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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 76, 28 March 1908, Page 4

The following is Captain Edwin's weather forecast for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day:—"Westerly moderate to strong winds; glass rise; weather probably colder."

The Auckland centre of the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association will hold a grand water carnival at the Al-bert-street Swimming Baths to-night, commencing at half-past seven o'clock! A capital programme has been prepared and it is a noteworthy feature that a number of visiting champions will compete. A great race is expected for the 200 yds. Provincial Championship of Auckland, while all the other items should attract a good deal of interest. The Garrison Band will be in attendance.

At yesterday afternoon's meeting of j the Harbour Board, a report was received from a sub-committee, urgin" the installation of electric capstans on the Railway and Queen-street Wharves. The committee's . recommendations. were adopted. It was resolved that application should be made to the City Council for- immediate electric installation, both for power and lighting. The question of electric cranes was also brought up, and referred to a sub-committee for consideration.

The question of kefbing the new ferroconcrete wharves came up for discussion at yesterday afternoon's meeting of the Auckland Harbour Board. Mr. Dacre was of the opinion that it would considerably facilitate the loading and unloading of cargo if there was no kerbing. The Harbourmaster, Captain Duder, favoured the kerbing, on tie. ground that it was necessary in the interests of public safety, more especially with regard to horses becoming frightened and backing vehicles over the wharf. Mr. Napieralso spoke strongly in favour of kerbing, and said there were personal instances within his own knowledge in which people had been prevented from walking right over the wharf by the kerbing, which was painted white for the purpose of being distinguishable at night. It was agreed to erect kerbing along tie new Queen-street Wharf.

The body of Jas. Lindsay, the cook of the s.s. Tainui, was recovered in the Waitara River yesterday, there being a deep gash on the head. The boat was lying alongside the wharf, and it is presumed that deceased missed his footing while going aboard on Wednesday night. He only shipped this trip- at -Wellington, where it is believed his wife resides.

South Australian grapes received by the steamer Ulimaroa were landed at Wellington in splendid condition, and were sold at auction for 3d and 4d per lb. The consignment numbered about 325 cases, or between nine and ten thousand pounds net weight. The prices quoted will be unprofitable to consignees, and they suggest that there is a want of proper provision for distributing the fruit to districts outside the city, for Undoubtedly the low prices are caused by an excess of supply'over demand. Further South there are even worse conditions prevauing, as shown by the fact that on Monday next a further consignment of South Australian grapes is to arrive in Wellington, for sale, having been sent from Dunedin through failure of the local market to absoib them.

The-Christchurci members of the New Zealand bowling team left Lyttelton for Australia last night. The team comprised: Messrs. A. O. Bishop, K. C- Bishop, Bunting and Manning (Christchurch Club), Gee, Wynyard, and Neave (Canterbury Club), Chegwin (SyQl l^f m L' lJ F - W - Jol »iston, and Stubberfield (St. Alban's). There are also three going from Wellington, two from Wainiate, and about eight each from Dunedin and Invercargill They play the first inter-State match against Victoria at Melbourne, on April 7, 8, and 9, the team arriving in time to have two days' practice before the first match Other dates are:—Ballarat. April 11Bendigo, April 13; Armadale, April 14' Tie team will arrive in Sydney on Aprii

A gratifying indication of the progress of Southland's shipping was given by reports received by the Bluff Harbour Board yesterday. During February the shipping had consisted of -27 vessels" of 03,42/ tons inwards, and-2S vessels of •34,300 tons- outwards. ""-This-was' an increase over the corresponding period of the previous year of 7333 tons and'Bs47 tons respectively. The ordinary revenue for February was £1865 2/10, as compared with £1902 0/7 for the same month tolalSf r i--^ *"•"*» &c month totalled fctfO, which is a record in the history of the Board.

In the Waikato flaxmillers take a more optimistic view of the state of the ibre market. In a communication to the Auckland Government hemp grader yesterday a hopeful miller stated that he had bought 100 tons of green flax in the belief that there would be an early recovery. While so many mills are closing down this monti, it must be remembered that it is the usual thing for the majority of mills to during the winter months, and that during June and July very few mills are, "J* regarded as a 1 good thing that work should cease during the winter, when the quality of the fibre would be rather inferior. The temporary cessation also gives the leaves a.rest, which is desirable.

The inefficiency of the Christchureh Fire Brigade plant was thoroughly proved at the big fire which did so much damage m High-street and Lichfieldstreet some weeks ago. Subsequently, a suggestion was made that the Tramway Board should buy a motor water tank similar to those being used in Auckland, which could be advantageously used to assist the fire plant by carrying water to the scene of any fire, and plying an engine, when there was a shortage. The suggestion found considerable favour with the Fire Board, and to prose its utility, a trial was held yesterday in the presence of a number of interested persons. With the use of their compressed air alone the sprinklers will throw a jet of water 25ft. high, and they are regarded very fav--ourably as an auxiliary fire appliance.. Those present at the trial expressed. themselves well satisfied with the demonstration that the machine could, under certain obvious conditions, be effectively used at fires.

Messrs. Hallenstein Bros, Limited (New Zealand Clothing Factory), are distributing to their customers a novelty plaster case. It is quite a new idea. The plaster is built up in the form of the dainty lotus flower, each petal of which is easily detached, and is suitable for the various cuts and scratches one gets. The pieces of plaster are antiseptic, of different sizes, and of a shape which makes them readily adhesive, so that the idea is very ingenious.

An inquest took place at Thames yesterday, before the Coroner. (Mr. A Bruce), touching the death of the two-year-old daughter of Mr. L. N. Julian. It appears that the child fell into the main drain on the Wharepoa-road, and was drowned. The little girl had been sent by her mother to call her father, who was at the creamery across the road, and her long absence led to a search being made, with the result that the child's body was found in the drain, which was about 4 feet deep, and nearly full of water at the time. A verdict of accidental death was returned.

An interesting account of Carter's Champion Safety Combined Window Sash Lifter and Lock Company appears: on page S. Mr. John Patterson was to-day nominated for the vacant seat in the-City Council by the following electors :— Charles Grey, P. J. Nerhenv, Hon. Wm. Beehan, F. E._Baume, Alfred Kidd, A. E. Glover, T. Harle Giles, D.'Flynn, George Higgins, &L J. Sheahan, E. W. Page, James Magee, C. Wheeler, W. Hunter.—(Ad.)_

At tie last meeting of the ough Council a letter was S ** tit^ 0 * the **w*n£s? ing for- the use of. the Victoria connection with a massed bands' J? formance on April 5. Tie request £T granted. request was The Chief Veterinarian drew th« „« tron of tte Thames Boro«SS|fe the unsatisfactory state of°the aSiS at Parawau It was resolved to iZ? copy of tie communication to mSI* Read, Gillespie and Co., and to™" mence negotiations with the Council regarding the establishmenf I municipal abattoirs with a district ;! eluding both borough and county *' The first arc-oval billiard table" ™ Australasia has been constructed k Messrs. Alcock and Co. in Wellrn^ 7 and is now at their Auckland A match of 600 up was S ***£ table last night between fc£ w't Hackett and T. C. Bragge thTfiL, '- * • ceiving2oo. Inere w^ a Sfe__ of-spectators, who were all, ested in the interesting exhibition rivet Mr. Hackett played a very credHahu game against his more experienced on ponent, his best breaks being 23 29 £ IT and 16. Mr. Bra<r4' r'p^H \ breaksoflo3, 6 o,sl,36afd3oSv running out at 603 unfinished, with W, opponent at 538. ' wiia.tos

At 5.30 p.m. last evening a fire broke out in a two-storey wooden imlding g Nelson-street. The building is •«&____ amongst a number of old woodaa-bnS ings, and but for the ready the City Fire Brigade that a serious conflagration would-w occurred. The fire appears to have™ ed in the limng next to the chjnnW _T one of the rooms where a fire was bunT ing, and the flames quickly burst thnS the ceiling to the floor above. One. room was completely gutted, and the dama« is estimated at £100. The premises are owned by Mrs. Hartnell,. of Kingsland, and. are covered by insurance m the ViS torm Office. The occupier (Mrs. c feny was away from home, at the time of tha outbreak. '•'■

Yesterday afternoon an estraordiiary accident happened at Waihi. A young man, who was driving a cart- for a Mr Verry, left the horse and vehicle, standing on the main road while he entered a house on the opposite side of the road In his absence it is surmised that the horse must have backed the cart across the road, over the embankment and into the river, which was much swollen by the recent heavy rains, and both must have been carried down stream, as iei. ther horse nor- cart has since been seen. "

A very pleasing place at the District Traffic Manager's Office, Railway Station, Auckland,'last evening when Mr- G. Brownlee. who has been chief clerk to the District. Traffic Manager at Auckland for the past seven years and who has been -promoted to s position m the head office of the Depaitment at Wellington, was presented by tteinemgold watch. _ Mr. Waite, District Traffio Manager, in making the presentation, alluded to the, sterling quauties: of Mr. Brownlee, and to his courteous manner towards those with whom he cams in contact. Messrs... Crombie, - Johnson, OLoughlin, McWilliams, Famann, Blackburn, and Harrison also spoke in eulogistic terms as to the kindness'and consideration shown.by Mr. I Brownlee, in a very ajrie speech, thanked i the. members Of the service for the presentation tbey.had made to- him, and'for the kindly; _. remarks expressed. ' Mr. 1 Brownlee leaves for Wellington in .tiecourse of a few days. He is succeeded by Mr. A K. Harris,, late of the- Traffic Superintendent's Office, Wellington. The lecture-recital, by Mr. Kaber Harrison,' shortly to. be. given ai S£ -Andrew's Hall,, will be of considerable interest. The musical part of. the-recital is in the hands- of Miss Anson M. Batger, Miss Millicent Haywood, and M& John Carter. • -'.;;:

Local dealers announce an advance of 2/-per ton in Tauniri coal; owing to a rise in price at the minesv and increased cost of handling and delivery ci coal. . Intending performers in. the annual gathering of Bands of Hope are invited to a biograph entertainment next Tuesday in St. James's HalL

You could not have, a better chance than the present to pick a good..styfisa hard hat. Full stock. Everything lip-to-date. Geo. Fowlds-.^(Aa.)

The old-established firm of- Messrs. Hoffman, Ltd., who " have been trading in Auckland for over retire from business on Tuesday," 30th.' See advertisement in this issue.—.(Ad.);

Scotch tartans, double width, T/Hi> 2/9; 2/11, t0.4/11 yard; also in IS-20i« silks, 1/111, 2/11 yard; novelties in tweeds, frieze Cheviots, and 1 costume good*, all prices.—At McCuUagh and Gower's, importers of British goods.— (Ad.)

Furs! Furs! Furs! Just received a big range, Al value, selected skins, lat-' est styes, in corney, hare, mink, niar-j tin, marmot, fox, bear, and 1 stone martin necklets, 1/01, 1/6* l, 1/11J, 2/11, 3/11, to 16 guineas; sets, 29/9, 37/9,-to 32 guineas.—McCullagh. and Gowe'r/for fqjcfc —(Ad.i ...-.'. ..,-•;

This is. the beginning of the cover season. No better time than now to get an overcoat. From 28/fi Eowlds.—(Ad.) ' ''..:?>--

Light grey tweeds, New Zealand-roads, all wool, and 52in. wide, a special line, worth double, for 1/11J yard; send for patterns to MeCullagh and Gawer,. home industry merchants.—(Ad.)

Lovely crf>ations in millinery: We sto noted for daintiness and beauty; prica* moderate, considering quality; chic ready-to-wears, S/11, 10/9, 11/9, 12/11, 16/11, to 32/6.—MeCullagh and Gower:-* (Ad.)

Very choice millinery, new jackets, mantles and furs, also choice, costume and blouse cloths at McMaster and Shalders, Queen-street. Prices moderate.—(Ad.)

Everything new and nobby in shirts and underclothing coming in all tha time. Now is the choosing time.—-Geo. Fowlds (Ad.)

We beg to state that all our departments are now fully stocked with ne 1 * autumn goods, which we are now able to present to your kind ; inspection (no ona importuned to purchase), and will OS found to exceed all our previous records for novelty and good value.—MeCullagh and Gower. —(Ad.)

The gayest show to see in town is our tie selection. Neckwear is piling into our shop by the mile.—Geo. Fowlds. —(Ad.)

The London Drapery and Clothing: Company, Symonds-street, will be closed all next week,, prior to opening with a great sale on Saturday next. — (Ad.)

Denf s Fowne's, and Morley's celebrated kid gloves, just opened, in great variety; fabric gloves, all lengths and prices; big shipment of Morley's celebrated hosiery in plain and ribbed, and the velne great as ever. See window.—* McCuHagh and Gower.—(Ad.) .„