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Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 289, 6 December 1910, Page 4

ajr, D. C. advises for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day:—"•Moderate to strong northerly winds; expect -warm and humid conditions; unsettled and cloudy -weather at times; glass fall ■lowly." The following communication has ibeen largely signed for presentation to hia Worship the Mayor of "fiir, —We, the undersigned citizens of Auckland, "beg to draw your attention to the very pitiful ease of destitution oi Mrs.. John Schaffer, who has teen left a widow (p>ih. six young children by the drowning of her husband in the harbour last Saturday. The widow is totally unprovided for, and the people of Auckland ■would 'be ■willing, we feel sure, to subscribe generously to provide for hex and her children, none of whom are yet of school age. We t>eg jn«pt respectfully to suggest that your Worship call a public meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms, and no doubt a committee could 'be eet up, and "we expect some of the ladies would 'be glad to organize a street collection to aid Mrs. Schaffer j possibly some little 'business might be bought for her, .wftjieii would help her to ke<Jp the wolf from the door." The signatures included tie Hon. E. Jlitclielson, W. H. GrandaO, R. E. Hunt, S. H. Matthews, Win. Fiater, H. 'E. Vaile, Graves. Aickin, and others. The conditions for trout fishing in the majority of the Canterbury streams

are distinctly unfavourable. For some •time past the Hajswell River at Motukarara, usually a prolific stream, ha* ■been badly fouled with weeds that havo been cut higher up and floated down. It is very unJikely that the stream -will he flshable within a mouth. Fishing in the Waimakariri on Friday on angler secured a fine brown trout, fifteen pounds in weight and 21 inches long. He also got seven other fish that <were much smaller. The Rakaia Kiver has not produced any good fish lately, but the Ashley is probably in better condition than any of the other trout streams. The young fish are suffering greatly from the effects of the dry season and the ravages of shags and gulls, and it is stated that thousands of yearlinge and two-year-old fish are dying in the drying pools, or are being eaten by the birds every day. The inquest on the body of George I William Smart, hairdresser, who was ■ found dead sitting in a chair in his shop j at Waihi on Thursday evening last, was concluded yesterday afternoon before the district coroner. Medical evidence showed that death resulted from syncope caused by an epileptic seizure, and that deceased ! had been attended off and on for four ; years by Dr. Craig for epilepsy. The coroner returned a verdict in accordance I with the medical testimony. |

A dreary-looking man named John McQlenn arrived at the -watch-house one day lest week (rebates the Melbourne "Age"), and asked to be locked up, 'Tβ tired," he sighed, "We can't look you up for nothing," said the sergeant. This is not a free lodg-ing-house. You have to assault somebody, or do something bad to get in ■here. Tired, indeed! Go away, roan.!" "Oh, I have, have If" drawled the dreary one, as be fixed his eyes 011 the point of the sergeant's chin with a gaze so ardent that the sergeant grew emibarraesed. ♦'Got to assault someone, or do something, have I? Well, there'e too much wood between us, sergeant," he drawled, as he looked across the counter. "I'm tired, but I'll do what I can to qualify," and, strolling out iuto ■the vestibule, he kicked holes in three large expensive plates of opaque glass that are set in swing doors apt! screens. Then, strolling "back, Mr. McGlenn laconically observed, as Constable Stevens grabbed him: "Just ma.ke jne as comfortable as you can, sergeant, please. I'm too -tired, or Fd have done a lot more to show I'm not lazy. I don't feel too well to-day, and HI have a quiet afternoon's re.st. Don't allow any noisy people in my cell, that'e a good fellow." The sergeant made a considerable noiee as lie locked MeGlcnn up. The Auckland Ministers' Association, held its final meeting of the session at the Birkenhead Methodist <3mrch yesterday afternoon. The (Rev. H. Knowles Kempton presided. A large number of reports were received and dealt with, and the treasurer's statement showed a ■credit baiapce. Officers for the year were elected as follows: —President, Rev. George Bond; vice-presidents, Rev. H. %. K.enrpton, S. Griffiths; hon. treasurer, Bey. A- Miller, hon. secretary, Mr, Wißiam Brakenrig, re-elected. The retiring president was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The members were hoepita'bry entertained iby the Bey., Mrs. and the Misses Carr, and Mr. Levesq-ne sent a donation of strawlberries. The association goes into recess till April of nest year. A trout stream monopolist has been worrying anglers in tie North. A tourist came from England and found his way to the Wftibaha rjver, which is a feeder of Lake Taupo. In that laughing water he saw 'beaiitiful fish, which made him eager to have the riv«r all to himself, When other sportsmen came along with rod and creel they were told by the Waihaha potentate that all fishing rights in the stream were his, bought from the Maoris. Mr. Wijford ma.de a protest in the House of Representatives on Saturday afternoon against the action of one individual in trying to hold an angling monopoly. The Native Minister replied that there was nothing on record to show that the person in question had any 6ole title to the trout of Waihaha, and the monopolist had no right to exclude others. A meeting of electors was held at the j Council Chambers last evening to decide Whether a short street, or, rather, alley, opening off Short-street, should foej closed. Those present were: The Mayor, \ Mt. L. J. Bagnail (in tne chair), Messrs. G. B. Osmond, P. Virtue, B. F. 'Black, and E. Woollams. After some explana- j tien fry the chairman, it wae resolved, ! on the motion of Mr. Osmond, eeconded 'by iMr. Vinhie. that steps, be taken to close U*e street, wh&b is practically naused. j

The Wartare. Horticultural Society disqualified an exhibitor for life for faking" blooms of pelargoniums and geraniums by piercing the and decided to notify all horticultural societies in the Dominion. The New Plymouth Society decided* to aek the exhibitor in question to resign im membership and refrain from exhibiting there. The offender is a very old and enthusiastic grower and exhibitor.

The following letter 'has been addressed to the Commissioner of Taxee by Mr. W. M. Tyers, inspector of the Income Tax Department, the officer who investigated t;b« books of 80-wron Brothers, of Christchurch, with the result that the firm was fined for sending in incorrect returns; — " Sk,—Referring to an jtenj. Class IX, Pepartment of Internal Affftjrg, -which. I see in the Supplementary Estimates, ' al-lo-wance to W. M. Tyexs, inspector of taxes, £150,' and to & conversation >vibh you to-day, at which my impression was jconnrincd tljat this wae intended in the

nptgre of a reward to mc in connection with the prosecution of certain taxpayI have to agk that you will (rpnv.ey my thanks to the flight Hop. the Minister for Finance for this intended recognition, with niy earnest request that the item may be withdrawn irom t}ie EJstiinates». My reason for making this request is the deep feeling I Jrave that no officer of the Department should have aay direct financial interest in any aesessobediently, (Signed) W. M. Tyers ; Inspector." The statements published in New Zealand that boys emigrating from England under the Sedgwick scheme .wiould receiye Government grants amounting to £400 at the end of five yeaTS, to enable ■feiHjpi to buy land, are officially denied. It was etaied in the House on Saturday the Government liad received a cablegram from the High Coinmissipner as follows:—>'Sedgwick 'boys. "Your telegram 20th November. Nothing known here of statement as to Government allowance to acquire land." The Waikato Licensing Committee met yesterday. A complaint from the police regarding the stables of the Star Hotel at Kihikihi -wisp deferred on the licensee promising to 'ltove the defeat! remedied. The police report regarding '■ the 'booth at the Waikato Show stated th»t, while it was run in a manner above, reproach, the licensee nad not .been present on. the second day. The 'bench" decided to in future insist <£hat liquor must ie so-Id under the personal supervision of the licensee.

Oonsideraible interest in chopping circles in the Whangarei district is 'being WWsed by a mo-tea for £100 that lias been arranged 'between J. Dwyer, of Tasmania, and Maurice Griffin of Maungakaromea. The title of "Champion of the North." is also involved. Formerly held by Griffin, it was wrested from him ■by Dwyer on llta December, 1909. Griffin has challenged the holder, and deposits have been placed on each side to bind the match, -which will eventuate in Whangarei on the 24th December. The chop >wiH be an underhand chop, and 15----inch logs •will be used. A return presented to the House of Representatives on Saturday night shows that the officers connected with the High Commissioner's Office in London are paid as fpllows: The Hon. W. Hall-Jones receives £2000, and the officers are paid as i follows: Messrs. Palliser (secretary) j £700, Donne (trade and immigration re- ! presentative and shipping officer) £700, j Copus (accountant) £350, Cameron (pro- ! duoe commissioner) £460, Crabb (veterinarian) £400, Row (chief clerk) £325, Campbell (librarian) £240, Anson (record clerk) £220, Hamer (audit officer) 1 £700, Major-General Steward (military : adviser) £180, Dr. Mason (assistant ship--1 ping officer) £226, and 23 clerks and I other officers with salaries ranging from 1 £17 to £190.

establishment of cement *o&£2#*'ley. Practically unlimited IS* hydraulic lime are found in ikWA- 7 & and the moet careful {SuSiKn' , *' have shown the necessary a hifh-grade cement. Lwrtfitt* , * expert visited the locality, i^co^L* ,1 with Mr. Jacknian, and "there V*R prospect of cement works fceingtrS in the near future. There U S* , mand for cement nowadays, «£», £• deposits reported Ue near to deep waS? Kaipara should experience no sreat , culty in getting a footing in the m£ The "Wairoa BeU" states ibit-imJL mente have been made with fluaiS in England, and that shortly ■Jμ* operations will be commenced in* th direction of developing copper eounU at the head of the o*<amatea riverTaS adjacent to the North Auckland route. Representatives frpm the Lon don iinaßciers are'expected to .'arrive ii Kaipara this month or during Jemja^

It is anticipated (reports the "OW, Daily Times") that the scheme 3 ■being carried out by the Government for the irrigation of the Steward Settlement, North Otago, will be complete about the middle of January/ Tht scheme, which comprises a mah; and distributaries' of a total length of about 70 miles, with the Waitaki Bi» tr ac the source of supply, will serve to irrigate about 22,000 acres. It is uaderstood that the Otago Land Board »j)} shortly take steps to have a ; Water Board set up to control the of the water and: maintain the. races, «tc,

The "Feflding Star" eaya: "Umeually large quantities of coal are staeked r »i •tho railway stations all along the route* from Auckland to Wellington, 'B^«» filanation is said to be a I ear of a BtriJsi by miners during the coming season. It would 'be a remarkable tcSmi tion upon our toasted democratse regbji if the men in the State mines could apt he depended upon at such a rtreigiut time as- the Christmas and New Yem Holidays. But forewarned is foreannni, and well-stacked yards make for; ti* surest provision agauiafc thegtrito U4 the hold-up. ,.

Some interesting remarks concerning the powers of municipal inspectors jjj regard to the non-production by puwK gers of tramcar tickets, on ' damnd, were enade 'by Mr. Bishop, S5-¥-, in the Clirifltchardi Magistrate's Court jp r^ ferring to » case in pojnt. trate said (that he doubted Very muehi whether the of fr.tjejpt would <be an offence, provided that tlw ticket was produced whije the jiold?j oa the car- That was he would hold, no matbter what the :iylaw said. If the tjclcet withhold, he should convict. Ho Jta4 'Mmsel| that there /was not nrnelj considfiration shown ior a nervous or $tcitable paa§engpT when, he or coiild not produce his or her ticket" Some of the men were overbearing -it)t wards sueb people. Mr. Bi#op'<juot*4 the by-law, which said that the tkjcpt ■must foe produced in on open aiid uncrumpled condition. That, he faJAj'VW absurd, and •wordd l>e wpbdd by no court. Upon it being pyaj tt»fc Uhj defendant in. ihe caae in qaeeaon m •wilfully -withheld hia ticlietj-the Msgi*trate paid the* auph. people iwuld get nq consideration frpsp, jtiim. 4. fine if ?W? was accordingly v A reduction is ±0 t* m»de W fatpi in -felie telegraphic neeafther repoiis from varioii3- : eta-tk>na in --.both. ialftnilS- \.Vit the whole of the United Kingdflni thw» are J>ut 29, while Sew Zealand }*4 jk Special repoxts are now pubMwd,; ona for the North and $ba pther -fpf; i!»e Sputt Island. The imost inrpqrtaut tte* tione axe to "be T.etai?ied, howey>Bri «fli any new °t **& wWW ™& be added.

Orders issued to So. I Gomgm QW risan Ajtilkry nP w W «<™p ** y<*f voja in Lyttelton Hapbowr tp »«WS from big gun practice toye oiaaed 4, great deal" of disappointcneiifc in tli» corps (writes our cprreeppadent), _ company last year eecnrad the bigteSl portion in the big gun #ripg cranpetitioa in New Zealand, ■ the being made all the more pMJaewortiiy ty the fact that the firing iwas dOT* fr»" ■ low eight tottery. Tfai» JW tk> &<*■ have worked hard in an endeavour U niai+jtaixi their 6upren»acy and tfieir hsgl record. The officer in charge of the trict, however, instructed the commande* of 'the camp ti»J »o firing was to be &m while the lAustralian squadron *y9s IB W stream. A similar position arpee yw» yeere ago when Admiral Jtas&PP *W in The Admijfai waj| M«ed « he w*uld give his .permission: lor f*« firing, and he declined, 'but, as the fleet departed three days before of the camp, no "hardship was lelK.; : » k stated .J*at tiife year po a.ppliptw» has been made to Admiral P<we. f Wj that the ordera are ihased on the refnsiU given two yeoris ago. It is felt that, ■without the' firing exercise, the t>e of little value, and the men hftve W* greaUy disappointed. They haye bee* asked to consider the positiop, and (o «• eide if it will.be possible for themW pi* up time and go into caanp for a, few o&n ■Jater, when the Wg gnii firing S , put "through.

An earthquake ghpek of _some violaM was felt in New Hebrides on 9th November and a considerable amount of apoage to property resulted. The force of the shock was felt in the Gtnu dv Segond, at about 5 o'clock ia tie aiptnqog.. every house and. eeveral had to be abandoned.

In a list of Ministers' travelling «' penses for the financial year 1009-10 presented to Parliament on Saturday it wa» Shown that the Hon. R. McKenzie rqceived £495, Sir Joseph. Ward £267, tnl Hon. J. A. Millar £310, the Hob. 9FowWs £327, the Hon. A. T. JSgftt* £&» the Hon. T. Mackenzie £242, the Hon. A. W. Hogg (ex-Minister) £231, the Hon. Jas. Carroll £175, the Hon. D. BuddO £159, and the Hon. Dr. Findlay £145. At the Hamilton Police Court yesterday W<m. O'Brien, a half-caste, was sentence*! to 14 days' imprisonment for the tnei* of carpenters' 'tools. He ■borrowed them for a week, but immediately sold tueai and drank the proceeds.