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Auckland Star, Volume XXXV, Issue 144, 17 June 1904, Page 4

The following is Captain Edwin's weather report for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day: "Strong winds to gale from between north-west and west and south; dass rise, ard much colder weather." The mail steamer Ventura left San Francisco at 2 p.m. yesterday, due date, or Auckland, via the Islands. She has ;00 tons o)' cargo for this port, and will be due to arrive here on July 4. The .band contest to be held here in February is being worked up by a very strong committee of bandsmen and citizens, and already some 20 bands have written stating that they intend to compete. Among these are the three champion bands, Wellington Garrison, Wanfanui Garrison, and Kaikorai. -The prize money, which is the largest ever given, seems to be tempting the South Island bands to take the journey. The committee intend sending out canvassers to collect funds, and already some very substantial donations have been sent to Lliem from leading citizens in the city. Among letters of sympathy sent to the Premier on his recent illness was one from the Waihi Miners' Union, as follows:—"To the Rt. Hon. R. J. Seddon, | Premier.—-Dear Sir,—Kindly allow mc | to convey to you the thankfulness of members of the Waihi Miners and Workers' Union on your restoration to a certain degree to health. Your time of illness has been an anxious time to all those who have the interest of the colony of New Zealand at heart. We are anxiously watching, and tni3t that you may be long spared to carry on the position you have so ably and. beneficially filled as Premier of New Zealand. With kindest, regards, and earnest prayers for your entire restoration to ycur usual health again, I am (signed), Joseph E. Slevin, Miners' Union secretary, Waihi." Mr Slevin received the following reply:—-"I very much appreciate the kind- wishes contained in your letter, and will ask you to be so good as to convey my sincerest thanks to members. Such letters from representative bodies and private citizens are j cheering and restorative. I am happy [ to say that my health is now much im-1 proved, and, with care, I hope to be ere long quite strong again. Thanking you. —I am, etc. (signed) R. J. Seddon." Mr C. C. Kettle, S.M;, made two judgment summons orders at the S.M. Court this morning, the cases being Tonson Garlick Co. v. Thomas Rigg Hewitson (£4 14/), and J. C. Colbeck v. Charles W. Cave (£2O 14/). I

A miner named J. Shera, working in the Waihi mine, had his shoulder and ribs injured by a fall of quartz. The championship at the Auckland Poultry Show are won by the following: —Poultry, Mr W. Whinray ( White Leg-! horn); pigeons, Mr W. B. MeKenzie, of '< Wellington (turbit); canaries, Mr J. M. Thomson (Norwich). Jn the duck "classes there is no championship, but Mr F. Watkinson gains two cups, a ! special and first prize with a fine Pekin drake, which is recorded as the best drake in the show. A petition is being sent in to the Railway Department by local grain, produce and general merchants complaining of the disgraceful state of the road in the vicinity of the goods sheds. Many laden carts have broken down in going either to or from the sheds owing to the inequalities of the road, which is very badly in want of repair. There is a strong demand for low tonnage freight by water in Auckland at the present time. Some 1500 tons of earthen pipes of local manufacture are waiting shipment for Dunedin, but it is stated that there are no vessels of the required type available for the charter, and a large vessel may have to be secured. Captain Jackson Barry's recently published "Pioneer Adventures" has now been forwarded to subscribers, and a second edition of the book is contemplated. Among those who received specimen copies of the original issue from the aged author were the Prince and Princess of Wales, Lord Ranfurly, and the Premier. Captain Barry is unfortunately in very p6or health at present, a state of things that a lengthened sojourn in the Hot Lakes district has not materially improved. At a meeting of the Otago Trades and Labour Council, resolutions were passed emphatically protesting against the action of the Government in importing 8000 pouches and belts for school cadets, and appealing to Government and MJELR.'s not to' grant any concessions to any private party or company to enable them to compete against the' vested interests of the Dunedin city corporation, which has already secured water rights, and is expending large amounts of capital on behalf of the citizens for the supply of electrical energy for Dunedin and suburbs. It having been stated that the Labour party was allied with the liquor party, their attitude was declared to be one of strict neutrality. It was reported that the flaxmillers* of Otago had formed a union, and that similar action was being taken in other parts of the colony. Mr F. Strange's store, at Hikutaia.j was burnt to the ground on Tuesday night, together with a quantity of goods belonging to Messrs Faithful and McConnell, bush contractors, of Otamakital, and Mr Thos. Kilgour, which were stored in the place. The building was' owned by Mr James Corbett, of the Hikutaia Hotel. The Penrose Rifle Range is to be shortly put into working order. Tenders, to be delivered at the Public Works Office by July 4, are invited for forming the butts, ranges, roads, walls and other works embraced in the plans. The Dunedin Charitable Aid Board has set up a committee to formulate the Board's objection to rhe present method of carrying on certain work in connection with charitable aid. The complaint is that the Board has to contribute to industrial schools and other institutions without having direct representation or voice in expenditure, having simply to pay and look pleasant when called on, without being supplied. with particulars. By advertisement in last night's issue it is notified that the annual election of three members of the Education Board will take place on July 25. The retiring members are Messrs Bagnall, Hobbs, and Dye, who offer themselves for reelection. The electors are the members of the School Committees throughout the district. Nominations must be made in writing by at least two electors, with the candidate's consent in writing, and must be delivered to the secretary of the Board, who is returning officer, by Monday, July 4. Why do people go to Shakespear's genuine sale? Because it is always what it is represented to be. —Shakespear's Art Needlework Depot, His Majesty's Ar- j cade.—Ad. j Dress Tweeds.—We offer yon a splen-! did assortment in all colours at 1/4J, 1/6, l/ 9£, 1/11, to 4/6 yard. Inspection invited. —Milne and Choyce, Ltd.—Ad. Stylish new jackets, 13/6, 14/6, 16/6, 17/ C, 19/6, 21/, 22/6, all much below regular price, beautifully trimmed sill* and plush mantles and jackets, usual price 4 to 6 guineas each, selling from 39/6 each.—At Rushbrook and Bridgmah's. Premises open until 10 p.m. Saturday.—Ad. Winter Gloves.—Silk-lined cashmere, 1/11 pair; 3-butt ditto, 1/9 and 2/3 pair; fur-lined gloves, 2/11, 3/11, 4/11; the "Royal" kid glove, all colours. 2/G pair; Milton suede, all colours, 3/6. — Milne and Choyce, Ltd.—Ad. Go to Shakespear's Genuine Sale! — Commences Monday, 20th June. All kinds of fancy work greatly reduced. Commenced cushion with silks 2/6. — Shakespear's Art Needlework Depot, His Majesty's Arcade.—Ad. Blankets! Blankets!— See pur special window display of English and colonial blankets. English (single-bed size), from 5/11 to 20/ pair; double-bed size, fron 14/6 to 27/6 pair; colonial (singlebed size), from 14/9 to 34/6; doublebed size, from 19/6 to 65/ pair.—Smith and CaugheV, Ltd.—Ad. Overcoats, rainproofs, and mackintoshes, latest styles, special value.—At Rushbrook and Bridgman's. Shop open on Saturday until 10 p.m.—Ad. Work for the Winter Evenings.— Visit Shakespear's genuine sale, on Monday, June 20th. Wonderful bargains.—Shakespear's Art Needlework Depot, His Majesty's Arcade.—Ad. Notice to the Public Generally!—6oo yards of white table damasw, slightly imperfect, 64in. wide, 1/3, 1/6 yard; 6Sin. wide, 1/9, 1/11 yard; 70in. wide, 2/3, 2/6, 2/11 yard.—Smith and Caughey, Ltd.—Ad. All-wool Donegal tweed, 56in. wide, fashionable shades, large special purchase selling much under wholesale price.—At Rushbrook and Bridgman's.— Ad. Notice!—To workers for guilds, bazaars, schools, etc., remember Shakespear's annual sale takes place Monday, June 20th. —Shakespear's Art Needlework Depot,. His Majesty's Arcade.—Ad. Smith and Caughey, Ltd., have just opened a special purchase by their Home buyer of gents' black hard felt hats, latest shapes, clearing at 4/11. See window at Smith and' Caughey's, Ltd.— Ad. Antarctic Blankets. —These are Milne and Chbyce's special brand, and for value are unequalled. All sizes, from 11/6 per pair; special Antarctica extra large, ~21/ pair.—Milne and Choyce, Ltd.—Ad.