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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIII, Issue 166, 15 July 1902, Page 4

Captain Edwin advised for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this ' day: "Moderate southerly winds, glass rise, poor tides, very cold night." The Union Company's- steamer Mararoa sailed for. Sydney, last evening-. The number of passengers who left by the steamer was very large. The cargo included 2 boxes and 10 bars bullion, valued at £13,600, shipped by the National Bank of New? Zealand in transit Tor London, 400 cases and 123 basps kauri gum for transhipment to London and the Continent, 580 boxes buUer and 956 sacks maize for Sydney and Australian ports, 783 islieep for Sydney, and sundry merchandise. The Thames' Charitable Aid Board, at a meeting , held last night, accepted the following , tenders for the .supply of requisites during , the ensi*ang year: —Meat, E. I>eeble; funerals, R. Twentyman; tobacco, E. De-ible; bread, Thos- Hosking; groceries for homes, W. rations, E. Deeble; rations for Coromandel, Fernandez; bread, flour an groceries for Coromandel, Fernandez; rations for Paeroa, W. McWettere (subject to a. deposit being paid); fuel, J. Hawices. D]\ P. Callan resigned the position of medical officer to the Board, owing to ill health. The resignation was received with regret. Arrangements have been completed between the Government and Tamahau Mahupuku for the purchase of 8500 acres of the Longbush Estate. eastward of Greytown and Carterton. The purchase of the remaining 22,000 acres of the estate will probably be referred to the Assessment Court. The property will be thrown open in January next. The improvement of a section of the Great North Road at a cost of about £3000 was discussed in the Grey Lynn Borough Chambers yesterday at a meeting of representatives of local bodies interested in the road. The section of the road under consideration was that between the pumping station and the Arch Hill Hotel. Mr. Parrell, representing Grey Lynn, presided. The other representatives present were: Messrs. Baildon and Jenkins (Arch Hill Road Board), Clay and Cooper (Avondale Road Board), and Knight (Point Chevalier Road Board). Mr. H. Metcalfe, C.E., laid a plan of the proposed woi-k on the table, and estimated the cost at £3000. It was decided to approach the Government, through Mi\ John Bollard, M.H.R., and urge that a sufficient sum be placed on the estimates 'as a'subsidy for the "Work. "v T/he principal of Prince Albert College notifies that the college half term, at half fees, begins on Monday next, July 21sx.

In another part of this issue the contents of this week's "Graphic" are set forth. by the long list of subjects dealt with by the journal there can scarcely be any one in the community who will not find something to interest him in the number, and as "something to send Home" by Friday's- mail it would be difficult to surpass it in general interest. The number will be issued early to-mor-row morning.

The Auckland. Farmers' Co-opera-tive Society 'have, decided to raise their nominal capital to £10,000 in 10,000 shares at £1 each, and to make an active canvass for shareholders and customers. The store is to be removed to more suitable premises for counter trade.

"Are you aware that there are 17 convicctions a-gainst- you for ' vagrancy?" asked Sub-Inspector Mitchell at the Police Court this morning-, cross-examining an old man who was giving evidence in his own defence. that was ago," replied defendant. "Are 'you. aware that there are 200 convictions against you?" asked the Sub-luspector. "That was years ago," replied defendant again.

. An. Opotiki resident, writing , to Mr J. T. Stevenson, F.R.A.S., says: "A slight shock of earthquake was felt here at twenty minutes past five on Tuesday evening-, July S. The direction, was from east and west. I thought I .felt a similar shock on Monday morning , , about the same time, but as none of the rest of our family felt it, perhaps I was mistaken." . ♦

An old Auckland boy, Br. Lambert Hepenstai Ormsby, has just been elected to the hig-h position of president of the lioyal College of Surgeons of Ireland. Dr. Ormsby was born at Onehunga Lodge, Aiickland, in July, 1549, was educated at the I'arneli Grammar School, and finally left Auckland in 1563 at the age of. 14. Air. Ormsby is a graduate in arts and M.D. of Dublin University, a member of the senate, fellow and late member of the Council of the Royal College of Surgeons, one of the senior surgeons of the Meath Hospital and County Dublin Infirmary, surgeon to the National Children's Hospital, consulting surgeon to the Drummond Military School (Chapelizod), honorary consulting surgeon to the Dublin branch of Institute of Journalists, fellow of the Eoyal Medico-Chirurgi-cal Society of London, and fellow of the Eoyal Academy of Medicine (Ireland). Dr. Orrasby is the son of the late George Owen Ormsby, C.E., Sur-veyor-General of the Auckland district, some fifty years ago.

Another hitch has occurred in connection, with the petition for the Coronation Town Hall at Birkenhead, and the question will have to conje a<gain before the Borough Council at its meeting on Thursdaj' evening next. The petition is a preliminary rsrep to legalise the striking of a separate rate of 6£d in the £ to raise £200 toward the cost of the hall, the intention being , to secure a subsidy; of £200 promised by the Government for Coronation work, and raise the necessary balance (probably £200) by mortgage. This proposal was the outcome of a meeting of ratepayers convened under the auspices of the Council, and at the last meeting of the Council the request for the circulation of a petition to give effect to the petition was acceded to by a small majority. In the course of the Council meeting, as opinions differed as to the best way of celebrating the Coronation, the question arose, "Who was to word the petition?" This point was settled by deciding , to adhere to the resolutions passed at the ratepayers' meeting, and the town clerk was instructed to liave the petition taken round. The wording of the petition, which has since been placed in the hands of the town clerk, is now held to be of a contentious naturet and not covered by the resolutions passed by the ratepayers. It has therefore been decided to bring the petition before the Council at the meeting on Thursday evening and have the disputed - matter discussed.

At the Police Court yesterday afternoon a stalwart man of about 30 years of age, named Michael John Naughton, described as a stoker in the Gas Company's service, pleaded '■guilty to attempting , to commit suicide on Saturday by, cutting his throat. Constable Finnerty deposed to going to accused's house in Freeman's Bay and to seeing accused there. The latter told Mm that he had been ill and that he recollected nothing about the occurrence. Mrs Naxvglrfcoii said she could give no reason for her husband's act, and she thought he would be safe if allowed to go. He had, been ill f or two prthree days. Accused said he had been suffering from diarrhoea, and'" remembered nothing- after he went home on Saturday. Accused was remanded for medical examination. The following missing friends are advertised for in "Lloyd's Weekly" of April S: —Lomas (William), sailed for New Zealand 28 years ago; last wrote from Invercargill, Otago. Sister Eliza asks. Tritton (Frederick G.), left Commercial-road, E., 36 years back, for Otago, !N".Z. ' Sister Annie asks. A meeting of Liberals is convened for to-morrow evening at Zion Hill Schoolroom, Birkenhead, being part of a general movement to unite all the Liberals of the new Waitemata electorate. , At the Anglican Synod, Wellington, last evening, a motion affirming the desirability of women having equal rights with men to vote a.t parish meetings and in the election of officers, was rejected. The voting of the clergy on the subject was equal, though the laity was in favour-of the alteration.. A meeting of volunteer officers in the Strand Arcade this evening will discuss proposals concerning the opening of the new Drill Hall. Persons about to furnish will save money by visiting our furniture department. Bedtroom, dining-room, and drawing-room furniture greatly reduced during the fair.—Smith and Caughey, Ltd. —Ad. ' Worms undermine Children's -Constitutions. Use WADE'S WORM FIGS, 1/ boxes. Fowlds' portmanteaux, trunks, and bags are the best for travelling.—Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade.—Ad. j

Mr Louis Lewis announces an. an tion'sale <&t La&e Takapuna on day next at the residence of Mr A.lr Curtis, who is leaving for Englaail o ii the valuable furnishings, piaao, e!c<: also very superior clog cart. A 'fj|j' ferry steamer has been arrangedfor freighting purchasers' goods On W from Lake to Auckland Wharf; 'Buses will run on the day of the sale. furniture will be on view on Sattirday To Cure a Cold in One Day: 'Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it to cure; 1/6. The genuine is stanuwi "L.8.Q." Agents, Sharland and Co. V Ltd., Auckland and Wellington. ' Fowlds' Job Prices.—Ties in all pat terns and designs, grand assortment" 1/ to 3/6.—Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade. —Ad. Children's all-wool cashmere hose small sizes, "Clean Sweep" prices 6M pair; ladies, Hid pair.—At McCvillagH and Gower's. —Ad. Brooms, brooms, at Tonson G ar . lick Company's last sale, only 6d each,» given away prices.—Ad. Fowlds' Job Prices.—Cardigan jackets, 3/6; sweaters, 1/11; white shirts,: 2/11.—Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade. —Ad. Our usual bargains in cookinjr aprons, 9d, 10d, 1/ each; extra large, 1/6 each. —Smith and .Canghey'a Fair.—(Ad.) ' The Hat Shop.—Geo. Fowlds, Yip. toria Arcade, has a hat for every head at reasonable prices.—Ad. Black sequin dresses, 55/, now 17/11; chenille ring- spot evening dresses, in pink, blue, cream, et<;., now 19/11; 42in. silk lace for evening wear, now 2/6 yard; cerise velveteen', 1/9 A, now lOgd, at MeCullagh and Gower's groat ''Clean Sweep" sale.— Ad. Fowlds , suitings and trousering are, very special value, all patterns, at Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade.—Ad. Tapestry carpets at 1/8 and 1/ir yard at Ton:;on Garlick Company's great cash sale. —Ad. Our champion treadle sewing ma. chine, price £3 IS/, during Smith and X Fair.—-(Ad.) The Clothing Emporiuni.-r-Ge6. Fowlds can fit you in a really good suit or pair of trousers, at Victoria ; Arcade. —Ad. Good goods at "Clean Sweep" prices, 42in armures in vieux rose, brown, navy, green, check tweeds;- also silk effects in fawn, grey, na.vj, etc., 6yds/ double width, 3/11: 44in. ilake tweed, 2/11 yard, now Cycta for 5/11; allour better dresses at clearing - prices.— MeCullagh and Gower. —Ad. J ■ Fowlds' suits to measure from £3 .'}/; trousers, 10/6.—Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade. —Ad. For rugs and slip mats and carpet squares call at Tonson Garlick Company's great cash sale, now on. Mats 1/9 and 2/3, splendid value.— Ad. Oilcloths reduced to 1/ yard, hearthrugs to 1/6; special line of matting reduced from 1/9 to 1/ per yard.— : Ad. The Shirt Emporium.—Geo. Fotvldi sells all kinds of shirts, both soft, at Victoria Arcade. —Ad. Good goods at "Clean Sweep" •prices. Large assortment of printed flannelettes now 2 : |cl, 3sd, 4|d up, worth Od, 6jkl, 7M up; cream and white ditto, 2/11, 3/11, 4/11 up; ; ; striped, IM, 2fd, 3|d, 4Jd up.—At MeCullagh. and Gowner's great sale.—Ad. The Boys' Delight.—All are delighteed with the warm winter suits soli at Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade.—Ad, Eider-down quilts and blankets greatly reduced at Tonson Garlick Company's great cash sale, now proceeding. —A<3. Fowlds' Job Prices.—Boys' and youths' flannelette shirts, from 9d; boys' Norfolk suits, 15/.—Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade. —Ad. Hall and dining-room curtains in tapestry and art serge, 2/3, 4/3, 5/3, 6/11, 11/6 pair, less than half-price, during Smith and Caughey's fair.— Ad. Your Measure, Please? —Suits to measure, £3 3/; trousers, 16/6, at Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade.—Ad. In our showroom: Good goods at "Clean Sweep" prices. Trimmed fur, tucked, etc., rich, choice, silk mantles, 84/, now 39/6, 87/6 now 45/ up; reversible g-olf capes, 30/, now 16/11; flannelette blouses, 3/11, 4/6, 5/6, now 1/11-1, 2/6, 2/11 up; 'corduroy velveteen, ditto, 8/11, now 4/11; marvellous value in costumes, 27/6, 32/6, 35/ up, now 11/9, 16/11, is/11 up; this season mackintoshes, 27/6 and 35/, now 5/11; 47/6, now 9/11, "at McCullagh and Gower's sale.—Ad. Fowlds' Job Prices.—Merino undershirts and pants, 1/3; heavy knitted, undershirts, 2/6; black cash, sox, 3 for 2/. —Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade., —Ad. Beautiful cretonne couch, only 26/, at Tonson Garlick Company's, great cash sale.—Ad. Fowlds' Job Prices. —Boys' K.B. pants,. 1/4; tweed K.B. suits, 4/11;"; boys' Norfolk suits, 7/11.—Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade.—Ad. Fowlds' Job Prices. —Black flannel . undershirts, all wool, 1/11; strong working shirts, 1/11.—Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade. —AdV Job line of Austrian bentwoodchairs, only 4/3 each, at Tonson Garlick Company's great cash sale.—Ad. Fowlds' hats are perfection; a hat for every head, at Geo. Fowlds, "Vie toria Arcade.—Ad. Fowlds' Job Prices. —Taiaroa trousers, 1/0; small men's size* ? 10/6; men's tweed/suits, 16/6; trousers, 3/11.—Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Aγ-. cade.—Ad.