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Auckland Star, Volume XLIX, Issue 128, 30 May 1918, Page 4

The Weather Bureau forecast for 24 hours from 0 a.m. to-day is as follows:

"Indications for moderate to stroug southerly winds. Weather probably cool and changeable. The night will probably be very cold. Barometer little movement. Tides good. Sea moderate."

The provincial conference of the Farmers' Union this morning passed a remit providing for representations to be made to Government to regulate the price of manures, and control supply ot oil fuels, so that the requirements ot essential industries would have precedence.

At the Whangarei Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr. E. W. Burton. S.M., Mark Jovich, a Jugoslav, charged with having failed to register as an alien, was lined £5 and costs. Ivan Siprian and Dick Tarns, two Jugoslavs, charged with changing their addresses without having the necessary permit endorsed upon their certificates, were discharged, the magistrate being of opinion that there had not been anj' attempt to evade the law.

"There is no whisky in Waipu?" interrogated the magistrate in examining a witness in a liquor sale at the Whangarei Magistrate's Court yesterday. ''No, your Worship, there is no pub. They have to drink milk in Waipu,'' replied the witness, and the magistrate smiled broadly.

About 350 soldiers on final leave from Featherston Camp will arrive in Auckland by a special train at 7.50 a.m. tomorrow morning. These men will leave Auckland on their return journey on Monday, 10th June. The special attention of soldiers is drawn to the fact that the special train will leave at 7.30 p.m., instead of 7.40 as in the past.

Estimates for the current year were adopted by the Birkenhead Council last night, and the Mayor accordingly gave notice to move that the total rates be 33d in the £ for general, hospital, and interest accounts, with the same water charges as last year, and an additional charge of 26/- per annum for each sanitation service. The expenditure on the general account provides for £1876 10/4 for street maintenance, £200 towards manual school, overdraft £1075 11/1, administration £235 18/4, street lighting £150, sundries £610 (totalling £4147 19/9), while the estimated income leaves an anticipated debit'of £1100. Interest and sinking fund payments absorb £3214 10/10, and hospital and charitable aid contribution £408 18/5. The rates are levied on the unimproved values.

A local business man came before Mr. F. V. Frazer, S.M., to-day on a charge of having issued a promissory note without having stamped it. The statement was made in Court by the Chief-detective that the Deputy-Commissioner of Stamps was of opinion that omission to stamp p.n.'s where the bill was likely to be retired was a fairly common practice, but in tljis instance the Commissioner and the police were satisfied that the defendant had omitted to stamp the bill inadvertently through putting the matter through in haste. Defendant was fined 20/- and !)/- costs.

"V esterday the Military Pensions Board i n Auckland dealt with the applications of 5S soldiers and dependants for the renewal of allowances. Thirtyseven of the 48 soldiers had their requests granted, with the pensions continued for varying amounts according to circumstances. Six temporary pensions were made permanent, and two other cases were adjourned for further particulars, while in three other cases, practically re-hearings after decisions to terminate the pension, the Board decided to abide by its previous step. The thirty-seven renewals were intended by the Board to be final grants, unless in any case the disability recurred, and the applications of four of the ten wives or mothers for renewals were granted. In the. opinion of the Board, further assistance in the six remaining eases was unnecessary.

The Birkenhead Borough Council last night unanimously decided to strongly support the following resolution forworded by the Ohinemuri County Council: "That this Council is of opinion that the time has arrived when the Government should take over the whole of the main arterial roads in the North Island, and make and maintain the same out of the consolidated revenue, and that the Governrhent should he asked to give earnest consideration to this suggestion." Mr. C. E. Campbell considered many thousands of pounds would have been to the people of the Dominion if the Government had long ago raised a loan to put the mam roads in thorough order. Mr. E. G. Skeates agreed that this course should have been acted upon years ago.

Recently the Ministering Committee of the Women's l'atriotie League made au innovation in the direction of taking Borne 400 Southern c-oldiers, who arrived by transport, for motor trips to various parts of the city. This was so successful that they have decided to repeat the experiment, if possible, when future drafts of sick and wounded soldier* arrive in Auckland. In furtherance of this the committee is sending a letter to all private owners of motor cars in the city asking their co-operation iv the proposal for the entertainment of these men. Tae trip through the city and suburbs inyn.r.lly takes from two to three hours, and the men who have been taken out rrpeak in such glowing terms of the welcome extended to them at other ports of call, that it is felt that a similar cordial welcome should be extended them here.

Inconveniences are being thrust upon residents of Mt. Kden by the tram service to that suburb, and there is some complaint about it. The last car to arrive in the city before nine o'clock was comfortably filled when it left the terminus. Before it reached the fourth stop it was crowded, and the chains were all up. During all the rest of the run into town the car left dozens of business people on the roadside, and they had to pack into later trains, and get to business late. This is what happens regularly on some of the suburban lines, for there seems to be a marked scarcity of cars during these rush hours. To be at all sure of a car in time for nine o'clock a resident on the middle of the line mast take one that lands him in the city perhaps as much as half-an-hour before time.

When a wife runs away her husband it is usually rather a tragic affair for both parties. But once, at any rate, in a certain Auckland suburb it has been done quite without intention. "1 will be sure to catch the half-past ten tram back," said the young wife, who is very nervous of being alone at night, as she set out for an entertainment with a friend, "and you can meet the car." But the wife did not return by that ear, and the waiting man went for a stroll and a smoke. The next car passed him and lie turned and sprinted 'for the stop. A terrified little lady hurried off the car, gave one wild glance at the man hurrying up to her, and decided it was some midnight marauder. So she gathered up her skirts and lied, nor stopped till she turned breathless and frightened, at her own gate, and found that the fierce pursuer was—her husband.

"I have seen something of other armies," said Colonel Adams, Camp Commandant at Feathereton, at a Farmers' Union social at Masterton, "but there has never been a crowd of men with more 'bite' in them than the New Zealand soldiers in the making." He proceeded to relate this story:—"To-day I was watching the first ibig draft ol Second Division men and a number ot youngsters coming into Featherston camp from Trentham. 1 went up to one youngster and said, 'Well, son, how are you getting on?' 'All right,' was the answer. 'How do you like it?' 'All right. The old man went away two years ago, and I have been waiting till I turned 20 to follow him.' "

I Speaking at a Farmers' Union soc-ia* in Mastcrton, Mr. E. A. Campbell men tioncd what he said was important news to farmers, and was not yet generally known. The union had been agitating for some time regarding the drafts on meat and wool, and he had been informed that the British • Government now accents our meat at store weight/-. Owing to the heavy booking for " One Summer Day " comedy, which opens at H.M. Theatre on Friday night, it has been decided by the Victoria League to have an extra performance on next Monday evening.

The Mayor (Mr. J. H. Gunson) has received notification from the commandant of the New Zealand Forces (MajorGeneral Sir A. W. Robin) that some more war trophies are shortly to be allocated to Auckland. These include three machine-guns, two barrel-casing covers, one steam condenaor, one sling, carrying light machine gun. The whole of these trophies were captured by the Auckland Regiment and the Ist battalion of the Rifle Brigade, whose headquarters are at Auckland. A request has been made by the Minister of Defence that these trophies be so placed as to form a permanent memorial to those who captured them. The trophies have already arrived in New Zealand, and Mr. Gunson states that he proposes to have them placed either alongside the trophies previously received from the Auckland Battalion at Flers, now in a suitable case at the Albert Park, or in the Domain Gardens, which are frequented •by very large numbers of visitors. The accumulation of these articles which might be expected to take place after the war would ultimately involve the erection of a war memorial building which Auckland would undoubtedly have to undertake. The time for this, however, was not yet opportune.

A very large amount of work has been done by the Business Men's Committee in regard to the organisation of the financial part of the Women's Patriotic League's appeal for £25,000. Details of this have now been practically completed, and the sum aimed at has been approximately reached in donations and promises. All the donors will shortly l>e notified by circular, and full directions given as to the collection of the amounts promised. In districts where it has not been possible to arrange for collectors to gather in these amounts depots will be established for the convenience of subscribers. Meantime amounts may be sent to the League's office at the Town Hall.

An appeal by the Christehureh City electrical engineer, Mr. X E. Stark, on behalf of the assistant city electrical engineer, Joseph Lythgoe, came before the Canterbury Military Service Board yesterday. A statement handed in 'by Air. Stark showed that the minimum number of men required for the working of the department, omitting all construction work, was 85. The total number employed, including those on construction work, was 133, and of these 45 were unlit and over age, and 19 were returned soldiers. The number called, or to bo called in the ballots was j><. besides one whose appeal had been adjourned sine die. and the number of appeals and proposed appeals was 11. There were 13 men on active service Of the 58 reservists subject to the ballot 41 were classed as non-essen-tial, and 17 as essential. Mr Starke stated that three of the pr.neipal officers of his department ad gone to the front, and Lythgoe was qualified for all those positions, and was also assistant to the witness. The appeal was adjourned sine die.—Press Association.

Main a "J ntcrttti "™°t in Wellington to Ma.n Body men returned on duty furcating the calling of such men back to «rvu-e after only three weeks' leave in New Zealand It was contended that they should be given at least three months ,n New Zealand to recuperate after nearly four years of service. The resolution was intended to apply to members of the Main Body and of reinforcements up to the fifth."

A largely-attended meeting of householders was hold in the Pokeno Public Hall to discuss the advisability of having two schools in the district, instead of the present one, and the following resolution was earned unanimously: "That a deputation from this meeting wait upon the Education Hoard with a request to send a representative to report on the school as at present situated, with a recommendation to have the school removed to the township end of the district and erect a central school further in the valley end of the district."

In our issue of Friday, the 10th inst.. a paragraph appeared referring to the Government's alleged inactivity in respect to the alien question. It refers to a discussion at the executive meeting of the Second Division League held on the previous evening. Mention was made of a jeweller in Hamilton who had been balloted for service, and it was stated that an unnaturalised German in the same line of business on the opposite side of the road had been allowed to proceed undisturbed. We learn that the statement contained in the paragraph is incorrect, inasmuch as the jeweller who was apparently indicated is and has for some years been naturalised.

The meetings in connection with the third anniversary of the Western Springs Congrepvtional Sunday-school were brought to a very successful termination last evening," when a most creditable entertainment was given by scholars and friends trained by Miss Elsie Buckle. The building was crowded with parents and friends, who fully appreciated every item. Last Sunday services were conducted by the Revs. H. J. Ralph, Clyde L. Carr, and A. B. Chappell, M.A., F.R.E.S., each giving very appropriate addresses. The singing by the scholars, with orchestral accompaniment, reflected great credit on the conductor, Mr. W. Thompson.

In the report of the Northern Steamship annual meeting in yesterday's "Star," reference was made to the increase in the outlay for coal. By a typographical error the increase, in the cost of this article was stated a/3 £10 per annum, instead of £10,000 per annum.

Throughout the United States clocks were set ahead one hour, beginning on March 31st.. The new time will continue in efTect until October Ist. Commenting on this, the circular issued by the Guarranty Trust Co. of New York states: "Production in all lines -will therebybe increased, an enormous amount of fuel used for lighting purposes will be saved, and the earlier closing of business in the afternoon will tend to ease the strains of the war."

There is a coupon in every tin of Hudson's Balloon Brand Baking Powder that entitles you to receive a free copy M the Balloon Baking Book, containing 60 valuable recipes for Home Baking. Ad.

!t is cheering to see so many cheery farmers in town this week. Of course, each will take a l/'.i packet of the famous No Rubbing Laundry Help home with him to cheer his thrifty wife. (Ad.)

Half-price remnant day at Milne and Choyce'a to-morrow. Ladies' white Jap. and tussore silk tanso bloomers, fl/11 for 5/.— (Ad.)

Groats are recommended by medical men, and Doctors' Cream o' Groats are the freshest. New Zealand made. Try them.—(Ad.)

Half-price remnant day at Milne and Choyce'a to-morrow. Infants' cream wool carrying coats, 24 and 27in., 16/6 for 8/3.—(Ad.)

Farmers! Were you at the fertiliser works at Te I'apapa yesterday? If so, see yourselves at the Strand Theatre this evening. A splendid picture.—(Ad.)

The Auckland Art Gallery will benefit by the sale of representative pictures which were offered at auction in Brunswick Buildings by Mr. Arthur yesterday afternoon. The Hon. E. Mitcnelson purchased for presentation to the Gallery a fine water colour of Loch Katrine, Scotland, painted by Mr. W. J. Wadham, R.8.C., and Mr. H. E. Vaile also -bought, with a similarly generous intention, a water colour, "Orlando, Rosalind, and Celia," by G. Sheridan Knowles, R. 1., R. 0.1., R.C.A., R.B.A. This picture was exhibited at the exhibition of the Royal Institute of Artists, in London, in 191G, and has 'been greatly admired during its exhibition in Auckland. Many of our art connoisseurs indeed regard it as the gem of the collection. Both pictures will be valuable additions to the City Gallery, especially as the Auckland City and Mackelvie collections of pictures may be considered at present rather weak with respect to water-colours. The new additions, while eminently attractive to visitors, will also afford valuable hints in technique to art students.

I The following circular has been for- ! warded to the Employers' Association by the secretary of the Recruiting Board: — "It has been decided that in future when an application is received from an employer requesting leave from camp for an employee, such application will be placed before the Wellington Military Service Board for decision. Such cases will not have consideration by the Board unless they comply with the following conditions: (a) That they disclose real urgency; (b) that the application is accompanied by a public account bank receipt for an amount sufficient to pay the soldier's travelling expenses from camp and back again ; (c) that the application is accompanied by a recommendation from a member of the Efficiency Board's organisation or a group or area officer establishing the case as one of urgency. 'Urgent cases' are cases where, by reason of Budden emergency, such as death, sickness, or some other cause which could not have been foreseen, a soldier's business or domestic circumstances are suddenly altered, and grave hardship might be caused if the leave'were refused. 1 shall be obliged if you will kindly advise the members of your association of the above procedure, which will be strictly adhered to."

The War Contingent Association of London have written to the Auckland executive of the British Red Cross and Order of St. John, stating that four charabancs were required for driving round soldiers, and asked if Auckland would provide one at a cost of £700. The chairman, Mr. J. H Gunson, said a letter had been received from Northern Wairoa asking that the money raised there should be used for the purpose of this request. He said the £550 was still held, and he suggested it be used as indicated provided that their Wairoa friends could make it up to £700, as the balance could not be voted from Red Cross funds. It. was decided by the committee to communicate with Colonel Rhodes and ask him to confer with the representative of the War Contingent Association, regarding the matter. The secretary was also asked to communicate the Mayor's suggestion to the Wairoa people.

Steve Nathan, a Maori, was charged, before Mr. E. W. Burton. S.M., yesterday that on May 27 at Whangarei he" sold imported game (two cock pheasants) without a license. Sergt. Moore asked for a substantial penalty, and the magistrate imposed a fine of £10 with costs 17/. He also ordered defendant to refund 9/ to the ranger.

Quit Experimenting with untried cough and cold remedies. Get the famous Baxter's Lung Preserver from chemist or store to-day. Large bottle 2/.—(Ad.)

St. Benedict's Club will hold a long night social to-night.

Farmers! The Strand Picture Theatre is showing a really good picture of the ceremony at the fertiliser works yesterday. You were there! See yourselves to-night.—(Ad.)