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Auckland Star, Volume XXI, Issue 288, 6 December 1890, Page 4

A cable message from London states that tho belief is gaining ground that Parnell will resign tho Irisli leadership. A committee, including Messrs Parnell, Healy, and Sexton, intend to wait on Mr Gladstone to obtain a satisfactory assurance regarding the control of the land and police by the future Parliament of Ireland. If this is given Parnell will retire. The officers of the National League declare that scores of telegrams of sympathy with Parnoll are forgeries. It was Mr Sexton who proposed that a committee of three should wait on Mr Gladstone. Parnell will accept the decision of the majority as to the satisfactory nature of Mr Gladstone's reply regarding the control of land and police by the Irish Parliament.

From a cable message elsewhere it will be seen that Mr J. C. Firth, of Auckland, has just arrived at Albany (W.A.) in the R.M.s Britannia on hia return voyage from lk>me to this colony. Mr Firth may accordingly bo oxpected here in aboub three weeks' time. Mr Geo. Holdship, of the Kauri Timber Company, is also on board the Britannia, bound out here again.

Thomas Williamson was charged at the Police Court this morning, before Dr. J. Giles, R.M., with having stolen one hat, value Is lid, the property of D. Macpherson. Defendant said that he picked up the hat lying in tbe middle of the footpath. Evidence was given by Mr Macpherson identifying the hat; by William Bain, who saw tho accused take the hat, and by Constable Dunn, who arrested accused. Mr S. Vailo was called and gave the prisoner a good character. Ultimatoly His Worship adjourned the case in order that the Probation Officer might report. Prisoner was admitted to bail. John Austin, charged with assaulting Charles Austin, was further remanded, bail being allowed.

Intemperance must be on the decrease in fclid city, judging from the fact that there were no inebriates charged aft the Police Court this morning. Considering that yesterday was polling day, this speaks well for the tomperateness of the " free and independent."

The Newton Rifles are now encamped at the Mount Eden Rifle Range for a week or two. They are up at 4.30 in the morning and parade at 5 for about an hour and a-half, and after breakfast are dismissed till 6 p.m., when they, assemble for drill. They have now finished their volley, independent, and class firing, and are undergoing a thorough course of drill. Mr Firth has been very kind to them, supplying them with new milk night and morning free of charge. The officers in command are Captain Robertson, Lieutenants Durham and Taylor. The break-up will be about) the end of next week. There will be a church parade to Alexandra-streeb to-mor-row morning.

Messrs Sumuel Vaile and Sons, land and estate agents, have taken those centrally situated premises in Queen-street, opposite the end of Fort-street, and ab present in the occupation of Mr Jae. Brown, furniture dealer. This argues a very large and increasing business, and a confidence in the future of the colony that is very encouraging in these times, of depression. Tenders have been called for thoroughly overhauling and fitting up the buildings with all the latest conveniences for carrying on an extensive land agency bur.mesa in all its branches. Wo wish this old-estab-lished and enterprising firm every success in their new move.

We are pleased to hear that an influential Committee is being formed amongst our leading citizens to tender a complimentary benefit to the talented and favourite prima donna, Miss Elsa May. We are sure that there will be a bumping house on Boxing night to do honour to a lady who has given such pleasure at various times to the music-loving public of Auckland,'

At the handing over of tho atakes ia the recent sculling match in Sydney McLoan v. Stanbury, a match was agreed upon between Peter Kemp and J. McLean over the Parramabta champion course. The stakes were fixed at £300 a side, with power to increase to £500 a side should both parties consent. The race has been fixed for December-15.

The Church of Chrisb Sunday-school will hold a floral service on Sunday afternoon in the Forestere'Hall. The children have been trained to sing by Mr King, who ie well known as an able conductor. An address will also be given by Mr Geo. Aldridge to parents and children. A large attendance is anticipated. The hall has beoa tastefully decorated with flowers.

As fires Iα Newmarket) are becoming dull, the Brigade of that ruing borough are getting up a blaze on their own account. Preparations are now under way for a display of fireworks to be held in the reserve, Newmarket, on New Year's Eve. Among other novelfciea a large balloon will be liberated with a fireman attached, who, if nob of ordinary fiesk and blood, will be at least a good representative. A good evening's entertainment i» -certain to result. Subscriptions are now being received by Captain Wilson, and Mr Dinniaon, Town Clerk, Newmarket.

The following properties changed hands yesterday through Baker Bros.' agency :— Surrey Hi'ls, Rose Road, 6-roomed cottage on land 30 by 105, sold to Mr Wilson for £187; Mount Roskill, Prospect Terrace, land 50 by 169 with cottage thereon, bought by Mrs Blackwell for £140.

We understand that at the church meeting of the Auckland Tabernacle, on Monday last, the motion of no-confidence in Pastor Birch was again brought forward, bub was once more rejected, there being 80 odd in favour of the motion and some 120 against. Yesterday Captain E. C. Hore, F.R.G.S., and the Rev. Joseph King arrived in our city. In the mi3»ionary cause they are both well-known through years of arduous labour, the former in Central Africa, and the latter in Samoa. Captain Uore and' Roy. J. King are now visiting the colony in connection with the London Missionary Society, and in our advertisement columns our readers will find full announcements of addresses, etc.— W.E.S. writee: "Captain Hore, of the London Missionary (Congregational) Society, is now on a Christian tour through Auitralasia, and waa at Wellington the other day. Captain Hore is a noble specimen of n Christian sailor-man, who bravely escorted the missionaries to the interior of Africa, and was himself one of the* active pioneers of the extraordinary work proceeding in that wonderful country. His narrative speeches are of the greatest interest. H« is expected in Auckland soon. Rev. J. Chew will greet him with joy."

The Foresters' Hall, Newton, was very g&y last evening , , on the occasion of the sale of .work and Christmas tree in aid of fclie funds of St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church. There was a large attendance all through the evening, and the distribution of prizes kept "all hands" very busy. The affair was very successful, and is expected to be equally well patronised this evening. Amongst the chief features of attraction for visitors were the flower and refreshment tables, " wishing- well," and the collection of useful fancy work for sale. Miss O'Dowd was iv charge of the flower and refreshment) stall, Mies Heath being the presiding genius over the mysterious wiehing-well, and Mica Byrne wag placed in care of the sale of work department. Mi3sea Jenkinson and Le Houx, who had worked very hard to bring the Christmas tree to a successful issue, were industriously distributing prizes, assisted by several others. During tho evening a few mueical selections were given at intervals, including songs by Missee Jenkinson and Hargreayes, Miss Moran acting as pianoforte accompanist. The sale of work will be continued to-night), and a concert will take place during the evening.

In connection with the annual entertainment to be given by the pupils of the Marint Brothers' school, both parts of the entertainment have been under preparation for'some time past, and the programme being entirely new to the Auckland public, promises to be a very enjoyable one. The drama, " The Double Triumph," illustrates one of those remarkable episodes of the early Christian Church—the glories of a Roman triumph followed by the horrors of a martyrdom. A large number of tickets have already been sold.

Mrs Campbell, a lady closely identified with religious and Gospell Temperance work in London, and who is at present on a visit to friends in this city will give an address and sing one or two solos to-morrow evening at the Helping Hand Mission Freeman's Bay.

To-morrow afternoon the ferry steamers will run ab short intervals to H.M.s. Curaooa. First Bteamer leaving ferry tee at