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Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 309, 30 December 1922, Page 6

The "Auckland Star" will not be published on Monday next. New Years ' Day. / The Ulimaroa, which sailed for Sydney at noon to-day with passengers and mails, over-carried more than 1000 tons of her carzo from Sydney, including transhipments from a number ,of steamers. On the arrival of the Ulimaroa at Auckland on Wednesday the berths at the two main wharves, the Queen's and King's, were fully taken up by the big cargo steamers which arrived her? during the week-end, and the only berth available for the mail steamer was the one at the eastern side of the Central wharf which is usually occupied by the Manaia. There are no cranes at this berth, and consequently the •I'limaroa's car<:o work had to be done entirely by the facilities with which the steamer was fitted. These were insufficient to discharge the 3000 tons of cargo which she | brought, and as she was not working more than three gangs of men on some occasions, owing to the shortage of labour on the waterfront during Christmas week and the exceptional demand for it, n portion of the wastill in the holds when the hatches were closed down to-day. Advice has been received by Mr. H.

~tel)binp from Mr. T. Vivian, manager if the l'onsonby Boys' Brass Band, now it Oainaru, stating that the boys are all well and are comfortably billeted there. While bathing at Titahi Bay, WeHing:on. on Thursday (says the '"Dominion"') Miss Frances Hawkins, who resides at Island Bay, got into difficulties, and was swept out to sea. Her plight was observed by Mr. Wall Brown, who immediately gave the alarm on a bell provided for that purpose. Heedless of the heavy sea which was running, two young men, Messrs. H. S. Wyett (of Berhampore) itid Andrew MeKillop, put out in a <mall rowing boat to the rescue. The boat, however, capsized, throwing the two men into the water. Luckily. Miss Hawkins was close to thr-m, and with jreat presence of mind Mr. Wyett caught hold of her. while clinging to the upturned boat himself. Three people were now in serious difficulties, but in the meantime a larger boat had been launched. This was manned by Messrs. E. Dimock. R. SlcOregor, "and H. Matheson. who were euccesful, after strenuous efforts, in bringing the girl and two men safely to the beach. Miss Hawkins was a member of a picnic party whn were spending the day at Titahi Bay. , The Ember pence box in St. Matthew's Anglican Church at Morrinsville was discovered on Thursday to have been wrenched from its position and its contents stolen. Two \.eeks ago a cupboard in the vestry was broken into and an empty cash box and a flask of sacramental wine were removed. The Rev. Tvo Bertram, M.A., a graduate of Otago University, who was for some years minister of'the old Presbyterian Church situated in Church Street, Devonport. who was later called to a church near Melbourne and who at present is minister of a Sydney church, intends to spend his annual holiday this year in the Dominion and will during the month of January occupy the pulpit of the new church in Victoria Road, which he did so much to bring into existence before he left for Austr.-Jia. While Mr. Bertram is here the Rev Ronald S. Watson. M.C.. M.A.. minister of the church, will take a well-earned month's holiday. When Mr. Bertram was here on a previous holiday trip, three or four years ago, he astonished the staid Presbyterian worshippers by appearing in the pulpit in complete white summer attire, even to white shoes. A\*liile / engagted drilling turnip!* at Whitianga. Mr. Henry Simpson, a farmer, of Kuaotunti, had his leg broken by a kick from a horse. He was conveyed to the Mercury Bay Hospital. Speaking in reply to the toast of his health at a valedictory gathering at Patea, Mr. F. W. Grainger, who is leaving for England to purchase another steamer for his company, said that when he first took over the management of the West (oast Refrigerating Company the total dairy produce put through the works was 1300 tons. Last year it was 18,000 tons, which included 220,000 crates of cheese and 80,000 boxes of butter. Mr. Grainger also paid a tribute to the work accomplished by the Paten Harbour Board. The work recently carried out by the board had done more than had been expected, he said. A nurse from the Auckland Hospital. Frances May Rollo, has gained the highest marks in the nurses' State Registration examinations for the whole of the Dominion, according to advice reu-ived by thn Superintendent of thiAuckland Hospital. Dr. Maiguire. Mr. and Mrs. I. Rawson, of Levin, had rather an unpleasant home-coming after a few da. spent in Wellington (says the "Chronn-io"). They left their house closed up, but sumo person appears to have taken possession of it during their absence. Investigation revealed that a back window had been forced open and entrance effected through it. A bed had been slept in and the house ransaekeii and in confusion. About £30 worth ol jewellery and clothing were missing. th( stole* articles including Mr. Rawson's best suit of clothes, three gold rings, f gold watch and chain and several othei j things. The thief missed a sum of £? which had been placed among som» linen, though he went to this particulai drawer for a towel. The representative of the Xpn Zca I land Moat Producer*' Board in Lomlor j has again been in communication will , l the Purt of London authorities, with a I view v, obtaining a further roductioi in charges. A cable me^ f e ha ft ..o« bi-en received by the board advi-ing thai all rates have been reduced 10 points which i* equivalent to about 6 per cent Ihis will also mean a corresponding re dilution in wool handling charges by a.l warehouses. The It. Chevalier Sailing Hub wil hold a monster carnival on Monday am Tuesday next. Thorp will bo stalls o all kinds and they will be filled with i variety of ornamental and usefu articles. A splendid sports programnn , will bo provided, including yacht race* I swimming and running events, treasnn j hunts and wreasy pisr chase A hahi ■ show will also be' held. The funds wil ,be used /or building a iieiv clubhouse.