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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 79, 1 April 1908, Page 4

The following is Captain Edwin's weather forecast for 24 hours from. 9 a.m. this day: "Westerly strong winds te gale; rain probable after 16 hours; glass fall."

A letter was received by the Auckland Board of Education to-day, from Mr. Leo M. Myers, stating be had attended the meeting of delegates of the Imperial Conference of Education, held in London last May. The meetings were extended over a period of one week, and many of them were of considerable interest. The official report of the proceedings was not yet to hand, but be would send copies as soon as they arrived. There was a consensus of opinion among the oflicial delegates that it was desirable that the next Imperial Education Conference should be held in four years' time, a*>d should be convened by the Imperial education authorities, so as to give the conference the official status th_t its deliberations and. influence deserve.

The election of a Mayor and nine councillors for the ifewly-constituted Borough of Northcote is being held to-day. The candidates for the Mayoral chair are two in number, Messrs. Herbert Cadness and Alexander Bruce. Nominations for the Council are: Messrs. Percy Bolland, Thos. Boyd, John Broady, James Dykes, Geo. Fraser, D. A. Gray, Arthur E. Greenslade, Horace H. Hunt, R. M. Lightband, W. _i. Rushbrook, Joseph. Henry Shepherd, Wm. Jones Smith, John B. Tonar, Alfred Wm. Tyer, Albert Waterworth, Alfred Wood- , roffe. The returning officer (Mr. C. A. Cawkwell) has cbarge of the Council election at Palmerston Buildings, Mr. Seaman being deputy at Northcote. Mr. W. Wallace is acting .as deputy, returning, officer for the Mayoral election at Northcote, arid Mr, T. G. Talbot is.superintending at the Auckland booth.. Polling proceeded slowly- throughout the foremoon, only 100 ratepayeiß voting at Northcote and about 30 at Auckland, but it is expected that "the majority of the votes will be recorded between 5 p.m. and the closing hour (7 p.m.). The Tesult will be announced at the Bay View Hall, Northcote. The -polling booths are the Waitemata County Council office, Palmerston Buildings, and the Bay View Hall.

Nothing has been settled on in regard to the ultimate fate of the burnt-out ■wing which still stands alongside the Parliamentary library. The enormous number of New Zealand public records stored in the cellars escaped the devastating ravages of the flames which made such a wreck of the Parliamentary Buildings, but were thoroughly saturated. They have been: sun-dried since, and, as there was a risk of damage through further flooding of the cellars owing to the building's roofless condition, the Public Works Ttepar-tment is now engaged in making the wreck weatherproof.

"A disgrace to the country," was the way in which Mr. W. F. Massey, M.P., referred to the new Gaming Act during the course of an address at Maungaturoto last night. The Opposition leader also criticised the Land Bill, contending that the -withholding of the right of purchase of land bought for closer settlement constituted nationalisation.

A meeting of the Auckland Master Bakers' Association was held last night, when there was a large attendance. The report of the-delegates to the Wanganui conference was received. The principal' business of the meeting was to consider the question, of introducing the coupon system in Auckland. The general feeling of those present was in favour of the cash system, but considerable discussion ensued upon the working of the principle. It was ultimately decided to hold a special meeting of the Association next week, when the matter will be thrashed out. and some definite action decided upon.

We have too many restrictions on small boats which want docking," said Mr. J. K. Kneen at the Harbour Board meeting yesterday. "We have two docks, and yet small boats are unable to get accommodation. If they stay over a certain time in dock they have to pay double rates." "That is in accordance with the by-laws," said the chairman. "Then the by-laws want amending," replied Mr. Kneen.

At the meeting of the Harbour Board yesterday, the chairman stated the balance to general account had been reduced to £8,000, a sum of £10,000 having been placed on fixed deposit for two years at 4 per cent, and £ 10,000 on fixed deposit for six months at 2 per cent, thus earning for the Board a sum of £ 900.

Professor Potter announces that be will re-open his classes for gymnastics and physical culture at the Leys Institute Gymnasium, Ponsonby, on April 13th. He will be assisted in instructing the classes by Mr. A. Powell, middleweight champion wrestler, Messrs Morrison and Taylor, of the Defence Force (the latter amateur champion for boxing in Australasia in 1905), and Mr. Capper in the department of physical culture. The hours of attendance to receive pupils are notified by advertisement. Dr, Marsack,'who has been enjoying a. well-earned- holiday, resumed practice today. Mr. H. M. Bowden will give a lecture on modern spiritualism in the Central Hall, Ooak-street, on Thursday evening,, .- —--ii-..,,+-:. .

It is probable that during some part of each night during i the Easter manoeuvres the Port of Auckland will be closed to ordinary traffic —not actually, but each -vessel approaching -will have to be inspected by a special v.es--sel detailed for duty. The scheme is to familiarise the volunteers with the actual war conditions as far as possible.

Mr. R. F. VTay (secretary of the Auckland: Waterside Workers' Union) stated in evidence before the Arbitration Court in Wellington, recently, that only two complaints of pilfering had reached his union, that in one someone wearing gold braid was suspected, and in. : tlie, other the charge was sheeted home to au officer of the ship. The Traffic Manager, writing to the Auckland Harbour Board yesterday, asked them to ascertain if any of the Board's officials were referred to in the\remark concerning gold braid. Mr A. J. Entrican thought that they should ignore the matter altogether, but the chairman thought that they should ascertain l whether the Board's officers were referred to. It was useless to say that there was no pilfering going on, because an enormous amount' was done, and Mr. Way must know that well. .Mr. J. K. K-neen: "Pilfering is done in every port ,'in the world." It was decided to write to the secretary of the union for information on the point.

Shall the Auckland wharves be kerbed for tie safety of foot passengers? This question was again briefly discussed at the Harbour Board yesterday afternoon., ■Several, members expressed "the opinion that the curved steel nosing along the edges of the wharf was dangerous to •carts and pedestrians. The cnairman said that she was strongly opposed to kerbing the wharves, and pointed out that in no modern docks, in the Old World was kerbing used. Mr. J. B. MacFarlane contended that the position was different. At Home the docks could only be used by those having business upon them; here, they were op in to the general public. Mr. J. K. Eneenpointed out that the Quay-street breastwork had been kerbed, and contended that it was even more necessary to have the wharves so provided. The Board, in committee, was. instructed, to deal with the matter.

In referring to a communication witb regard to "policing the Waitemata, the chairman of the Harbour Board ' stated yesterday that was the intention of the Board to 'spend a considerable sum of money on accommodation on the wharf for police. The Department had promised that when the buildings were com-r pleted a certain number of police would be set apart for the protection of wharves and shipping. The Department of Police had expressed the opinion that ■when this was done .the amount of thieving now going on would be reduced to a minimum. When the rooms were erected, a launch would also be provided for patrolling the harbour. With the Board's permission he intended to' forward a copy of the plan to the Minister fox Marine, and suggested that, as the building would be being cf brick and two-storeyed, tbe Department would either pay rent or contribute to the cost of the buildings. The matter was referred to the Board in comrcdttee. •

Colonel Loveday,. reporting to the Board of Education on the recent camp of the Thames and Ohinemuri battalions of the public school cadets, stated -that the 'Samp included- a "total of "344 .of all ranks. Unsettled weather greatly interfered with work, but every advantage was taken of the lulls, and thus a.great deal of drilling was done; but the sentries were always withdrawn into shelter when the weather was inclement. Bugler E. Porritt, of the Paeroa cadets, fractured his forearm while playing at "buckjumpers." The fracture was set'by Dr. Lapraik, who came out from Thames at II p..m. I also attach their reports. One particular feature about this camp -was that every headmaster of the Thames battalion" was at the camp in his capacity as a staff officer; and, in the case of the Ohinemuri battalion, . Major Campbell, headmaster of the Morrinsvflle School, was present the whole time. The headmasters of the other schools forming his battalion did not hold positions, in the battalion, but they lent their assistance to make the attendance at .camp a success. Through the - Karangahake cadets not having uniforms, the headmaster, Mr. Scott, expressed regret that they could not be present. The general discipline, of the cadets was good. There was, however, one case of a breach of discipline (resisting an.escort), and the offender was immediately sent home, and is to be further punished by being struck off the roll of his corps. The report was received, and it was decided to congratulate Col. lioveday on the success of the camps.

The Garrison Band, under Mr. P. W. Williams, will play the following programme in the Albert Park, beginning at 8 to-night:—March, "The Below" (Van.Blon) ; waltz, f'Baracoa" (Smith) ; selection, "Motor Ride" (Thos. Bidgood) ; morceau, "Sleigh Bells" (Ord Hume); descriptive, v "A Trip on the Kentucky" (J. Rollinson) ; march, "The Thuudera" (J. p. Sousa).

Purs! Furs! Furs! Just received a big range, Al value, selected skins, latest styles, in corney, hare, mink, martin, marmot, fox, bear, and stone martin necklets, 1/Oi, 1/6*, 1/11*, 2/11, 3/11, to 16 guineas; sets, 29/9, 37/9, to 32 guineas.—McCullagh and Gower for furs.—(Ad.) ' ! "

Ladies' new raincoats, 16/6 each. Navy circular silk hoods, 32/6 each, very special value, at Rushbrook and Bridgman's, Queen-street. —'(Ad.),

Just arrived: A full assortment of colonial, Yorkshire, Saxony, imitation and real Welsh, 1/, 1/Is, 1/2s, 1/3s, to 2/6 yard; the celebrated Doctor flannel, 1/33 yard.—McCullagh and Gower for value. —(Ad.)

Furs, furs. See the grand stock of new furs, just opened, at Rushbrook and Bridgman's, Queen-street. —(Ad.)

Raincoat materials,- 60in. wide, length for coat .about 3A yards, grey, brown, green, navy, .black, etc.; new styles just received, 3/11, 4/11, 5/11 yard. McCullagh and Gower, suppliers of useful goods.—(Ad.)

Ladies' pure Irish linen hemstitched handkerchiefs, J or 1 inch hems, 6sd each, 5/11 doz. Special value. Smith and Caughey, Ltd.—(Ad.)

I Blankets, rugs, flannels. All makes. i Special value at Rushbrook and Bridgman's. Just above the Grey Statue.—Ad. Oxford frieze motor coats. Special shipment, best goods, just opened, -at Rushbrook and Bridgman's, Queen-st.—(Ad.) Scotch tartans, double width, 1/11$, 2/9, .2/11, to 4/11 yard; also in 18-20 in. silks, 1/11$, 2/11 yard; novelties in tweeds, frieze Cheviots, and costume goods, all prices.—At McCullagh and Gower's, importers of British goods.-Ad. light gray tweeds, New Zealand made, all wool, -and -62in, wide; _ special line, worth double, for 1/11$ yard; send for patterns to _tcC__agh and Goiter- homo industry merclu_iis^(A_. j s l ■r»*_ A

. Tie chairman of an up,cou_try school committee, m forwarding tion to the. Auckland _-u__Ll& asked the Board .to gran] stantial sum "m recognition »f , ra - ■!£ the Hoard this morning, the writer be communicateaVwith-to™! ofleet ftat the meeting of - takes place -shortly, __d"th_tlf*3 then have an opportunity bf retS ' gracefully. Th e letter was received S ' The Onehunga borough Council recent ly purchased an allotment of ground a t the corner of Queen~a_d TrXw fet f r + ?! ? ur * ose of SsESmE street at that junction, and the work is now under way. Hitherto the corner has been a most dangerous one, and ha« been the scene of two fatal/besides a number of minor, accidents. The wort now in hand will considerably lessen tha danger previously existing. . Some slashing patterns in sweaters for winter wear. Sportsmen should look into this. Geo. . owlds.—'(Ad.) - We beg to state that all our depart, ments are now fully stocked with new autumn -goods, which we are'_ow ahle to present to your kind inspection (no one importuned to purchase), and will be found to exceed all our previous re. cords for novelty and good value. Ifi Cullagh and Gower.—(Ad.) " '

Varieties in neckwear. Have you looked at :the titbits here? Stocks '.stud ' ties, bows, etc. Nobby items C&w Fowlds.—(Ad.) ";.;■ wo "

Mr. John Patterson has beeh;ioniinated for the vacant seat in the City Council by the following -electors:_. Charles Grey, P. J. Nerheny, Hon. -W_. I Beehan, _. E. Baume, Alfred Kidd A E.. Glover, T. Harle Giles, D. Plyan George Higgins, M. J. Sheahan, E.'W* Page, James Magee, C. Wheeler'V Hunter.—(Ad.) ' '

As popular as ever. Working men still make a run on our -tweed trousers ■■ at 4/11 each, and our shirts at 2/6 4_S_ Fowlds.—(Ad.) . -'■■ '. *