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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 130, 1 June 1908, Page 4

The following is Captain Itkbrin's weather report for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day:—"Wind from between west and south and south-east ; moderate to strong winds. Rain probable; glass little movement. Probably very cold night." In his award in the dispute of the Auckland Operative Plasterers, Mr Justice Sim remarks:—"This dispute presented the unusual spectacle of the employers asking to have the hours of work reduced to 44 per week, although the -wage payable is only an hourly one. . The Court has left the hours at 47 per week, as asked by the Union, and has recommended employers to continue the practice, which has prevailed so long in the district, of paying for 48 hours' work, although only 47 hours have been worked. The award in fixing the "hours at 47 makes that period after whtctt overtime becomes payable, and does not impose any obligation on employers to work up to 47 hours in any week." A strong wind and tide were factors in driving the s.s. Takapuna, which reached Onehunga from New Plymouth yesterday morning, on to the corner pile's of the outer head of the wharf. The vessel struck the wharf bow first with considerable force, the force of the impact being heard some distance away. The vessel. was immediately backed out, and was subsequently berthed without further incident. Two of the piles were splintered, and some of the decking was damaged: The Takapuna had three letters torn from her name on the starboard bow. It is estimated that the repairs to the wharf might ran into £ 100 or more. Only a few week ago the Takapuna sustained serious injuries by colliding with a wharf at Wellington. The quantity of butter in cool store at Auckland on Saturday last amounted to 20,784 boxes, or 519 tons, valued at over £40,000, an increase of 51 tons as compared with the previous week. The increase is due principally to the fact that a quantity of butter sent ■to Wellington for the London market was brought back owing to New Zealand prices advancing as against a fall in Knglish prices. The exhibition of the Auckland Society of Arts continues -to command excellent patronage, Saturday afternoon's attendance being, it is understood, a record for any exhibition of the society. (On Saturday evening another large crowd was attracted. Afternoon tea was provided by the ladies' committee, and a musical programme was submitted-. The exhibition closes on June 6. The latest picture to be sold is the "Sketch in Venice," by Mrs "J. E. D. Spicer. The following is the state of his Majesty's prison, Auckland, for the week ending 30th May, 1908: —On remand; 8 males, 1 female; awaiting trial, 2 males; sentenced to penal servitude (life>, 1 male; hard labour, 200 males; 28 females; imprisonment, 2 males; received during the week, 23 males, 2 females; discharged, 25 males, % females; total in prison, 213 males, 29 females. About six o'clock on Saturday evening a tramcar ran into a horse owned by Messrs. Cunningham and Co., of Onehunga, killing it instantly. The horse, which was worth about £60, was being taken to the paddock with a number of ethers, when if broke away, and got on the line just as a car was coming along, and before it could be got off the car struck it with such force as to cause immediate death. There will shortly arrive in Auckland a gentleman who has had a most interesting life story—Mr. W. H. Stanes, at one time a highly successful tea and coffee planter on the Nilgiri Hills, South India, who is now devoting his life to work amongst the young people a3 a Sunday School Missionary. Mr. Stanes ; understands child nature, and uses objects, models, chalks, and the lantern slide very largely in his work, and avoids sensational methods. His lantern exhibitions are said to be of a high order. That Mr. Stanes is peculiarly flitted for the work he has undertaken is attested !by his success. Mr. W. R. Moody, son of Mr. D. L. Moody, places Mr. Stanes in full charge of all the children's meetings in . Northfield, America; and more recently Mr. Stanes had charge of the I children's meetings during the Keswick ; Convention in England. These facts alone speak eloquently. Perhaps the most remarkable fact about this gifted man is that he has consecrated not only his life but his means to the service of the children, for he takes no salary, accepts no gifts, travels at his own expense, and works under the direction of local organisations. His missions in Auckland will be controlled by the Auckland Sunday School Union, and will probably commence in the Newton Congregational Church.

Several murders by natives in the New Hebrides and Solomon Islands are fS"ported by the mission steamer, Southern" Cross, which reached Auckland yesterday, after an island cruise. While the vessel was at the New Hebrides it was reported that a disturbance had taken place at Aoba, as the result of which three or four natives were killed. An inquiry was proceeding, when the steamer sailed for the Solomon Islands. Here, again, some revolting news was received, a white man having been murdered by a native. It was stated that the murdered man had illtreated the native, who was subsequently hanged.

In conversation with a reporter, Mr. B. H. Morgan, the British Trade Commissioner at present touring New Zealand on behalf of the British Manufacturers' Association, made reference to the work being done in London by the Dominion's High Commissioner, the Hon. W. P. Reeves. "It is probably no exaggeration to say that we hear more of NewZealand in London than of all the Australian States put together." he said. "The very greatest credit is due to your High Commissioner for the way in which he has interested the people" of Great Britain in New Zealand affairs. The Hon. W. P. Reeves U recognised as au authority on industrial legislation, with which his name was associated prior to his departure from New Zealand. I believe that before many years have passed legislation similar to that of New Zealand will be placed ou the Statute Book in Great Britain, and Mr. Reeves' views in the matter are much valued by politicians and statesmen in the Old' Country.

Mr. A. Hamilton, Director of the Dominion Museum, has received a tetter from Major Kobley, the welHcnown collector of tattooed Maori heads, on which: he has written a standard work, in ■which he states that though the greater part of hie, collection of heads wee sohi and -went to American museums, he has retained five of the very beet specimens, which he hopes that the New Zealand' Government will buy for the : national collection. Though Major Robley's offer of his previous collection was twice declined by New Zealand, he still hopes that some of the heads will be kept in this country. There 'is not one tattooed Maori head in the Dominion Museum, Mr. Hamilton states, and though th<>_ Christchurch β-nd Auckland Museums l each have two, they are not the beet specimens obtainable. A number of the European Museums are well supplied with these heads, many of which were specially tattooed in view of the trade that formerly flourished, their owners, who were generally slaves, being promptly killed when the tattooing -was completed. The great Museum in Paris his a whole shelf full of Maori heads. When in need of a throat relief get Zymole Trokeys. They are the most improved form of medication for an irritated throat or a tight cough. A trial will convince you.—(Ad.) Sweaters, jerseys, cardigans, and unshrinkable underwear. Special value at Rushbrook and Bridgman's; just above the Grey statue.—(Ad.) All sorts of pastes and liquids have, been placed on the market for polishing linoleums and furniture. Most of them rub in the dirt and polish on top. Tan-ol not only cleans the linoleum, but polishes as well. Those who try Tan-ol once never use a paste again. Sold in < bottles at all stores.—l Ad.) It costs less money, ft needs less labour, it gives more satisfaction to use Tan-01, for cleaning and polishing linoleum and furniture, than any other preparation. This statement has been verified in thousands of homes where it is in constant use. If you have any doubt about it, try it yourself. If you want the best results, then get the best article, which is the cheapest, viz, Tan-01. It is sold in bottles everywhere.—(Ad.).