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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVII, Issue 262, 9 November 1906, Page 4

The question of the extension of Wai-temata-street to Beaumont-street was again before the City Council last night. The city valuer reported that the value of the land on the south side which would be required to make Waitematastrcet G<i_t in width would be £535. The value of the land through, the convent property to extend Waitemata-street would he £1127. On the recommendation of the Streets Committee it was resolved to request the Auckland Gas Company to defer entering into any contract for excavating pending the receipt by the Council of the report from the city engineer in a month's time. Mr A. J. Entrican moved as an addition to tbe report, "And that as soon as the plan is submitted by the engineer the necessary legal notice be served on the owners that the land referred to is needed for street purposes, and will be taken by the Council under the Public Works Act." Mr Entrican said that it was of great importance that the land should be obtained at once before buildings were erected on the land, increasing its cost when taken. The people on the western side of the city insisted on an outlet in this direction. Mr Casey seconded, and the motion was agreed to.

The billiard match of 2000 up between Messrs. C. Memraott, champion of Australia, and Ford, tlie well-known loci professional, was concluded last night at the Waitemata billiard saloon. There was a large attendance, and the marked skill of the players evoked universal admiration. Moramott conceded his pppouent SOO points. The Australian champion won with an unfinished break of 105 against Ford's 192.. Memmott's chief breaks last night were: 102. 115. 120, 100, and 105 (unfinished). Ford's best breaks were 56, 54, 66. 43. and 46.

The House of Lords lias effected a.nother important amendment to the Education Bill.

The following donations to the working funds of the National League of New Zealand have been received during the week:—Arthur Yates and Co.. £.. 5/; Mr. Walter Robson. £2 2/; McCullagh and Gower. £2 2/; Air. Sydney J. Nathan, £1 1/; W. Jenson and Co.. £1 1/; Mr.Chas. Ranson. £1 1/; Mr. II M. Smeeton. £1 1/: Upton and Co., £1 1/; Mr. I. Alexander, £1; 11. B. Morton and Co.. £1; M. A. J. Entrican, £1; Captain M. T. Clayton, £1: Mr. John Schischka, £1: Mr. H. S. Dadley, 10/6; Dr. Lapraik. Thames. 10/; Mr. C. J. Ryan. Ongarue, 5/; Mr. Sydney Rathbone, 1/0.

The. town clerk recently presented a report to the City Council on the widening of High-street. The report was referred to the Streets Committee, who last night rcommended to the

Council that they be authorised to enter into all negotiations necessary for acquiring the land required for widening High street. Mr. Smeetcn thought this was the wrong course to follow since it would be benefiting the property-holders at the expense of the city. The better course would be to purchase, the whole of the properties, and he moved that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee to consider the matter on these lines. Mr. (.lover said that the intention of the . treets Committee was to ascertain the total cost aud then refer the natter to the. Finance Committee. Mr. Entrican agreed that the proper cour-e was to take the whole properties. The matter wa.s referred back to the Streets Committee.

Reporting on the question of improving Vulcan-lane, the City Engineer recommended to the City Council last night that tbe whole of the kerbing in Vulcan l-ane be taken up. redressed and relaid; new kerbs being fixed where necessary -. that the foundation be pitched; channels formed and a 4-inch coating of tarred macadam be put om top to form roadway: that the kerbs be relaid so as to allow 4 feet path on either side at a cost of ..140. and that the traffic be regulated so that it should enter from thelligh-street end only and none from Queen-street. .Jr. Entrican suggested that the lane should be closed to wheeled traffic altogether, and he suggested that the property - nwners were agreeable to this course. The. clause was adopted.

.Some time ago a number of shop windows in various parts of the city were deeply scored with a diamond by some idiotic individual, who recommenced his insane practices iv Queen-street last night. Examination of the plate glass windows iv the Savoy restaurant. Messrs. Dennes Bros.. RendeU, and Smith and Caughey's reveals in several instances the long wavy lines made by a diamond or some instrument, which, from the appearance of the scorings has evidenly been held in the hand while the owner walked up the pavement close to the windows. Fortunately the damage in many oases is slight, and amounts to little more than disfigurement, sufficient pressure not having been aplied to make the scratches very deep.

The Waihi Borough Council stable, which is about ten ieet from the main building, had a narrow escape from instruction by fire about two o'clock yesterday afternoon. A man who happened to be in tho vicinity, noticed flame creeping along some straw on the stable floor. The fire was at once stamped out. Had the flames not been discovered so early, the fire would have gained a hold that would have been difficult to overcome, as one stall was partly filled with straw, while another had a quantity of loose straw lying about.

The following programme will be played by the Ist A.M.R. band in the Western Park on Sunday afternoon:—.larch. "The Scotch Brigade" (Boyle), selection. "Prince and Peasant" (Sullivan), waltz. ''Ever True" (Laski), cornet solo, "Children's Voices" (arranged by Orde Hume), selection. "Alpha" (Warwick Williams), march, "Chivalry" (Bnvd). 'God Save the King."

Messrs. Samuel Vaile and Sons announce an important sale of property at Takapuna, and Ponsonbv. on November 16th. at 2 p.m. The land at Takapuna (Mr. Turk's property) consists of 18 residential sites, well situated, with saltwater frontages, native bush, and volcanic soil. Some of the sections are from half to one and a quarter acres. Tlie property at Ponsonbv is known as "Wiltshire Villa," belonging to Mr. A. E. Devore. The house has 17 rooms, with alii modern conveniences. The land offered with the residence fronts Pon-sonhy-road. 75ft. by 140 ft.. with Oft. wide entrance from Summer-street. Also corner of Ponsonby-road and Summerstreet. 46ft. by 126 ft.; Ponsonbv-road. 46ft. by 138 ft,; Vermont-street, 66ft. by 183 ft.; Summer-street, two sites, each 33ft. by 92ft.

The percentage of the Auckland Electric Tramway Co.'s profits to be paid to the City Council was referred to in a letter received by the Council from Mr P. M. Hansen, managing director of the company, last night. Mr Hansen stated that he had noted the Council's objection to the company setting aside any amount for depreciation before they percentage due to the Council on the net profits had been calculated for each year, but the company, he said, must adhere to its previous decision on the matter. As to the decision of the Council not to accept the car mileage for the city and suburbs as the basis of the Council's share of profits, be said that the company had adopted this as the most equitable basis, but the Council had already been informed that if it had any other practicable scheme to suggest it would be considered. In regard to the Council's suggestion that a conference he held in regard to the company's system of book-keeping, Mr Hansen said that the system as at present carried out had been approved by the Council in a letter dated April 2.* 1902. The letter was referred to the Streets Committee for report.

The Auckland City Band will render the following programme in the Domain gardens on Sunday next, the 11th inst.. March, "Jolly Coppersmiths" (Peter), overture, "Excelsior"' (Round), valse, "Midsummer" (M. Marigold), selection, •'Lucrezia Borgia" (Donizetti), stately measure, ''Minuet" (Boceherini), selection, "Songs of Yore" (Newton).

.A record in ignorance of their own affairs was established by the Streets Committee of the Auckland City Council last night. When the plans of the new pavilion at Victoria Park were brought forward not a single member remembered that they had been before tbe committee, and more than one Councillor rose to say that he had positively no recollection of seeing the plans. All doubt,, however, was dissipated when the Town Clerk clean bowled the committee by reading a paragraph from their own recommendations adopting the plans.

Mr. A. Vowles, of Gisborne, who has been prospecting at Stewart Island on behalf of an Auckland syndicate, reports that his search has resulted fairly satisfactorily, and he. is now proceeding to Auckland with samples of three classes of minerals. Should the test prove high enough, a large area of land is to be taken up.

The City Engineer submitted to the City Council last evening plans and specifications of a large new pavilion to be erected on Victoria Park. Provisicn is made for seating accommodation for seven hundred people in the pavilion, as well as a large tea-room, five club rooms, with all necessary lavatories, shower baths, kitchens, etc A considerable space underneath the pavilion could be used for storage, or as the position for a gymnasium. The Engineer reported that he had had borings taken, and had found that tbe solid strata was 30ft. down. The foundation, of the new building would thus be expensive. He estimated tlie probable cost at £2000. On the motion of the Deputy-Mayor, it was resolved to call for tenders returnable in a month.

The opening run of the Onehunga Cycle Touring Club will be held on Saturday, 17th inst. The procession leaves the Royal Oak, and proceeds to Mangere, where hill-climbing, free wheeling, and fancy dress competitions will take place, particulars of which will be. advertised next week. The. club committee to date have received a large number of entries for fancy dies- competition, and given fine-weather, the run promises to be cmc of the most successful held in recent years round about Auckland. All cyclists are eordiallv invited.

The death of Mr. M. .... Kirkbride was referred to at the City Council meeting last night, when the Deputy-Mayor (Mr. C. Grey) moved, "That the Auckland City Council desires to express its sense of the. loss to the community by the death of the late Matthew M. Kirkbride. member for Manukau in the House of Representatives, and a man of upright character and Stirling worth; and extends to his widow and family their sincere sympathy in their bereavement." It was. the mover said, with sincere, regret that he proposed the resolution. Though not a city member, he was so much intouch with the city as to render the Council and the city generally most useful aid in matters pertaining to the city in general. His uprightness and integrity were such that the city and province had lost a most useful member. Mr. EL M. Smeeton seconded, and the motion was unanimously agreed to.

A communication was received from the District Health Officer, enclosing a letter from the clerk to the Orakei Road Board, stating that he had been directed by the Board to write to the Health Officer about the proposals to allow the sewage from Auckland and some of the adjoining districts to be discharged on or near the beaches of the district, as the Board strongly objected to crude sewage being discharged on or near the beaches near Orakei. The City Engineer reported that as far as he was aware, there had never been a proposal before the Council to discharge the sewage of Auckland and adjoining districts on the beaches in question. Any scheme carried out would have to provide for tbe sewage being turned into the stream of the tide. The leter was received.

A letter was received from Mr. T. C. George, of Swanson, by the City Council, last evening, asking for compensation for the. draining of water from his well through the tunnelling operations in connection with the Waitakerei water supply extension. In the course of his application, the writer said: "I quit- 1 believe that this spring, so convenien: to my house, will become totally dry:' therefore for this and shortage by conservation at falls. T beg to prefer a claim of £ 100, but I think you might release mc entirely by some kind of offer, and I do not imagine for a moment that the Corporation of Auckland would become impecunious through such an insignificant transaction. It was decided, on the. advice of the City Solicitor, to deny all liability. Lord Milner has denounced anti-nation-alism and the preaching of defencelessness. A ventilator for ships' holds designed to prevent spray or sparks gaining access to cargo has been invented and patented by Captain East, superintendent for the Tyser line at Napier. The principle of the invention is to allow the water to run aown the inside of the ventilator pipe into a groove, from which it is drained on to the deck. Sparks are kept, out by means of a cone of perforated zinc. Througn the perforations there is a free current of nir into the hold. The value of the device will c considered by the Wool Fires Commission, to which the patent, has been submitted.

Every man who sees this splendid shirt display is intensely interested in it. Can't help it. Such a broad variety of new styles, pretty materials, and what Ridiculous prices,—Geo. Fowlds.— (Ad.)

Mr. Hugh Bake well, employed in tt Railway Traffic Department, was his work on Wednesday, when, o n leavm his desk, his foot slipped, and he M heavily. On examination his leg «Z found to be broken, and the ankle diT located. Dr. Goldstein attended the sfifc ferer, and he was removed to his aom " Yesterday morning the limb was set by Dr. Bakewell, the patient's father aJ. sist_d by Dr. Goldstein and Dr. £_ck Uo , Baker. *

Our premises will remain open all <J aT Saturday next until 9 p.m.—Smith __. Caughey, Ltd.—(Ad.) Ua

D.S.C. Sunshades and umbrellas i a all the latest styles ranging i n p r j from 4/6 to 21,. Unsurpassed vain* D.S.C—(Ad). " "*

Special prices for a special day at the Beehive, Karangahape-road. _i !e special item to-morrow is silks, Jap silks 9?d all shades and colours, white and cream! Japs, 0?d, 7Jd. SJd, 103 d, and 1/ ,T George Court, Karangahape-road.—(Ad.) In Dema nd! —Not for a long time past has there be n such weather to areata such a demand for Panamas and straw na ts.—Geo. Fowlds.— (Ad.)

Gentlemen should study their comfort by wearing a suit of pure wool underclothing that never shrinks and is alwavj soft aud elastic. Ask fur "Two Steeple" brand. Smith and Caughey, Ltd., ara sole apents for Auckland.— (Ad.)

Your spring suit is here; it only rfi. mains lor you to come and pick it out, Just the style you like and the price you want to pay.—Geo. Fowlds. — (Ad..)

Short sleeves now worn, want lon<» gloves. Get them at the Beehive. LOll3 gloves in while, grey, and beaver, 1/ 1/3, 1/6, I/11. and 2,' C. at George Court's, Karangahape-road. Beehive.—((Ad.}

Ladies' new and dainty parasols and sunshades in great variety at Smith and Caughey's, Ltd. Fresh shipment just optned up. All prices from 2/11 up to 30/.—(Ad.)

D.S.C. Art furn'ture materials. JJtj, elusive designs in shadowy tissues, taffe« tas, mysore muslin and casement cloths, Exquisite designs and wholesale prices, E.S.C. — (Ad).

Kid gloves, best make only stocked, Kid gloves in greys, beavers, and tans, only 1/ per pair. George Court, Karang. aha pe-road.— (Ad.)

Latest Novelty for the Hair: Ladies' call and inspect Smith and Caughey's large assortment of ladies side combs, ornamented brilliants, gilt, etc. in special designs.— (Ad.)

Bathing suits. A fine collection of al the desirable styles for this season. Your outing on tlie seashore will ho far mow enjoyable if you are equipped up-ta-data, —Geo. Fowlds.—(Ad.)

Ladies-" linen collars, new shapes, pretty styles, new shipment just arrived. Pretty embroidered collars, 6d each, at Court's, Karangahape-road, Bee* hive.— (Ad.)

For the holidays! Children's washing coats, frocks and tunics, at Smith and Caughey's, Ltd.. in white and coloured; an endless variety to choose from; all sizes and prices.— (Ad.)

D.S.C. Designs in real lace and lac? curtains, beautiful in effect at 3/6, 4/6, to 6/G per pair. Our noted 9/11 parlour curtains cannot be equalled.— (Ad),