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Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 125, 26 May 1920, Page 4

■Following is the omcial weather forecast for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day: "The indications are for southerly winds, moderate to etrong. The weather will probably prove squally, with heavy showers, and become colder. Barometer rising; seas and tides moderate."

In the course of a case before Mr. E. C. Cutten, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court to-day, it transpired that the articles regarding which the dispute 'had arisen were walnuts. The counsel hereupon remarked: "Walnuta and -wine often go together, and I believe you have been restrained from drinking the latter." The" witness replied he liad that misfortune. The debtor explained that at one time -he earned £ 1000 a year, but that was before the war. 'He added that owing to the war he had lost £2030 in one hit. He could easily earn a good commission if he could only get shipping space to get up articles he was now commissioned to sell.

At the conclusion of the opening business of the Farmers' Union conference yesterday permission was granted, at ithe suggestion of the president, Mr. Curnow, representative of tile National Tobacco Company, limited, to address the conference on "Tobacco-growing and its importance to the Auckland province." Mr. Curnow briefly pointed out that tobacco-growing was an exceedingly profitable form of agriculture, that the I climate and soils of this province were I eminently suitable, and voiced his beliet .that there was nothing to prevent New Zealand not only supplying her own needs, but also becoming one of the tobacco manufacturing and exporting countries of the world.

At the Supreme .Court in Timaru yesterday Albert Charles Thomas Lamb was charged with breaking prison at Timaru. The proceeding were discontinued, Mr. Justice Sim ruling that the Court bad no jurisdiction, as Lamb had been acquitted on the charge on which he had been awaiting trial when in gaol.

Mr. Henry Wood, a married man, aged 30 years, while working in a mill at Mangapeeiii, sustained injuries to his leg which necessitated his admission to the WaiEato 'Hospital. Hβ is .progress-

A 1 dispute regarding- commission claimed on a land sale came before -Mr. J. W. Poyntofl, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court. The plaintiff, Forbea Eadie (Mr. Waddingtam), sued Thomas H. Tidd ('Mr. A. E. Skelton) to (recover £74 12/, commission alleged to be due for selling defendant's property at Karaka. Evidence was given in support of the claim. The defence was that plaintiff had not introduced the purchaser, that the sale was made before Mr. Forbee came into the matter. The latter, it was claimed, financed the deal through .under the 'Returned Soldiers' Settlement Act. Decision was reserved.

Just after midnight the City Fire Brigade received' a call to Warnock Bros. , soap and candle works in Richmond Road. Fortunately the outbreak was not of a serious nature. It occurred at the rear of the factory about a plant which is used for bone crushing purposes, and which is surrounded by a wooden structure. The latter was aflame when the brigade arrived, but the fire was soon under control. The • damage is covered by insurance. Again this year representatives ot Labour and of the farming community axe urging co-operation between the respective parties for their mutual benefit. The president of the Auckland branch of the Farmers' Union, Mr. Jas. Boddie, stated yesterday afternoon that cooperation between the two parties would be the salvation of the farming community, and he urged the representatives of Labour to assist to their utmost in reaching that goal. Mr. T. Bloodworth spoke in support, and said that the interests of the workers and of the farmers were identical.

The wheat prospects in the South Island have recently been the eubject of inquiry by Mr. Massey. He states:*— "People who know told mc there was a very satisfactory increase in the areas intended to be sown during the coming season. Aβ to the results of the late harvest, I expect to be in a position to say definitely where we are in the course of a little while. The threading season is practically over, so we should have exact information aa to the yield very soon. Earlier in the season I was informed that the yield further south had not been so good, but I 'have no recent information." It is eaid that there is a general satisfaction in the South Island" with the arrangement entered into between the Government 1 and wheatgrowere for next season's crop.

Classification and salaries of secondary school teachers will be reviewed at a conference which is to be held shortly between representatives of the teachers in secondary schools and the Minister ot Education (Hon. C. J. Parr). Two inspectors, four principals, and ei;rht assistants will be present at the conference. Senior teachers will be represented fey Miae F. I. Patterson, 11-A.., or Miss W. Picken, M.A. (Auckland), Mr. F. M. Renner, M.A. (Wellington), and Mise E. N. Coad, M.A. (Wellington). Mr. l>. Arnott (Christchurch) will appear for intermediate teachers, Mise Anderson or Mise Budd (Dunedin), and Mr» W. P. Hargreaves (Waitaki) will present the case for junior assistants, and Mr. H. Robeon, M.A. (Marlborough) and Miss E. C. Collins,;.B.A.; (Hamilton) will represent schopls.

Mr. J. W. Poynton, S.M., had before him at the Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon another application for possession of a -tenement. Tho plaintiff -was Mrs. Anne< *Bnxtpn * (Mr. Brude S<s&tt) and the tenant Mrs. Ruby Johanssen (Mr. Hall Skelton). The position was that Mrs: Buxton had sold the house to her sfster, who wanted possession. Mr. Hall Skelton said in February the defendant asked to have the house repaired. A woman inspector insisted on the sink being done, and immediately the rent was raised from 18/ to 20/ per week. The health officer called, and afterwards the rent was raised to 22/ per week. The defendant objected to the advance, and received notice to quit, as the house was sold. Mr. Poynton said it was a hard case, but as defendant had only one child, which was not living with her, he would, allow to June J 4 to vacate the tenement.

A conference of the memfoers of Parliament for the Auckland provincial district electorates will ibe held in the Auckland Chamber of Commerce at 2.30 p.m. on June 4, under the combined auspices of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, Employers' Association, Industrial Association, and Hallways and •Development League. The presidents of these various 'bodies will be present, and the Acting-Mayor, Mr. A. J. Entriean, will preside. Members of Parliament representing Taranaki and Hawke'g Bay electorates are also specially invited, as are members of local bodies and all who are interested in the advancement of public works in these districts.

The annual meetings in connection with the New Zealand Church Missionary Society will be held on Thursday next, 27th "inst., at S. Sepulchre's, Khyber Pass. The society supports missionaries in India, China, Japan, Melanesia, and maintains native clergy, evangelists and doctors in several fields, and also has teachers working amongst the Maoris in New Zealand. Last year the receipts of the society from New Zealand amounted to about £7000. Amongst the speakers at the meetings will be the Revs. C. Grant Cowan, Percival E. James, Canon Dart, and Mr. C. Hudson.

Attention is drawn to an advertisement in this iesue by the Soldiers' Mothers' League.

The Waikato winter show next week will be formally opened by the Hon. W. Nosworthy, Minister of Agriculture. Record entries have .been received.

New Zealand parents greatly appreciate the "Thinker" Pictorial School Exercise Book, illustrating their children lifting the world into love and harmony Price, 4d.—(Ad.)

No, thank you, saye Mr. Farmer, "Once caught twice shy,"—it is none other than Tonson Garlick's "quality" furniture this time for me.—(Ad.)

Brisk demand for No-Rubbing Laundry Help, Golden Rule Soap, and Keep Smiling Boot Polish.—(Ad.)

He likes "prime quality" does Mr. Farmer. Says he, Tonson Garlick's "quality" furniture for mc; it stands the teet of time. —(Ad.)

An atmosphere of Nazol is a great protection against influenza. Inhale it very frequently day and nig .it. —(Ad.)

A fine display of baskets is showing at George Court and Sons, Ltd., Karangahape Road. They are made by returned soldiers, are strong and serviceable; in four sizes, 7/11, 8/11, 9/11, and 10/11 each.—(Ad.)

When infectious germs are floating about in the air, special care should be taken to protect the throat by using Sharland's Formalin Throat Tablets (mint or cinnamon flavour). Sold everywhere. 2/.—(Ad.)

A fine display of baskets ia showing at George Court . and Soiie, Utd., Karangaiape Road. They are made by returned soldiers, are etrong and serviceable; in four eizea, 7/11, 8/11, 0/11, and