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Auckland Star, Volume XLIX, Issue 88, 13 April 1918, Page 4

The weather bureau forecast for | twenty-four hours from 9 a.m. this day j is as follows:—"Southerly winds, moderate to strong; weather probably cool j and changeable. The night will probably be very cold. The barometer has a rising j tendency; sea moderate; tides good." j A not unusual form of domestic friction was exemplified in the Police Court today, when a husband was charged .with assaulting his wife, who was also seeking separation. Counsel for complainant, in asking for withdrawal of the informations, said that on the night of the 10th inst. the man came home, and after severely treating his wife had turned the children into the garden. "She grieves flow that her husband should be kept in gaol," added the solicitor, "and would satisfied if your Worship would kindly allow the matter to be withdrawn, and caution him not to cause any further trouble- He is not a bad man, and is the wage-earner, and the wife has decided to give him another chance." The solicitor for the accused agreed to the course suggested as wise, but thought there was probably fault on .both sides. The complainant said her husband .was not a drinker, but seemed to take bad turns. If he treated her as he had wtfen they married she would always be a. dutiful wife. "I will go back on condition that she knocks off dancing," was the defendant's reply, to which the wife said.: "My dear boy, I offered to give that up." The magistrate gave the parties some soothing advice, and there the matter ended. Judgment was given in the Supreme Court yesterday by his Honor Mr. Justice Cooper in the case in which Thomas Runciman appealed against the decision of Mr. E. C. Cutteu, S.M- The first action was between the appellant and William Morrison Runciman, together with W. T. Coad, who sought to recover from appellant a sum of money alleged to be a percentage of royalties due to them. The decision of the magistrate went against appellant, who was defendant in the first action. The principal point at argument concerned an agreement entered into between the two parties some years ago, and his Honor upheld the decision of the magistrate, the appeal with £10 10/ costs. At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon, over which Mr. Robt. Burns presided, Messrs. H. O. Wiles, Ltd., wrote asking if it would not be possible for the Chamber to bring pressure to bear on the Government to secure tonnage from New York to New Zealand. The letter stated that a number of sailors were booked from New York to Australia, there to load wheat.! It was suggested that it might be possible to get some of these booked for New Zealand ports. The chairman stated tbat action had already been taken in this matter, and at least one or two vessels were to be sent to New Zealand. Melbourne papers to hand give particulars of the attempt to escape from Pentridge Prison, cabled on the 24th ult., The most sensational attempt at gaolbreaking in the history of Victoria was made on the morning of March 23 by two men, Townley and Gilmour, who are serving long sentences, and who have exceedingly bad careers in crime. They sawed their way out of the hospital ward in the early hours, and when the warder in charge of their section passed their door they pounced upon him and bound and gagged him. Having secured the warder, they took his revolver and watch and chain from him, and, after wrenching a strong lock on a door leading to the hospital gardens, scaled the roof of the officers' quarters. The bound and gagged warder rolled himself down the stone steps to the telephone, and, operating the instrument' with his head, called for help. Both prisoners were captured inside the prison walls after shots had been fired. Gilmour is a New Zealander. In the Dominion he received five years on each of five charges, embracing escaping from custody, robbery under arms, thieving, and assault. The sentences were made concurrent. According to the Dunedin " Star," | anything in reason may be sent through the post office to a soldier on service, but the list of prohibited articles for ordinary post parcels is growing apace. Butter is now on the barred list. Of late, since the food shortage in the Old Country, numbers of persons have been sending pounds and half-pounds of butter to friends at Home. That is now stopped. Nor may you send tea, molasses, coffee, or cocoa for the solace of a mother or aunt, and father need not expect to find a bit of tobacco in his i parcel. Before a parcel is accepted for abroad a declaration has to be si<nied that it contains none of these things, nor any others that are on that lensrthy list. The clerk at the Dunedin counter had to block a parcel because it contained a pair of socks. " Yarns," however, may be sent, and a good many are sent, -both ways. It is interesting to note in the tapu list, that one must not think of sending a lawn mower, nor a metal bath, nor even a wild animal. All comforts' seem to be stopped. In order to augment the funds of the National Reserve Nursing Division, a bazaar was opened by Mrs. Dr. Mackenzie this afternoon at the St. John Ambulance Station, Rutland Street. The bazaar attracted a large number of people, and a brisk trade was done in the afternoon. The members of the nursing division gave an exhibition of stretcher drill, while musical items made a most pleasant afternoon. The bazaar will be continued this evening. A garden fete in aid of St. James' Free Kindergarten was opened at the residence of Mrs. Alan St. Clair Brown, Ranfurly Road, Epsom, by Mr. Cousins, headmaster of the Training College, this afternoon. There was a large attendance, and the grounds were decorated, while stalls and competitions were in profusion. Mrs. A. M. Ferguson was president of the committee. It is expected that the funds will benefit considerably by the proceeds. Mies Zoe Bartley, assisted by Miss Ava Symons, Mr McElwain, and her pupils, will give a private recital next Saturday evening for the Hospital Patients' Benevolent Fund-

The outcome of recent complaints by' the Avondale Road Board made to the police in regard to offences against, the by-laws was the appearance of two youths, one 15 years and the other 16 years, in the Juvenile Court before MrF. V. Frazer, S_M., to-day. The older boy was charged in legal phraseology "that on 26th March, 1918, he did ride a bicycle on Great North Road, Avondale, during the period between an hour after sunset i and half an hour before sunrise, not being provided with a lamp, properly trimmed, lighted, and attached," while the other 'offender was more tersely charged with riding a bicycle on the footpath. Both pleaded guilty, and added that they were both at business, each earning 15/ per week. The eldest lad said he gave his salary to his parents, while the other said he kept his to buy his clothes After I delivering a well-chosen dissertation on [the objects of by-laws and the dangers [arising from their non observance, his Worship said the younger boy seemed to be the better off of the two, and he would have to pay the cost of the summons; otherwise they were convicted and discharged. A lad of 14 years, charged with committing an indecent offence in Market Square, was admonished and discharged j with a caution. A girl (10), not being under proper control, was committed to :the Door 61 Hope, Auckland, 'with the consent of the parents, who agreed to jpay £1 maintenance per month. A resolution bearing on the privilege of landlords in respect of bankrupt estates was submitted to the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon by the j Official Assignee (Mr. W. S. Fisher).. The ' resolution was as follows: —"Creditors 1 request the Official Assignee to bring to | the notice of the Minister of Justice the very unsatisfactory state of the law \ with regard to landlords, giving them.' a preferential claim for six months and I power to distrain for twelve months' rent, and they urge the Government to i amend the law at the earliest opportunity in this direction by placing the landlord in the same position as any other creditor." The chairman stated that action had previously been taken in this matter, and the Govfcrnment had promised that when any amendmentwere being made to the bankruptcy law j the representation would receive con I sideration. A united celebration of Anzac Day is i being arranged by the Ministers' Association. It will be held in Pitt Street Methodist Church. The Rev. F. Warner -will conduct the service. Chaplain H. Steele Craik, and the Rev. H. A. Bellhouse will give addresses. Special hymns will be used and a united choir will assist. The offertory will be on behalf of the Red Cross Society. A praiseworthy war record of a Scottish family residing at Kinmuck, Inverurie, has been brought under the notice of the First Auckland Military Service Board by the appeal of Alexander Forsyth, Onehunga, who was originally given leave till January 13, extendon till December 13, and from then till this month. A letter from Aberdeen- | shire, Scotland, from the parents ot Forsyth, indicated the parents' appreciation of his support. There were six brothers at the main theatre of war, and their pay wais insufficient to enable them to contribute to the keep of aged parents and the invalid sister, and a brother who had returned from the trenches crippled. The letter also stated the parents' pride in having had six sons and three sons-in-law to fight for the flag, but to lose the support of appellant would mean that tbe.familyj.as 6tated, would have to face starvation. Appellant said that, in view of the letter, he had decided to apply for total exemption. The Board decided to reverse its previous dismissal of the application, which would now be adjourned sine dieMention was made of the subject of roads at the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon, Mr McCallum staling that the general state of the Remuera roads was now worse than when they were under the control |of the road board. It was stated also I that the roads at Ponsonby, particularly along the tram lines, were not nearly as good as they might be. Manukau I Road, too, was in a bad state, and j needed attention. The chairman expressed the opinion that there had been | a very decided improvement in the | roads during the past ten years, and that there was a marked improvement in the general condition of the roads throuarh- , out the city. = J At the commencement of the hearing pof a Supreme Court case yesterday, his I Honor Mr Justice Hosking commented lon the fact that one of the counsel I appearing in the case had kept the Court waiting, his Honor remarking that the Magistrate's Court 6eemed to take precedence of the Supreme Court. This morning a case was set down for hearing at ten o'clock, but one of the counsel failed to appear. At 10.30 there was still ■ no appearance of counsel, and his Honor ! decided to take another case. When he took his seat, however, the counsel appearing in this case was not in the Court, and his Honor immediately adjourned the Court and left the bench. I "The increase in the cost of materials used in the manufacture of footwear is bound to ip- ase the cost of produci tion," was the remark passed this "mom-« ing by a representative of a leading retail boot house in the city, when reviewing the ever-increasing cost of materials. The conditions had changed so rapidly 6ince pre-war days, the advance in prices of materials, both upper leather and grindery being such that it was impossible for bootmakers to sell boots at pre-waT prices. To this condition also had to be added the difficulty of securing some leathers, glace kids being almost unprocurable. .. In the appeal case of J. J. Boyd v. H. O. Colby, judgment for which was given yesterday, Mr. J. R. R ee d, K.C., with Mr. Anderson, appeared for the appellant, and Mr. A. E. Skelton for the respondent. The matter of freight space on the Vancouver boats was again mentioned at the meeting of the Chamber of Com merce yesterday afternoon, when a reply was received from the waterside workers Ito the suggestion by the Chamber that better advantage could be taken of , the freight space if the waterside j workers would consent to work throughout the night. The union stated that I there was no rule forbiading any of its | members from working after 10 p.m. The members were free agents, and -were I at liberty to choose for themselves what | hours they should work. The union, therefore, tf>k no responsibility for the 1 action of i. ridual members. " One of the members remarked that if there was no written rule there was certainly an | unwritten rule forbidding work after 10 |p_m. • The following donations, on behalf Of j the sufferers by bush fires, have been received by the Raetihi Relief Committee since the Auckland lists were closedAlex. Harvey and Sons, Ltd., £10 10/ • Rev. H. B. Wingfield, vicar of St. Albans', £15 5/7; Smith and Caughey. Ltd.' £25: Rt. Rev. Bishop Cleary (representing contributions from various Catholic I congregations), £200.

! The Auckland Labour Representation Committee wrote to the Chamber "of Commerce yesterday afternoon t - stating that the matter of Imperial federation with all that it implied, must surely come prominently before the people of the Empire in the near future. With a view to having the question fully dincussed for the public benefit they were I approaching the Chamber in order if possible, to arrange a debate between a representative of the Chamber and a representatives of labour on the following subject: 'That Imperial federation would be in the best interests of selfgoverning Dominions." The committee stated that while approaching the question with open minds, they would be prepared, if the members of the Chamber dcs/red, to take the negative side of the - debate. Mr. Hudson expressed some doubt whether the Labour Committee had open minds on the subject. The Hon. G. Fowlds stated that since the Workers' Educational Institute had been started many of the workers were taking a course in certain subjects just as the university students were. He contended ■ that public discussion upon this question was highly desirable, more particularly in view of the fact that two of our representatives were shortly to go to England on Imperial business. In reply to a member who laughingly stated that they might not have a member whose debating powers were equal to those of the members of the Labour Committee, he stated that if this were so it did not say a great deal for the members of the Chamber of Commerce. The matter was finally left in the hands of the Hon. G. Fowlds and Mr. Macky for consideration. In the Police Court this morning a woman named Susan Brunton admitted being found drunk in Albert Street, and '■procuring liquor durins the currency of a prohibition order. Sne pleaded for a chance this time. She had come down from the King Country to make city purchases. "It is five months since I last touched it, your Warship," she added, "and I wish to return to my work." The magistrate said he would convict and discharge on the first charge, but as the breach of the order was a second offence he could not altogether pass that, and she would be fined £1. The-usual thanks were uttered. The specifications drawn up by. the Public Works Department in connection with the new bridge to replace the prejsent bridge across the Waipa River at Ngaruawahia, provides for a very fine structure. It will be remembered that ! the present structure collapsed about 18 months ago, when a mob of bullocks was being driven across, several fine beasts being lost. The new bridge will be of two spans of 25ft. each, and two spans of 110 ft. each, with a 12ft. roadway and one span of 110 ft. with an 18----ft. roadway, carried upon timber and pile piers and abutments. The bridge is an important one, connecting the Waikato and Waipa counties with the back country—Te Akau, Raglan and Kawhia. It will be approximately on the line of the old structure, and the new deck ■ level will be about a foot below that of the old structure. It is understood that the estimated cost is £8,000 to £9,000. An exceptionally large contract, in connection with transport of stone, is likely to be let in the near future by the Whakatane Harbour Board, the Board having called tenders for the supply and delivery in Whakatane Harbour of about 20,000 tons of stone from Whale Island. , A petition, to be .adjudicatedi bawbrnpt was lodged with the Official. As3i<m_ (Mr. W. S. Fisher) on Wednesday _J James Asnew, of Morrinsville, a" contractor. The first meeting of creditors is io>be held on Thursday afternoon of next •reek. The Auckland Tabernade Sunday School will celebrate its diamond jubilee by a series of gatherings between April 21 "and 30. Special services will be held on two Sundays, and there will be a missionary meeting and reunions of past and present scholars. Everyone is interested in our Flying School at Kohimarama. See them at work in the Strand Pictures this week. (Ad.) Job Crockery.—Foley china, bargain lots, plates, teas 4/6, breakfast 5/6 for j half-dozen; breakfast or bacon dishes, 3/9 and 4/6 each.—At Tonson Garlick's,--Ad. Shipment of new fur coats, fur necklets, fur collars, fur sets, just received. On view Monday.—Smith and Caughey, Ltd.-(Ad J I V | Satisfactory arrangements have bean made for supplying Australia, with "Golden Rule" Soap and "Golden "Rule" Candles. Ladies' and gent.'s raincoats, tweed coats, blankets, sheetings, towels, dress goods. Special prices.—Bridgman's.—Ad. Set of 6 store canisters, named flour, sugar, oatmeal, rice, tea, coffee, 12/6 set; copper kettles, 2pt. 8/6, 3pt. 9/6, at Tonson Garlick's—(Ad.) Doctors Cream o' Groats are alway. fresh and pure. Get a packet from your gror.er to-day.-^-(Ad.) Be sure and see "Auckland from Aloft" at the Strand; also showing aviators in training at the Kohimar_m» Seaplane School.— (Ad.) g Shipment of new fur coats, fur necklets, fur collars, fur sets, just received. On. view Monday.—Smith and Caughey, Ltd.—(Ad.) Ask for Wo_re.= tsc__app_ —Ii is the only genuine article bearing ; that l ame.—(Ad.) t ■ "Tor many years I suffered. Since , using Baxter's Lung Preserver asthma , and bronchitis have left mc," writes Wellington women. 2/ buys large bottle.r—Ad Peter Dawson's Whisky, Speight's Ale and Stout. All hotels. Sole agents.—G. McMillan and Company, Customs Street No Mo Spot scouring powder makes dirt fly, 6d. tin. Tin coffee pots with , inside strainer, 1/9, 2/, 2/3 each at Tonson Garlick's.—(Ad.) 0 "No Rubbing*' Laundry Help, used with " Golden Rule " Soap', is the happy combination for washing all clothe 3 clean without the rubbing, back-aching slavery of former days. — Hutchinson. (Bros., Ltd., Universal Provide ~—(Ad.) If your throat is sore and irritable, take NAZOL; it will give you relief.— : (Ad.) . Peter Dawson's Whisky, Speight's Ale ' and Stout. All hotels. Sole agents.—G. McMillan and Company, Customs Street • (Ad.) See "Auckland from Aloft," taken from seaplane over the city and marine suburbs at the Strand to-day.— (Ad.) Shipment of new fur coats, fur neck- ; lets, fur collars, fur sets, just received. On view Monday.—Smith and Caughey, i Ltd.—(Ad.) If you get a chill t.-.ke NAZOL immediately. It will prevent sore throat or tightness of the chest. —(Ad.) Strong vegetable or fruit preservers, 3/ each; cook's indispensable grater for suet, vegetables, nutmeg, bread, etc., 2/3 each at Tonson Garlick's.—(Ad.) Speight's Bottled Ale and Stout, Peter Dawson's Whisky. All hotels. Sole aeents, G. McMillan and Co., Custom* Street.—(Ad.). _