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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVII, Issue 226, 21 September 1906, 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 P-vith-east and south and south-west; glass rise slowly; rain probable. Much annoyance is frequently caused to the travelling public by having to wait for seats in dining cars on mail and express trains. To provide against the oontinuanee of this the Railway Department it arranging for the issue of tickets and th* booking of seats in a dining car beforehand. Thus a passenger wishing his lunch at, say, twelve o'clock, will have his ticket sold to him and the time booked, and so on for the rest of meal times. The arrangement will come into force on October 10, and if the trial prove 3 satisfactory the innovation will doubtless be continued.

A cable appears in our commercial column which states that at'the Antwerp -wool sales merinos declined 5 per cent, crossbred 10 per cent, and fine crossibred barely maintained the rates ruling at the July sales. Commenting upon this cable one of the oldest wooJ brokers in Auckland remarked to a "Star" representative:"lt's the old game they are trying again. You saw the other day that a lot of German wool buyers had arrived in Australia. Well, this is just trying to force prices down for the Sydney spring wool sale. There was no new wool at the Antwerp sale. Of course the sale of that damaged wool from the ships which were on fire did a lot of- harm to the market. French and German firms bought largely at the damaged value, and they would find lots of wool inside the bales which would be quite sound." A well-known wool buyer referring to the cable, said that reports from Antwerp were apt to be misleading as the wool was sold by centimes, and it sometimes was reported at so much per cent. Ten centimes fall would be very different from 10 per cent decline. Even then it was hard to calculate, because ten centimes meant about a penny per pound; but at Antwerp they sold by the kilo, which was 2JLb.

The Wangamii Education Board has approved of a scheme formulated by the chief inspector for the establishment of a library of educational works for teachers and the Board, as well as a proposal for a travelling dairy school. The Board nominated Mr Gilbert Carson for the vacancy on the Wellington Teachers' Training College Council.

Writing from Astona, Oregon, U.S.A.. on August 17, Mr. L. E. Selig, an ex-New Zealander, says:—"l have boosted up your Exposition somewhat through many places in Oregon, and I know of quite a number of our people who are going out during the Exposition period. One family of four leaving here for a trip in Australia and New Zealand, will take the Exposition in. I do believe quite a number of people would go out if reasonable transportation rates could be made. A number of Australians and New Zealanders visited our Lewi:* and Clarke Exposition held in Portland last summer. It proved a great financial success."

The Commissioner of Police has decided (with the approval of the Minister for Justice) to establish a police instruction class in each of the four centres of the colony. Each class will be held weekly, and will be conducted by the local sub-inspector or station-sergeant. Attendance will only be compulsory in case of constables who have not completed three years' service, but the Commissioner hopes that others will recog nise that it will be to their advantage to avail themselves of the opportunity of perfecting their knowledge of police work which the classes will afford. The scheme also provides for an annual examination in each of the four cities.

A case of more than ordinary interest occupied the attention of the South Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board on Tuesday. An orphan lad named Francis, a cripple, 18 years of age, who has been boarded out by the Board ever since infancy, recently ran away from his , home to ChrLstchurch, and there came before the Samaritan Trustees, to whom he told a very pitiful tale, and one which, ha-d it been true, would have convicted the South Canterbury Board of gross neglect and inefficiency. The Samaritan Trustees accepted tbe boy's story without question. At a meeting of the South Canterbury Board strong objection was taken to this, as if the trustees had taken the trouble to inquire they would have found that the boy's story was untrue in almost every detail. The boy had said he could neither read nor write, and that he had been illtreated in his home at Timaru, but the Board had reports before them showing that the boy had been to school, that he could read and write as well as the other boys in his class, and that in his home he had received very kind treatment, which he repaid by behaviour of the most revolting kind. For this conduct he recently received a thrashing, whereupon he got away by some unknown means to Christ church. The matter had been brought up in tt),e House of Representatives, and the secretary was instructed to reply to the Minister's inquiry by sending the reports of the police and headmaster of th.o Timaru South School.

The illumination of-the address which was presented to the Hon. George Fowlds when the Minister for Education was welcomed by the citizens of Auckland in the Choral Hall after his elevation to the Ministry, has been completed by the Brett Printing and Publishing Co. The address, which is in portfolio form, is attractively bound in red morocco bearing the monogram of its recipient on the front cover, surrounded by a gilt embossed border. The address occupies two pages, on the firet of which is a view of the northern portion of the harbour taken from the Auckland side, and on the second a view of the city and wharves from North Shore. In one corner is a view of snowclad Ruapehu and in the other of the beautiful Whangarei falls. These views are handsomely done on parchment in water colour, and the address is flanked by scroll work, together with cabbage and nikau palms and flax bushes. The signatures occupy three pages, bordered by a picture of a native in war costume on one side and of a settler on the other. The address, which is an exceedingly handsome one, will be immediately forwarded to the Minister in Wellington by his Worship the Mayor, chairman of the Reception Committee.

A season of Irish drama promised by the Messrs MacMahon will be inaugurated at His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday, 29th inst., when the famous actor, Mr Charles Verner. who has recently arrived from England, will make his first appearance in New Zealand. He will be supported by the full strength of the MacMahon Dramatic Company, and the opening piece will be his original New York production of "Shamus O'Brien."

For several years past the catches of blue cod made at Stewart Island and Foveaux Strait have been on the decrease (says the "Western Star"), and it will only be a matter of a few years before fishermen will have to go further seaward to procure this much-relished fish. An old " salt" has given it as his opinion that it is due to the importation of trout to our rivers, as the latter are now plentiful along the whole coast line. Last year a party of fishermen did somo trawling in Taewaewae Bay, and for one day alone over two tons of trout were procured, some of which weighed vm to 2Glbs. F

Mr. Waaka Te Huia, native health inspector, has forwarded to the native settlements of Aoroa and Aratapu, the necessary medicines to combat the skin disease now prevalent amongst the natives at those places, and on account of which the public schools have been closed. Mr. Te Huia will also make a personal inspection of the disease and <>cc that his instruction." are being carried out.

The TtftiiinM Town Board election resulted in. the return of Messrs. Chapman, Clifford, Corboy, Elmsly and Thomson.

The accident which resulted in the death of William Will, reported in our Wednesday's issue occurred at Turua, not Tairua.

The biennial election of the Tβ Awamntu Town Board -was held on Wednesday, with the result that Messrs Ihidley Bockett, J. R Teasdale, F. Edgecumbe, O. Matthews, and H. Y. Collins were returned.

In connection with the Hamilton drainage scheme the following tenders have been accepted by the Hamilton Borough Council: —No. 1 contract, laying pipes, constructing eeptic tank, etc.: Andrews and Gall, £813; No. 3 contract, stoneware pipes: R. Fewell, 6in., 1/02, 9in. 2/1 f; No. 4 contract, concrete pipes: Masterton Cement Pipe Company, 12in. pipes, 1/6 per foot plus freight; No. 5 contract, cast iron pipes :H. Upton, £274 2/6; No. 6 contract, cement: J. Wilson and Co., 6/11 per bag.

An accident occun-ed on Monday at Messrs. Harris and McGregor's Kaihu bush workings to a young man named Joseph Turnwill. Whilst he was engaged on the hauling tram, the line broke, and a ring-bolt Hew back, striking him severely in the face. Dr. Story proceeded to Kaihu and rendered surgical nid, after which Turnwill was brought by train to Dargaville and taken on to the hospital.

Our Ngaruawahia correspondent writes: —"Touching the silver mine, I believe I have some reliable information at last, and which corroborates a portion of my previous remarks on this discovery. It was visited yesterday by thoroughly competent individuals, whose opinion may be relied upon, and they state that only boulders of various sizes, evidently water-worn, are to be seen; but that no solid reef or indications of such are to be seen in proximity to the boulders. One gentleman further stated that he considered it a ,case when the indications were good enough to spend a certain amount in prospecting, and suggested that a syndicate say of 20 members, at £10 each, might be f orcned to prospect for gold, silver, coal, and now phosphates. With 30,000 acres to examine a worse speculation might be attempted.' Touching the phosphates, I was informed yesterday that a deposit, presumed to be of this nature, has been found at Te Akatea during the past week, and that a sample has been sent for analysis. Should this report be correct it should be of far more value and of greater use to the settlers than silver reefs.

On Tuesday morning a sensational incident occurred at Eltham. Constable Redican was posting some letters when a man named Thomas Norris, whose- brother was committed to the Asylum the previous day, came Tip and made some rambling statements. The constable had noticed the man's peculiar and erratic demeanour on the Monday, and deemed it necessary to put him under restraint for medical examination. In order to accomplish this object he persuaded Norris to accompany him to the residence of Mr. Norris, sen. On the way they passed the residence of Norris' brother Ike, and Norris remarked that he would go in and see his brother. The constable, who was anxious to obtain sufficient assistance, then went on and told the father and other brothers what he intended to do. In the meantime Norris crossed the paddocks to Constable Rediean's residence. At the door he met the constable's son, seized him by the throat, flung him violently aside, and kicked him. He then entered the house, and smashed everything he could lay his hands on. Mrs. Redican and her children heard the destruction going on, but were too frightened to intervene. When the constable arrived on the scene Norris had just left. He was subsequently found at Mr. Partridge's residence, and submitted quietly to arrest, but remarked that if his brother (the one committed to the asylum) were let loose they would both "sweep the town." Later in the lay Dr. Harrison and Dr. Wake examined ihe man, and certified that he was insane. He was then brought before the magistrate and committed to Porirua Asylum. At a meeting of the Presbyterian Church of St. James', held on Wednesday evening, a new departure was made in the appointment of Miss Entrican to the position of Deaconess. This is the first appointment of the kind in connection with the Presbytery of Auckland. In the thickly populated parish round St. James' much is hoped for from this new appointment, one for which Miss Entrican ,is eminently qualified. The old colonists choir meet for the second rehearsal on Saturday afternoon at a-quarter to 3 in the Choral Hall, Symonds-street. All who attended last year are invited to attend. 30 pieces pure grey calico, yard wide (American), only 3/11 dozen. All calicoes special value at Kushbrook and Bridgman's.—(Ad.) Boys' straw hats in ' endless variety, just opened and showing on Saturday at John Court's lower shop, open till 9 pjn.—(Ad.) You need a straw hat. Geo. Fowids has a hat that will suit and fit you, for his variety is large and price email.— Ad. New blouses, costumes, skirts, underskirts, and spring millinery now showing at John Court's, Queen-street. Lower shop open Saturdays.—(Ad.) The newest thing of the season. Madras muslin for bed draperies and curtains now on show at Tonson Garlick Co. Call and inspect.—(Ad.) Mothers note! We have just opened a shipment of boys' washing hats and blouses, largest selection and finest prices in the trade at John Court's, Queen-street. Our lower shop is open on Saturdays.—(Ad.) Spring cleaning. Grand selection of new curtains from 1/6J to 45/ a pair. Slip mats from 1/6 each. Hearth rugs from 5/11 each. Carpet squares, floorcloths and linoleums, best value in town at Rushbrook and Bridgman's.— (Ad.) Gent.'s Panama, Brazilian, Tuscan, and new felt hars, just opened and now showing at John Court's lower shop, Queen-street, open on Saturdays till 9 pan.—(Ad.) Have you seen Tonson Garlick Co.'s windows of new bed draperies? If not, do so. A splendid assorted stock of made up bed draperies to choose from. —(Ad.) New blousings, prints, galateas, drills, zephyrs, now showing at fine prices. John Cdurt, Queen street. Our lower shop is open on Saturday.—(Ad.) The choicest of the choice in ties. Geo. Fowids' for neckwear of all shades, stylish and attractively priced.—Ad. Bed draperies in pretty muslins for summer use, 35/ up. Tonson Garlick Co.—(Ad.) Top-no , eh suits at bed-rock prices. Here are some that take—Norfolk, Cambridge Sailor, Conway. Try Geo. JTottlcU.—Ad.

—« bi.eamer M»li«« arrives here from. Sydney inst will be open for on Monday, Ist Octoberf fyZ T P *% wall bo mada, and th*. protaEM handed over to the ShipwX *? V Society of New Zealand/ **% To dressmakers. Dress link man satin, 6£d, BJd, 101 d l/Kp 52d, 6|d, 7|d. 44 inch's wide *> sateens in all collars 6d per v " „, tistes, 44 inches wide, all shades aj* inches wide, all shades, 6d va-d 0^ 32 Court, the Beehive, road.—Ad. * Man &S. Gent.'s tennis shirts, iust „ splendid variety and value Court's, Queen-street.—(Ad.) oi4 New stocks in men's and hova' *•. at Beehive prices. Men's and W Tγ and caps, men's and boys* shirts Jt and boys' straw hats and Sfi 8 hats at George Court's, KaranfuW road.—Ad. ' r* The favourite resort for Satunl shoppers is John Court's lower J!S Queen-street. All departments "ft fully stocked with new spring «J? Open on Saturday till 9 p.m.-(Ai) Children's pinafores 9Jd, 1/, 1/3 1,. children's tunics 2/6, 2/11, 3/n 'u\ Showing to-morrow at George CouttV the Beehive, KarangahaDe-road.~Ad Men's saddle tweed pants 5/1.1 6/1) road-Ad th<J BeeMVe ' Karan B ai "S Cream nun's flings, lO jd j dwi » width; cream lustres all prices, cream corduroy 1/6J, 1/11 1, and' 2'6----cream serges, 1/4*, 1/6J, \/l\\ t {/£ and 2/6; cream winceys, 1/B}, 1/31 1/11 J, and 2/6; cream voiles,' l/gi'' 1/4J, 1/6J up, cream silk voiles 2/a' 2/11, 3/6. George Court's, KaraW hape-road —Ad. Children's washing frocks, 1/0, \/i\ and 2/6, children's silk frocks, i/\\ children's muslin frocks, 2/11. showing to-morrow at the Beehive, Karangahape-road.—Ad. To dressmakers. The show of dieas trimmings at the Beehive is the beat ia Auckland. Pleated ribbons in all shades is a special feature. At the Beehive, Karangahape-road.—Ad. Gloves, gloves, kid gloves, sueda gloves, silk gloves, taffeta gloves. la tans, in blacks, in fawns and beavers. Also black and white kid gloves 1/8 1/11, 2/6, 2/11, 3/11, 4/11, pair; fabrio gloves, 9d, 1/, 1/3, 1/6, 1/11, 2/0. George Court, The Beehive, Karang*. hape-road.—Ad. We are pushing the lace curtain trade. We must unlcad. Lace curtains must go. See the show to-mor-row, lace curtains 1/6, lace curtains 1/11, lace curtains 2/6, lace curtaim 2/11, lace curtains, 3/11, lace curtains 4/11. Lace curtains at George Court's. The Beehive, Karangahape-road.—Ad.