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Auckland Star, Volume XXXV, Issue 94, 20 April 1904, Page 6

The following is Captain Edwin's weather forccart for 24 hours from nine a.m. this day: "Strong winds to gale from between east and north and north-west, glass fall, tides good, rain probable." The total number of arrivals into the colony during February was 2818, against 3157 in the same month of 1902. The departures numbered 2155, compared, with 2842 in February, 1902. Mr William Baxter, the old colonist whose death was recorded in Monday's issue, was buried at Waikumete Cemetery yesterday afternoon in the presence of many old friends. The chief mourners were the deceased's sons, Messrs W. E. Baxter and F. Baxter. The Rev. A. W.ilkins, pastor of Beresfordstreet Congregational Church, conducted the burial service at the deceased's residence in Sussex-street and at the graveside. Many beautiful floral .tributes testified to the respect in which the late Mr Baxter was held by a wide circle of friends. An accident occurred at the New Zealand Insurance Company's buildings shortly before 11 o'clock this morning. A nufhber of painters were engaged renovating the interior of the building, and a lad who was assisting stepped through the glass roof of Messrs. Frater Bros.' offices. Fortunately he went feet first, and escaped any serious injury, although naturally astonished at the rapid descent. The occupants of the office were equally surprised at the sudden fall on the Exchange. After a few minutes the boy, finding he has escaped with a few abrasions, pluckily remarked, "That's ! the advantage of having big feet." Petitions arc jdng signed in the ! Whar.garei distru isking the Colonial ! Secretary to ret the decision to ! close the Whan- district against ! shooting this seasuJ. A private tele- ' gram has been received in Whangarei from Sir Joseph Ward stating that the matter will be held over pending further inquiries.

On the application of the head teachers of the Whangarei and Horahora schools, the Schools Committee has decided to allow Biblical instruction to be 'given in the schools for one hour per week, but not in the. usual school hours.

The University College Council met at the University Buildings yesterday afternoon. Mr G. L. Peaeocke presided, and there were also present the Hons. E. Mitchelson and J. A. Tole, Dr. McDowell, Messrs W. Coleman and T. U. Wells. Accounts totalling £431 15/11 were passed for payment. Mr Coleman pointed out that nothing had been done to carry out the Council's resolution to the effect that the Southern colleges should be communicated with with the object of securing joint action in applying for grants for special schools. The registrar explained that the chairman, Sir G. M. O'Rorke, had instructed him to take no action in the matter as. no good could come of it. Further consideration of the matter was deferred. The Howick Presbyterian Church, which was closed some time ago to admit of extensive improvements, was reopened on Sunday. A- spacious transept has now been added, at the ends of which large and ornamental stainedglass windows present a very handsome appearance, and at the crossing of the arches of the transept the groins are of a fine ecclesiastical style. The whole church .has been painted and varnished inside, and well furnished with ample lighting, the acetylene gas giving a strong clear white light without glare, acknowledged by the old people to be a great comfort. The pulpit is of the rostrum kind, giving room for attitude of the speaker, all being of a sober yet highly finished- mode. At the close of an eloquent and instructive sermon, the Rev. W. Gray Dixon, M.A., referred in complimentary terms to the praiseworthy endeavours of the church officers and the generosity of the parishioners in providing a building so suitable and such a well-appointed place of worship, a church situated, where it always should be if possible, on the hill. Mr Philpott, ,of St. Paul's, Auckland, lent his services, and presided at the organ, and the Otara choir attended and efficiently rendered a fine anthem. A highly interesting lecture was delivered by Dr. Florence Keller before the N.Z.N.A. last evening in the Council Chambers, before a large number of members. The subject was upon "Fever," introducing influenza", scarlatina, and measles. The doctor showed that influenza first made its appearance about the year '93 among the Russian peansantry, and in less than six months j had spread entirely over the world, thus showing its highly infectious .nature. Influenza was a high fever which still remained a mystery to medical science. It was shown that very simple remedies, in which lemons proved a great factor, if applied a.% the first symptom of attack, greatly if not altogether reduced the severity of the fever. Continuous attention to fomentations on the chest reduced the cough trouble to a minimum. The doctor, in the course of her address, very briefly alluded to the disastrous effects upon the system produced by the habit of drinking strong tea, and showed the great evils resulting from this custom, especially if taken with food. The long-pending litigation, commenced in 1901, between the Welsbach Light Co., of Australasia, Ltd., and Mr Robert Lochead, of Dunedin, culminated on March 26 in the reserved judgment of the Chief Justice. His Honor, in the course of a long and technical judgment, held that there was evidence that the plaintiff company was duly incorporated; that the entry of the assignment in the register of patents was prima facie evidence that the assignment of the patents to the plaintiff had been made, particularly with regard to the 1893 patent; that there is proof of infringement of the 1893 patent, assuming that patent valid; that the onus of proof of non-validity rests on the defendant, and has not been discharged; that the 1893 patent was novel and good, and was not anticipated by the 1885 or 1886 patents. For these and other reasons explained at length, His Honor found for the plaintiff company. By arrangement between the solicitors for the parties (Messrs Bell and Menteath for plaintiff company, and Mr Sim and Dr. Findlay for defendant) the settlement of the decree and questions as to injunction, costs, etc., were reserved for argument in Chambers. The Chief Justice's decision will, we are informed, dispose of the writs issued against seven or eight others who are alleged to have infringed the Welsbach Co.'s rights—"Wellington Post." On Tuesday forenoon a large fish, looking like a shark, was seen struggling in the shallow water in Hobson's Bay. Colonel Burgess, thinking it a good opportunity for rifle practice, fired several shots at it with a 440 rifle, Morris tube, at about 450 yds range, and after several misses apparently hit it the eye (the bull's-eye in this case being over 4in in diameter). It commenced to swim round in circles. His son then Went out in a boat and finished it off with a revolver pistol and brought it ashore. The fish turned out to be a healthy specimen of a sword fish (Xiphias Tetrapturus or Istiophorus) 10ft long. The flesh is said to be excellent, resembling that of the Tunny. At a meeting of the trustees of the Wairoa Hospital a few days ago, it was reported that the cash balance amounted to £98 1/7. The doctor's report for the month of March showed 347 patients attended to, 153 being medical and 194 surgical cases. The number of patients admitted to hospital was 6, number discharged 6, leaving number of in-patients 4, as at beginning of the month. Miss Lilian McLohry, being favourably reported on by both doctor and matron, after three months' trial, was admitted as a first year probationer. The Tyser steamer Indra, which arrived from London to-day, has had an interesting career. She was built in 1597. In August, 1901, she went ashore on the coast of the Red Sea, and was abandoned by her master and crew as a total wreck. Subsequently she was towed to England and docked at Liverpool, the repairs costing approximately £30,000. The newspapers at the time described the repairing of this vessel as the most extensive that had been carried out at" Liverpool, and on a scale altogether unparalleled in the history of the Bristol Channel, if not in the annals of any ( shipbuilding port in the country, involving practically the rebuilding of the steamer. The Indra is also a naval reserve ship, being entitled to fly the blue enaign, her captain and 22 others of the ship's complement being navy reservists. Many of the crew took a prominent part in the engagements in the Boer. War. This is the [ndra's first visit to Auckland. The Katikati Farmers' Union has elected Mr Vesey Stewart chairman, Mr Kenneth Morton vice-chairman, and Mr John Killen hon. see-

Children's red cashmere socks, 1 to < gloves to match; also, second shipmen of kid and fabric'gloves just opened. . ■ McCullagh and Gower's.—Ad,

The Official Assignee (Mr Gerard) yesterday began an inquiry into the aftairs -of"A. iL 3tevens, storekeeper, of Thames, who was adjudicated bankrupt on the petition of Mr W. S. Wnitley. Several creditors put in an appearance, but the debtor did not, owing to some delay which he seemingly could not avoid. It was decided to adjourn the meeting till Friday to enable him to attend. No statement has yet-been filed. The Anglican Bishop of Auckland is issuing a pastoral to his diocese on the subject of the Maori missions, which are not in a wholly satisfactory Indeed, the position, according to the .Bishop, is very grave, and he. urges on the parishes'the need of lioeral and consistent support of the mission in Auckland.' This is a true story. Yesterday a car picked up a dog in Queen-street on its life-guard. The dog ran along the bars and jumped out, running up Wyndhamstreet, howling at the top of its power! A good deal of interest in being taken in»the election of a Mayor and a councillor for the Borough of Grey Lynn. Mr J. R. Lundon, who is a candidate, advertises elsewhere that he will address the electors to-morrow night at St. George's Hall. Mr Kmsella, who has accepted reappointment as the New Zealand Government's Dairy Commissioner, -is expected to reach England from South .Africa, via South America, at the end of the present week. He will probably not reach Wellington until the end of June. In a private letter to the Minister for Agriculture Mr Kinsella stated that his health had undergone a satisfactory improvement. We hold a large and most varied collection of smart tweed, cloth, jackets, trimmed latest styles; also, motor coats, trimmed leather, etc., etc., all marked at popular prices, at McCullagh and Gower's.—Ad. Accordion-pleated silk, in black, ivory, cream, red, sky, pink, eau de nil, 36in, special value, 2/1 yard; 48in, white, cream, black, nil, sky, 3/11; "ruche silk," all evening shades, 2/11; 36in, black glace, 5/6; 32in, black rean de soie, 6/9, at McCullagh and Gower's.—Ad. Fashionable neckwear: The latest from London. White, cream, and Paris lace "Robats," 9Jd, IOJd, 1/, 1/6, 1/11, 2/6, 3/11 each; also, a large assortment of newest Yak lace motifs in black, white, and cream, s|d, 6id, 7Jd, 9£d, 10id, 11 £d, 1/3 each. McCullagli and Gower's, Queen street.—Ad--Young couples cannot do better than visit the cheap cash furniture store of Auckland. Simraonds and Spragg, Newton. —Ad. / On top of two shipments of speciallyselected dress fabrics we are in receipt of "job lines" of over "6000 yds" leading goods and excellent quality in "French tweeds," "zibelines, "Donegals," "flakes," etc, etc., the whole marked at less than their already famous popular prices; double width, 1/11J, 2/6, 2/11, 3/6, 3/11, 4/6. Write for patterns. McCullagh and Gower, dress merchants, etc —Ad. Storekeepers requiring leading goods in dress fabrics in Donegal, flakes, French tweeds, zibeline*, etc, should call or write for patterns. Having received over 6000 yards on top of their ordinary shipments they will be liberally dealt with. McCullagh and Gower, dress merchants.—Ad. Your winter costume.—Black and coloured exclusive dress lengths, in most effective designs; also a most varied collection in dress tweeds, knopp, zibelines, hopsack, etc, t/Gl. l/9i, 1/115, 2/G, to 5/6 per yard at McjCullagh and Gower's, the popular drapers.—Ad. ' \. Real Welsh, electoral, Yorkshire, Saxony, Welsh flannels, imported direct, at McCullagh and Gower's. English and colonial blankets, all sizes and prices.—Ad.