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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 136, 8 June 1907, Page 4

Captain Edwin's weather forecast for the 24 hours from 9 this morning is as (follows:—"Strong winds to gale from between north and east and south-east after 24 hours; glass fallj rain probable."

The schooner Stanley, recently purchased in Sydney by a Napier syndicate, was formerly a private yacht belonging to Sir Brodrick HartwelL, who eloped with the wife of engineer-lieutenant Chamberlain. On arriving at Sydney from the Old Country, Sir Brodrick purchased the Stanley, and had her fitted out as a pleasure yacht for a cruise in the Islands. At the completion of the cruise the vessel was offered for sale, and thus became the property of the Napier firm.

"Auckland Province will undoubtedly rival Taranaki as a dairying district." This is the opinion expressed to a Walrarapa pressman by Mr. G. R. Sykes, secretary of the Masterton A. and P. Association, who visited the Auckland Winter Show, and travelled through the Waikoto to Rotorua, The land in the Waikato, he says, is admirably fitted in many quarters for dairy farming, the soil producing cleaner and more sustaking pastures than are to be seen in the Taranaki districts, where the quality of the grass is affected by too much rain. Mr. Sykes thinks that land which runs one cow to three acres is preferable as a dairy district to areas which are much richer in pastures. And it is in this particular that he expresses the opinion that Auckland province may ultimately become the butter province of New Zealand.

A series of Sunday afternoon addresses to young men wiU be commenced in the V.M.C.A. HaU. to-morrow by the Rev R. H. Catherwood.

An elderly gentleman named WiUiam Murray, a retired police officer, -who came down from Rotorua recently on a holiday visit to Auckland, met with a painful accident in Patteson-street, Freeman's Bay, last night, by leaving a tramcar while it was in motion. Murray fell sideways, and received a few abrasions about the body and bruises on the forehead and one of his cheeks. He was taken into the Fitzroy Hotel, where he received medical attention, and was afterwards removed to the district hospital, where he is reported to be making satisfactory progress. The car service was interrupted for about twenty minutes.

New Zealand, it appears, is going to open up a trade with Gibraltar. Mr. G. B. Bullock, manager for the New Zealand Shipping Company at WeUington, has received advice that the Kaikoura, which left Lyttelton for London on Tuesday night, is to caU ta the big fortress to land a trial shipment of New Zealand meat. The result of this innovation wiU be awaited with interest.

The Birkenhead Burgesses' Association hold their quarterly meeting of members at the Foresters' Hall on Monday evening.

The jubilee of the signing of the constitution of the Anglican Church of the Province of New Zealand will be celebrated by a social gathering to be held in the Choral HaU next Thursday evening, when addresses will be delivered by the bishop of the diocese, Dr. ISeligan, the Rev. Frank Gould, Judge Mono, and the Hon. E. Mitehelson. Dr. W. E. Thomas has charge of the musical arrangements, and has arranged for selections by the Waiata Quartette Club, as well as solos by Madame Chambers and Miss Blanche Garland. The ladies' guilds of the various churches wiU supply refreshments during the evening.

Mr. Ranstead, of Matangi, had a narrow escape from a serious accident on Wednesday. He alighted from a buggy to open a. gate, when the horse took fright. He seized the animal by the head, and the blinkers came off, with the result that the horse bolted, and Mr. Kanstead was knocked down, the wheels of the vehicle passing over his body. Mr. Ranstead was much bruised and received several cuts about the face, but it is thought his injuries are not of a serious nature. Two little boys who were in the buggy at the time had a miraculous escape, foT when the buggy capsized they were thrown out, but were uninjured. The buggy was considerably damaged.

The City Council recently sought to acquire nine allotments fronting Victoria Park from the Harbour Board in order to improve the approaches to the park. They offered to pay half the upset rental, 5/ per foot. At the meeting of the committee of the Harbour Board yesterday, the secretary pointed out that b.nlf the upset rental was 10/, and not 5/. It was decided to inform the council of this and to refuse their request that an allotment of irregular shape should be thrown in with the test.

The Canterbury Rugby Union has accepted the date proposed by the A_-U----(September 7) for the AncSdand-Canter-bury match at Christchurch. There was some doubt as to the suitability of this date, owing to several other important athletic and racing fixtures being axranged m Christchurch for September, but now that it has been ascertained that the match will not clash with these, ""**-_• V* v \ Lansfoid uas communicated with the other unions of the colony, asking them if the following dates will suit: —Taranaki, August 22 (team leaving Auckland on August 18); 24th, Wellington; 2»th South Canterbury; 31st, Otago; September 4, Southland; 7th, Canterbnrj-; __i iotb, Hawke's Bay The Hawkes Bay Union has challenged Auckland for the Eanfurly Shield, which would mM L . a , _*•_* ** but it is donboful whether a date can be arranged m view of other fixtures. July 13 has already been arranged for the AucklandBuller match at Alexandra Park, and there are the usual Thames, Goldfields, Wa.roa and Waikato matches to be played during July and August. A decree nisi in the divorce case of Maggie W. Millar Blair (petitioner) v. James Hunter Blair (respondent) was made absolute yesterday by the Registrar of the Supreme Court upon the application of Miss Melville.

The fortnightly committee meetm» of the Auckland Harbour Board was held yesterday afternoon. In reply to requests from Captain McNellar, of the sa Kaikoura, it was decided to state that a time ball would be erected on top of the proposed offices in the corner or Queen-street as soon as convenient. The tender of A.. Young and Co., for 22 tarpaulins at £132, was accepted. The question of the Board assuming control of the Manukau Harbour was referred to a sub-committee consisting af the chairman and Messrs. McFarlane, Bradney and Napier. A sub-committee was appointed to report upon the question of the erection of a retaining wall in Customs - street West, and of the straightening of that road as far as Hobson-street, as suggested by the City Engineer and approved by the Engineer to the Board.

From an announcement in our advertising columns, it will be seen that the first meeting of the Auckland Institute for the present session will be held on Monday evening, when Mr. E. V. Millar will deliver the presidential address, taking as his subject the molecular theory of matter. It will be shown that by the aid of this theory certain properties of matter, some of them widely known, otners not so widely, may be explained, and how certain facts which seem at first sight to be opposed to the theory, appear on closer study to support it. The lecturer will also explain why the molecular theory has obtained such a strong hold on the imagination oi scientific workers, and how far it may be regarded as correct. The lecture will be illustrated by numerous experiments, and will doubtless attract a large audience.

A very fine revolving exhibit of timber sent by the South Auckland Sawmillers to the New Zealand Exhibition was very roughly handled in the return journey. The pannnelling was chipped and split,

The No. 3 Waikato Mounted . Rifles go into camp at Raglan on Saturday, 22nd inst., for one week. The squadron will entrain at Cambridge for Frankton Junction, and will then proceed hy road to Raglan together with the Hamilton and Piako Squadrons; All baggage will be sent round by steamer from Onehunga on Saturday, 16th inst. The Challenge Shield, which the Cambridge Squadron has held for the last two years, will be again competed for.

The plans prepared by Mr. W. A. Wiseman, architect to the Auckland Harbour Board, for the braiding which the Board proposes to erect on the water-front at the corner of Queen-street and Quaystreet West, for ferry and other offices, were considered by the Harbour Board committee yesterday afternoon- The general design of the buUding and laying out of the rooms was approved, but the Board decided to increase the height of the buUding. A three-storey building was decided upon at first; the secretary reported, however, that there would be no difficulty in letting offices upon a fourth floor. The- Board decided to increase the height to five storeys, leaving the fifth blank in the meantime. Mr. Napier suggested that the Board should follow the scheme adopted in San Francisco, and have an exhibition of the products of the city on the ferry offices. A magnificent display was made in 'Frisco, and since the Board depended upon the producers for a considerable portion of its revenue, it would be perfectly justified in arranging such an exhibition. Several members thought this was a duty devolving upon the Chamber of Commerce, and further discussion was left over to a future meeting. On the suggestion of the architect it was agreed that the base should be of bluestone, the building of Oanraru OJi. stone, I and the columns of Coromandel granite.

The lighting of the harbour was discussed at the committee meeting of the Auckland Harbour Board, The Harbourmaster, Captain A. Duder, suggested that buoys lighted by gas or paraffin should be placed on either side of Rangitoto channel, marking an approach a mile wide, with a m-inimnm depth of 27ft. at low water spring tides. He pointed out that no light on Bean Rock, no matter how powerful, would be sufficient. Mr. Napier said that without exception captains of large liners visiting the port, complained of the poor lighting of the harbour, one informing him that he had cruised between Tiri j and the Rangitoto channel aU night rather than risk entering port before daylight. Members of _>• Board agreed ! that further lighting was necessary. Captain McKenzie said that he had evolved a scheme for lighting the harbour by the use of one light which would, he considered, provide all that was necessary. This matter was deferred until next meeting to enable Captain to bring up a report on his proposal The engineer reported ! that the cost of two buoys, if imported, would be £1074, and of upkeep £50 a j year. He recommended that they be ! made in the colony from English plans. It was decided to provide beacons in the I Motuihi passage for the safety of coas--1 ters, fishing boats and pleasure craft.

At the request of the Acting-Premier (Hon. W. Hall-Jones) the Governor sen' birthday greetings to tbe Prince of Wales on behalf of this Colony. Ho Excellency has now received the following reply:—'"His Royal Highness deeply appreciates the congratulations of yourself, the Government and people ofNew Zealand."

A sister of Major yon Tempsky recently paid a visit to the battlefield of Te Ngutu o te Manu, where the distinguished Prussian lost his life in action against Titokowaru's men. During her visit she was presented with a greenstone -i\c, which was dug out of tbe ground near the spot where her brother was kUleil. Poin'fc lace d'Oyleys, just opened, 6_d each, at Smith and Caughey"s.—<Ad.)

Melbourne mails show that V_ _ Ann Lory, widow, of 70 was burned to death at _Tt__ "*SV Hothamm-hill, a few son-in-law, who lived next dbo_ <*■_*_ ered smoke issuing fro™_-_3£_S on rushing in found Mra. I*ry _ v*J with the bedclothes tinguished the fire, and MS Lo„ taken to the Melbourne H__j*aftg | _" estaUished 6jm *-' A-ackhna and Onehunga carriers, Me«t_<-w mngham and Co., notify , nmn that they have removed _* 'Durham.treet to premises at Jvo. 9, Co__m e _ e< t~^ 101, * :

In an article appearing yesterday wM---' reference to the appointment of K_3l ed that there were no K.Cs in land. It now appears that Sir Art__ 1 Rutledge, Xt„ formed eral and Acting-Premier of held the title of K.C. 'J .ill

The auxiliary schooner Hui*..«____' left Mangonui a few days ag_J_ 1 tinue her search for the. balance of•«_'I Ehngamite's treasure, was sighted n_ Cape Maria Van Diemen at noon t<H**T She was steering south, and is nos_W making for the Kaipara. s™-*-".

Ferry 3teamers will convey vi*i__ ... •'•-■' B-M-S. Pioneer to-morrow _££ * Ton can do a suffering friend a ____, service by saying "Steams' He_d__l 9°_ m .?- ickl y «» th-t -(*___ A trial will convince yon if yo a |gS|| not yet used it yourself.—Adrt. '" ' Ladies should see the _ eat di_p_W : i_ * back combs, hatpins and hair di__ i 1 at Smith and Oaughey-s, .!_( '■' : Amazon cloths, 1/11., 2/9, 2/U 3/i_. at McCullagh and Gower"s__„i gww*. value in tweeds, from 7/9, diea;ijZg[ M from 1/4. yard; navy serges .from l/ljp : Splendid value at 1. li, 2/6. 2/11 _ * to .11.—(Ad) ? ■' ! "'*-■;

Magnificent show of navy ami a_rtamazons to-night. George, Court and Sons, Beehive, Karangahape-r6»4^(^j > \

Attractive assortment of drildreir's coats, in large variety, j-fist' opened in bearskin, lamb's wool, velveteen cloth. astrakhan, et., 6/11, 9/11, 10/6 to 38*,1J McCullagh and Gower for- value.—(AiV FootbaU. Rngoy -anion Annual fj, 1907. The only annual containing the new rules, and passed ty the RZ.BuW Union. Now on sale at all stationers _ at Star Office.—(Ad.) " .'"?:■" 1000 carpet ends -— samples; inspection invited. Smiti _n*i Caughey, Ltd.—(Ad.) '; 1| Wine amazons, brown amazons, navy amazons, grey amazons, red amaions, cream amazons. At George Court and Sons, Beehive, Karangahape-road.—(Ad.) Black and coloured Moiiette .6tnfct : new shipment, 8/U. 13/6, 15/6 to striking valuea Smith, and Gamier, Ltd.—(Ad.) .-,"."'. ..y. Our millinery is unique in style, tai most moderate in price, considering cpal. ity. Stylish hats and' toques, 14/11, 16/11 to 75/. A wonderfcul selection _j ready-to-vrears, 5/11, 7/11 to ojfeM McCullagh and Gower for value.—(Ai) FootbaU. Rugby Union Annnal fo» 1907. The only annual containing tbit new roles, and passed by the NZ RogbyV Union. Now oa sale at all stationers em at Star Office.—(Ad.) -,-,- ■jSwi New linoleums," new uiliilnlh At that Beehive, K_angahape-ro«A, -> Walk through, no one pressed to boj,J( (Ad.). . .. -,jrw-

Real Maltese scarves, 3_. to 6in. wide, 7/11,8/11,10/6, 12/9, 15/6 to 17/6 «*.; Imitation Maltese lace seams, 2/9,';: 2/11, 3/11, 4/6, to 9/6 each.—MeCnDigb and Gower for value.—(Ad.)

linen table damask in dolhs, aervisttea and piece goods, slightly imperfectmarked 7/ in £ below ordinary prkesi:;:: Smith and Caughey, Ltd.—(Ad.) • ' * |f<t

The cheapest fur stoles, muffs, sets,' etc., are to be found at Histed's. Real Marmot stoles, very wide, 9A1.-ixp.~ Set. window, Ponsonby-road.—(Ad.)

Big show of men's hats at.the Bee* hive, Karangahape-road, to-night. Men's black hard felt hats, new shapes, onljl 4/1 L George Court and Sons, Beehive! Karangahape-road.—(Ad.) . • Wool blousings at McCullagh aom Gower*s. Crepe lame, fancy Woca checks, in green, navy and prune, 1/4U a yard. Delaines in black and dark-coll onxed grounds, with small rosebuds, 1/i 'yard. At sajrne pr_c: CrWJ_fgro_jial satin flannel, in seat patterns, at VB*. and 1/11_. Great variety in at-woim' and other printed cloths.- Box Monsa lengths, 8/11, rn/U, to 19/11 tmtoi"-[ (Ad.)

A walk through our toe b_owioo_i wiU convince you of the firiety w value we give, and will greatly help ladies who are undeend _ as to the style of hat, toque, jacket, blouse, or costume, etc- to buy for winter.-McC-D-g- MM Gower. —(Ad.) --.;

Velvet pile table covets, -_n-_o» *f% play of latest novelties; see our wi_o_S Smith and Caughey, Ltd.—(Ai) -.;". 1

We make a specialty oi -re-cu-veii-l down quUts. Smith and Ctoujh _ Ltd.—(Ad.) . \