (all names at school). Classes also include electricity, magnetism, mechanics, mechanical drawing. Afternoon and evening. Terms moderate.

A meeting of the Waikato Gun Club decided to remain in the Inanimate Pigeon Association for the present. It was also resolved that, as the Eden Club had evaded a challenge on a quibble, the Association asked to reconsider their decision, that affiliation fees be paid immediately, and that in future fees be prepaid to avoid similar complications, which are unseemly amongst sportsmen.

Tlie public are requested to remember that the Museum is now closed during the annual cleaning', and rearrangement of curios. The work will occupy some clays, and it is anticipated that the Museum will not be re-opened before the middle of next week. k

Guy Boothby is a name to conjure with'among the novel-reading public who will be pleased to hear that his latest and perhaps most enthralling story, "The Childerbridge Mystery," is "commenced in this week's "Graphic." The tale is illustrated, and will form one of the weekly attractions of the journal which has been fortunate in securing the serial rights. The pictorial features of the issue this week include pictures Of the Eighth Contingent in camp in Vr.-.llington, showing the Auckland bcvs, and under the heading- "The Defences of Auckland Harbour " are some interesting views of the Devonport Submarine Miners at work. An illustrated article deals with what is being done in the way of technical education among the Maoris in the North. Views of South African graves, Maori Christmas scenes, a Maori fishing station, the Wellington Submarine Corps, cartoon, cartoonlets, and miscellaneous illustrations make up the pictorial part of the issue, which in interesting reading matter is particularly rich. Tbe number will be published to-morrow.

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Amongst the. cargo shipped South by s.s. Takapuna from Onehunga Yesterday was 4075 cases keg butter 25 cases cheese, and 1379 eases local fruit. The second meeting oi the season | of the Auckland Swimming Club will be held to-morrow evening m the Albert-street Baths. A large and interesting programme of events has been arranged, including ladies' and men's races, exhibition swimming, a water polo contest between representative teams from North Shore and city, and numerous other competitions. Mr Burgess, a, visitor from Wellington, will also compete in .the open handicap events. White's string band will be in attendance. The secretaries, Mr P. J±. Hughes, assisted by Mr A. S. Hall,, have been indefatigable in completing ail preliminary arrangements, and the gala should prove most enjoyable. ' The nrst event will start at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Mr B. Dunstan, working at the Waihi mine, received a nasty wound on the nose yesterday morning through a piece of stone falling down the pass, striking him full on the nose and inflicting a severe cut. Dr. Guinness dressed the wound. Local t

The sum of £8 10/ was collected by the Waihi Brass Band on Saturday night in aid of Mr J. Hinchey. The band gave an excellent musical programme at various points of advantage in the town to a large concourse of people.

An inspection parade of the Auckland Engineer Volunteers was held last evening on the parade ground, Rutland-street, Captain Walker in command. There was a good muster of members. After the inspection of arms and accoutrements by the officer commanding, the company was marched up to Princes-street, and put through a course of drill.

The Manukau Yacht Club's third race of the season was sailed on Saturday last, and was won by Mr. A. Bag-lev's Ladysmith, with Mr. Green's Fedora second, and Mr. Smith's Pretoria third. The next race of the season will be for the champion cup. at present held by Mr. P. Farrell, who won it last season with the Moa. An exceedingly attractive programme has been arranged for Miss Moran's concert, which takes place on Friday evening in the. Federal Hall. Miss Moran has been fortunate in securing the services of some lof our very best musicians, and as a great number of tickets have already been disposed of the concert promises to be a success in every way. Mrs Young, principal of Gleniveagh School, Beckham Place, announces that Miss Irwin, 8.A.1-.U.i., will arrive here early in March to join the staff. Mrs Young will be pleased to arrange with pupils desirous of joining advanced classes in all subjects necessary for the matriculation aud civil service examinations. " Miss Irwin, besides her degree, has taken honours in several subjects and. if required, wouid form a special class for the study of Greek. Well collared Collars in all the latest shapes and sizes, braces in infinite variety, at Geo. Fowld's.—Ad. A bargain list. Four men's straw hats for 1/; 40 dozen of g-ents' ties at 6d each, worth 1/6; 30 dozen ladies' straw hats 6d each, usual price 3/6; blouses 1/11 to 2/11, worth 3/9 to 6/6. —D.S.C.—Ad. ,When in the city see Geo. Fowlds' Arcade window; ties of the best 1/, or three for 2/6; all new stock. —Ad.