LOCAL AND GENERAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11949, 25 April 1902, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

His Excellent the Gotorkob (Lord P.an- j furiy) was preset &t the annual meeting .of ''. I the Society for ie Protection of Women and 1 Children yestewy afternoon, and at the j j annual meeting 'i the 8$ John Ambulance ;, \ Association in th' evening. His Excellency • ' j and Lady Ranfurr visit Lake Takapuaa to- ' ' morrow afternoon when His Excellency lays the foundation-sine- of St. George's Pres- mI byterian Church. The ceremony will com- Mm mence at a-qua-rtt past three p.in Tho JfJ| date upon whichftis Excellency is to present the Prince oi Wales' flag to the Arawa \ j Maoris,'has now (seen fixed for May 2, instead of May 1. ' ' \ A garden 'party for which a large num- h "■(■'l|| ber oi invitation have been issued, will ; j be held at Govenment House this utter* j- | noon.. .. .'' ■./ ... '.':'' ' : ." ' ■ ''■■■'■-' ■j. f?M "' ' ' ' ' '■'■•■■''■■'.'■■ ti'ly'M Speaking at toe annual meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and 1 { Children and Prevention of Cruelty ta't f Animals, His Excellency the Coventor advocated the enuk.yment of an officer to loo* after the intersts o» children and see thib _. •; they were not neglected. .'He consider*;! that the societj had to deal not with crueltr ', which did not practically exist here, bo J with negligent. A report of the meutiv{ 1 appears, in aarther column. I His Excelleicy the Conuria'nder-iri-Cluo Admiral Beauiont, and several of the a: fleers oj the squadron, attended the tuners of His Exeellciey's late steward (Throdop Hay ward), win died in the Auckland Hci pital on Tuesday, and was buried at On J luuiga yesterdiy. To-day Admiral Beat mont and the uflicera of the squadron wi attend the garcen party given by the Cour tess oi RanfiirV at Government House. J is? understood that the squadron leave fo the Bay of Islands to-morrow, wher EM.». Phcebt joins the other warship* proceeding ' theic* to Sydney. ■ The mail steamer Ventura is du: frof Sydney to-morrow morning, and proceed on to Samoa, Honolulu, and San Francisc* , in the afternoor. The steamer will /email , ;. at anchor in the stream during her. gta; in port, passengers joining the steamer si. Auckland, with their baggage, being take) oil' in steamers leaving the ferry-tee a J half-past- twelve p.m. arid ; -past on | p.m. The list of passengers (which is ' | Si very full one), who have booked to proceei > 'M by the Ventura will be found in our ship | I ping column. ; Amongst those leavin I Auckland are Mr. C. Hanson (manager 4 the Northern Steamship' Company) an -Mrs.'-Hanson,' Mr. George Gow (superir ' ending• engineer of the Northern ■ Steaif ship Company), who is proceeding to Orel" Britain to superintend the building of t» new steamer for the company for the Aiuf' land-Whangarei trade; Mr. J. M. , : Brf«' ,ham, secretary and treasurer of tha Au?* land Harbour Board, who goes to, In- '.', land to interview the British Admiralty.}-, gar-ding the Calliope Dock; Mr. Humphry, Berkeley, of Fiji, who is en route to La* don on Fijian native matters; Mr. S. Holden Howie, of the Original Great lrrier Pigeon service; Mr. J. H. Gu«m« who is to visit London to view the Cronation ceremonies; and Mr. Otto Haps, general manager for Australia for the «r- : man-Australian line -of .steamers; wh i& i on his way to England and the Continat. ,

At the meeting of the St. John Ambusnic* Association last night (which is reporitd in another column), His Excellency the Governor made a strong appeal.to the umlie to show a practical interest in the alociation, and urged upon them the nee&sity which existed for the Ashford litters, pur. chase which the association intends ''ppealr'i ing to the public for funds, The jjliford litter consists of a two-wheeled untr-car-riage, fitted wit!) elliptical spring and either of the Furley stretchers, with* hood and apron, which act as a protectio to the patient. The under-camage hahig a cranked axle,' the bearers can pass wtweea the wheels with the stretcher, and this avoid lifting it over them. Wheal traveling, the legs 'of '.the'■tinder-carriage-'''are rsifed, and form handles by which to propel its.;' Should § it be necessary to pass over rbugl|?round» two bearers '.. can easily lift 1 the « liter and ■'■ patient. Except in crowded thorophfaws, the litter can be wheeled on the jotpath, as it takes little more room than J perambulator. 'When the patient has ten, comfortably placed upon the stretcherJany, two men of ordinary intelligence can ashy move him to the hospital or his how. The 'Frisco mail number of to Auckland Weekly News, which is no* on sale, contains a profusion of most beaififul illustrations, dealing with a large farietj or attractive subjects. Some of the best I scenery of the South Island i«admirably 'depicted in a series of beautifi views .of Lake Wakatipu, which are by fr- the most handsome that have yet appefed. The departure of the Tenth Contogent, ths Premier's farewell, deer shootin; at Motutapu, old and new St. Matfiew's, ■> the Avondale races, the competitia foi the Countess of Eanfurly's Cup, <?e some of the subjects pictorially treated 'ft the issue. The reading matter is up to tie usual attractive style; and as a pull i eat ion for posting to friends' abroad, tie Weekly News is unrivalled." •"■■■;', The Frisco mail closes on Saturday morning. | - ■.■

The tariff on cablegrame to all parts of Australia by either the Pacific or Eastern, Extension route will be 4*l per word,. • commencing from to-day. 1/ *

The Auckland Harbour Botrd finally. dkv posed yesterday of the nutter of sending its secretary to London to further negotiate with the Admiralty regarding the equipment of Calliope Dock, The power-of-attorney in the name of Mr. Brighan was adopted, and it was resolved to give Mr. Brigham a letter of credit for £300 for his expenses. A report of the proceedings will be found elsewhere in this issue. The instructions to Mi. Brigham as adopted by the Board are:— negotiate with the Admiralty in reference to increase of subsidy and sinking fund, and also as to dates, of payment of same. All offers in reference to subsidy or sinking fund to be telegraphed to the. Board and approved before the same are accepted. Mr. Brigham leaves by the 'Frisco mail steamer -tomorrow. ■:■ 1 '■ : . i.' . ■■■..' When the Hon. Joseph Chamberlain was being roughly handled by the foreign press, and the reverses in South Africa induced our getting ready a Ninth Contingent, an Auckland citizen sent to Mr. Chamberlain p. less!ing article of the day from the ■Nkw.Ze.v land Herald. It commended Mr. Chamberlain as a great and popular British stalesman, and said that New Zealand would send a Tenth Contingent, and even a Twentieth Contingent if need were, to uphold the honour of the Empire. Air. Chamberlain was informed that the article in question faithfully reflected the feelings of New Zealand, both towards nimself and the Empire.' By the mail this week the correspondent received a letter from Mr. Chamberlain thankjug him for the article, and the kind words, accompanying it. ; . , ■ ■..';.

Shortly after two o'clock yesterday afternoon an express driven by a man named James Rush,' who resides in Murdochstreet, Ponsonby, was, proceeding.'., up Albert-street, near the. Sailors' Home, when it was run into and capsized by a cart and horse driven by David Grace, an em- ' ployee of the Uampbell-Ehrenfried Company, Rush, who it an elderly man, was extricated from under the capsized vehicle by some bystanders, and he lay on.thj footpath until the arrival of Dr. Goldie. Although considerably knocked about on the head and face, it was found that no bones were broken, and the man was conveyed to his home in a cab. A party of visitors'to one of the Tabu" mines, having half a day to wait for the return steamer to Auckland on Wednesday, decided to put in the time at fishing. They thereupon chartered a small craft, and went out in -the vicinity of the Slipper Island. They had phenomenal luck, and fo« three hours continued to pull up a great 'variety of fish as fast as they put down their line*. Schnappers of good size were pulled up, ,<! well as cod, rock cod, kahaw.u, and other varieties, and when the lines were finally I drawn in the deck was strewn wit':* the ; catch,' and several sacks were filled.

N«Wi I from ' South Africa states that among the Boor prisoners J recently captured by General Rochefort was Commandant De la Key's brother. A laager in the Orange River Colony has been surprised, Five Boers were killed and 20 token prisoners. General Brace Hamilton has completed a sweeping movement in the South-Eastern Transvaal, but the result is not-yet known. It is feared, however, that the enemy escaped. The British press regards the fact that Nehalk Burger is accompanying Steyn and De la Key on. their visit to the western commandos as ;•. good augury. Russia is moving large bodies of troops to the East. The internal condition of the country continues very serious. Fatal rioting has occurred at Moscow, and the pillaging of the mansions continues in the Poltava district.

At a meeting held at the Thames on Wednesday evening, at which over 30 persons were present, the Rev. T. A. Williams being in the chair, it was decided to form what will be known as the Hauraki Hockey Club. The Hon. Jas. MoQowh.ii was elected patron, the Rev. T. A. Williams president, His Worship the Mayor (Mr. F. Trembath), Dr. Lapraik, and Mr. F. B. Allen were elected vice-presidents, Mr. ii. H. Ferguson was elected secretary and treasurer, and the Management Committee chosen consisted of the president and secretary, the Revs. J. S. Mailer and E. Drake, Messrs. W. Danby, J. Pratt, and J. Davis.

Writing on the prospects of the Southland oat crop, the Invercargill Times says it is a subject of general conversation that the excellent prices ruling foi oats this season will substantially benefit the revenue of the farming population. The amount of the grain may, perhaps, be estimated with more approximate accuracy than by a guess at a hazard. A fair forecast of the traffic for the approaching season would be 600,000 sacks of four; bushels, or 2,400,000 bushels. The price which has prevailed during late years as averaged la 3d, while this season the average at the lowest has been 2s. A simple Hum will show that an advance of 9d petbushel on 2,400,000 bushels is equivalent to an. aggregate increase of £90,000 in the value of the crop. lb would not be overbold to reckon that the rise in the value of oats will return £100,000 to the fanners of Southland this year, a sum which should very largely compensate for (he depression in the wool market at sale time.

Mr. Gillon, the popular railway manager at Dargaville, left for Whangarei on Saturday last. On Friday evening, prior to his departure, all the Kaihu section employees attended a meeting in the station office to wish him good-bye. His successor, Mr. R. B. Pent, on behalf of the staff, presented Mr. Gillon with a handsome engineer's ivory settle, mid a case of four silver-mounted pipes and a silver match-box, suitably engraved. In making the presentation Mr. Peat referred to the good feeling that had always existed between Mr. Dillon and the men, and said that they all exceedingly regretted Mr. Dillon's departure, but still their loss had been Whangarei'b gain, and they congratulated him on his promotion. The recipient, in a few well-chosen words, thanked the men for their kind wishes and handsome presents. The proceedings terminated in all Coining hands and singing " Auld Lang Syne." Largo and representative meetings of ladies and gentlemen assembled in Lynch'* Hall on Friday evening last, to bid Mr. Gillon good-bye." Mr. P. F. Hay, who presided, presented Mr. Qillon with a beautiful tea and coffee service, of the best electro-plated manufacture, the set comprising four pieces, and a large and handsome eaiver. In making the presentation Mr. Day said it was from the resident* of the district, as a small token of esteem in which he had been held, and for the kind and courteous manner he (Mr. Gillon) had always shown to all who had come in contact with him. Any matter of public interest to the place Mr. Gillon had always assisted in a hearty spirit, On behalf of the residents lie wished Mr. Gillou gi«>d-bye, and every happiness and prosperity. Mr. J. Trounson reiterated the chairman's remarks, and on behalf of the business men in the district thanked Mr. Gillon for the courtesy and attention they had received, and concluded by congratulating him on his promotion. The recipient in a few words thanked the people for the beautiful present, and the ceremony concluded with three cheers for Mr. and Mrs. Gillon. The separate pieces of the set will be engraved with Air. Dillon's monogram, and in the centre of the tray will be the following inscription: —"Presented to E. E. Gillon, Esq., as a token of esteem, by the residents of the Northern Walroa on his departure from Dargaville to Whangarei. April 13, 1902."— [Dargaville. Correspondent.]

The officers of the Auckland Harbour Board met at the Board's offices yesterday, and presented Mr. Malcolm Niccol with a handsome liquor stand and travelling bag, prior to his 'departure for Wellington. Mr. .f. M. Brigham (secretary to the Board) made the presentation, and referred to the cordial relations that had always existed between Mr. Niccol and the stall during the long period of Mr. Niccol's service as member and chairman of the Harbour Board. Mr. Niccol, in responding, said nothing could have pleased him fetter than this recognition from the Harbour Board stuff. He could not recollect having succeeded in gaining the ill-will of any one of th> staff, and ha had never gone out of the plain course of his duty to favour any servant of the Board. Mr. Alfred Kidd, as a member of the Harbour Board, added a few words regarding Mr. Niccol's service to the Board. He said he had never been associated will; a man who had done him more real service than Mr. Niccol, and he prophesied that if Mr. Niccol entered public life in Wellington, ho would be as successful there as he had been here. Captain Under, harbourmaster, also spoke of the hearty relations which had always existed between Mr. Niccol and the staff, and of the assistance Mr. Niccol had rendered to the staff in the performance of difficult duties.

Very much sympathy is felt with the Rev. E. O. and Mrs. Perry, whose daughter died on .Sunday night at their residence, St. Kelliers, at the age of 19. Her really beautiful character endeared her to the. hearts of all who knew her. Her death was as beautiful as her life, indicating the triumph of her faith in Christ. The interment took place in the Avondale cemetery on Wednesday. A service was conducted in the house by the Rev. C. Worboys. The service at the grave was conducted by the Rev. W. Gray Dixon of whose church she was a member, assisted by the Rev. A. McLean A large number were present, testifying their sympathy with the family, and affection for their departed friend.

According to a recent consular report, Dr. Ekenberg. of Gothenburg, has worked out a method of reducing milk to the form of powder which will be of far reaching importance to the business of dairy farming. The apparatus by which this result is brought about, is not described; but it IS said that the product possesses all the qualities of milk in concentrated form, except Unit moisture is absent, and that it will not get sour or ferment. The milk flour is completely soluble in water, and can easily be transported in tins, barrels, or bags. Hie cost of production is slated to be about one halfpenny per gallon; and us the flour can be made from skimmed milk, which is often wasted, it ought to be possible to put it Upon the market, at a very moderate price. At a meeting of the Academy of Agriculture a sample of the desiccated milk was shown by Dr. Ekenburg, and elicited favourable opinions. It is stated that it is superior to certain casein products, manufactured by the aid of chemicals, which have already appeared.

The Department of Agriculture believes the disease which is supposed to exist in the Southland potato crop to be macrosporium, the cure, or rather preventive for which is spraying with a mixture of 41b sulphate of copper, 41b fresh lime, 4oz Paris green, alb common treacle to 45 gallons of water.

A Horseshoe Bush (Wade) correspondent writes :—About two weeks ago, while one of our settlers was carting firewood, a couple of miles from the Wade, and while proceeding down an incline which was somewhat sharp, the team became unmanageable and bolted. After they had gone some distance they were precipitated over a cliff about 10ft or 12ft into a chasm below, but fortunately escaped with a slight immersion in " the briny."

The Thames County Council received five tenders yesterday for cleaning out 184

chains of the north drain on the Matatoke

Road, the prices varying from £16 10s to £30 16s for the job. The tender of David Dynes, at the former price, was accepted. • ~ ' A case was mentioned in the Sydney Divorce Court which should prove of some in-

terest to students of human nature (says"the Sydney Daily Telegraph), one of the parties being an old lady on whom the siows of no less than eighty winters have fallen. When it was (stated to Mr. Justice Owen, who presided, that an old lady of such an j mature age was a party, His Honor natur- \ ally expressed some astonishment, and face- j tiously queried whether she was the re- ' spondent in the case. It was stated that the octogenarian was the petitioner, and was I asking to have the nuptial knot untied on the ground of alleged desertion. "Whether I or not the respondent v.as a flighty young ! fellow of 85 or thereabouts did not appear, the application before the Court being of a preliminary character.

Messrs. W. J. Parker and C. Ranson were the only candidates nominated yesterday to fill the two vacancies on the Remuera Road Board, and these gentlemen have been declared elected.

A woman named Kate McManus was arrested last evening on. a charge of using obscene language in Durham-street.

The Mayor of Sydney is in receipt of the plans of the proposed electric lighting station. The capacity will at the outset be 2500 horse-power, and there will be a provision to extend up to 25,000 horse-power. This will supply not only the city and private people, but also the suburbs, if they want the light.