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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVII, Issue 145, 19 June 1906, Page 4

The following is Captain Edwin's wea- ■ ther forecast for 24 hours from nine

a.m. this day: "'Moderate to strong westerly winds, glass fall."

It is official announced by the Norwegian Consulate in Auckland that the

coronation of H.II. King Hakon and Oncer; Maud of Norway will take place on Friday nest at Trondhjem.

The prompt application of the emergency brake by Motorman Green on a Ponsonby car just before nine o'clock this morning averted an accident. A horse in an express cart was playingup in front of the Marist Bros.' school. Pitt-street, and swerved suddenly right in front of the oar. The emergency brake was promptly applied, and the car stopped wonderfully shsrp, with the result that a collision was avoided, but only by a very narrow margin, as the horse* head almost touched the car.

It is now stated on reliable authority that neither Captain. Seddon, the eldest son of the late Premier, nor Mr. T. Y. Seddon, the second son, will contest the seat rendered vacant by the death of their father. Captain Seddon, it is represented, has no desire to enter political life, and Mr. T. Y. Seddon is said to be desirous of continuing his law course without interruption. In that case, Mr. Michel, Mayor of Hokitlka, will, no doubt, be a candidate.

The Christchurch Licensing Committee refused all applications for eleven o'clock closing, despite the argument that during the Exhibition the town would be full of visitors from a distance, who would spend all the evening at the Exhibition, and might want a stimulant before going home. It was an incentive to increase the stocks of liquor kept in the homes. The committee was inexorable. The licenses of several hotels were renewed on an assurance being given that they would be rebuilt within 12 months, and reformation as to conduct.

The Parnell Borough Council met last evening, the members present being the Mayor (Mr G. W. Basley) and Councillors Mitchell, Lusk, Edgcumbe, Fowler, Foster, and Briggs. The only business done was the passing of accounts. A notice of motion was given by the Mayor '"That a general rate, of Jd in the £ should be struck on all ratable properties within the borough for the ensuing year."

A pleasant function took place at the bankruptcy office yesterday afternoon, when a special meeting of the creditors in the estate of Captain F. Piltz. of Rarotonga, was held for the purpose of making a presentation to Mr Joseph M. West, the assignee's agent, for the valuable services he had rendered to the creditors. The presentation took the form of a gold watch, which was inscribed as follows:—"Presented to Mr J. M. West by the creditors in the estate of Captain F. Piltz, of Rarotonga, as a souvenir of his special services in connection with the estate." The -watch was accompanied by an address. In making the presentation Mr H. C. Tewsley referred to the difficulties that Mr West had to contend against in the administration of the estate, as it was the first occasion on which a Rarotongan estate had been administered from New Zealand since the annexation of the Cook Group. The creditors, he said, had expected to realise about 4/ in the £. but he was pleased to say that after all expenses had been paid they received 10/2* in the £. Other creditors spoke in similar terms. Mr West thanked the creditors for their handsome recognition of bis services, adding that he felt the success of hi 9 efforts was largely due to the assignee himself, who had given him full instructions from the commencement.

Thomas Sowden. carpenter, of Ponsonby, has filed a petition in bankruptcy. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the Official Assignee's office on the 25th inst.

A fire occurred in Mr Alfred Court's drapery shop, Thames, last evening, but prompt action by the Brigade, who were quickly on the scene, extinguished the blaze before any very serious damage was done, although the stock suffered to some extent. A quantity of rubbish in an outhouse took fire, and the flames spread to the clothing department before discovery. The damage is covered by insurance in the Royal Insurance Company.

In contrast with the rigid enforcement, of the Sunday - law in. Auckland, the following description of the condition of things in Melbourne given by a speaker at a meeting held there last week will be read with interest. iWx JudMns gave a long list of hotels, and the number of men and women who had been seen entering them. He said that ninety-five people were seen going into five hotels at Richmond, and 75 were observed to enter one hotel in Collingwooa, or a total of 235 for twelve hotels in that suburb. In Carlton one man was seen to enter three times. At South Melbourne 131 j were seen to enter hotels between 11 , a.m. and 12.30 p.m., all bona fide travellers. At one hotel in Richmond there were 124 customers and a constable. At the 70 hotels watched 1789 people entered. It was a shame. It was a monstrous thing, especially when they came to multiply those figures for the other hours of the day and night. TakI ing all Melbourne the figures must | amount to from 15,000 to 20,000 people. j An inquest was held yesterday at j Matakana Island, Tauranga, upon the native Hareroa, who was found dead on the beach in a naked condition. The jury found that death was caused by | exposure. J | On the subject of the importation of , kauri timber, as discussed at the sittings of th « Arbitration Court in Auckland. jour Wellington correspondent states ; that the kauri timber used by Messrs I Mitchell and King in connection with jtheir contract for the erection of the j Bank of New South Wales premises in this city was obtained direct from Auckland. J A _ meeting held at Cambridge last, | evening, over which Mr C. C. Bnckland I presided, decided to form a club to be , called the Cambridge Five Thousand Club. It? object is to further the interests of the town in every possible | way. Every member undertook to work zealously and coptinuouslv with the object of making the populatioh of the town number 5000 in the course of | the next ten years. Mr Buekland, who , has lately been through Canada and the United States, described the methods adopted there by the inhabitants |to advertise their towns, to beautify I them and keep up to date in every po«----j sible way. The idea was taken up j enthusiastically, the club was formed, i and sub-committees were appointed J for various-purposes, with instructions Ito report to another general meeting !to be held next Monday. The "Labour Journal" reports on the ; 11th June that there were 120 men work- | ing on the Kawakawa-Grahamtown section. 335 on the Helensvilie northwards, 2116 on the North Island Main Trunk, j and 125 on the Gisborne-Rotorua railway line. We do not know hew this | tallies with the actual number employed. I but this will be seen from the report of I the correspondence of the Auckland Railways League from the Kaipara Flats. ; that only 220 men are working on that | section, and we hope the same rate of | abatement is net true with regard to I the other railways in the province.

As the season for cropping is again approaching, Messrs. CLeary Bros, and Downs have issued their* catalogue. which is, aB usual, right up to date, sup- ' plying valuable information as to the best- seed to plant, and the best methods cf cultivation. Some useful hints are given or. the subject of potato-growing. and how to cope with the blight. A list j of garden operations and remedies will | be found useful to amateur gardeners. I The catalogue is liberally illustrated, j and well printed by the Brett Printing j and Publishing Co. °

"Auckland is fortunate in having th« services of Mr. E. Gerard aa Official Assignee. With the administration of bankrupt estates in such capable hands as Mr. Gerard'B, assisted by agents like Mr. West, the interests of creditors will be well- looked after." Thus spoke Mr. J. M. Mennie at a meeting of creditors yesterday. Mr. H. W. Hudson (secretary of'Mesrs. L, D. Nathan and Co., Ltd.) also made.,eulogistic reference to the capable manner in which Mr. Gerard discharged the onerous duties of his office, and stated commercial men had such confidence in the able and energetic administration of the Department, that private assignments were a rarity.

Mr Geoige *owlri Sj in returning thanks for the accorded to Mr Meadowrroft and himself by toe Congregational Union, expressed his pleasure at meeting his English fellowchurchmen and conveying to them the hearty greetings of the Congregationalists* of New Zealand. "I believe," he said, "that it is good for you and good for us that we should interchange visits, as has been suggested by the preceding speaker. I believe that in such interchange of visits lies the truest federation of our great Empire. I very heartily wish you God-speed in your meetings, and give you the hearty greetings of the Congregationalists of New Zealand/

The organ recital at the Unitarian Church, announced for Thursday, has, owing to the funeral of the late Right Hon. the Premier, been postponed till Thursday, 28th inst.

T.G. Co.: Special job purchase of coloured fringed curtains suitable for halls and windows. Extra special value from §/6 to 15/. In olive green, crimson, etc. Only a limited stock. Don't miss this opportunity.—Tonson Garlir-k Co.—Ad.

When the rain comes, it makes no distinction in persons. But when you have a rainproof coat from Geo. Fowlds you will notice the difference.—Ad.

Our premises will 'be open all day Wednesday and closed from 1 o'clock Thursday as a mark of respect to our late Premier. Miller's Fancy Repository and Boot Palace, Victoria-street.—Ad.

These goods are to be sold, hence their persuasive prices. Geo. Fowlds has some heavy knit shirts and pants from 2/6.—Ad.

Bedsteads: Special shipment full size iron bedsteads, bought before recent heavy advances. Beautifully ornamented, heavy pillars; now selling at 25/9 spot cash.—Tonson Garlick Co.—Ad.

Men's strong trousers, 3/11 and 6/11 pair; colonial tweed suits, 21/ and 25/; vicuna suits, 23/6 and 27/6 each; all very special value at Rushbrook and Bridgman's, Queen-street, just above the Grey Statue.—Ad.

A pair of warm gloves feels good this weather. Geo. Fowlds has walking, driving, and gloves for evening wear.— Ad.

Upholstery department: Cut line; indeed a very special line, large fancy upholstered arm chairs. Beautiful coverings in all the latest designs now selling at only 35/9 spot cash.—Tonson Garlick Co.—Ad.

Gentlemen's umbrellas are still a pressing demand. They are always ready for an emergency. Try Fowlds.—Ad.

Overcoats and rainproofs, newest styles, reliable make, special value;-good oilskins from 11/6 each at Rnshbrook and Bridgman's, Queen-street, just above the Grey Statue.—Ad.