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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 283, 27 November 1905, Page 4

The following is Captain Edwin's weather forecast for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day:—"Moderate to strong winds from between north-west and west and south-west; glass little movement; tides high; 9ea moderate."

The Government steamer Tutaneltai fCap'ain C. F. Post) returned from a cruise to the Kermadec islands on Saturdny oiternoon. Everything was found to be in a satisfactory condition at the islands, and there had been no shipwrecks.

Whilst taking part in the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron's opening display on Saturday afternoon last Mr. A. W. Chatfield's ykcht Rangitira foiled the cable steahier Iris, her bdWsprit'aiia , fdrdrigging being carried away. The yacht was sailing down the harbouT with a strong Westerly wind and against a flood tide, when she wad swung on to the cable steamer. The yacht Was taken alongside the Iris, the Crew Of Which rendered every assistance The yacht waa subsequently towed to her iriooi- ,- ings off Judge's Bay.

A cablegram has been received from London stating that Mr. H. S. Morran, son of J. M. Morran, of this city, has passed the final examination of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Mr. Morran took the highest honours in mathematics and mechanical drawing at the Auckland Grammar School. During the laet six years Mr. Morran has studied his profession in the various European capitals, and he intends to return to Auckland at an early daie.

Messrs J. H. Harrison, A. C. Caughey, Murdoch McLean, and W. .Winstone, members of the Mt. Albert Road Board, waited upon His Excellency Lord Plunket this morning at Government Bouse, as a deputation from the district."-They asked His Excellency to open the Mt. Albert Domain. Lord Plunket kindly agreed to do so at 3 p.m. on Saturday. December Bth.

The gold slimes rtolen from the Vuleafl cyanide works at Sttnnyiide (Vie.) last week have been recovered in a peculiar way (says a Sydney contemporary). A« a variety entertainment held at Sunnyside a girl about IS years of age, daugh* ter Of Mr. W. Bell, a travelling entertainer, was put into a trance by a clairvoyant. She was questioned about the robbery, and said two mm were concerned, and that the climes would be found concealed near the works, between two treen. Yesterday a search party wae formed, and the slimes were found as described, tied up in a sugar bag*

Some excitement was created at Raveneirood (Q.) on Saturday ' night week by the death of a prize fighter in the ring. Alf. Hardwicke, the wellknown Charters Towere heavy-weight, and Arthur Murray, the coloured pugilist, a recent arrival from Briebane, were engaged in a fight. In the third round Hardwicke dealt' some severe punishment to Murray, who went down, and was counted out. When the seconds went to carry him to his corner, it was found that he was dead. An examination Of the body was made, but no blood or brtitees were found. Death was believed to have been due to heart failure. Hardwicke was immediately arrested.

The Auckland Choral Society's rehearsals for. the performance of Handel's "Messiah" will coinmentfe in the Choral Hall td'taOffdW (Tuesday) evening at the usm.il hotif. The concert Will be Under the direction of Mr. G. A. Paque, deputy conductor, during the absence of Df. Thomas to Australia.

' We would remind our readers of the complimentary vocal and instrumental concert to he given, to Miss Alice Rimmer this evening ih the V.M.C.A. Hall. A capital programme ia published, and considering the popularity of Miss Rimmer, her many friends throughout the city will avail themselves of this opportunity to ensure a crowded house. In connection with the Cookery Com* petition i»t the floral fete next Satur* day, arrangements have been made by which Messrs Ambury and English have kindly consented to receive donations and eshlbit* (other than those in the gas stove competition) at their establishment, Karangahapo-road. The articles must be left before 6 p.m. on Friday evening. The Auckland Swimming Club* annual meeting will be held In the Sports' Club next Friday night. the programme to be given at the sacred recital to-morrow night in St. Matthew's Church, will Incinde several anthems, quartettes and solos by the boy choristers supplemented by sOlOs from Madame_l£ooton and the adult members of the party. In compliance with numerous requests received the company will sing the Lord's Prayer and short responses following, the concluding number being the "Sevenfold Amen." Mr J. H. jPhillpot will officiate at the organ, but the anthems will be sung unaccompanied. The proceeds are r in aid Of the St. Matthew's Choir Fund, and those attending are notified of the necessity of purchasing tickets beforehand. Why not put something of beauty round your neck? Geo. Fowlds has a real live assortment of ties.—Ad. Serge hall curtains in all art shades, splendid range from 14/11 pair. Smith and Caughey, Ltd.—Ad. Our famous "Trilby* coloured kid gloves at 2/6 pair j a capital glove for hard wear. Smith and Caughey, Ltd.— Ad. Geo. Fowlds has entirely exploded the notion that high prices are necessary to secure tasty headgear. —Ad. Tapestry and velvet pile table-covers, an immense variety. Smith and. Catighey, Ltd.—Ad. Lace curtains, special purchase; manufacturers' samples, slightly soiled. Smith and Caughey, Ltd.—Ad.