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Auckland Star, Volume XLVI, Issue 181, 31 July 1915, Page 4

The following is Mr. C. D. 8.-Ues* weather forecast for 24 hours from 0 a.m. this day: ■■Freshening easterly, strong to gale. Expect dull weather with much mist and fog in part*. The weather appears likely to change for the worse, with rain probably following Barometer fallIng. Sea rough."

The list at the Police Court this morning was a particularly short one. Two first offenders forfeited bail, Frederick Robinson (47) was fined 10/, and James Hunter (57) and Alexander McKay (29) were fined 20/ each. Robert Xess (18), charged that last Saturday he indecently assaulted a girl of seven years, was remanded, on bail, till Wednesday.

A request was received by cable by Mr. Alfred Hewson, of Ellcrslie, supposed to be from hifi son, Gunner Alfred Hewson of the Field Artillery, serving with the New Zealand forces. The cable \v;u dated Alexandria, July 23rd, and said: "Caiblo tenner, sick," and was signed wit.h the surname of the supposed sender. Inquiry was made, and it is ascertained that no ufws as to Gunner lleweon having been sick has been received by the authorities. A warning was recently issued by the Minister for Defence, as to cabled requests for money, and Mr. Hewson is of the opinion that his son cannot he in need of money even if he it; sick, as the boys arc *o well looked after when in hospital.

The children attending the Native schools in the Dominion have shown great interest in the war. The annual report of the Native .School Department -Utes thai upwards of £200 h.-is been subscribed by the children towards variolic patriotic funds. One tribe gave ;i large block of land for the purpose. Ireful giftd and comforts for the soldiers were sent in considerable quantity, while the M:<"ri Expeditionary Force consists very largely of old scholars. Tliere can be no doubt. 5.1)6 the report, that the Native richoola have played an important part in creating feelings of patriotism and loyalty in the young Maoris.

Advice lias been received by Press Association cubic that the Judicial Commuter of the Privy Council has dismissed the appeal by the Crown in the caoe of the King v. Broad. The case relates to the liability of the Crown for accidents at level crossings. On 16t.1i April, 1913, Mr. E. W Broad, a wellknown resident of Murton. was riding upon a motor-cycle over a. level crossing, when he was struck by tne New I'lvmouth express train, and received injuries to which he succumbed next day. A claim for £21)00 was made by his r'idow upon the. Railway Department for negligently constructing the le\el crossing, and so causing the death oi her hueband. On the trial of the. action before the Chief Justice at Wanganui. the jury of twelve found that the crossing had been negligently constructed, and that this negligence wa* the cause of the- deceased's death. From this verdict the Crown appealed to the Court of.Appeal, which, by a majority of lour to one, upheld the verdict of the jury. The Crown tl.cn appealed to the Privy Council, which hac also upheld the original verdict. Mr. Gavell Slater. X.C.. am! Mr. Xorthcota I both of the English Bari appeared for the appellant, and Mr. Rayner Goddard (a!-»o of the English Ban for the respondent. Some good stories of the Turkish fleet arc current. i;ne story relates how a battleship that was imposingly anchored in a corner of the harbour nt Smyrna with a pipe laid on to supply gas to the ship's kitchen and lamps. On another occasion a Turkish Admiral was sleeping on board hV flnjjsiiip. when a noise disturbed him. Angrily he inquired the cause, and on being informed that it was produced by the steering engine, he ordered his men to "thTow the silly thJriff intti the sea"—an order which, apparently, was carried out with the greatest satisfaction. But perhaps the most amusing story is typical of Ottoman way>: A cruiser was once sent, with several naval officers on board, on an educational trip in the Atlantic. Tliey arrived well enough at Gibraltar, but somehow or other never sailed out into the ocean. Instead, they steamed along the African coast till the funds were exhausted. The captain wired to the Porte for money, and received no reply. A council was held on board, and it wae decided to sell some machinery of little importance to a sugar factory. With the money thus obtained they proceeded to Liberia, where, again, two guns were declared of smail value to the armament of the cruiser, and consequently sold to the Liberian Republic. Further up, the. Sultan of Morocco hought the ship's searchlights and some other accessories. What bid fair to he a lengthy case at the Magistrate's Court was .settled yesterday afternoon after a conference between the lawyers engaged, which laHed over an hour. It wag a matter of Kens on buildings, and there were no lews than nine parties involved, six counsel being engaged. Including the principals about •20 witnesses were present. It was evident the ease would occupy a long time, hence the conference, which resulted ',n a settlement being arrived at. An exhibit of much interest may he seen in a window of Messrs. Smith" and Caughey. Limited. The Ohinemuri Mines and Batteries Employees' Union decided to send a New Zealand rug as a-token of appreciation to King Albert of Belgium. This, was made by the Kaiapoi Company, and is of the best quality. It is a rug which will do credit to" New Zealand. In the corners, worked in coloured silks, are the flags of Belgium ;>nd New Zetland crossed, and bearing the motto, "Kia Orn." surmounted by the British lion. In continuation of the series of lectures arranged by the Workers' Educational Association Mr. 11. G. Cousins. M.A., headmaster of the Normal School, will lecture on Tuesday evening on "The Development of the. Education System.'' \lr. Cousins will discuss the trend of modern education, and will make reference to some recent developments of particular interest to workers. His remarks will be supplemented by observatlone which he made during the course of his recent tour abroad. The secretary of the Auckland Sailors' Home (Mr A. J. Woodley) desires to acknowledge the receipt of'further donations for the repairs to the Mission Hall: N.Z. Warehousemen's Association £o 5/ John Endean £2 2/. Arthur Yates and Co. £1 1/. N.Z. Laundry Co. £1 1/, H O Wiles 10/6; making a total to date of £00 12/ C. The third of a series of Sunday evening lectures, under the auspices of the \uekland Diocesan Social Questions Commiesion. will be held in the Queen's Thentre to-morrow evening at 7.J0 p.m. Dr A. W. Avorill. Anglican Bishop of Auckland! will speak on "Christianity and War." These addresses, dealing with subjects vitally .1 fleeting the great masses o f the peclple. must appeal largely ro all thinking men and women; especially at this time of stress and anxiety. '•The Land of the Buddha, the Key to India." U the title of a lecture to tie given by Mr. Charles M. Carter in the Tabcrn.iele School HaH on Tuesday evening. A lecture entitled "Myth and Legend in the Bible," wiH be delivered in the Globe Theatre to-morrow evening.

On Monday next, August 2nd, the Swka Flag will be hoisted at the Swiss Consulate, Williamson's Chambers, Shortlam! Street, in commemoration of the 024 th anniversary of the Swiss Constitution. The Consul. Mr. (?. A. StreiiT, will hold a reception that day from 10 to la.m. at the Consulate. Shakespeare's charming comedy. "" Ah You bike It." with Madame Wielaert as Rosalind, Professor Maxwell Walker as Orlando, and Mr. T. Harris as Jaquee, will be produced by the Ponsonby Shakespeare Club at the Leys Institute, on Thuredav next, in connection with the winter course. Mr. Justice Cooper's lecture on tke mid-Victorian novelists is postponed until August 2Gth. Mes~r« Samuel Vaile and Sons, on behalf of the Auckland City Council, sold Yesterday several house properties in Jerrnyn and Short Streets, good prims b<?ing realised. The most spirited bidding » as for a. 12-roomed house, which brought £255. A eeven-roomed and a six-roomed hoiisn brought respectiveh- £122 and £119. The prices brought for the other properties were: Nos.' 7 and 0, Short Street, the former with a shop front, £18; No. 15, Short Street, five-roomed house, ffl; No. I?, Short Street. !ive-roomed house, £14 10 : No. 2S. .Irrmyn Street, five-roomed house, £10 10/; No. 30, Jermyn Street, five-roomed house. £11: No. 32, Jermyn Street, five-roomed house, £12; No. 34, Jermyn Street, five-roomed house, £11; No. " ?<•*.. Jermyn Street, five-roomed house. £lf>: Nos. 38 and 40, Jermyn Street, old blacksmith's shop, £11; No. 42. Jermyn Street, five-roomed house, £40 ."i :'Xo. 21. Jermyn Street, fiveroomed hoiirP. £17; Nos. 23a. 21b. 21r. and 21 d. two-roomed cottage and wooden buildini. £35. "Time proves all things." Tor more than fifty years Baxters Lung Preserver has been soothing and healing coughs, colds and sore throate. It will cure yours. — (Ad.) No Reserve. —Auction clearance 10.30 a.m. Monday, at Tonson Garlick's Factory. Lome Street. Balance salvage and job" lots.—(Ad.). MONDAY IS UALF-PBICE DAY at our Great Clearance Fair. A great money-saving opportunity. —Smith and Caughey. Ltd.—(Ad) Job chairs. B. blinds, mantelpieces, hammock stands, sundry furniture, salvage galvanised iron, timber, ironmongery. et>\. no reserve. —Tonson Garlick's Factory. Lome Street. Monday, 10.30 a.m. — (Ad.) "No rubbing laundry help." Sufficient eight washings for 1/3. Cleanses clothes perfectly without rubbing or injury.— Smeeton, Ltd. — (Ad.) MONDAY l> HALT-PRICE DAY at our Great Clearance Fair. A great money-saving opportunity.—Smith and Caughey. Ltd.—(Ad.) Auction clearance, 10.30 a.m. Monday: no reserve. Balance salvage and job lines; iron, timber, sundry furniture. etc., Toneon Garlick's Factory, Lome Street. —(Ad.) Wolfe's Schnapps forme an Invigora* ing tonic, as well as a delightful refresher. — (Ad.) No reserve, screeching bargains to be had at Tonson Gariick's auction clearance. Salvage and job lots, 10.30 a.m. 'Monday, at Factory, Lome Street. —Ad. MONDAY IS HALF-PRICE DAY at our Great Clearance Fair. A great money-saving opportunity. —Smith and Caughey. Ltd.—(Ad.) Very latest designs aj>-l colouring? in Axminster carpets, body, border and stair: just opened up.—Tonson Garlick's. (Ad.) Wolfe's Schnapps maintains the physical organs in healthy condition. —(Ad.) MONDAY IS HALF-PRICE DAY at our Great Clearance Fair. A great money-savins opportunity. —Smith and Caughey. Ltd.—(Ad.) Very latent designs and colourings in Axminster carpets, body, border and stair: just opened up.—Tonson Garlick'e. (Ad.) Many and many a man coesn't feel 'quite"up to the mark," and wonders perhaps occur that the insidious di-ease of indigestion has begun its dread work. Take your own case; check that "'not-quite-right" feeling by taking Dr. Crossland's Noxol. One bottia may obviate Hfelong suffering. Get it to-day—any chemist or store, 2/-. —(Ad.) Just opened up. New shipment beautiful Axminster carpets, body, border and stair: very latest. — Tonson Garlick's.—(Ad.) MONDAY IS HALF-PRICE DAY at our Great Clearance Fair. A gre.it money-saving opportunity.—Smith an 1 Caughey, Ltd.—(Ad.) Just opened up. New shipment beautiful Axminster carpe.te. "body, border and stair: very latest. — Tonson Garlick's.—l Ad.)