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Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 190, 12 August 1919, Page 4

The Weather Bureau forecast for 24 hours from ( J a.m. this day is as follows:

"The indications are for moderate to strong westerly winds, freshening. There is a prospect of fair to cloudy weather, with increasing haze and cloudiness. The bnrometer has a falling tendency. Seas and tides moderate."

The steamer Annagii. which leaves Wellington for Britain on Thursday, will take a mail for America and England, and in view of the "hold-up" of the Makura and Niagara at Sydney, tins oilers the beat dispatch "for" those countries. The Auckland portion of tjie mail will go forward by the Pateena, closing at 8 a.m. to-morrow.

It is understood that the Public Works and Services Committee of the JJevouport Borough Council has been appointed (in conjunction with the three trustees of the fund raised by the public to help to complete the work) as a park committee in connection with the reclamation work now going on at Stanley Bay. xVn' interesting stage has been reached in the building of the wall, and its stability will soon be fully tested. Mr. F. G. Bourke, who is superintending the work, is satisfied that the provisions which have been made to prevent leakage will be very effective. The blockage of the creek will commence in a short time, and one of the workers, who has seen long service in France as a tunncllcr and ip building sand bag defences, has persuaded his mates to adopt the sand bag method of making an outer protection at the mouth of the creek so that the 30ft of mud will have something to hold on to. The whole job, which seemed so baffling for so many months, has now become quite simplified, and the men r.ay the whole work will be completed well up to time.

Requests have been made from time to time that full military honours should be accorded in connection with the burial of returned soldiers. Inquiries made by a "Post" reporter at defence headquarters showed that the provision of such honours, even in the larger centres, is not always practicable. Even in Wellington, now, in consequence of demobilisation time, it is impossible to arrange lor full military honours being accorded. There are no permanent troops which can be drawn upon, cither for escort or band. The provision of a gun carriage, und a bugler to sound the "Lust Post" is thus, gener.illy all that can be furnished by the Defence Department in the larger centres. The Department has offered to place rifles at the disposal of the Returned Soldiers' Association at all centres, and arrangements will be made with the secretaries uf Returned Soldiers' Associations, who will be advised of all deaths of soldiers, while such soldiers are under the charge of the Defence Department.

A special couise of instruction will bo opened at Narrow Keck on September i tor candidates for the New Zealand Permanent Staff for instructional duties with Uio rank of BirgPant-major. The training will last until September 6, and irt of thoKc in camp will then be chosen to £o to Trcii#iam on October t.

The occupants of a house in Mt. Eden occupied formerly by the late Judge Wileon were awakened this morning by a young woman in an excited condition, who alleged that she was to be lodged in gaol. She referred to a certain incident which had taken place in this province, and which evidently lia-s, or is to be the cause of court proceedings. In a wildly excited manner she reviewed certain happenings at length, claiming that she was being victimised. The lady who opened the door had to UsteT to the whole etory, but the visitor had to depart unsatisfied, on being informed that Judge Wilson, whom she wanted to s-ee, was dead.

A young , Chinese member of the crew of the aUianier War Soldier appeared in the Police Court yesterday charged with having assaulted one of. his muteno as to cause him ac'ual bodily harm. Suj Laui was the accused, and the injured one wad on the sheet as Low Ah b'au. Apparently the two men were playing dominoes in the forecastle on Sunday morning when somo dispute occurred, Knives were flashed, and it is alleged that Laui gashed Sau in the left arm so that he had to be taken to .the hospital. On the application of Chief-Detective McMahon accused was remanded till to-morrow.

A comprehen6ive programme has been arranged by the National Rifle Association of New South Wales for its oGth annual prize meeting , , which i≤ to be held at Rand wick from October 8 to October 18 next. The prize money totals over £5,000, which has been divided into three series, "A," "B," and "C." To the first is devoted £2,770, to the second £950, and to the third £4SO. This still leaves £1,000, which is devoted to other matches. All the matches are open to returned soldiem, for whom special provision is made, to militia forces, rifle clubs, and senior cadets. Camp accommodation will be provided on the range, and reduced farce will be available for inter-State competitors who enter for the three series mentioned.

The charge against Thomas Donnelley that on the 23rd of April, 1918, he made a wilfully false declaration for the purpose of procuring a marriage license and certificate, was continued yesterday afternoon at the Police Court, before Mr. J. E. Wilson, S.M. Sub-inspector Wohlman represented the police, and Mr. McLiver appeared for the defendant, who pleaded not guilty. Evidence was given by the father of accused that his son's age was 20 years and eeven months. Cross-examined, witness stated lie had not seen his son from the time he was four years of age until accused returned from the front. Witness admitted that he gave the information to the police on which the present prosecution was founded. Mrs. Elizabeth C. Donnelley, mother of defendant, paid she gave her .-ion a party on what she believed at the time to be his 21et birthday. It was only v few days ago she found out her mistake. The father told her she was making the boy out a year older than he was. Plain-Clothes" Constable knight -stated that accused was perfectly open, and made no attempt to .conceal the facts relating to his marriage. Accused was committed /or trial, bail being allowed in one security of £50.

Ihe Rev. Jn=per Calder told of a drunkard who literally tumbled into his study late one night, and whom he tried for several._uu;cki..tu—reform, while addressing a gathering of men at the 1-iI.C.A. on Sunday. The fellow had no religion, no sense of sin, and had drunk away his will power. Four times he was fitted out with decent clothes, only to .sell them again each time to buy liquor. "Hβ stayed in my house for -seven weeks," suid the speaker; "in that time he got drunk many times. I ruuutcd up to sixteen bursts, and then lost count." The explanation was that he began his career as a drinker by getting lump sugar soaked in port" wine u'lien he was four years old." If home life is not built up on high religious and moral principles the man who makes a stumble in later life finds it mighty hard to hold up his head again.

That frozen tripe is being sold to the public is known definitely, for in a home in the city yesterday the women folk were somewhat puzzled at the condition of a small order which had been delivered to them. They made inquiries, and were assured that, the mca t was perfectly good. Xo difficulty was experienced in preparing it for the table, and those who partook of it were well satisfied with what to them was their first sample of frozen meat.

As a result of the fine weather more work has been available latterly for unskilled labour in outdoor employment The local Government Labour Bureau had numerous inquiries during the past week, and about a dozen engagements were made with private employers. Under instructions from the Department more men have been sent to the various road and railway works in the Auckland district. It is now fully a month since word was received that no more workers were to be cent.

A largely-attended meeting of the Devonport Orphans Club was lield on Saturday evening, when Mr. H. S. \V. King, Mayor of Devonport. presided. Amongst the guests were the members of the Borough Council, also Captain Green, of the transport Matatua. With the exception of orchestral items, under direction of Mr. F. Gribben, the whole of the programme was contributed by members of the choir of the Auckland Savage Club, and the items were most enjoyable.

At a meeting of the executive of the' Waitemata Railway League the following resolution was passed, to be sent to the Prime Minister, the Hon. Minister of Railways, and the 'Hon. Minister ot Public Works:—"That the Government be asked to place on the Estimates during the coming session of Parliament a sum of money sufficient to commence the work of construction on the proposed Waitemata railway; and, further, that the railway be included in the schedule of this yeare Railways Authorisation Bill."

Prices will rule high in Great Britain tor timber and timber products. It is estimated that well over 1.f100.000 new homes will be. required, and the trade papers are full of the records of high prices being paid for standing and sawn timber. Plywoods and veneers are largely coming into use as against the more wasteful method of sawing timber into boards, and this has resulted in much higher prices being realised. A cable recently received by Messrs. Howes and Co., states the* Otago "Daily Times" quotes alder three-ply at 45/ per 100 ft. Before the war this* line was to be bought in Dunedin at 13/6, while similar lines now on the market are selling locally at 27/6. A striking instance of the increased value of timber when made into veneers is reported. An English walnut tree, grown in Xuneham Park, was sold for £200. The log eventually found its way to America after .-hanging hand* several time*. Hβ American purchasers cut it up into 00.000 ft of veneers, which were =old for i £1500.

A considerable number of applications have been received by the District Defence Office from returned members of the Expeditionary Forces for appointment to commissions on the General Staff under the new conditions recently inaugurated. There are about 40 vacancies on the staff to be filled. The Auckland applicants are being interviewed General Staff Officer, and their application, together with the recommendations of the Officer Commanding the District, will he forwarded to be considered by a special board, consisting of General Uobin, General Russell, and General Richardson. Those selected by this board will be sent to a special camp to undergo training for three months, at the "nd of which time the final selection will be mode.

The annual conference of the Methodist Churches of the Dominion will meet in Auckland next February. An important meeting of representatives from all the city and suburban churches was held in the parlour of the Pitt Street Church last evening, the president of the conference being In the chair. Among the more important public functions agreed upon were the holding of a great missionary demonstration, a garden party and the rendering of the well-known oratorio, " Samson, ,, in the Town Hall by a combined Methodist choir led Iby Mr. E. J. Gatland. Committees were set up to provide homes for the visitors, to arrange pjeaching appointments and meetings, printing and advertising, etc. The Rev. H. E. Bellhouse is chairman of the central committee, and Mr. A. C. Caughey treasurer. A very smart line of children's felt ready-to-wears in a variety of pretty shades, usually marked 15/6 each. Reduced to 6/11 "each for the sale. Buy now. The sale ends Monday next.—John Court, Ltd, Queen Street.—(Ad.) The children will thrive if fed on Doctors' Cream o' Groats. Pure, nutritious, and appetising. All grocers. —:(Ad.) Ladies! Buy hosiery at sale prices. A splendid line of heather wool and cotton hose, reliable for wear and smart in appearance; usually marked 4/11 a pair; now offering at 3/9 pair at the J.C.L. Sale ends Monday next.—John Court, Ltd., Queen Street. — (Ad.) Drapery buyers will do well to visit the A.8.C., Newton, wihere values in all departments are excellent and courteous service i≤ to all.— (Ad.) A bargain line of 40in. cotton tweed in dark check designs. On account of thi3 material being slightly imperfect it is marked 4/11 yard to 2/6 yard, to clear. The sale ends Monday. Buy now.—John Court, Ltd., Queen Street.—(Ad.) The best possible value and courteous service is the secret of the increasing popularity of Ashley's A.B.C. Drapery Stores, Pitt Street Corner, Newton. —Ad. The husband who begrudges his wife 1/ for a packet of "Xo Rubbing" Laundry Help—sufficient for seven weekly washes —deserves none of the blessings of matrimony.—(Ad.) A new star in the drapery firmament. George Ashley, well known to drapery buyers of Auckland for the last 20 yeare, offers them the best possible value and courteous service at the A.B.C, Newton. (Ad.)