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Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 106, 5 May 1923, Page 6

The sitting of the l'oi icc Court this

morning was „ l ight „„_, and wm iV iri2°!i?S usual manner. James Dcnehv and Geo Henry O Brier, were fined 40/, in Vefault seven days, for their second offence for drunkenness. O'Brien was. t <i charged with the alleged theft of£ e " s.nrts. and was remanded until TWsfln» next. -

A ■•Gazette" order tias been published revoking the prohibition of the'export* tion of silvee. r

The Main Trunk express from Wellington to Auckland was delayed on account of an unusual mishap at Taihape for about forty minutes on a recent evening. The train was drawing out of the station, when the guard felt the van bump heavily over some obstruction and be immediately applied the emergency brake and brought the train to a sudden stop. Investigation revealed that a bundle of blankets had by some means or other got under the wheels of the van. The blankets were torn to shreds and became entangled in the wheels and axle to such an extent that it took some timn to remove them, the van having to be shunted back otl the train to enable the track to be cleared.

Pa]mer=ton Xorth sustained a severe loss on Thursday in the death of Mrs. S. J (Xcllie) Watson, wife of Mr. S. J. Watson, of the linn of Watson and Eyre. Mrs. Watson, who was born in Australia, in 1563, was' the only daughter of the late Mr. Xorman Xasli and Mrs. Xash, nen.. of Palmerston Xorth. She came to Xew Zealand as a child, later liecame a member of the teaching profession, and "pened the school nt Rangitane. where while and native children wore taught. Chief Manawaroa Te Awe Awe was one of her pupils. The deceased lady was married to Mr. Watson in 1880 at Palmerston Xorth, and had resided in the district ever since.

"It may bo doubted,"' says the "Dominion."' "whether there is much scope for fo-operation between Now Zealand and the Argentine on the lines sneicsted by the Argentine (onsuj-llenernl (Senor Bidone). Damaging competition might be avoided, Senor Bidone suggested, if New Zealand specialised in sheep and the -Argentine in cattle. lie pointed out, however, that largo areas in the Argentine are suitable only for the production of wool and mutton. It is, of course, a familiar fact that considerable areas in this country are best suited for cattle raisins, while others can only be maintained in pasture if they are grazed more or less frequently by cattle.. A certain amount of beef production also is a necessary concomitant of an extensive dairyina industry. A mutual understanding with the Argentine regarding some aspects of oversea meat marketing may be advantageous, but Xpw Zealand, no doubt, will rely more and more as time goes on upon a progressive improvement in facilities for inter-Imperial trade.''

A kauri gum collection will figure among the exhibits at the Empire Exhibition next year if the recommendation of the Auckland District Advisory Committee lie acted upon by the Government. It was decided at yesterday's meeting of the committee to recommend the Government to purchase a private collection that had been offered for £100. On several occasions the committee has been unab!e to answer inquiries from prospective exhibitors, as the Dominion Advisory Committee has not yet sent on particulars of space available, and the scale of charges, so it was decided to point out that unless this information is forthcoming it will ha c a bad effect on the interest being taken in Auckland.

Pijrnal flags are dancerous to display unless one knows their meaning. For decorative purposes the flags of the mercantile code can be used in a variety of ways, but even these may be so hung as to convey some very funny messages to those able to read the mercantile code. The use of signal flags aboard ship, however, is too serious a matter for joking, consequently when an American vessel in Wellington, anchored out. flew F E R V, the harbourmaster's staff looked up the code and ran clown the F"s with lightning speed. They could make nothing out of the message. The master of the ship himself was on shore (says the "Post"), and he was equally perplexed. He had left all well aboard, as he thought, so lie bustled back as fast as a launch could convey him. ''What's the meaning of those flags?" or something like that, he asked. "Oh,"' said a seaman, "we wanted a ferry boat; that's all. There's nothing the matter on board.'' What the captain said is not recorded. There is a proper signal for a boat to go to a ship, but it is not F E R Y.

A chlorinating plant, which has been installed at Otahuliu in accordance with the recommendation of the Health Department, is now in full working order. A private test has been made, but it still awaits the formal approval of the Health Department. The department made tests a few weeks ago, resulting in the recommendation to chlorinate. A number of micro-organisms were shown to be present in the water, but although these are an increase on those found some years ago, according to standard tests, there is still a good margin of safety. The Otahuhu Borough Council, however, are assuring a good quality of water by promptly installing the chlorinating plant. The new reservoir will be gradually filled in the course of the next few days, and whereas the old tower only held 40.000 gallons the increased capacity secured is a quarter of a million gallons. which will now only necessitate pumping operations during an eight-hour day.

Mr. Fred Lye, M.1 , , for Waikato, who ret , .imod to Cambridge yesterday from his tour of the King Country with the Ministerial party, in conversation with your correspondent spoke optimistically of the future development of this portion of the Dominion. Mr. Lye, who is a thoroughly practical farmer, said he visited the Mahocnui block 20 years ago, then all standing bush, Te fcuiti consisting of one boarding house and four shops. The change wrought by apparently vigorous settlers transferred a wilderness into highly-profitable and productive country. He was particularly struck with the great faith nf t!'e settlers in the prospects and potentialities of their district. Mr. l.ye considers land surrounding Te Kuiti easy sheep and cattle country, whilst a quantity is very suitable dairying land. The burning question of settlement, however, continued Mr. Lye, was trie fact of the bar to more rapid progress in the present land tenure, with Europeans working much Of the country on lease from the natives. This was unsatisfactory, and would lmvc to lie grappled \\ ith if justice and equity is to lie done all concerned. With this obstacle removed a period of rapid development and prosperity would result. Xotwithstanding the slump in beef, the member was quite convinced the prospects for the fanner in that

area are ("Keelli'lit. e.-pe-'ially fur shoep. wool and fat lambs.

■On tlic occasion of ill* marriapo of His Royal Highness, the Duke of York. the Governor-rSenernl sent tin - following message to t'.:e Secretary of State for the Colonies: —"1 hec to express on behalf of the Government and people of New Zealand, with whom her Excellency and 1 desire to associate ourselves, our most earnest and heartfelt good wishes for their future happiness to Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and L/'uchess or York, on the occasion of their marriage." His Kxcellency yesterday received the following reply from the Secretary of State: "Their Royal Highnesses." the Duke and Duchess' of York, "isii to

express to yonrs-.-li' nnd lie: Fxeell v.cand the Government and peo]>lo of New Zealand their grateful thanks for jour kind matu^"

The Manuka, which left Sydney for Auckland at 11 o"clock yesterday morning, is bringing 135 bags of Australian mail for the Dominion. Of this, 10 bags are for Auckland. Tlio Manuka is expected to arrive here on Tuesday.

On a recent voyage of the Union Company's collier Waipori from ("ireyniouth to Wellington a man fell overboard when the vessel was somewhere between Cireyraouth and Farewell Spit. A very heavy sen was raging at the time, but within a few minutes of the alarm beinj; given a boat was launched and the man picked up. Actually, only eleven minutes elapsed from the time the tfaraing cry was raised until "Full speed ahead!" was a<*ain rung down to the engine-room.

Regarding comments made on the Premier's alleged absence from the ceremony of laying the foundation stone at Christchurch Bridge of Remembrance on Anzac Day. it is pointed out, says n Pros* Association telegram, that filth statements are erroneous. Reports from L'hristchureh show lie was present at tiur ceremony. To be present Mr. Masaey made a long and trying journey from Oamaru over roads affected by bad weather and readied Timaru at 1 o'clock in the morning, continued his journey after a brief rest, and was in C iirislchurch :» time for the ceremony.

TV Auckland Orphans' Club will provide t:ip opening concert at the Licys Institute. Ponsonhy, on Tuesday next. Tiit' programme comprises many attractive features, including selections by the trlu'T-i lino orchestra, quartets by the Xe'.v Zealand Vocal Quartet, a recitation by Professor M. Walker, songs by Messrs S. Pritehanl, W. Jones, and R. C. Nixon, and humorous items' by Mr. D. Flocd.

The pfiieacy of the finger print system has been demonstrated once more, and this time at the local Magistrate's Court (states the "Wangamii Herald"). A few days a<ro the linger prints of an offender were taken and sent to Wellington. This person, who was beina treated as a first offender from evidence revealed by a

comparison of prints was one who had a "record. ,, and who had received convictions in various districts under a number of aliases.

The reported statement of Mr. Justice Krazor at Dunedin that there had been a lot of hot air by hot heads in connection with the brickmakcrs' award, was challenged this morning by Mr. .7. Purtoll. He said that he was still prepared to give £10 to any charitable institution if any of his statements in connection with the award could be disproved.

On the day of the municipal elections, for the convenience of city business men, polling booths for some outside boroneths were open in town. At a meeting of the Dargaville Borough Council on Wednesday the Mayor. Mr. R. E. Hornblow. and Mr. Gregory took exception to the innovation, the former asserting that he had received an opinoin that it was illegal, it was stated there were over 60 Dargaville ratepayers in Auckland, out of which 45 exercised their vote. The polling booth had been established at the request of seven of these. After the matter had been fully discussed it was decided that in future no polling booth should be establio'hed outside the town unless authorised by the council.

A farewell dinner party was tendered to Messrs. C. Rhodes, W. B. Leyland. W. J. Holdsworth and A. Eady at the Grand Hotel last evening, to mark the occasion of their approaching departure for St. Louis. Missouri, where they will represent Auckland at the great Rotary convention. Over 100 members and guests of the Rotary Club were present, including a number" of ladies, and a feature of the evening was the presentation of three Auekland-n'ade woollen rugs to Mrs. and the Misses Rhodes, who are to accompany Mr. Rhodes, the ex-president, on the Niagara. Hon. George Fowlds expressed the opinion that the spirit of Rotary would ultilately make itself felt in every corner of the earth, and the St. Louis conference would do much to engender that spirit. Professor H. W. Segar made special reference to the services rendered to Rotary by the ex-president, and on behalf of all present he wished tiie delegates "bon voyage," a very successful gathering, and a safe return.

John Strangeways, an employee of the Public Works Department, who was injured at Omana last week, has had his leg amputated at the Te Kopuru Hospital. The injured man was a recent arriva.l in the Dominion, and had only been at work a few days when the accident happened.

Mr. H. Scott Bennett will lecture at Everybody's Theatre on Sunday evening on "Sectarianism: Its Origin and Banishment.' ,