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Auckland Star, Volume XLII, Issue 193, 15 August 1911, Page 4

Following is Mr. D. C. Bates' -weather forecast for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day:—"There arc indications for storm developing. Moderate to strong northerly winds freshening; expect unsettled and cloudy weather; rain probable; glass fall. Mr. J. T. Stevenson advises : "There are indications for strong northeast winds to moderate gale, and slight showers." The Board of Inquiry, set up to investigate the charges brought against a prominent official at the Mount Eden gaol, sat throughout yesterday at the Magistrate's Court. The proceedings were not open to the Press, but we understand that only one witness' evidence was taken, and as there are quite a number to be called the inquiry is likely to be somewhat protracted. The Board, consisting of Messrs. C. C. Kettle and E. C. Cutten, will sit again this afternoon. The matter of increased telephone facilities to the King Country is now under consideration by the Telegraph Department, and when the additional circuits proposed have been constructed Te Kuiti will be provided with a faster direct service, which will not necessitate a call on the Hamilton exchange before communication can be established. The people of the Ohura are petitioning the Government to continue the elephone line from the Waitewhena post office to Karara post office.

Two men, the victims of painful accidents, were taken to the district hospital yesterday. William McEwam, a telegraph linesman, who was engaged in loading a dray with telegraph poles had his right hand severely crushed through one of the heavy timbers slipping and falling upon it. A little later Robert S. Sharp, employed by the Kauri Timber Co., got his hand caught in a circular saw, two fingers being badly injured. On inquiry this morning it was found that both men are progressing favourablv.

William John McLean, a young married man, and Charles Leonard Brown, a mere youth, pleaded guilty at the Supreme Court at Wellington to a charge of having broken into an hotel and butcher's shop at Pahiatua and stolen goods and money. They were admitted to four years' probation, and ordered to pay £7 2/6, the value of the goods not restored, and £5 each towards the cost of the prosecution.

The horse trade between the Dominion and Victoria has received a check owing to the decline an value in Melbourne. Several Southland and Otago exporters, who have been on a visit to the Victorian capital with consignments, returned to Bluff on Monday by the Moeraki. They were all agreed that, whilst the market was dull, there was still a good market for well-bred, clean-legged mares. Roughlegged mares were at a discount, and unfortunately for the New Zealand trade, a large number of these had found their way from the Dominion to the Melbourne market. On the other hand, rough-legged stallions and colts were in demand. The Shire breed _of horses has come into favour in Victoria, and recent importations of this breed from Great ■Britain have found a ready sale. Mr John Ewan (Drummond), when seen by a "Southland News" reporter on the subject, said the new type of fihire resembles the new type of Clydesdale, inasmuch as it has clean legs and finer bone than the t3'pe familiar to New Zealand breeders. Mr "Ewan expressed himself as pleased with the result of the sale of his consignments. Three of his best mares realised .£sfio.

A sad drowning fatality is reported from Bcwa (says the "Fiji Times" of August 5.) Mr. Alfred Strong, a brother-in-law of Mr. E. Message, of Wainibokasi, was drowned while bathing in the river on Wednesday evening. Mr. Strong had been in Fiji about six months, and was intending to return to his home in Auckland by the next Navua. He could not swim, but was in the habit of taking a bath in a shallow part of the river. On Wednesday night he went out with his towel as usual, but did not return. A search resulted in the finding of hi* clothes and the towel on the river frank, and a little later the body was found quite near the place and close in to the bank. It is surmised that the young man either got out of his depth or was seized with cramp. He was only 22 years of age. The High Chief Tamasese. of Somoa, was received recently by the Kaiser in the RoyaJ Castle, after the Spring Parade. Governor Dr. !?olf was present. The Kaiser expressed himself pleased to see Temasese. The latter handed to the Emperor two Samoan fine mats, one for the Kaiser and one for the Kaiserin, who witnessed the reception from the balcony. The Kaiser thanked the Samoan Prince, and shook hands -with him upon his taking leave. Before tbe reception. Tamaspse, together with the Oovernoi" of iPairioa, viewed the parade from a carriage placed at their disposal by the Kaiser. By an order of the Kaiser three of the Samoan wnrriors. amongst whom was the old talking-chief Aiono, also viewed the parade.

The -wholesale quotations for butter nnd e;r<rs for the week ending August 19 arc as follows:—Butter (factory), 1/3J prr lb: do. (farmers'). lOd per lb; eggs, Od prr dozen. Owing to the very favourable weather experienced during the past few weeks there has an abnormal increase in the quantity of e<T(rs com<ng forward. At the present time (here is an immense qu-niitv of eggs in the hands of distributors, far in excess of requirements, prices being too high for bakers to purchase for preserving purposes.

Burglars broke into Messrs .T. Harrison and Sons' Store at Hakerenui on Saturday evening, and stole the contents of the till, amounting to 'between £ 15 and £•2 O. The theft was not discovered till Monday morning, when Mr Blomfield (the manager) opened the store.

There was considerable discussion at the Kaipara Chamber of Commerce meeting yesterday afternoon anent unsatisfactory running of trains between Auckland and Helensville R3 affecting the Wadroa passenger traffic. The following resolution was passed: "That this Chamber again communraate with the Minister ior Kailways, urging upon him the great necessity there now is for running, say, one passenger express train each day from Helensville to Auckland, and Auckland to Helensville, and that such trains be run to suit the time of starting and arrival of the Northern Wairna steamers."

The Japanese warships Soya, 6500 tons, and Aso, 7.72S tons, will leave Japan for Australia and New Zealand in December next. The Aso wa.=s formerly the Russian armoured cruiser Bayan and the Sova was the Waryag. They fell into the hands of Japan during the war with Russia.

Our Whitianga correspondent telegraphed yesterday afternoon:—"The launch All Black has just arrived from Tainia with Mr. Alex. Mulgrove. who broke his leg through falling ofT a doorstep. He is being taJcen to the Mercury Bay Hospital."'

The following additional subscriptionhave been received at the "Star" offioe in aid of Mr. James Stewart and family, who lost everything in the fire on M°n<lav, August 7th: —"Star" (pe'r E. R. Brier) £5 10/; W. Akc:s,'.V: and Mrs. C. Williamson, 10/.

A Military Court is hearing evidence at Paknerston North regarding a recent accident to Staff Serjeant-Major Browning during the military camp. Hp wns struck on the chin by a football after a match at the camp, and lies been in the hospital ever since. The sergeant-Major was not a participant in the match. An auction sale of unusual interest to citizens takes place at Messrs. X. M.indeno Jackson's rooms, Customs-street East, at 2 o'clock to-morrow, when will be offered "Point Erin," a property of over 12 acres, having close on 2000 ft frontage to Shelly Beach. Ponsonbv. There is a gentleman's residence of 10 rooms and conveniences in very good order and condition, all out-buildings and lodge of four rooms on the property. The auctioneers stato that the grounds are planted with many beautiful old trees, native shrubs, palms, etc., and the views to be obtained are among the finest in Auckland. The position of the property is unique, it is bounded on one side by Shelly Beach-road, on another by Sarsfield-street. on another by Currarlstreet, and on the fourth by the favourite Shelly Beach, and this extensive road and beach frontage gives it a special valiue, as it would subdivide to advantage, giving 39 building allotments, Tho property is to be offered as a whole.