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Auckland Star, Volume XL, Issue 180, 30 July 1909, Page 4

Following is the Rev. D. C. Bates' weather forecast for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day:—Westerly moderato to strong winds; glass little movement but glass fall; probably very cold night.

Several applications ha,ve been, received hy the City Council for electric light connections in Upper Symonds-street. The engineer reported to the last meeting of the Electric and Water Committee that the cost of extending the distributors would be £800, that it would not be necessary, to add a feeder there until the demand developed, and that this be the first extension to be made out of the new loan. At a social gathering of the Liberal and Labour Federation the Hon. J. A. Millar, referring to the Prime Minister's visit to London, said he felt convinced that it would, result in the utmost benefit I .to all classes of the community. Sir Joseph, he said, had been most unfairly and unjustly suffering opprobrium, but he I would bring back with him to New Zea- ' land such a welcome message as would cause his friends to gather round him again. The Conference was the most important ever held in the history of the Empire. While here we had been talking loudly about the Empire, nothing practical had been done. Until to-day there was a growth of feeling for preferential trade within the Empire, and if that was brought about then those nations to which he alluded would find their avenues closed, and they would be inclined to fight for it. The best way to prevent war was to prepare for it. The Electric and Water Committee of the City Council recently received a request from the Board of Education asking authority for the pupils of the Newton West School to use the roof of the new reservoir adjoining the school for the purpose of a rifle range. The city engineer opposed the granting of the request, which was accordingly declined. In reply to the Waihi Borough Council's letter protesting against the abolition of the district court at Thames, the Minister for Justice has written to the effect that the abolition of district courts throughout the Dominion formed part of a scheme of retrenchment which the Government had undertaken, and which must be carried out. From a return which he had had prepared of the work of the Thames district court for five years ended 31st March last, it appeared that during the period there were nine criminal cases and 11 civil cases, of which only four were heard, three interpleader and other cases, four appeals under the Mining Act, 93 cases of probate and administration, and 38 bankruptcy petitions. He submitted that those figures would convince the Council that residents of Thames district had not availed themselves of the procedure of the court to any extent, and that its loss would not cause any serious inconvenience. The Minister also pointed out that bankruptcy proceedings and ftiatters of probates and administrations could be dealt with conveniently at Auckland. . The Electric and Water Committee of the City Council reported last night that the objections to the taking of the St. Sepulchre's vicarage site for water works purposes, which were to have been heard before Mr. C. R. Vickerman, C.E., as commissioner, had been withdrawn, it having been mutually agreed that the church authorities should receive £3500 and the buildings for removal in full i settlement of their claim for the value ] of the property and for special damages. ""The following tenders have been received by Mr. A. Robb, architect, of One-1 hunga, for the erection of a private hotel at Rotortia, for Mrs. A. Woollams:—I J. D. Jones, £2990; Morris and Crump, £21)99; H. Judge, £'2047; W. J- Savers, £2750; G.A. Jones, £2710; J- Matthews,! £2674; J. Browne, £2G05; C. W. UoldJiam, £2520; P, G. ForUer, £2433; K. Morton, £2385; W. H. Jenkins, £2318; W. J. Worth, £2222; G. H. James, £2185; J. Rowe £2235 (accepted). The bacteriological report on the condition of the city water supply for Juno, 1909, states that in samples taken from taps at the hospital and in Mantikauroad, Parnell, the number of germs to a drop of water was four and three respectively; that an examination revealed no sign of any organism liable to cause disease; and that the water is a very good and potable water, quite fit for drinking purposes. Speaking at the inaugural dance of the women's branch of the Political Reform League to-night, Mr. W. F. Massey, Leader of the Opposition, said he was glad to see the women taking an interest in politics on the right side. There would shortly be branches, of the League in every part of the Dominion. Though the Liberals had. increased the public debt by thirty millions, money was scarcer than ever. There was difficulty in making both ends meet. Numbers were unemployed, and the best people were leaving the Dominion. This, the result of 18 years' Liberal legislation, was discreditable and unsatisfactory. Ho did not say the Liberals had ruined the country—New Zealand was too good a country for that—but, whether intentionally or not, they had done their best. Parliament must put the country's finances in a sound position, and land settlement must be encouraged. "A flagrant disregard of the terms of the deed of delegation," was the manner in which Mr. John Payne, of Parnell, characterised the action of the Tramways Company in using the cars for advertising purposes, in a letter of protest to the City Council last night. He contended that the cars were being converted into "travelling advertisement horrors for the sake of paltry revenue," and that on cars of the latest pattern advertisement boards were being attached ready for the attachment of advertisements later on. The Town Clerk stated that there was nothing in the deed of delegation bearing on the matter, and it was decided to reply to the letter to this effect. The Hon. J. A. Millar had something to say concerning the present depression at a social gathering of the Liberal and Labour Federation in Wellington. The Government, he said, had been charged with taking away men's means of livelihood, but no action had been taken in this respect except from the sternest sense of duty. It had been said that if the Government had originally done what it was doing to-day it would not be in the position it was. There had been a cycle of exceptional prosperity in the country, and it was quite possible that there was not the careful attention paid that would have been paid had it not been so. "However," Mr Millar continued, "we are endeavouring to make the position as good as we possibly can. I have no doubt but that in a very short time things will materially improve, and the Government will then do more than it can do at the present time." On and after Tuesday next the tram service will, for the period of a week, be unable to run into Queen-street, owing to the Tramways Company finding it neessary to carry out special work at the junction of Queen and Wellesley streets. The Ponsonby, Groy Lynn, and Onehunga cars will run alternately to the foot of Wellesley-street and the foot of Cus-toms-street, while the Dominion-road. Kingsland, Mt. Eden, and Newmarket cars will run to and from Wellesleystreet East. A connecting service will be maintained in Queen-street.

The "Christehurch Press' is authorised to state in regard to the statement made by the Hon. D. Buddo yesterday that no communication whatever has been addressed by the New Zealand Racing Conference to the Minister for Internal Affairs, asking him to approve of the reguI lattons drafted by the conference in reference to bookmakers. No such regulations have been so drafted or- submitted to the Minister. Probably a mistake has arisen through the application by some individual racing club for approval i by the Minister for its local regulations. I The contractor for the Auckland Girls' Grammar School (Mr. J. Davis) appealed to the Grammar School Board, in a letter received yesterday afternoon, for consideration with regard to a loss of £570, sustained as a result of the work, on account of the bad weather and the difficulty in getting material. The writer stated that his tender had been some £1500 lower than any other. During the operations he had met with adverse circumstances, some of the foundation work having been done twice, whilst the rise in carpenters' wages had been responsible for another loss. The architect (Mr. Gumming) expressed the opinion that in the case of work for the Government, any such claim would not be recognised. On the motion of Mr. L. J. Bagnall. it was resolved that the Board could not see its way to entertain the claim. Two young men, aged 19 years, residing in Mornington, Otago, have for the past few months been building an aeroplane, which is now practically completed, with the exception that the inventors have not secured a motor for it. A trial will be made shortly, however, without a motor. In reply to a Waimate deputation, representing 20 unemployed, yesterday, the Hon. D. Buddo denied that the Government laws responsible for the present tinemployment, and said he thought it unfair to blame anyone for it. The pinch throughout the Dominion was only a temporary one. From the end of the month the Telegraph Department at Wakapuaka (Nelson) will be conducted by the Eastern Extension Company, the six Departmental operators being transferred to various other offices. The Eastern staff, in order to cope with the extra work, has been increased by the arrival of three operators from Sydney. A somewhat lengthy discussion took place at the meeting of the City Council last night concerning the duty of tho Council towards its engineer in his relations with contractors. The ball was set rolling by Cr. Nerheny, who made an attack upon the engineer in reference to the remuneration due to a contractor for certain work done, and concerning which there was a difference of opinion' between the engineer and contractor.- It appears that the Works Committee had visited the work, but the engineer had refused to stand his trial before the committee in the presence of the contractor. Mr. Nerheny considered this a most highhanded action on the part of the engineer, and he moved that the matter be referred back to the Works Committee. C'rs. Thompson and Casey supported Mr. Nerheny. Cr. Bagnall, in a very strong speech, urged that it was the duty of the Council to show confidence in and I support the engineer, and not interfere between him and contractors. If they took up any other attitude every contractor would, revolt .against the. engineer, and ,s:hp Cotuteii, ,\vpuld be iv. the invidious position of proclaiming want of confidence in its capable advisers. If they had no confidence in their advisers they .ihoukl get others. He was satisfied they might repose every confidence in their engineer. Crs. Tudehope and! Fnfriean followed Cr. Bagnall with forceful speeches supporting the engineer. Cr. j Nerhe.ny's motion was defeated ,on the casting vote of the chairman. Kennel fanciers and breeders of show "poultry will find much to interest them in tho August"number of the "New Zealand Farmer," as the department of the paper devoted to their interests is profusely illustrated, anil contains critical report-- of all the loading shows. While in Paris recently Mr D. Robertson, secretary of the Postal and Telegraph Department, had experience of the postal and telegraph strike, and suffered, ns everyone else did, serious inconvenience. "Tile Government was inclined to deal kindly with the men on the first occasion," he informed a "Post" reporter. "But when they struck a second time, the Government showed a decidedly firm front. This ended the strike. At all the offices soldiers were posted, and the service was very well carried on by them— as well as one could have expected inexperienced men to do it. The whole thing wns politically engineered, I understand, but it caused a lot of trouble." A settler residing on Mr. Tierney*s farm, opposite Waipipi, has just concluded an involuntary cruise, lasting several days, on the Manuknu. On Thursday, 22nd inst., a boat was delivered at Onehunga from Auckland, and duly launched. The owner left in his boat on the following day, but not being an experienced sailor, and having no assistance on board, he found it difficult to navigate his craft. Seeing the man was in difficulties, Mr. Mervyn Grundy went ]to his assistance in his oil launch, and I towed him some distance down the harbour until he was clear of the banks. On Sunday, a Mr. Bryan discovered the traveller lying asleep in some ti-tree at Graham's beach, and the boat lying at anchor. After spending the day with Mr. Bryan, the journey was resumed, and on Monday Mr. J. Mclnnes, of Pollock, passed the new craft on its way to Waipipi, but in too dangerous proximity to the Manukau heads. Mr. Mclnnes mentioned tho fact to Sergeant Rogers, when in conversation with that gentleman at Onehunga. On Wednesday Sergeant Rogers left for Waiuku on his quarterly inspection, and was informed by the captain of the s.s. Weka that the settler had reached home the day bsfoj-e, having been towed some distance by Mr. J. Ritchie, who resides at Orua Bay, near the Manukau heads. On arrival at Waiuku, Sergeant Rogers instructed the local constable to proceed to Air Tierney's farm, which he did yesterday morning. Last evening the constable informed Sergeant Rogers that the settler reached home safely last Tuesday. Included in the cargo by the steamer Mamari, which sailed for London yesterday, were shipments of gold valued at £53,350. The shipments comprised 70 boxes of refined gold, valued at £37,350, and 24 bars of bullion, valued at £16,000. The steamer also had 7,659 sacks of copra, 390 bales of flax and 2,413 cases and 445 sacks of kauri gum, and many other considerable lines. Great slaughter. Boys' suits, best quality, perfect fit and finish, guaranteed; reduced in many instances half usual prices. Over 1000 to choose from. Ernest Moore and Co.'s sensational stocktaking sale, 240, Queen-street. —(Ad.) Ladies' new white macks, 10/0 usual price, 30/ each, Warm winter jackets, I 7/11 each. All winter jackets, macks., and rainproofs reduced 5/ in the £ at Rustibi'ook and Bridgman's, Queen-street. Open till 9 Saturday night.—(Ad.)

! In the Supreme Court, at Wellington. lon Wednesday, a Chatham Islands lind case was called on for argument on an appeal from a decision of Mr- G. H. GibI son, the Stipendiary Magistrate in that district. The matter was practically a claim for possession of certain lauds which one native held, and another regarded "as his property—whether the parties wereMorioris or Maroi descendants of Te Kooti's little band which for 1 a while sojourned in the bleak islands of the Southern Sea was not made clear; but the correspondence that pissed between them appeared to be couched in fairly classical Maori, and had much oi oldfashioned courtesy in it. For example*. Piripi Niho, the plaintiff, in the original action wrote to Tamehana Heta, the defendant, as follows: --— "Friend Tamehana: This is a word (message) from mc that you shall proceed and remove all your sheep running at Kaiwhata at once within a week from this day- From mc. Piripi Niho." His Honor Mr. Justice Cooper laughingly ruled that this was a good and sufficient "notice to quit." A Maori was run over at Mangapehi yesterday by a truck, which cut off one foot and nearly severed the other. He was taken to Taumarunui, but as his treatment called for two doctors he was sent to the Waikato Hospital. It is not yet known whether the other foot will have to be amputated. According to the oflioers of the Manapouri, which arrived at Wellington from the Islands, on Wednesday, the troupe of Maoris who left Wellington by that vessel en route for America three weeks ago to fulfil an engaement at the New York Hippodrome, soon got over their grief at parting from their dear Maoriland- " They turned out to be good sailors," said the purser, " and most of them found their sea legs the day after we left port. A few of them went ashorn at Rarotonga, and a deputation of the troupe paid its respects to the Queen, but as they were not expected, and as the boat only stayed there an hour or two, there were no ceremonial feasts of welcome such as might have occurred had notice been given to the Cook Islanders. Before leaving the ship at Tahiti, they honoured the crew of the Manapouri with a grand haka of farewell. One old ohap who went ashore at Karotonga broughtoff two stones, and when asked why he did so, said it was to prove to his people at Te Aroha that he lud actually beei\ ashore at Rarotonga." At last night's meeting of the City Council the following tenders were accepted, on the recommendation of the Electric and' Water Committee, foT rials for the lighting of Karangahape-, road: Arc lamps, Crosher and Sons, £191 2/; spare globes, Crosher and Sons, 12/ each; time switches, Turnbull and Jones, Ltd., £12 18/; poles, Turnbull • and Jones, Ltd., £57 10/; rubber cable, G. T. George, £45 per mile; lowering gear, G. T. George, list price, plus 10 per cent; overhead cables, Turnbull and Jones, Ltd. (.075 and 7/14), £107 0/j overhead cables, National Electric Co. f.l), £48 3/; cartlons, Cannell and Co., £211. Mr John Duthie, who returned to Wellington by the Warrimoo pn Wednesday from a trip to Auckland, Fiji, Tonga, i Samoa, and Sydney, was questioned by a "Dominion" reporter as to the trade of the i-ilands of the Western Pacific. Mr.: Duthie said that tho steamer Tofua I (4000 tons) carried a fairly full cargo of general merchandise from Auckland , most of it was for Tonga, but there was | some for Samoa, and a small portion for Fiji. He was amazed at the quantity of cargo which the steamer picked up at the various island-ports. Copra hulked most largely in thesa'shipments, but there was also a considerable quantity of bananas, and other fruits consigned from Fiji t° Sydney. There was, too, a large interisland traffic, seyeral hundreds of natives proceeding from port to port as deckpassengers. " Evidently," continued Mr. Duthie, "the trade of the Tongau group is almost entirely confined to Auckland, and that port also has a fair share of the trade of Apia, but we did not carry much trade for Fiji. That may be accounted for by the goods being shipped by the ilireet Fiji steamers, which leave Auckland once a month. The larger share of the Fiji trade, however, goes to Sydney." Asked what are the conditions and prospects of trade between Wellington. and the islands he visited, Mr. Duthie replied " I think that such a trade taken by itself ' could only be done by establishing agencies or by an exchange of goods with those engaged in the island trade. Unless some traders make a speciality of it, not i much of the trade will come this way." A Christehurch telegram states that several properties in the Templeton and Weedons districts have 'been inspected by Mr. Barron, Land Purchase Commissioner, with a view to considering their suitability for closer settlement. A report on the properties, which ranged from 25 acres to 2000 acres, will he made to the Department. It is considered thai a fair proportion of the land is suitable for cloner settlement. Some laving lines for men. Working shirts here reduced to 1/11. Also men's tweed trousers to clear at 3/11. These prices won't last. Geo. Fowlds. -(Ad.) Sensational stocktaking sale at Ernest Moore and Co.'s, 240, Queen-street. Nearly 500 men's and hoys' overcoats at 10/ in the £. Marvellous reductions ali overcoats.— (Ad.) See the boys' sale window in Queenstreet. Such genuine reductions in jerseys and overcoats available for a short time only. Geo. Fowlds.— (Ad.) 1250 pairs men's trousers at your own price, prior to stocktaking. Nr» reasonable offer refused. Ernest Moore and Co.'s sensational stocktaking sale, 240, Queen-street.— (Ad.) Do you like the new knitted ties? We have all the latest novelties in neckwear. Geo. Fowldii. The best of everything here. — (Ad.) Men's flannel unders (unshrinkable), 2/0 each; super flannel unders, usual price 5/0, now 3/11 each; strong tweed working shirts, 4/6, reduced to 2/11 each at Uushbrook and Bridgman's, Queen-street, opposite tlie Town Hall building. Open till 9 Saturday nhxht — (Ad.) b "