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Auckland Star, Volume XLIX, Issue 41, 16 February 1918, Page 4

The weather forecast for 24 hours from 9 a.m. to-day ie as follows: "Indications for westerly winds, strong to gale at times. Conditions continue threatening. Expect dull weather, with much mist and fog in parts, and mild and hazy conditions, and further rain probable. Barometer unsteady. Tides high, sea heavy."

A Waihi resident (Mr. W. J. Dawson) has been advised that lie had drawn a prize in the City of Paris Bonds of so many thousand francs, representing in English money close upon £1,000. He has also been advised that the money had been safely invested, and that the principal and interest will be forwarded after the war.

The following have been appointed instructors in agriculture by the Auckland Education Board: Mr. James Stevenson, at present instructor in agriculture under the Canterbury Education Board; Mr. Frank Callaghan, M.A., assistant master at the Rangiora High School; Mr. T. H. Patterson, of Riverina, New South Wales.

A returned Waihi soldier brings news of two well-known Waihi residents, members of artillery corps—Drivere Paddy Meehan and Tommy Wakefield. Both had been together since their arrival in France until six weeks ago, when the former "was taken Ito hospital/ ■ but is making good progress. Wakefield was described as being as "cheerful as when going his rounds with the milk-cart in Waihi."

The time allotted for the payment of income tax and special war tax in the caee of those taxpayers who received their demands not later than January 28 will expire on Monday next, February 18. It hae been announced that those taxpayers whose demands were not received by January 28 will be allowed a corresponding period for payment from the date of. tie receipt of the demands.

In order to raise funds for the extensions of the operations of the Soldiers Mothers' League throughout New Zealand a canvass of the city and suburbs is to be made for subscriptions. Only six collecting sheets are authorised, and each will bear t , ~ stamp of the seal of the League. In addition to this, each of the six lady collectors, who start operations on Monday, will wear the silver fern leaf of the Soldiers Mothers' League.

Mr. T. F. Cheeseman hae received information that his son, Captain G. S. Cheeseman, Auckland Mounted Rifles, has been promoted to major. Major Cheeseman, who ia in hie 25th year, is an old King's College boy. He left New Zealand ac a lieutenant early in 1915, and fought at Gallipoli, receiving a ehot through the leg during the "push" in the following August. He was invalided to England, and rejoined his regiment in Egypt in January, 1916. He took part in the advance from the Suez Canal, the battles of El Arish, Maghdaba, Rafa, and the first battle of Gaza, the fighting at Beersheba, the advance on Aecalon, and the capture of Jaffa.

A young lady named Doris Curtis, residing at Station Road, Remuera, was admitted to the Auckland .Hospital last evening, suffering from fracture of the thigh, through being knocked down by a tramcar in Queen Street. She was crossing Queen Street at about 8.45 pan. to go to a chemist's shop. A car from the wharf terminus struck her, and she was thrown violently to the ground. She was conveyed to a chemist's shop, and a doctor was summoned. On arrival he found that she had sustained fracture of the thigh, and immediately ordered her removal to the hospital.

Mr. H. Armour, blacksmith, of Kenny Street, Waihi, met with a painful accident whilst bathing, in the creejk at Worth's paddock. He dived from the bank, and struck his bead on a submerged snag, receiving a fracture of the nose, a puncture of the upper lip, and a gash in the forehead. Though Armour was seriously injured, he managed to regain the bank, and then proceeded to Dr. Short's surgery, where he was attended to, several stitches being put in.

A small shed used as a garage by Mr. R. H. Abbott, Gillies Avenue, Epeom, caught fire last evening, and was responsible for a call to the Reinuera Fire Brigade. The flames were extinguished before the brigade arrived. It is assumed that the outbreak wae the result of vulcanising operations that had been carried out during the day. The shed is owned by Mr. W. G. Owen, Epsom, and is insured for £25.

Extensions capable of accommodating 40,000 carcases are being erected at the Taihape freezing works, and will shortly be ready for use. This brings the -capacity of the works up to 110,000 carcases. The works are handling an average of 1200 sheep a day. "

In a list of New Zealand soldiers wounded pnblished in our last issue the next of kin of Geo. J. Scothern (Mrs. D. Scothern) was given as "mother" instead of "wife."

About 400 objections to Auckland city property valuations (Grey Lynn and Epsom excluded) 'have been lodged, and will be dealt -with by the Assessment Court on Marolj 20. No" fuxthier objections njay now be lodged,

The cost-of-living thermometer stows that Waihi is the second highest in the list in regard to the price of meat, but is the lowest but one (Alexandra) in the matter of rentals. In the retail charges for groceries and dairy produce Waihi stood about midway among the representative towns.

Once in a while comes a variety in the way of administering the oath to a witness in Court, and one of _ these different methods was practised in tie Police Court yesterday. The witness was a Chinaman, and it created much interest when the Court orderly struck a match, held the flame up to the witness, and repeated a short formula. The witness then solemnly blew out the flame, and the oath was taken. This method of blowing out a flame is a custom centuries old in the East-, where all these things have a symbolical meaning. In this instance the oath invokes the power of a particular deity, whose aid is asked to enuff out the life of the subject should he dare to break his promise to tell the truth.

An interesting point was raised before two J.P.s in the Police Court yesterday, when Mr. Singer, appearing for a man on remand, brought forward a Jugo-Slav as bondsman in connection with bail. Sub-Inspector Wohlman promptly challenged the proposed bondsman, and refused to accept him. It was right, he contended, that the bondsman should be a British subject, and not an alien, who was barred by the law from holding land. "It is not a question of money," said the Sub-Inspector, "but the question of a guarantee that the accused will appear in the Court when he is wanted, and therefore the 'bondsman must be of 6uch character as will guarantee this." It was advanced also that a bondsman could not be accepted by the Court unless with the consent of both parties, and in this instance the police could not give their consent. Mr. Singer opposed the points raised, declaring it to be the first time in the range of his experience that such a question had been raieed. The Bench decided against the bondsman. Later, before Mr. E. C. Cutten, S.M., Mr. Singer repeated his application, and practically the same arguments were raised. The Magistrate held that unless the police suspected collusion between prisoner and bondsman, or had grounds to doubt the character of the bondsman, there eeemed to be no reason why his guarantee should not be accepted. The police made no such point, so the guarantee was taken.

Sapper F. W. Brown, a returned Waihi soldier, succeeded in obtaining whilst at Home a certificate for proficiency in the use of mine rescue apparatus, as issued by the Army Mine Rescue School to members of the Royal Engineers.

It is understood that Mr. E. S. King, who recently succeeded the late Mr. W. F. Grace as general manager of the GrandJunction Gold Ccmpany, after spending four months at Waihi, is proceeding to London to discuss matters relative to the properly with the directors.

An election, of five qualified persons to serve as. members of the Licensing Committee of the Auckland Licensing District, if. a poll is necessary, will take place on Tuesday, March 12. Nominations are due at noon on Saturday, March 2. Each candidate must be nominated by two electors.

Sjihneideman Broj. , great clearing aale of ready-to-wear costumes and unclaimed tailor-made euits is now on. Great bargains.—Our only address, 215, 217, 219, Queen Street.—(Ad.) .

When looking over the numerous price lists of costumes, don't forget to cast your eye along the new costume just landed, and compare the price and quality at J. H. Dalton'e, 276, Queen Street, Auckland.—(Ad.)

Ask at your stores for Doctors' Cream o' Groats—fresh, wholesome, nutritious. New Zealand made, good for all.—(Ad.)

Gentlemen's suiting, the very latest, and the price is 33 1-3 to 50 per cent less than usual.— J. H. Dalton and Co., Ltd., tailors, 276-275, Queen Street.—(Ad.)

At Tonson Garlick's cash sale, 12 x 12 seagrass squares, 44/ cash.—(Ad.)

J. H. Dalton and Co., Ltd.'s, great alteration sale is now in full swing. Don't mice this opportunity. Ladies' coat dresses, 25/-. — J. H. Dalton and Co., Ltd., ladies' tailors, 276-278, Queen St. (Ad.)

Portable grass armchairs from 32/ at Tonson Garlick's cash sale.—(Ad.).

Our famous Footballer brand suite, 35/-, 37/6, 45/-, can't be beaten. Sold only by the actual maker.'— J. H. Dalton and Co., Ltd., tailors and clothens, 276, Queen Street, —(Ad.)

The delight of thrifty wives—NoRubbing Laundry Help and Golden Rule Soap.—Smeeton, Ltd.— (Ad.)

Yes, you can get it at J. H. Dalton's. Over 800 different suitings to choose from. Suit to order, £2 15/-, "and made in our own workroom, too. -Tailor and clothier, 276, Queen Street.—(Ad.)