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Auckland Star, Volume V, Issue 1249, 6 February 1874, Page 2

To the Editor : Sir,—l noticed in Wednesday night's Star a letter signed by " A Lover of Cricket," relating to the match still at issue between the above clubs, and advising the North Shore eleven to give up the match and allow the Aucklanders to claim a victory which they have not yet earned. He says that the North Shore eleven were shamefully beaten owing to their bad bowling, fielding, etc. Granted that they obtained a minority of runs in the first innings, would it bo fair to ttiem for the Auckland eleven to claim the victory until the game was fully played out ? Besides, was it not evident to all concerned that the North Shore eleven had, when the wickets were drawn last Saturday, a very fair 3how in favour of redeeming tbeir character. With Messrs Rees and Swanson not out for 60 runs, surely their chances of pulling off the game were not by any means so discouraging as before, and augured well in favour of the remainder of the team. If the North Shore eleven will take my advice they will on no account consent to any conclusion of the match except on two grounds ; Ist, that the game is allowed by both elevens to be fairly a drawn one, leaving neither party victor ; or second, that the game be played out (as at first intended) on its merits. I have heard, sir, that the letter referred to emanated from a member of the Auckland eleven, and was written in order to induce if possible the rival team to give up a match which thej. now have a fair chance of .vinning, and that the Auckland eleven are in consequence getting slightly "funky." Surely, sir, this is not a manly way of obtaining a victory. Let the game by all means be played out. If the Aucklanders are beaten the verdict will be that they deserve it; if the North Shore win the game all the more honour to them ; if they lose it they are in no worse position than now. With 60 runs to their score for their second innings, and only one man out, surely they need not have much fear of making at any rate a good show on Saturday next; if not sufficient to pull off the game, at any rate sufficient to take the edge of the defeat. Let the game then proceed, and do not disappoint the public, who will no doubt be assembled in force to observe what bids fair to be an exciting conclusion to this match.—Yours, &c.,' One of the Public.

The Edinburgh Castle hotel, Symondsstreet, which has been untenanted for some time past, will, in all probability, be opened again for thirsty pedestrians and travellers. On the 13 th of February an application will be made for a transfer of the publicau's licence from A. Pollock to John Clarke.

The several "Volunteer companies, 2, 3, and 4, underwent their monthly inspection last evening.1 They met in the Drill-shed and were marched to the Albert Barracks, where they were drilled by Major Cooper, the inspecting officer. At the close of the exercises the major addressed a few words of encouragement to them, and complimented them on their activity and appearance.

Captain True, of the barque Lauderdale, acknowledges with thanks the receipt of £3 2s 6d, contributed by the passengers in aid,of the Merchants Seamens' Orphan Asylum, on the vessel's late voyage to this port.

A correspondent writes as follows with reference to a water scheme, which we believe has been condemned as impracticable :—" Amongst the sources of water supply to which the attention of Mr Moriarty, C.E., appears not to have been drawn is one which ;Some time ago was spoken of by experts as an eligible one, and at all events may be' not unworthy of further notice and investigation before the Auckland water supply question is settled, .viz., Takapuna Lake. This water, which is supposed to come from the scoria rock on Rangitoto, has been pronounced excellent in quality, and it is certainly abundant in quantity. ■ The engineering difficulties of bringing it across the Waitemata to such a level on this side of the river as would supply the whole of the city and suburbs would not, it is said, be great. What the probable expense would be, and what the advantages or disadvantages of this undertaking as compared with those upon, which Mr Moriarty has reported it ' may be worth while for the City Council, in its wisdom, to consider. At all events a good^ many people will- think it rather odd of a scheme of which so much was. said favorably some time-ago lapses altogether without, a word of comment by thepowersthat.be."' •' ■'"••' ms- <' A ..

We have received the following with reference to the condition of the Flora McDonald —Sir,—As; a" matter of self-defence I am compelled to reply to Mr Waller's assertions in your issue of yesterday. From the manner in which he writes I should imagine he held some considerable spite against myself,, .but for that I am entirely regardless ; his inu'endoes as regards myj falling off my bargain are mere aimless'shafts. That I did fall out of, it I confess, and for the simple reason that the party whose share I was about purchasing informed me that the simple reason was her unfitness for sea which made him seU out. As for the late Captain Kenny I cannot express anything but respect and esteem for his memory, ,nl lamenting the unfortunate occurrence quite as fully, as Mr Waller, I beg to remain, yours, &c., Gjiprgb D'Eaul !■" ■■■'■<• :" ' '■'" a. .-

An accident occurred to Mr H. P. Barber this morning. As that gentleman was riding into town this morning, on descending the hill from Parnell his pony trod on a loose stone, throwing his rider, who alighted on his face. From the bleeding which ensued it was at first thought Mr Barber was seriously injured, but this happily turned out not to be the case, a few flesh wounds on the face being all the harm inflicted. Mr Barber will it is said be able.to attend business to-morrow.

The s.s. Victoria will be despatched by the A.S.N. Company on Tuesday at 2 p.m.; for Sydney, and not Monday as advertised.

At a special meeting of the City Council on Thursday Mr Moriarty's report relative to water supply was laid on the table. It, is printed in the form of a pamphlet. Mr MToriarty reviews the various schemes and: reports "on the' score' of, quantity alone Nihotupu seems to me to be out of the ques-, tion." Of the Western Springs he says this; is the source "which I have no hesitation in recommending for adoption." He estimates j the dry weather flow from Low and Motion's at' ],734,048 gallons, and Edgecombe's 093,792 gallons. The cost of the works at £G6,714, and the annual working expenses £3,039 ; interest, £3,33 G. Total annual charge, £7,075. Pressure .on our space precludes further reference to the subject today.

We have to acknowledge receipt of one guinea from his Worship the Mayor in aid of the families of the unfortunate men killed in the late boiler accident at the Thames.

The Auckland versus North Shore Cricket match]i will" be [resumed to-morrow at 1,30 p.m. It will be"remembered that the North Shore followed their second innings with 132 in the rear of their opponents, but succeeded in' putting togethergfsixty runs with the loss of one wicket. If the Fates are at all propitious an exciting match may yet take place. The only change in the players is that Gatland will take Abraham's place.: Special trains will start from Britomart to Ellerslie at 1, 2, and 2.45 o'clock, returning at 6 o'clock. L ~■ ~■

Among the list of passengers by the Star of the South, which leaves this evening for Lev'uka, we notice the name of Mr. J. Pi Shanaghan (late Quartermaster of the 4th Regiment of Waikato Militia, and DrumMajor of Her Majesty's 58th Regiment.) We wish him every success in his new sphere.

Referring to the oil springs on the East Coast a special correspondent, -writing to the Poverty Bay Herald, says : —" The extent of the line along which they lie scattered here and there seems to place.it beyond doubt that the vein, if not an inexhaustible one, is, at any rate, one which it will take years to exhaust; and the evidence in favour of this conclusion is strengthened by the fact of other veins being known to exist in the neighbourhood, and, indeed all along the East Coast from Hawke's Bay and the Bay of Plenty. The whole district, in short, appears to be a rich oil-bearing one. It, is moreover. I should say, little short of certain that the oil, when tapped, will come up in an abundant and spontaneousstream, and will require no pumping. If, as it seems, the reservoir extends up to the summit of the hill, the law of gravitation alone will surely secure a copious and rapid outflow from., any boring which tonches it lower down." '

The action, Graham v. Thomas and others, was brought to a close at midnight,; and the jury, at 12.20, found a verdict in favour of plaintiff. The case occupied five days.

A well-attended meeting was held last evening in the Pitt-street United Free Methodist school for the purpose of explaining the principles of Good Templary, and instituting a new lodge. Mr Ewington occu - pied the chair, and addresses were delivered by Messrs Battley and Hemus, after which the new lodge was opened and designated the "Junction." The following officials were elected for the first quarter :—Battley, C.T.; Parker, V.T.; Hannaford, W.S.; Kerr, L.S.; Major, W.T.; Jenner, W.C.; Carlow, W.M.; Addington, W.1.G.; Fox, W.0.G.; Sister Turner, R.H.S.; Sister Parker, L.H.S ; Sister Nesbitt, D.M.; Webb, W.A.S. Mr Hannaford previously belonged to the Pioneers; but as he was strongly suspected of writing a treatise on " Sandwiches" he seceded from the Pioneers and joined the Junctionists.

I The Rev. Mr Buller's many friends on the Thames will deeply regret to hear of his illness. We are informed by telegram that he fainted in the pulpit on Sunday last, and is unable to attend the sittings of the Wesleyan Conference. -He is, hoWever, progressing favourably, and we hope will soon recover his wonted vigour and energy.

The second eleven of the North Shore Cricket Club has accepted the challenge of the Dedwood Club, and the match will be played to-morrow afternoon behind the church of All Saints'. Wickets will be pitched at two o'clock, and a spirited match is expected. >~-_._' ■_.>.

An Irishman having been interrogated by his sweetheart as to his fidelity, replied ARAB AC, BDKC. '

I During the late race meetings several disputes as to bets were referred to the arbitration of the Australasian. In the issue of that journal, dated the 24th January, we find several answers, which we presume decide the bets in question. These are as follows :—A.K. (Auckland) " You must draw again." " Auckland." " The backer of, Yatterina wins both bets." "Auckland, New Zealand." "The bet stands, and the backer of the horse that won wins his bet." As we happen to be acquainted with the questions which elicited the latter two replies we may add that they substantiate the following principle in betting on horse racing. If one horse is backed against another before the day of the race in any kind of race except a match, supposing one of; the pair is scratched, and the other wins,, the backer of the winning horse can claim the money-staked. We believe we are correct instating that it was maintained by some of our late visitors from the' South that in such a case the bet was off. It appears, as Hosea Biglow, puts it, : that, "they, didn't know everything down in Judee." f ...',.

That well-known and ; old 1 established hostelry, the' British Hotel, Queen-street, has, we hear, changed hands, the price being £1.500 cash down, and £2 per week ; for seven .ye^rs.,; Despite of somewhat dull times and the ; onslaught of Good Templars , hotel property is not altogether at a discount Las yet in Auckland. - - ■■-■■-■ >>•; ;-..:

; ot A cricket match will be played to-morrow at , Ellerslie between the Auckland and North Shore Clubs. Special .trains will start from Britomart to Ellerslieat 1,2, and 2.45 o'clock returning at 6 o'clock. •*. a■■ i \ .. .. ?[

'■'I _ , T . . ■ ...... .-.i I .- !■, ■ .. I The return hutch between the West End •] and the Brighton Cricket Clubs will be 4 played on- the Barrack green to-morrow I (Saturday),1 commencing at 2.30 p.m. sharp. The following are the names of the players • —Brighton Club: Messrs'Stichbury,! Tonks (two), Merriman, Copland, Mears, Snodgrass, .'Davis, i Hetley, yPhiUp'soa^atfcU "Von-' Tempsky. j West End Clubs : Messrs Mason Mackay (two), C. Taylor, Caldwell, Hoskmg, H. Taylor, Glee^on, Westers, Hale?, and Choyee.

To the the Editor : Sir,—l asked in my letter to the Cross, " when, where, and in what terms the Sabbath was given to all mankind." •' Lover of Truth " says he will enlighten me, and accordingly holds up his light to what. When the world was 3300 years old, it was predicted by a prophet that it would be given when Christianity was set up, 700 years afterwards ; also that those Jews to whom Isaiah was speaking would be blessed in keeping it. Surely we want more than this as proof. ' I refer him to Josephus antiq. Lin 16, cap 2, sec. 3, where he will find that the Jews, aggrieved at the judges allowing suits to proceed on their Sabbath, appointed one Nicolaus to appeal to Herod and Aggrippa, and he contended that the seventh day was to them a sacred day, but not one word as to the Gentiles obligation to. keep it on either side.—Freeman :— [We hardly think our correspondent's argument, which is of a wholly negative character, can have much weight. We must go to a better source than Josepheus if we desire "to get at the truth in this matter. The Jews were not in a position to enforce their laws against the Gentiles at the time " Freeman " speaks of, but it is a well-known fact that when they did possess the power the observance of the Sabbath was required of "the stranger within : the gate" equally with the Jew. Even if this were not the case we cannot see that the Christian's duty to observe the Lord's Day would be greatly affected either one way or the other i by the opinion of the Jews in Agrippa's time regarding the duty of the Gentiles in relation to their Sabbath.- Ed. JE.S].

To the Editor : Sir,—l am after returning from the Front, where I dated my first and last on the 16th June last, published on the 18th, on matters in general in the Upper Waikato. I am glad to say that publichouse accommodation and everything else, has taken a change for the better since then. The road, which was only commenced surveying then from the Crow's Nest opposite Buckland's to Alexandra for connecting the redoubt, is near being finished, to the great satisfaction of many settlers at present near the confiscated line. Mr Walker's swamp, s which was a terror even to a surveyor's man, can now be gone through by a carriage and pair. And Sir Kay, who came to Auckland in terror of his life from his three hundred acres near Rangeawhia, has returned, and is building a substantial dwelling house in connection with his larm. '. Several similar cases I could mention of what Queen-street idlers call useless Government expenditure. This new force has had not sufficient trial for me to say anything about it; but as Mr Mackay is the working head of it there will be little nonsense. That gentleman is all that" could be required in his peculiar position. He has the best wishes of the working men of the colony, which lam one of. Any single man that is willing to woik need hot remain in Auckland. The farther up the country the better.—lam, &c.,,Joiin Seiveright. ij