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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 183, 1 August 1908, Page 4

The following is Captain Edwin's weather forecast for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day:—"From between west and south and .south-east strong winds to gale. Eain probable after twenty-four hours. Glass fall after ten hours. Weather probably warmer."

On Saturday, August Stli prox., it is proposed to bold a ceremony at Xorthcote Point, when the New Zealand iliv will be formally presented to the borough, on behalf of the Maoris of the district, for the purpose of being flown from the flagstaff now being erected by public subscription. The Maoris have taken a great interest in the project, as, in addition to the subscriptions for the purchase of the flag, which have been raised entirely amongst themselves, they have contributed upwards of £4 towards the erection of the flagstaff. It is expected that the Northeote School cadeis will take part in the ceremony.

The secretary of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association has received intimation that the . Border Leicester Sheepbreeders' Society of Great Britain has decided to present a valuable gold medal to be competed for amongst Border Leicester breeders in New Zealand. The medal will be competed for at Christchureh at the forthcoming show, in Dunedin in 1909, and Invercargill in 1910, the winner of the largest number of points to hold it for the year, and the winner of the largest number of aggregate points at the three shows to become the possessor of the medal.

Last evening the lecture hall at the Leys Institute was filled to overflowing when the Kov. W. Gray-Dixon gave an interesting epitome of his travels to the Old Country, via Monte Video. The title of his lecture was " From Rome to Rio," and he dealt with his subject in a masterly manner, giving a vivid graphic description of the many beautiful places he visited en route. The lecture was illustrated with a series of beautiful lime-light views, under the direction of Mr. Brakenrig. Rio de Janeiro he described as the most beautiful harbour in the world. South America had been called the continent of opportunities. It was not in North America, as one might expect, but South America which had the most magnificent city in_ the world. Buenos Ayres, he said, was rivalled only by Paris and Vienna for sumptuous luxury. The" lecture was followed with the closest interest, and was interesting and instructive, with a good leaven of humour. At the conclusion, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer.

The total area of land acquired under the Lands for Settlement Act up till the end of March last was 1,122,135 acres, for which £4,807,369 was paid, whilst £ 409,885 was spent ton roads and in preparing the land for settlement.

Pakehas say that Maoris love nothing better than the sound of their own voices, and the Maori gives the retort courteous. "Only one regret I have," said the Rev. R. Kohere recently, referring to the results of the Maori congress, "and that is at the swaniping of the sessions of the congress by pakeha speakers. Their speeches were long, often wearying, and monotonously irrelevant, and most of these discourses were meant rather for the public ear than for the of those who were present." One pakeha spoke drearily for over half an hour about Switzerland, at a meeting at which the Maori hoped to hear something about openings in local industry. They asked instruction in ways and means of winning bread, and the British orator threw Swiss clocks at them..

Enquiries made by Captain Evans, marine superintendent of the Shaw, Savill and Albion line, as to the methods adopted in Australian ports when loading wool, show that stevedores on the other side are not required to remove matches from their pockets before entering the holds, nor to take off coats and vests, as required in New Zealand. And yet no fire has occurred in vessels loading in Commonwealth ports since 1901; but since then 11 fires have occurred on vessels loading wool and flax in New Zealand ports. So far nothing has been elicited by the inquiry to show that the New Zealand fires were attributable to careless or accidental distribution *>f matches in the ships' holds. The causeaj would appear to be in some other direction; i' , : ... i. :.■•■ -.

The "Southland Times" describes an-in-vention, reported to have been made by two young New Zealanders resident at Fortrose, devised to indicate to train passengers the name of the station which they are approaching. The indicator is automatic. At certain points a "trip" is set. When the train passes over the trip a lever moves the mechanism and exposes the name of the- next station, .and also rings a bell.- The invention is said: to be likely to solve a problem of longstanding.

Returned South African contingenters meet in the orderly room of the A. Battery on Monday evening next to. arrange details of the parade in fleet week.

As illustrating the progress of Whangarei, and consequent increase in land value, the following recent land sales are quoted by our correspondent: In Cameron - street, a shop changed handa from Mr Scott to Mr Mann for the sum of £2800;- space, 42 feet, which works out at nearly £70 per foot. In Mairtown a property of five acres was purchased by Mr T. MdClintock from the Rev. Cubitt for £2000. At Stoneyhill, another section under five acres waa purchased by Mr Hanlon from Colonel Goring for £1100.

An extraordinary occurrence is reported from Inch Valley, Otago. . A postoffice receiving box was recently placed at the Inch Valley Mills, and for some weeks past there have been numerous complaints as to the non-delivery of letters posted in the box. On Tuesday last, however (says the "Palmerston Times"), the mystery was cleared up. A lady was about to post a- letter when suddenly a starling scrambled out of the aperture in the box and flew away with a letter in its mouth. On another occasion an Unposted letter was found in a paddock close at hand, and no doubt the starling was responsible, for all the thefts from the box. It might be mentioned that the aperture in the box is rather large, and the attention of the postal auhorities has been called to the matter.

Millinery, hats, toques, and bonnets, at out they go prices, to make them move out quickly; come and see them.— At McCullagh and Gower*s sale. — (Ad.)

Fleet Week! You require extra accommodation. We can help you. Canvas stretcher, mattress, and pillow, 13/6 spot cash. Tonson Garlick Co. Ltd.— (Ad.)

Parisian all-wool blousing, flannels, out they go, 93d.. 101 d.. Hid., originally Is. B*d., Is. 9£d., Is. IOAd.; all our stock of eiderdown quilts reduced to clear.— At McCullagh and Gower's sale.— (Ad.)

Dressy ■ men who go out to evening functions will need one of' our dinner jackets. A nobby article. Come and see them.—Geo. Fowjds.—(Ad.)

.6yds, double-width, dress, 2s. lid. 3s. lid., 4s. lid., ss. lid., Cs. lid., 7s. lid., up; velveteen, extra quality, IOJd., 11 id., up; corduroy, Is., Is. ljd.; silks, at out they go prices.—At McCullagh and Gower's sale.—(Ad.)

McMaster and Shalders have purchased manufacturers' samples of kid gloves, including choice evening gloves. Sellingcheap.—(Ad.)

Local Industry! Look out for Ton son Garlick Co.'s windows.— (Ad.)

Parents! Prudtent buyers should not miss looking at our Fort-street window. Some good lines in boys' clothing. Geo. Fowlds.—(Ad.)

Local Industry! Look out for Tonson Gar lick Co.'s windows.—(Ad.)

A nice tie for Fleet Week. You can get the best choice in the town from our selection. Miles of neckwear here. Geo Fowlds.—(Ad.| .

' The manner in -which women and «*a I dren transgresed the unwritten ruleFX' V propriety at a recent funeral atjSChalmers was the subject foreaVcSSs comment and scathing remark at the!*!! meeting of the local Borough Comfn A councillor remarked that the behavito. of the fair sex was markedly reprebS sible, and that he was \ pelled to refer to the matter with a v 2 to devising some means for itesnjmj? sion on future occasions: On thrW casion referred to the Volunteers JS friendly societies with which deceuai had been asociated were unable to earr* out their funeral rites in accordami with the usual custom, simply because ■ the women around the grave refused to accede to a request to stand.'asjA? and they had to be allowed to persS in their defiance in order to preventV scene at the grave, which would iki! resulted in any attempt to carry out tfc prearranged course of procedure.' lit*! of the councillors having been" eye-wit. nesses, they iully endorsed the. truth of the allegations, and more in sorrow than anger resolved to take etebe fo ■ avoid a recurrence of similar behaviour While prospecting in the" Loniiroea last week (says the "Western Star?)?* somewhat valuable find was made in the nature of a mineral which can- be-ef. fectively used for painting. ral exists, in large, quantities, red in appearance, and is entirely ire, from sand. A sample has already beet sent forth for analysing purposes. '"■■.-. Writing about the check system in vogue on the Berkeley-San FraneiteV street railways, Mr Herbert Baillie, Chief Public Librarian, of Wellington, "eajfci. "You have no ticket; your money ig run on to a machine, which shows; the amount paid as the conductor takes yonr money. If he is paid a 5 cent, or alβ cent, fare, or a commuter's ticket, he turns his indicator to that partic'uhr denomination, and rings on, and evens body in the car sees what is going on. You are not bothered with iff '■ spectors." ;S, '"k *.■• A large quantity of correspondent*, from India is now being received by tlie Tourist Department as a result of the steady advertising of New Zealand as 4 suitable place of settlement for AngloIndian officials. Enquiries are. made w to the cost of living, conditions of taking up land and its price, and means of transit. It is not at all ub likely that ia course .of time large numbers of. Anglo* Indians retiring from the ..various branches of the service will come to New Zealand instead of settling in England.* j There the cost of maintaining;the styleVot living suitable to the glass is much high" er than in New Zealand, where so many I costly conventions need not be obseryed, ! but where there are innumerable advan-'. j tages for those wishing to live & life "of retirement in comfortable ciraimetances ■ and in an agreeable, healthy climate. "■',". A man named McLean alighted front the express at Taumarunui .op Thurs- ■ day evening with a quantity of'liquor, concerning which Constable Maher, a» V he was leaving the station, te prefer some questions. McLean's reply. was to fell the officer to the ground 1 with a rail, following up the ■ onslaught! with his foot. McLean made off when some bystanders came up, but was arrested in a swamp later in the-evening by Constable Murphy. Maher--was so badly .knocked about as to. necessitate confinement to his bed for aday or, two, M,cLean appeared bgfpre. th? Courtpyee-S terday, a remand_ being-igranted^.,,.-„- "■■■■. Do noftry torendure tnat nerve-rack-ing cough/,-. Zyniole ,'SrOkeyß.': will? stop it and remove the irritation.' They dis» pel hoarseness and strengthen the throat, -. 1 .:;-■- Further reductions'at the colossal saidof drapery, clothing, and millinery nexf week. John Court, Ltd. (two shops), Queen-street. —(Ad.) Fleet Week! You require extra,.ae? commodatkra. We can help yen. Can-; vas stretcher, mattress, and pillowj 13/e !r spot cash. Tonson- Garlicfc Cα! ltd.— (Ad.) -PV • . -. .\ Wide millinery ribbons in a good rang* of shades, 1/6 and 1/0 yard. Tiie come" price, 6sdVyard; striped and check do., 1/11 and 2/6. "Welcome'V'priee, 6Jd. yard. John Court, Ltd., Queen* street.—(Ad.) __ . v ! v Men. Here is a good thing in shirt*. See our Victoria Arcade window, i lftg» .-.,■". lige shirts going for 2/6. The supplj) will not last long. Geo. Fowlds.—(Ad.^ Fleet Week! You require extra ac« cbminodation. We can help you.: Can* vas stretcher, mattress, and pillow, 13/e spot cash. Tonson Garlick Co. Ltd.— (Ad.) ' -■' , . - 42-inch chiifons, odd colours,-only 3d. ; yard; spot gossamer veilings, '3d.;.'4Jd, | and 6d. yard; cotton torchons,; 3d:,-6d* and 9d. dozen. John- Court, Ltd. Cole* , sal Sale next week (two shops); Queen* street.—(Ad.) • ■■ ■•' ■•*;-'.■ v;; Perfect fit guaranteed here in you* headgear. Hats for all heads and' tastei and pockets. Geo. Fowlds.—(Ad.) J Fleet Week! "Sou require extra' ac« commodation. We can help you;- Can- -.=■■' vas stretcher, mattress, and pillow, 13/6 V\-: spot cash. Tonson Gaflick Co.qLtd;— (Ad.) .. ■~-;. .1 Still lower sale prices. A'great:'deaiP> I ance Of drapery, clothing, and mSlinfery / I next week at John Court's, Ltd.", CHmsal I Sale (two shops), Queen-street.- —(Ad.) Local Industry! Look out forToiH son Garlick Co.'s windows.—(Ad.) . At the Colossal Sale netx week. Tw* pairs of cashmere hose for 1/11, wortfc' - from 2/9 to 3/6; special kid gloves, witV 3 pearl buttons, black and tans, only. .1/11! pair. John Court Ltd., Queen-street.— ( Ad -) r " :c~.. Local Industry! Look out fdr son Garlick Co.'s windows.—(Ad.) Judge Edwards Teturned from the South this morning. He -will sit i* bankruptcy at the Supreme Court at' 10.30 ajn. on Monday next, in chamber* on Tuesday, and will take prisoners for snetence on Wednesday at 10.30 a.m* and afterwards sit in banco. j