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Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 26, 31 January 1910, Page 4

The following is Mr. D. C. Bates' report and weather forecast for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day:—"Winds variable and probably strong; indications, for continuance of wet weather; Glass fall slowly, but there are indications for very high pressure following after forty-eight hours." ° Mr. A. L. Ferneyhough, architect, has received the following tenders for a residence at Mt. Eden:—W. J. Hood, £589 (accepted); Sayere and Cook' £5P7; Miller Bros., £598; Snelling Bros., £011; Worth and Cutting, £614; J. J. Pooler, £630: Heron Bros., £64'Frank Wright, £649; F. Livock and Son, £094.

In the Police Court this morning Mr. C. C. Kettle, S.M.", gave judgment in the information heard on Wednesday last, charging one Trevor Ernest Jones with having fraudulently stated to the chief postmaster at Auckland.that he posted a letter containing three 5/postal notes, whereas, in fact, he did not do so. His Worship thought that no jury would be justified in taking account of the confession made by defendant to Detective Hollis, and that without the confession there was insufficient evidence on which to convict. The information was dismissed.

Some friction is reported to have occurred at the Westport Coal Company's Denniston mine, tEe road rope boys having demanded an increase of wages, and having asked the miners' executive to force the position by a strike. This the executive could not 'see it 3 way to do. It was decided, however, to draw up an agreement covering mining operations on the hill, for presentation to the Company. This is to be considered clause by clause tomorrow. • .

H.M.s. Challenger went out into the Gulf for gun practice this morning. She returns on Wednesday or Thursday next, and will remain here until about three weeks later, before proceeding to Wellington. H.M-S. Pegasus left for Wellington to-day. The flagship Powerful returned to Fremantle last week, after reconimiasi#ning at Colombo where she transferred her time-expired officers and crew to ELM.s. Terrible. The recommissioned officers are: Flag-Captain Cecil I. Prowse, Commander Humphrey W. Bowling, Commander (N.) Wilfred Nunn, Engin-eer-Commander Absolom R. Rolle, En-gineer-Lieutenant Claude A. Godrington, Major Walter W- Francis (B-.M.LJ..), As-sistant-Paymaster Basil M. Peek, and Boatswain Frederick Luker. The new officers are: Lieutenants (G.) Reginald J. N v Watson, Arthur J. Snagge (T.), George B. Harrison, Alexander S. Douglas, John Brooke, Francis G. Glossop and George B. Matthews, Engineer-lieutenants Bernard Child, Cecil H. Purkis, Frank H. Pratt, lieutenant (R.MXJ.) Ernest C. Chessman, Chaplain Rev. George Brooke Robinson, MA., Fleet Surgeon Vidal G. Thorpe, Fleet Paymaster Harry Foden, Staff Surgeon John CPHea, Surgeon William K. D. Breton, Sub-Lieutenants Basil 0. Bell Salter, George L. Davidson, Engineer Sub-Lieutenant Stuart Robins, As-sistant-Paynrasters Shelley, B. A. Stuart, and Francis P. B. Jones.

The Takapuna Jockey Club's Summer Meeting opened on Saturday last, when notwithstanding that it Tamed incessantly the whole afternoon, there was a large attendance. The Takapuna Cup was won by the Waikato-owned mare, Uranium, after a great race with another Waikato representative, Wauchope. During the running of the Orewa Hurdle Race, Sabre, one of the contestants, fell at tie first fence, but fortunately his rider (F. Howard) escaped without injury-

Several minor accidents happened in connection the Auckland Anniversary Kegatta on Saturday last. In addition to the accidents reported in our last issue rt is recorded that the 16ft. open boat Eclipse capsized off the North Head and the crew >were in the ■water for ten minutes before they "were rescued ihy Mr. W. J: Boylan in his oil launch. The 'boa-t iwas towed to North Shore, emptied and re-launched, but capsized again. ' The- -20ft. amillet boat Decnna was -dismasted" off"the North Head; the fishing boat Mona got aehore, the Heartsease and Celox collided off the Sandsptt buoy, and the latter had her bowsprit and head sails carried away; the Thetis broke her throat halliards, and several boats had sails and gear more or less damaged.

With regard to the Commission of Enquiry to be set up by the Government into the claims of old soldiers, Mr. A. E. Glover, M.P., las received a telegram from the Prime Minister stating that as the Commission has not yet been set up no date limit has so far been fixed after which particulars of claims will not be entertained. It is open to all old soldiers who have claims upon the Government to forward particulars thereof to the authorities. Sir Joseph adds that the Commission will be set up this week.

A large meeting was held at the Marist Bros.' school yesterday afternoon to promote the celebration of next St. Patrick's Day. Bishop Lenihan, who presided, stated that £230 had been netted by last St. Patrick's Day celebrations, and placed on fixed deposit until it should reach £2000, when it would be devoted, as originally intended, to the diocesan schools. Mr. P. J. Nerheny was appointed chairman of committee, Mr. Woodley, treasurer, and Air. 11. J. Sheahan secretary. It was decided to again hold the fete at Devonport. Preliminary arrangements were made, and with the exception of catering refreshments, iV was decided to go on similar lines to those of last year. It was announced that Mr. Thomas Darby had presented eighty acres of land at Lucas' Creek to the schools' maintenance fund.

Miss Dija Fletcher, who will commence teaching voice production and singing during the next few .days, has high credentials as a teacher of opera, oratorio, French and Italian, songs. ■ Sir Charles Santley's name stand 3 alone, and this lady, who has had such a great advantage as a long course of study under such a master, will be an acquisition to musical circles in Auckland. . The following goods are less than halfprice: Hall curtains 3/11, pram quilts 3/11, corsets 1/, and a window full of summer dress goods showing this week at Gribble and Son's sale, Eden Terrace.— (Ad.) Kapok beds, single size, only 11/9 each; full size, only 18/-, at Tonson Garlick Co.'s cash furniture sale.—(Ad.) To-morrow (Tuesday), bundle day at Grey and Ford's, Newton. 260 bundles assorted salvage to be cleared at 1/ each — (Ad.) At Tonson Garlick Co.'s cash furniture sale all sample pairs of lace curtains reduced half-price.—(Ad.) 1/. 1/, 1/, IA 260 bundles assorted salvage to be fired out at 1/ the bundle, at Grey and Ford's salvage sale to-mor-row.— (Ad.) See Tonson Garliek Co.'s window of toilet-ware marked at a great discount during annual cash sale. 5-piece set only 8/0; 6-piece set 9/3. Great Dargains.—(Ad.)