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Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 82, 6 April 1922, Page 4

When the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Orari loft the western side of the Queen's wharf on Sunday for Home, via Cape Horn and Monte Video, she wne drawing 3sft Oin. The vessel thus establishes a record for the port of Auckland, for she had the deepest draught of any vessel that has ever been in port. Some years ago when the Otaki. which was sunk, in 1919 by the German raider Moewe, was leaving Auckland fully loaded, she had a draught of 32ft ftin. H.M.s. Renown when at Auckland drew 31ft Oin.

There will be a sittine in Chambers at the Supreme Court to-morrow (Friday) afte-nonn at 2.15. whi«n all matters pending will be dealt with.

No less than eighty applications fron all uarts of the Dominion, were received I by the Takapuna -Borough Council for' the position offering of inspector of buildings, nuisances, noxious weeds and | the beach. These were reduced down to I four, and a final selection was made by the council last, evening, Mr. IT T. Twist, of Birkdale-, being- successful. j An interesting point arose at the- i meeting of ihe Kducation I3oard yesterday, when n letter was received from the Maungawhau School Committee stating that ji boy in one of the j agricultural classes had" been injured by ' a garden fork penetrating hie foot, and inquiring whether there was an accident fund from which lie could receive rellsf, as his medical expenses had amounted to £o 5/. The chairman (Mr. E. C. Banks) maintained that the board was not liable, but owing to the circumstances he moved that be awarded the boy, -'but without prejudice."' There, was no fund in existence, and the board could recognise no liability. members of the board expressed sympathy with the lad, and the chairman's suggestion- was agreed to.

Considerable interest was aroused near the Central wharf yesterday afternoon by the appearance of a kingfish '■ in a dinghy filled with water. A number of .men attempted to capture it, and. after the boat had been tied at either end to the breastwork to prevent it from sinking, one young fellow stepped aboard up to his knees in water, and with nothing but hi 3 hands tried to corner the fish, first at the ' stern and then at the bow. More than j once he got quite near, but at the critii cal moment the fish would make off ! suddenly to another part of the boat. i TKeTi an effort was made to get it by rroans of i> fb.sso, but again it was ioo quick. Finally a man with a small four-pronged fork on the end of a long pole tried the new expedient of har--1 pooning it, and his first effort was I signally successful. He lifted the kingi fish triumphantly out of the water, and iit was then sren that it was rmich larger than it had appeared from the wharf, measuring about a couple of rfeet in length. *

The matter of a new site for a school at Parnell was discussed at yesterday's meeting of the Education Board, when a sub-committee appointed for the purpose reported very favourably on a desirable .site at present held in trust by the Diocesan Trust Board for the education of children of both races. It was Tesolved to communicate with the Diocesan authorities suggesting negotiations. It was the opinion of the chairman, however, that as the Diocesan Trust was not fulfilling the terms of the trust at the present time it should be handed over to the Education Board without expense for the purpose of educating European children. '"You might as well ask for the moon, , ' interjected a member. "T consider it is a perfectly reasonable request." replied the chairman.

From to-day and up to the 17th of this month no less than 15 overseas vessels are due at Auckland, exclusive of intercolonial ships that arc to arrive. With such a large number of vessels due to arrive this month should be a busy one on the waterfront.

Particularly calm weather has prevailed on the Tasman Sea during the last weak, according to the statements of officers on steamers arriving at Auckland. The- long easy swell from the westward, scarcely ruffled on its surface, is especially favourable to vessels making the passage from Australia to New Zealand; but the conditions do not promise to prevail for very long, and old men of the sea regard it as being the calm before the storm.

As a mark of respect to the late chairman of tho Auckland Harbour Board, Mr. 11. D. Heather, all work of the board will be suspended for two minutes tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Kepresentations made to the Takapuna Borough Council by the Takapuna Tramway Company in regard to a pTOposed scale of fares were the subject of recommendations embodied in the Finance and Legal Committee's report at the meeting of the former authority last evening. The recommendations, which were approved, deferred consideration of the. representations for the council in committee, and the setting up ■)f a sub-committee of three to collect data as to means of improving transit facilities of the borough.

Tlio secretary intimated at the Education Board yesterday that as far as the Auckland district was concerned no difficulty whs beiii<j experienced regardinj; the oath of allegiance for The majority of replies had come in signifying consent. Then? were still, however, a few replies to be received from the more remote psrf.s of the province.

Speaking last night in St. "Andrew's Hall, the Rev. J. Lamb Harvey said that in looking over old documents he had found out ' that that day was St. Andrew's Church's 72nd birthda/, or in other w»rds it was just 72 years since the first service was held in the church. It was rathpr a coincidence that St. James" and St. Andrew's anniversaries should be on the same- date, though, of course, the latter church was twelve years older than the former.' He felt cure that by the blessing of God there were great things hi store for the old mother church, and that by the time she reached the T.itli birthday they would be able to celebrate the event with all that ceremony which was due to one of fiueli mature age. What he was looking for now was a name for the 75th anniversary. The- Tukip »na Borough •Tour.'/'l Iw-t evening decided to participate in the Anzac Day celebrations. Tliese include among other things provision for decorating all name plates on in the borough.

A young people's rally was held last night in connection with the diamond jubilee of St. James' Presbyterian Church. There was a good gathering in St. James' Hall, the Rev. G. Patterson presiding. Addresses were delivered by Rev. S. Hobertson Orr, fiev. W. McDonald, Rev. D. C. Herron, Messrs. J. E. Entricaii, T. Macky. C. S. Falkiner. Colin Matheson, and A. J. Entrican. Musical items were contributed by various friends, and supper was provided during the evening.

The matter of iiie excessive punishment of a girl pupil was again before tin- Auckland Education Board, when when it was once more discussed in committee. After a long discussion the tnatter was referred to the senior inspector for a report. It is believed that :he action of the headmaster was due to the child pouting and muttering when resuming her seat after an admonition. Other complaints were also referred to the inspector in connection wit a this gcjiool.

The Auckland Education Board has resolvtd to cordially support the '■ Poppy Day" scheme, and granted permission to any teachers who may be asked, by the Returned Soldiers' Association to help in the sale of artificial flowers.

The tender of Jas. Allen and Sons, Glasgow, was accepted by the Auckland Harbour Hoard tor the iron gates and fence which ahc u> be erected along the Quay Street waterfront, the price being £7475. -'A number of other tenders were received, the price ranging up to i-17,2W. The next tender to that of Allen and Sons was £BS4B. The tender of Cory Wright and Salmon for the supply of 1024 ton* of mild steel bars at £12 1/11" per ton, c.i.f., duty paid, Auckland, was accepted. At the last meeting of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce a complaint was made that there was difficulty in finding out the names of the unsuccessful tenderers for Harbour Board contracts. Mr. W. B. Leyland wanted to know il there was any reason why the information should not be made public, and the matter was sent on to the committee for consideration. Mr. J. Stanton, LL.B., city solicitor, being the only candidate for the vacant sflat on the Auckland Grammar School Braid, hiis 1 pii elected to the position.

The death of the woman Gladys McGregor Hutchinson, from the effects of a gunshot wound in the body, was the cause of the appearance of Arthur William Page in the Police Court this morning. Page, who ie a labourer, resident "at Pipiroa, stands accuse; of murdering the woman at Thames -en February 7 last. He was remanded to stand on tria.l at Thames on Monday.

A witnese stated at Court to-day that she was paying £2 5/ per week rent for three rooms and a kitchenette. j A dispute regarding rent of rooms and half-cost of gas came before Mr. J. EWilson, S.M.."at the Magistrate Court to-day. Charles Outram (Mr. C. G. Lennard) claimed from Mrs. O. Will £5 11/, alleged to be due for rent of rooms and gae used. There was a second claim for 20/ for money, lent. It was alleged that £2 had been lent by Mrs. OutrSm to Mrs. Will, but only £1 wa* claimed, credit heing given for a gold bangle placed by Mrs. Will on the arm of Mrs. Outram'e child. The rooms were let at 15/ per week. Mr. Lennard said these ladies had the misfortune to have the house entered by burglars. Mr?. Outram lost about £10 and Mrs. Will £■5 or £0- At that time Mrs. Outram lent Mrs. Will 20/. Later another 20/ was lent, but they were only-claiming £1. A counter-claim was entered for 20/ for the gold bangle. Mrs. Will admitted three weeks' rent was unpaid, but denied having borrowed raone3 r from Mrs. Outram. Judgment was given for the amount claimedThe Whau bridge. 'Great Xorth Road, will lie closed to all traffic from April 10 to April 24, for the purpose of effecting repairs. A lantern lecture will be given to-night ; in the nig <Jospel Tent in Upper Queen Street by Pastor W. <"!. Turner, of Sydney. The lecture will be accompanied by pictures of life-™ the Solomon Islands and Xew Hebrides. j

A short sitting of the Conciliation Council was held this morning in the Auckland saddlers' dispute, which, at the request of the union secretary, was adjourned until Tuesday, April 11.