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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 164, 11 July 1907, Page 4

In connection with the outbreak of typhoid fever at Rawene, the District Health Officer, Dr. Purdy, and Native Health Officer, Dr. Pomar'e, intend visiting that district next Monday.

The Labour Journal of July 5 reports that in Auckland all branches of the building trade are busy, all branches of trade being fully manned and no men idle. The market for unskilled labour is in a normal condition.

A great scarcity of competent plasterers is being felt in Dunedin at the present time, and several building contractors are hampered in their operations from this cause.

The derivation of words is usually worth tracing, and apparently invests even an ordinary leg of mutton with an interest otherwise than culinary. A citizen interested in the butchery business and derivations has explained, says the "Otago Daily Times," that the term "gigot," though supposed to be Scotch for a leg of mutton or lamb, is, as a matter of fact, French. During the Scottish commerce with France, and in the Napoleonic wars, notably the Peninsular, a number of French prisoners were brought to Scotland. Many of their idioms "caught on" and are in use there at the present day. The term gigot (since corrupted to jiggot) is one of them, and from being a facon de parler of Napoleon's veterans became grafted on to the Scotch vocabulary, and thus finally eventuated in Dunedin. Sir Walter Scott describes such changes in

"Ivanhoe," in a chapter which now forms a school lesson, and in "Waverley'' the influence of the French sojourners on the language.

Mr. J. G. Gow is still doing good work in bringing New Zealand interests before the people of Canada (writes the Montreal correspondent of the Otago "Daily Times"). He regards the prospects of increased trade between the two countries as being exceedingly good. From the present outlook _ie believes from 4000 to 6000 tons of Canadian products may be shipped every two months to New Zealand, with every prospect of large increases. He believes also there is a large market in Western Canada for New Zealand mutton.

The Melbourne "Age" is one of the strongest opponents of the Dansyz scheme for rabbit extermination. - A recent editorial on the subject closed with these words:—"lt is very unlikely that Australia will be worried again by the ghoulish proposal to cultivate wildernesses of plague-scattering microbes as a means of coping with the rabbit pest. At the best this scheme of breeding disease has proved an expensive farce. If it had succeeded ifc-nnght- have proved [f_ «os S55 .tragedy;"

A new crew, consisting of five seamen, got together for the Melanesian Mission steamer Southern Cross, refused to sign the articles yesterday unless they received the union wage.' The managers of the steamer, after consideration, conceded to their demands, and the men signed at £6 10/ a month.

Mr. Walter Fossey, instructor of the Newmarket Manual Training School, has received from the Christchurch Exhibition a certificate of "First Order o\ Merit," which has been awarded to the scholars attending the eentye for specimens of woodwork exhibited.

A writer in the Christchurch "Press" says:—"l should like to know why hawks, stoats, weasels, opossums, and such like vermin are protected. Is it that game of all sorts shall be quite eradicated from the country, or that in their spare moments, when they cannot find a more tasty morsel, they may kill a few rabbits? As far as stoats and weasels are concerned, I have just seen a hen roost which has __een subject to one of their visitations. Thirty-seven dead fowls seems a pretty good night's work for these depreaa.ors, and this is not by any means an isolated occurrence. Stoats are rapidly increasing in number, and in districts not overrun with rabbits the only way to avoid serious loss will be to offer head-money in a sufficient sum to make it worth a man's time to trap them. I have seen one of these little pests tearing at the neck of a dead lamb which was still warm, but I cannot say that he killed it, for I did not see him in the act of so doing. A stoat hunts for warm blood, so I think the chances are that he was guilty." The chairman of the Mount Wellington B.ad Board (Mr. G. Wilkinson) interviewed the engineer in charge of the railway works yesterday, with a view to getting a temporary foot-bridge over the railway cutting at Jubilee-road. This the engineer promised to do. The erection of a gas lamp at the end of the new road off the Panmur-e-road has also been decided upon.

Dr. Pomare's plain speaking at the Auckland Institute on Monday night regarding native school teachers has resulted in his receiving several indignant protests, and there is a chance of still more to follow. Dr. Pomare wishes it explained that he referred more particularly to the by-gone days, as he recognises that a better type of teacher has had been appointed of late.

Mr. Stallworthy, member for Kaipara, asked the Acting-Minister for Railways yesterday, whether he would take steps to have the North Island Main Truhk railway properly so designated, and there by remove from it the branch line insinuation contained in' the term, '""Helens-■s-_.e-Northv.ards." Sir Joseph Ward replied that when the North Island Main Trunk line was completed, the North Auckland line would, of course, form a portion of the main arterial system of the North Island, and a suitable designation could then be found for it.

Messrs. Samuel Vaile and Sons draw attention to their auction sale at 2 p.m. to-morrow, of residences in Hepburnstreet, and at Mount Roskill-road, Rocky Nook; also farms at Bombay and Henderson.

When the Hon. George Fowlds, minister for Health, was in Auckland, Mr. John McElwain waited upon him with regard to certain valuable springs at Te Aroha, iueluding the one for tha eyes, being out of order. The Minister has written to Mr. McElwain, stating that both the springs referred to are again working satisfactorily.

Sheep farmers at Waiuha are suffering from the depredations of dogs. One farmer had 20 sheep killed recently, and on the same night ether settlers'"flocks suffered to an even greater extent. Several dogs have been shot, but the owners could not be identified.

Mr. Angus Campbell has been mutually agreed upon as referee in the Ranfurly Shield match between Buller and Auckland next Saturday.

At the meeting of the Auckland branch of the Liberal and Labour Federation last evening, some discussion took place on the subject of the recent dismissal of a City Council employee named John Tallentire. Mr Tallentire addressed the meeting in explanation of his case, stating that he had been employed by the City Council for over six years. While in the hospital recently for the purpose of undergoing an operation, he had been approached by a man in reference to an alleged offence on the part of another employee of the Council, and disclaimed all knowledge of the occurrence. After he came out of the hospital he applied to the Council for work again, but, after four days, was informed that his services would be no longer reg aired, also, that it was not considered necessary to supply him with reasons for dismisal. He had applied to the Council for reinstatement, and the matter was referred by that body to the Streets Committee, which, at a subsequent meeting, recommended that he should be re-engaged. At the next meeting of the Council" however, the matter of his re-engagement was left in the engineers hands, and the latter would not reinstate him. Mr Nerheny said that, if the facts stated were true, an injustice had been done to Tallentire. Messrs J. MeMahon, J. R. Lundon, and F. Fitt also spoke in similar strain, and, on the motion of the president, seconded by Mr J. MeMahon, a resolution was passed to the following effect:—"That this meeting, after in° vestingating the causes that led up to the of John Talentire, labourer in the City Council's employ, is of opinion that a grievous wrong has been done to this worker, and this meeting totally disagrees with those members of the Council who inflicted such injustice on one of their employees." It was further resolved that the foregoing resolution be submitted to the City Council by deputation.

A meeting of the shareholders of the Onewhero Co-operative Dairy Company, Limited (in liquidation), was"held at the Public Hall on Saturday, 6th July, for the purpose of considering the statement of accounts of the liquidator, in the matter of winding up the company. Last August the company decided to amalgamate with the New Zealand Dairy Association, and for that purpose went into voluntary liquidation, disposing of the whole of their plant to the New Zealand Dairy at a price fixed by arbitration. The statement of the accounts of the liquidator showed that, after discharging the liabilities of the company, there remained a dividend of 4/6 per share for the shareholders. The majority present at the meeting agreed that the liquidator had done his best for them, and had brought the business to a satisfactory close.

Costumes, high-class, lovely quality. Drape superb, and Amazons beautifully trimmed, some lined silk throughout in light grey, helio, eau de nil, 5 g's to 7 gs. Out they go, 39/6, 49/6, 59/6. Smooth, superfine, navy cloth three-quarter jackets, 39/6, out they go, 11/ d. McCullagh and Grower's eleaa sweep sa_e ipow. an.—iAd.j;

The new freehold town of Horopito, which is advertised for sale in. this day's issue, marks another advance towards the completion of the Grand Trunk 'railway. It is situated within 20 chains of the Horopito railway station, which will also serve the town of Kaetihi in the centre of the North Island at the intersection of the main roads to the existing townships of Taumaranui, Eaurimu, Ohakune, and Raetihi. It is the natural centre of the great Waimarino forest, which embraces tens of thousands of acres of the finest milling bush in the. colony. In order to comply with a large number of intending purchasers the sale will take place in this city, and the Hon. T. Kennedy Macdonald will act as auctioneer. Plans can be obtained from T. Mandeno Jackson, auctioneer.

Mr J. Thomes will sell by auction at his rooms, Queen-street, to-morrow, at 12 noon, a residence, 6 rooms, in Frank-lin-road, and a cottage, 4 rooms, in Myrastreet, Ponsonby.

At last night's meeting of the Auckland branch of the Liberal and Labour Federation, the following report from the executive council of the branch was unanimously adopted:—"That this Federation desires to urge upon the City Council the importance of appointing a registrar of electors, and that the duties of such 'officer consist in compiling the city roll in such manner as to provide that it shall contain the names of those persons, and those persons only, who are entitled to exercise their votes at municipal elections." The secretary was instructed to forward a copy of the resolution to the City Council.

Hockey as it is played by the Feilding Girls' Hockey Club does not appear to be a mild game. In the last month cr two several "occurrences" have taken place which prove the deadly earnestness with which the game is pursued. In a practice match recently, a member of a team was struck in the face, and the sequel was an. operation in the hospital. Then on the Prince of Wales' Birthday, a second member of the team was struck on tbe temple with the ball, and had several stitches put in. Now another young enthusiast has been lamed, having been hit on the ankle while playing a match with the High School girls. Sucb incidental matters as the dislodging of teeth, barking of fingers, etc., are not wortff recording. It would be worth inquiring whether those players who caused the injuries wear rubber guards on their sticks.

Recently the ' .Daily Mail" contained, in addition to others, of course, five advertisements—two whole pages and three half ipjages—for which _t was stated the record sum of £ 1100 was paid. This affords some idea of the costliness of advertising space in the great London dailies. The above is at the rate of fully £300 a p_ge, and that for one issue only. But the firms who have the enterprise to go in for it apparently find it pays them.

Mrs. MeKean, whose death was reported yesterday, arrived in this colony fifty years ago, when a girl 12 years of age. Possessed of remarkable energy, Mrs M. Kean was a most useful member of any organisation, being an indefatigable worker on committees This was especially manifest at the floral fetes held under the auspices of the Ladies' Benevolent Society, when Mrs MeKean inaugurated and took charge of cookery competitions, which were carried out ■most successfully under her capable management. For many years Mrs MeKean was also an energetic worker in connection with the Epiphany Church, and more recently at St. Albans. Her well known energy caused her voluntary services to be called into requisition for many benevolent movements, and those services were always readily given. For the last six months, Mrs MeKean has been an invalid. She went across to Sydney to visit her son, and, upon returning, was So unwell that she went to reside with her son-in-law, Mr F. J. Kenderdine, where she remained until her death. Deceased was twice married, and leaves the following children: —Mr H. Diddams, of Brisbane; Mr S. Diddams, sub-inspec-tor of the Bank of New South Wales, Melbourne; Mr Ernest Diddams, of Sydney; Mr F. Diddams, of Auckland; and her daughter, Mrs Kenderdine; also Messrs Clinton and Selwyn MeKean. The funeral has been fixed for 2 p.m. to-mor-row, the interment to take place at Purewa Cemetery.

The misery of headache is quickly banished by Steams' Headache Cute, which promptly cures all kinds of headaches, and neuralgic pains as welL No one should be without it.—Advi.

Milne and Ghoyce's sale now on. — (Ad.)

Big reductions in men's and boys' clothing. Men's trousers, 3/11, 4/11, 5/11. Boys' tweed knickers, 1/11. Sale now on. Rushbrook and Bridgman.—■ (Ad.)

Very special navy jersey cloth blouses, white spot and stripes, this season's goods. Out they go, 2/11. Cream wincey blouses, tucked, 7/6, now 4/11. Smartly trimmed silk lace, 9/11, now 5/11; flannelette, 1/4 up.—McCullagh. and Gower*s clean sweep sale. —(Ad.)

Blankets, rugs, flannels. All at sale prices,. Rushbrook and Bridgman. Just above the Grey Statue.—(Ad.)

Milne and Choyce's sale. Heavy reductions in every departments.— (Ad.)

Out they go. Umbrellas 2/11 for 1/11, 3/11 for 2/11, 5/6 for 4/6, 6/11 for 5/9, S/ll for 6/11, 9/11 for 7/9, 10/6 for 8/6; handkerchiefs, 1/ per doz, 1/6 per doz; 6 for 9d, 6 for 1/11, 3 for 1/, etc., at the Clean Sweep Sale.—McCullagh and Gower.—(Ad.)

30inch cretonne, good quality, reduced to 3fd, 4-jd, sjd up. Double-width cretonne, reversible, s|d, 7|d, IOJd, 1/Oi; extra wide and quality, 1/3J-. Reduced from Sfd, 10|d, 1/4J, 1/B*, at the clean sweep. McCullagh and Gower.—(Ad.)

Have you bought your winter hat yet? If not, get one that takes your fancy in style and fit and fits your purse. Geo Fowlds.—(Ad.)

Dressing jackets 2/11. Special duckling fleece, pale blue, white spot, 6/11; out-they-go price 3/11. Moiieton and Pyrenees dressing gowns and jackets. Ladies' bloomers 2/11, 3/11, J/n up> a t McCullagh and Gower's sale.—(Ad.)

Sale now on. All furs heavily reduced. Rushbrook and Bridgman. Just above the Grey Statue.— (Ad.)

Milne and Choyce's sale now proceeding. Heavy reductions. ( —Ad.)

Telling reduction in dress lengths, 6 yards for 2/11, 3/11, 4/11, 5/11, 6/11, 7/11, 8/11 up. To see is to buy. A grand line of 56in. striped and Bannockburn effect, worth 3/11 ami 4/6, now 5} yards for 12/11, at McCullagh and Gower's famous sale.—'(Ad. - )

Out they go. Belts, elastic belts, 2/11 for 1/, 3/3* for 1/11, 3/6 for 2/3, 3/11 for 2/6, 4/11 for 2/11; metal belts, silver and oxidised, 1/6 for 1/, 2/11 for 2/3, 3/11 for 2/11, 4/6 for 3/6, 4/11 for 3/11; leather belts, black and colours, 1/ for 6d, 1/6 for 1/, 1/11 for 1/3, 2/11 for 1/11, 3/9 for 2/6, 4/6 for 2/6, 4/11 for 3/6.— At the' Clean Sweeg Sale.—MsOuflagh and Gower.—J Ad_X