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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 225, 20 September 1905, Page 4

The following is Captain Edwin's weather forecast for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day: "Strong winds to gale from between west and south-west and south, glass rise, rain probable."

A wharf labourer named John Drew, of Hobson-street, while assisting in the iinloading of iron from the steamer Drayton Grange at the Queen-street Wharf yesterday afternoon, was knocked down the hold of the vessel for a distance of about 20ft. He fell on some pig-iron and received some nasty scalp wounds, and other parts of his body were badly brui-ed. He was attended to by Dr. Scott, who did not consider that his condition necessitated Drew's removal to the HospitalDrew, who is a married man, was accordingly taken to his home, and is now Reported fo bo progressing favourably.' A number of stitches were put in the scalp wounds.

I'nder the direction of Risrnor Bragato, the Government Viticultnrist, pplendid progress has been made with tlir> hothouse grape- at Mr A. M. Wilson's vinery at Birkenhead- The berries have attained their full size* and, all being well, should be fully ripe before the end of next montn. Our representative at Birkenhead was shown the same kind of vine, the "Black Hamburg," in a glass hou-c not under forced heat, and the contrast was marked. The vines were only just beginning to bloom, whilst in anoihcr section a vine named the '"Late C'oleman" had to semblance of life whatever, and will not come into bearing before April next.

Our Birkenhead correspondent writes* —To ait apearatveea the strawberry crop promises to be one of the best for some years. The growers aTe hoping that the sales which usually appear at this time of the year will not be of undue severity. The weather up to now has been all that could be desired. The fruit trees are covered in bloom, especially at BirkAale. from the main road near Mayfield -the trees present a beautiful sight to the onlooker. Lnrspp areas of land have been ploughed during the past few weeks, and a considerable area is now under grass. An extraordinary meeting of shareholders in the Trotter Range Finding and Sight Company, Ltd., was held at 3 o'clock yesterday afterndoa in Mr H. l.ces office. New Zealand Insurance Co.'s Buildings, Mr Murdoch McLean presidfd. and in proposing that the company be wound up under the provisions of the Companies Act. 1003. he sairt that the directors had done everything possible to get the patent taken up by the Home Government, but without success. The resolution was adopted. The secretary stated there was £11 3/4 in the bank to the company's credit.

William Carveta, who pleaded guilty at Balclutha to committing perjury by swearing that a woman he was living with was his wife, was sentenced to four months' imprisonment.

Mr F. E. Baume, M.H.R., had the following telegram sent to him yesterday by the Auckland Railways League: — "As chairman of the late meeting of Auckland members held at Wellington, the Auckland Railways League ask you to show this telegram to the othor Auckland members, stating the great disappointment of the league at the proposed vote of £30,000 for the Xorth Auckland Trunk line, as compared with £ 100.000 for Otago Central and Midland railways, and request you to adhere to your minimum of ut least equal treatment for North Auckland Tftink line to those railways, using every constitutional means for the purpose of obtaining- the said equal treatment.—H. C. Tewslev. Ykf-President."

The Education Board this morning discussed the question of representation on the advisory committee in connection with the training college. Mr. Parr said he thought the time now ready that such an advisory committee should be appointed, and moved that the Board proceed to .set such a committee up. Agreement with this opinion was generally expressed, and the motion was carried unanimously. The chairman and chief inspector were then appointed to tho committee, and it was resolved to ask the Auckland,. Professorial Board to appoint one of their number. Dissatisfaction was expressed that the regulations only allowed for three members to the committee being appointed, as it was felt that Mr. George should have a piaee on it. and al*o that the Education Board itself should be more strongly represented. It wa.s. therefore, decided, on the motion of Mr. Parr, to Rommunicate to the Department of Education the Board's opinion that the advisory committee of. the Auckland Training College shouJd be increased from three members to five, and that the regulations be amended accordingly.

A man named Henry Richard Balding was brought before Justices in' the Police Court this morning ron no fewer than five charges of having illegally pawned a number of articles of jewellery in Auckland between February 3rd and July 21st. Upon the application of Chief-Detective Marsaek the accused was remanded until Friday. He did not apply for bail.

At ft meeting of the employees of Messrs. Reid and Gray, held at Dunedin yesterday, the delegate sent to -iChristehurch to the meeting to oppose the doings of the Harvester Company, gave his report, and it was resolved to suggest to the Otago Trades and Labour Council the advisability of holding a combined trade meeting as early as possible, to protest against the introduction of foreign goods into the colony, with a view to encourage local manufacturers.

The already over-crowded building which inadequately shelters the Auckland Police and Magistrate's Courts is now being ulilised as the office of the Registrar «f IC.-tors for Auckland West. This will not improve the sanitary condition of the building, which is badly ventilated and inconveniently overcrowded. Mr C. C. Kettle, who has just resumed duty after three weeks' absence through illness, attributes his

severe attack of bronchial trouble to sitting in the stuffy courts reeking with disease germs collected during years past, and allowed to remain owing to the crude methods of cleaning and the absence of a wholesome fumigation from time to time.

The plug on the water main about half-way up Shortland-street gave way yesterday afternoon about half-past five, and as high pressure was on at the time, a stream of water played as high as Messrs Arch. Clark and Sons' warehouse until the defect in the plug was remedied.

The harbourmaster reported to the Auckland Harbour Board yesterday i that when the s.s. Aparima was backing out from berth D., inner western tee, on the afternoon of September 15, the* ketch Moonah was seen to be running up the harbour close to and off Queenstreet Wharf. Three short blasts of the steamer's whistle were given to indicate that she was going full speed astern. The wind at the time was moderate to fresh from N.N.E., with a spring flood tide running. The ketch continue/ 1 her course, although it wai evident #- collision must occur unless one >e.-:sc. gave way. Seeing that the sailer «£<. continuing her course he was compelled to go full speed ahead the steamer's engines, and only narrowly averted a serious collision, clearing the ketch by about 60ft. In consequence of taking the sternway off and before it could be again obtained, the wind and tide set her over on the comparatively shallow water north-west of Hobson-street Wharf, where the Aparima could not answer to her helm or engines, and it was with great risk and difficulty that she was extricated from her position. Had the steamer grounded with wind and tide setting her hard on the bank she might have received serious injury. "This careless and nndue interference of coasteris with, large steamers," said the harbourmaster, "occurs too often, and is resented by the owners of the larger vessels.*' He pointed out that article 20 of the regulation for preventing' collision at sea stated that ''when a steamer and a sailing vessel are proceeding in such direction as to involve risk of collision, the steamer shall keep tout oi ihe way of 'the sailing *essel." It was under this article that coasting masters sheltered themselves, and gave so much trouble. -Article 30. however, gave Harbonr Boards power to enforce other rules of the road in the harbour, and he suggested that the time had .arrived \rhen, in the interests of the port and all the larger shipping, the Board should frame a by-law to punish, if persisted in—the wilful interference of, say. a 00-ton ketch with a QOOO-ton steamer in a narrow channel and tideway when berthing or being removed from the wharves. The letter was referred to the Works and Tariff Committee to report.

Two accidents occurred at the latter end of this week, and were admitted into the Wairoa Hospital for treatment. Mr Young received a fracture of the leg, while attending to his cattle at his milking shed; and Mr Khiav had some toes broken by a heavy piece of timber falling on them.

The City Council's application for a reserve for salt-water baths in the proposed new Freeman's Bay reclamation was favourably received by the Harbour Board yesterday, but it was suggested that it would be better for the baths to be right out on the water front, where the water would be purer. The question was referred to a committee.

Sis Gregory, a girl living near Cairns (Queensland), accidentally shot dead a coloured man known as Portuguese Bill. The deceased would not leave the girl's house, and to frighten him she took up a loaded revolver, when it exploded.

The Ponsonby branch of the City Fire Brigade extinguished a email outbreak in the residence of. Mrs. Farrell, St. Marys-road, about 10 o'clock last night. The chimney had caught fire, and set the mantelshelf alight, but no further damage was done.

In response to a requisition from the Mayors of Parnell and Newmarket, the chairmen of the Chamber of Commerce and the Auckland Railways League, and representatives of other prominent bodies. His Worship the Mayor (Mr. A. M. Myers) has decided to call a meeting of citizens for Friday night next at eight o'clock. The object is, to consider the question of the Parnell tunnel duplication., and also the alternative of a loop line via Hobson Bay.

The steamer Kent arrived from England to-day with a large cargo of rails for the New -Zealand Government. She is landing 1000 tons of rails at Auckland. For Wellington she has 2000 tons, and for Lyttelton / and Dunedin iOOO tons^saeh.-

Th«* Queen-street Wharf presented a busy appearance to-day, there Being no less than four large steamers at the berths. These are the Drayton Grange (6953 tons). Haversham Grange (7505 tons), Kent (5490 tons), and Briez Huel (5098 tons). The Indradevi (5680 tons) and the mail steamer Ventura (6000 tons)' are expected to arrive to-day, and the Delphic (8273 tons) about Friday next. In some instances the cargoes are small for the size of the vessels.

A generous'donor In the person of*Mr Watkins. of Raglan, has undertaken to provide, free of charge, all the timber required for the erection of. the proposed new Primitive MetlAdist Church in London-street, Hamilton? Solid support ha~ Yen promised in .other directions, and it is anticipated that a church to the- value of botween £400 and £500 will shortly be erected, with a seating capacity of 150.

"Julius Caesar , is to ,be read by the Pousonby Shakespeare and Rhetoric Club at the Leys Institute, this evening. The cast is a good one, and the reading should be interesting.

We have received at this office tbe following additional subscriptions in aid of Metorman Allen: J. Jones 10/, H. Jones 10/, N. E. McMillan (Waipu) 5/

Going to visit Geo. Fowlds', Victoria Arcade? Unshrinkable underclothing frcm 4s 6d, wool underpants and shirts 2s lid.—Ad.

_ - — — ! -^ k To-morrow evening in the Yj|n r hall the Auckland Shakespeare Sfu*^* will read Stephen Phillips' gre»V?** tragedy, "Paolo and Franceses." t2 play is one of great power - and beant? and its presentation by the societr • being looked forward to" with veir i n ju interest. An exceptionally fine east W been arranged, including" a nunu*r new readers. °*

"Ashburton Fact*, Figures Md F tiqn" is the subject of Mr Field's J£ dress in Bayfield Methodist Chun** " night. **.

The general meeting of the Aneki«»j Co-operative Building Society held in St. James' Hall, Wellijtette! street, next Tuesday. *"*%<y

Owing to the Rob Roy being detainM in the Graving Dock the s.s. KotitTwffl take uj> her running, leaving AnekhttJ for Waipu at 10 p.m. this eveningT^

In our advertising columns to-day #j» be Seen an invitation from the Wellisk ton City Council for tenders for mJ strueting a tunnel under the Ton Belt in that city. ™

Corsets for the new season: Latrst models, newly in. We have our EpeeUl "Cygnia" corsets, and W. 8., Iα Vide, P.i>., Ribbon, and others in variety of make, and styles: all prices, 2a 11J f, 39s 6d-—At McCullagh and GowerV-* Ad. ' ■/ A

Simply perfect millinery, newly i H f Latest styles in hats, toques, and hoenets are to be seen at MeCullagh and Gower's, the ladies' popular drapers,— Ad.

The very smartest in crepe de cbiw, lace and £_ ; .lk scarves newly in; wife widths for the shoulders, charming col* . ours, 4s 6d. 4s lid, 5s lid to 45s'each; a large assortment of dainty stocks and rabats for summer wear, 9d, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d to 5s 6d each.—McCullagh ami Gower.—Ad.

A stwdy for a phrenologist. Take good care of those bumps. Geo. Fowl<h provides the ideal thing in hat or caw. —Ad. " r

Newly in: A shipment of our notej makes in calicoes, sheetings, damaski, napkins, cretonnes, towels, etc, *ll " marked at our well-known low cask" prices.—McCullagh and Gower, populae drapers.—Ad.