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Auckland Star, Volume XLIII, Issue 306, 23 December 1912, Page 4

The "Auckland Star" will not be published on Wednesday (Christmas Day). With to-day's issue is included a special Christmas supplement, which, both from the literary and artistic point of view, will interest all classes of readers. The following is Mr. D. C. Bates' weather forecast-for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this morning: —"South-e;(terly winds, moderatfae to stron-j. and veering by east to north. There is a prospect of fair to cloudy weather, and at times good. The weather does not appear like lasting. Barometer little movement, but falling after about 36 hours. Sea moderate. Tides increasing." The Sydney hatpin crusade has become famous, and reports of police court r>ro ceedings in this city are being published in New York. Distance, it is said, lends enchantment. Reading these accounts from the American papers, it also ?eems that it can, at times, lend exaggeration. One paper says:—"They (the women convicted of wearing unprotected hatpins) went to gaol rather than pay the fines, declaring that they would not sub mit to ' iniquitous and unnecessary legislation.' " And the paragraph was prefaced with the information that the women were "prominent in society!" To make it worse, the- paper views the situation in _a_manneT guaranteed to alarm our legislators and set them fresh problems. "The city authorities." sav-s the paper, "face a situation similar "to that growing out of the suffragette demonstration in England, as the women assert that, if further arrests and imprisonment are ordered because of the hatpin ordinance, they will declare a hunger strike ' in gaol." In Dunedin commercial circles it Is etated that there is a prospect of keen competition in intercolonial shipping next year The talk is that an agreement which is alleged to have existed between certain shipowners in Australia and New Zealand to the effect that the Dominion companies carrying on the intercolonial trade would not bite into the coastal traffic on the warmest side of the Tasman Sea, has expired, and that Australian companies have refused to renew the agreement or "mutual understanding. Rumour adds that in the near future steamers with funnels painted differently from the familiar all-red and all-buff colours will run in the intercolonial trade, with the result (so it is predicted) that freightage and fares will be reduced. The secretary of the In vercarcri 11 branch of the British Medical Association received an official eourmunication from the lodge committee to-day. inviting the medical men to reconsider" their resignations, as the lodge officials believe that the present situation has arisen through a misunderstanding. As a reply to this communication is desired late in January. it is anticipated that a settlement just and fair to both parties will be arrived at soon after that date. The resignations of the doctors were the result of the falling through of negotiations which had been conducted for nine months or more. The doctors desired that their agreement with the lodges should be brought into line with agreements existing elsewhere in New Zealand, and that major operations should not be included as part of a lodge doctor's duty. There were 242 male and 23 female prisoners in gaol at Auckland at the end of last week, including ten awaiting trial.

Tie arrival of Lord and Lady liver, pool in Auckland, and the sWrinfra ceremony of the new Governor at Welt ington, was the most interesting event of last week, and the subject is dealt with fully in the illustrated nam. nf "Tie Weekly Graphic," wiiciiaaka. its appearance to-morrow (Tuesday) Snapshots of the arrival at Auckland Occupy a page, and include a photograph of their Excellencies, who courteously posed for a "Graphic" representative. The impressive ceremony at the capital gave wider scope for illustrations, and these are contained in two and a-&aH pages of bright and excellently-repro. duced pictures, mating a handsome insmento of the occasion. The issue contains a large numbeT of other topical illustrations, besides a wide selection of seasonable views, appropriate for the present holiday period. In addition to the usual excellent features, "the letterpress includes a well selected budget of Christinas stories. The number is a specially interesting one. and copies'can be secured to-morrow (Tuesday). ■ "

The members of the Commercial Travellers' Association met in full number at the club's rooms on Saturday evening last to make a presentation to Mr Evans Young, who has represented Messrs Arch. Clark and Sons for some years in the Waikato. Mr Young, a member of the executive of the asociation, and an esteemed member » leaving for Wellington to occupy a 'jj. sponsible position there in Messrs » Clark and Sous' Wellington house, jfr John Allen presided at the meeting and on behalf of the association presented Mr Young with a beautiful gold "wife* suitably inscribed. The gift was aaampamed by kindly and eulogistic remarfa. expressive of the sterling worth o£ the recipient, and of the esteem of his fellow, members, who regret hi.3 departure Jjp Young feelingly responded, and iEankrf members for their valuable gift 'Several toasts were honoured during the evening, and songs rendered by several mnsraJ members. " . ™

Representatives of the DCTonnorfc Borough Council and the Waitenat, Chamber of Commerce had a very pleasant outing on Saturday afternoon, »hen a visit was paid to Rangitoto Island for the purpose of inspecting" the "Cbuncire quarries there. The party comprised Messrs. W. Handley (Mayor of Devonport), T. Considine, L. Gannon, D W McLean, T. W. Crunch, A. Nixon (iaaabers of the Oouncil). and Messrs. Boitf and LJoyd (Waitemata Chamber of Com. merce). The Devonport' Ferry Co. W kindly placed the steamer Eagle »t the disposal of Ime Council, a courtesy wniei was much appreciated On reaching the island, the visitors inspected tie. new track leading from the wharf to" "Islington Bay, and favourable comment was made on the manner in which it had bees improved. On reaching Islington Bay the paTty were met by "Mr. Trayes, of Trayes Bros., and shown over the stone quarries. On the return journey "a hntv bre of toasts were honoured, the principal one being that of the Mayor' of Devonport, for his kindness andihospitality in entertaining the members of the party. As the result of their visit toe party were satisfied that tOe Eangrtoto bluestone, excellent as it is for- imltdhig purposes, is too brittle for The general opinion was that the most suitable stone was that procurable it Takapuna. ; . .-.■' Captain Drummond, of Bilks. 1 (W brian, was welcomed to JPortiGhalffleii en Saturday by the Mayor (Mr. D. 4. Demaus). who expressed Jrhe.pleaSTneof the people of Qtago at having a Traaigi present in the harbour. Captain "fenmond returned thanks for the-, knilj welcome extended to ardp, and crew. His present stay, he saiE, would be a brief ont, as the ship--iru leaving next Friday to call at the*Hnjf, en route to relieve H.M.«. Drake : at Hobart on January 4. lie latter vessel is about to proceed to England.' ' ' -; The waterside workers at Onehungt recently inaugurated a subscription list and benefit concert to help Mr'.Thot Langton, who was injured by playing football on October 5 last at Onelrdngi. The public subscribed £80," ahd"' tie benefit concert realised £30.-"-~- . • A business man in a country: tain last week bought a supposed" Of pills, and found the contents. &&>-» rounded piece of wood An.inspection of the remainder of the chemist's stock of the supposed specific showed they, tool were lumps of wood. It is suggested tb " pills " came from the land of wobte nutmegs. .•'.',. U.-V; ".■'. To perpetuate the memory of her W* husband, Mrs Harry Rickards wiH'gi™ | a Christmas dinner'to 1000-of.tbfcpoor of Sydney in the basement of the Town HalL W:- •■ Outdoor men should see of trousers for temtis, cricket and -ysehtmg. Well worth Fovrlde, Lti (Ad.) ' -:r-'. Men's all-wool. Kaiapoi twed 1 softs, 27/6, 32/6; Kaiapoi worsted :: «nitt,S2/6, 60/; boys 5 all-wool Norfolk «n^.l2/«. 14/6. Open late Tuesday. — and Bridgman, op. Town Halk-^AI) All pleasing patterns. Gome'Oete_ for natty designs in box and,aindk«rcßM»* Neat and new.—Geo. Fo"wld», ,-MOv— (Ad) - :-:?:2T- ' Tapestry table cloths, 9/6, 11/9, W4 21/, to 52/6; choice lot. Snnitato. 5/11, 6/11, up. Bis show of dainty **■' wear. Open to-morrow tiD 11 pJB-— Bridgman and Bridgman.—(Ad-F -' Everybody likes our attractive fijjflaj of ties". The latest and the beet" D» you wear them? —Geo. Fowlds, M4-T "(Ad.) '.':-:-^ Seasonable neckwear and reasoaiUe prices. Ties and collare to snit".*" tastes and every occasion at Geo. FoWMSi. Ltd—(Ad) Open this evening — Wildman/a* Arey's great Xmas card emporiuminoM Victoria Arcade, Shortland Street. Fines display in the Dominion. —'(Ad.) Auckland's Hat House! all sizes and shapes, in fells, straws and caps here.—Geo. Fowlds, Ltd.—-(Ad:) Gentlemen, the acme of comfort, combined with a smart appearance, is o* tamed when wearing one of our m^ s ready-for-service suits, modelled on *P* latest American cut. Try one for wK holidays. You will not regret Sic. * vestment. Prices. 55/ an ' 63/.— Fry and Potter, gents' outfitters. Strand Arcade(Ad.) . - Juvenile Hat Department. — We ■* now showing the latest in boys' hats, man-o'-war, Jack Tar, and geins:iroffl 1/11 to 8/6. See Fort Street Geo. Fowlds, Ltd.—(Ad) Bridgman and Bridjrmau, op. ™°*? Hall, for drapery and clothing at lowest prices. Open to-morrow till 11 P- m -"~ (Ad.) _ If it is a suit you want, don't-forge* we have a great showing, wanning men daily.—Geo. Fowlds, Ltd.—(Ad.) Job purchase ladies' and ready-to-wear hats; great bargain, }*• than half warehouse price.—Bridgaw and Bridgman, op. Town BalLr-fA^KV Attractive, durable, oomfortahle. "** more could be eaid in favour of' ** ©hirts? Prove this by a visit —fi* Fowlds, L^d. —OdJ