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Auckland Star, Volume VI, Issue 1639, 20 May 1875, Page 2

The sitting of the Police Court yesterday lasted until the shades of evening mantled the city. One of the justices actually began to shew signs of weariness, and yawned. Seeing thi3 the counsel for the defence suggested an adjournment of the case, as it wa3 getting dark, when a thick voice been at the door, marmured^ "What need of light? justice is blind l" The spe.iker was immediately °rd;; r ed out of Court.

The literary and mußical gathering preliminary to the Young Men's winter course of lectures will take place to-morrow evening in the City Hall under the presidency of Sir George Giey. Addresses will be delivered by the honourable chairman,

archdeacon Maunsell, Dr. EJlis, Rev. W. Tinsley, and Mr Ewington. The choir will enliven tho proceedings with choruses. Mrs Mitchell will sing several of her sweet songs, and Mr Leaf will sing his favourite song, "The Owl." perhaps his most successful song. The subject of Ilev. W. Tinsley's address, "Mind jour own business," will, we believe, be a thoroughly practical one, and as Mr Tinsley never speaks but for a good purpose, his adddress will be worthy of attention. Dr. Ellis, who has had a great deal to do with Young Man's Societies at home, will speak on another practical subject, the business qualifications necessary to success. Mr Ewington's address in relation to modern religious thought will be introductive of the philosophies and present conclusions of modern thinkers. The evening, therefore, will afFord an opportunity for young persons to hear something of the useful and dreamy in connection with physical and moral progress.

The following conversation took place in a Queen St. restaurant last evening the participators being very new chums, although hailing from Dunedin. First speaker (looking at the Star) " Hullo ! Jfinglish telegrams eh ! (reads) "Dangerous illness of Julius Vogel. Who the deuce is Julius Vogel to be put in half text? I never heard of any one of that name at home." Second ditto (also looking at telegrams and picking his teeth) "Julius Vogel, why that must be the name of the new;tenor that came out just before we left. I'd almo&t forgotten his name." First speaker (aot liking to seem ignorant) "Oh ye 3, I recollect hearing him at Exeter Hall once: Didn't think much of him though, not half up to Sims Reeves,"

Under the heading} "Fault-finding Maniacs" " Nemo " writes : Sirj—l should recommend yonr corespondent " Citizen '' to make himself acquainted with the subject he wrote upon, before he rushes; into print. Firstly, the report that the Inspector of Nuisances stated that 1100 earth-closet boxea were ready for the first of June, is a blunder. What the Inspector stated in his report was that 1100 boxes were already in use within the city. Then as to the Corporation mania for by-laws, it happens that the earth-closet law is part of the Jfublic Health Act, 1872— an Act of the General Assembly, the enforcement of which law is, without asking, made compulsory by the local authority. Whatever the opinions of your correspondent may be, it is very certain in blaming the Corporation he is saddling the wrong horse. Let him aim higher, and not blame' those whose opinions were not asked when the Act was under consideration. It will be the duty of the City Council to see that provision is made for persons obtaining earth at the cheapest possible price, and, if it is necessary, to ensure life and health. The paying for emptying boxes and for earth required becomes an important necessity, which it will be requisite to enforce even at the risk of costing what appears to many more important than life, namely, money."

Sir George Grey has been taken as a model Superintendent by the correspondent of a New Plymouth paper, who says the bulldog tenacity with, which he pins and holds the General Government to their promises for public works, goldfield management, and gift or loan of cash to develope the resources of the province, has not its equal in any other sister province. The writer then enumerates all the shortcomings of the Superintendent of Taranaki, and. apostrophises thehapless man in this style : "Would iSir George Grey have done this ?" Thus :-r— " Would his Honor of Auckland have permitted a trench fourteen feet wide and nearly the same in depth to have been cut across Shortland Crescent and the same to remain open, uncovered, and unprotected, for over twelve months, to suit the convenience of a railway contractor? I think not. Would he have allowed a stranded ship to have obstructed the entrance or fairway of Auckland harbour for over twelve months to the injury of the port and loss to its merchants ? I think not. Would he have permitted Queen-street at its wharf end to' be blocked by the erection of a goods-shed in its very centre ? I think hot, and so on."

Sportsmenfare informed that a first-class pointer dog will be offered for sale by R. Arthur, at auction to-morrow, Friday, at 12.30.

The steamer Schiller which has been lo with the San Francisco mail, as recorded yesterday, was a fine new iron , screw steamship of 600 horse power, and 3,421 tons gross measurement. The Suilly Islands are situated ten leagues off Lands End at the entrance of the English Channel, and have been the scene of many disastrous ■wrecks. We may expect to hear further particulars of the last dreadful catastrophe upon the arrival of the next Australian steamer.

We are sorry to learn that the plans and specifications for the proposed dry dock for Auckland harbour which were sent to Eng land to enable contractors there to tender for the work of construction, were remitted by the Mikado so that it; is most probable they have been lost in the wreck of the Schiller. The chairman of the Harbour Board has today telegraphed to London to ascertain what their fate is. Should it turn out they have been lost it is possible they may be another vexatious delay in the carrying out of this much needed work-.

The immigrants by the Dunedin were landed to-day by one of the Ferry Company's steamers. Most provokingly two heavy showers fell within a few minutes of the landing of the luggage, which wa& lying in a totally unprotected statd oil the main outer T. We fear tlia'fc a great many of the newcomers will sleep on damp beds to-night. So far as personal appearance is concerned, the Dnnedin's immigrants are the most respectable lot we have had seat to our shores for some time. They also look healthy and well-favoured, as if they had been well treated on theit" voyage. A large number have already been engaged.

An inquest wag held at the Whau Asylum yesterday upon the body of an iutnate named Henry Williams, who died on Monday last. The medical evidence clearly indicated, that deceased died from apoplexy, and a verdict to that effect was returned. Dr. Goldsboro' was the coroner. Williams was a labouring man and had been about twelve months in the Asylum.

A*re liave received before going to press, a letter from the secretary of the Williamson Memorial committee, which we are compelled to hold over till to-morrow ; but we are greatly pleased to find that the position of the fund is better than We had supposed.

Mr George James Hardwiclq lace of the staff of this journal, on Tuesday last, was presented by the members of the Auckland Wesleyan Prayer-leaders and Tract Society, with several volumes of very handsome literary works, especially selected to suit the taste of the recipient, as a memento of their esteem, on the occasion of his departure for Waikato, to assume the overseer-ship of the, Wallccdo Temp" printing department. A very pleasant evening was passed, during which, many of the prominent members spoke in high terms of Mr Hardwick, who suitably acknowledged the unexpected gift.

Mr Henry Cuuksey, thejwell-knownmusic seller, not being satisfied with the mode of treating tailings at the Thames, is sending a ton to England by the W. W. Smith to have the stiff tested there ; by what process w^ are not informed.

The Melbourne City Council has purchased 150 acres of land at Mooralbin, at a cost of £2000, where it is proposed to deposit all the nightaoil of the city, which will be ponveyed in perfectly tight iron carts, constructed for the purpose. It will then be converted into manure, which will be sold to the market gardeners in the vicinity, at an anticipated profit.

Mrßoylan in speaking on Mr Dargaville's

I gum duly motion in the Council last night, alluded to the gum-digger as an exceptional peison. His habits were exceptional; his dress was exceptional, and his house was exceptional. His method of getting his gum is also exceptional, said the speaker, for he goes upon anybody's land and takes it without leave ; anil if you go to him and ask him for an explanation, it is possible you may get one of a very unsatisfactory nature.

(Laughter.)

Rota of attendance of Justices at the Court of Petty Sessions, on Tuesday, the 25th instant :—Messrs Babcr, Beeth'im, Cheeaeman, Clark, Daldy, Dargavillo, Dilworth, Dignan, George, H. Gilfillan, G. S. Graham, and Dr Goldsbro'. Robert Graham, chairman.

Mr. J. Levy, of 21 Queen Street, informs the public elsewhere, that he is making a "dreadful slaughter," not of the blood of the innocent, but simply making a great sacrifice of clothing for the public good, prei vious to hi 3 departure for Dunedin. As a 1 speedy clearance of goods must be affecteel, » Mr. Levy offers men's, boys, and youth's | clothing, from head to foot, at much lees f than cost prices.

We regrat to learn that last Monday night Mr. Albert Griffiths accidently fell through a trap door negligently left open at his residence in Graf ton Road, and injured his knee, which has caused him to keep his bed for a few days. He hopes to be about again shortly.

The monthly meeting of the Royal Albert L. O. L. No 2, will be held in the lodge room to-morrow night. Visiting brethren are invited.

In the case between the two carters which occupied nearly the whole of the time of the Police Court yesterday, namely McCaslin and Lupton, partly disclosed in our report of yesterday, the witnesses for the defence proved that McCaslin took the receipt for the two pounds from Lupton, then used insulting language and refused to give him the receipt. A row then ensued, and a rapid exchange of uncomplimentary epithets, a scuffle, and a fall, by which McCaslin's leg was broken. After a good deal of conflicting evidence, the bench considered that complainant had failed in making out a case, and as the evidence in favor of Lupton was of such a satisfactory nature, the case must be dismissed, each party paying his own costs.

Mr W. Adair has ordered a steam launch for the purpose of tendering to vessels carrying cargo to or from Poverty Bay. She will be upwards of 30 tons burthen, built of iron, and capable of making a trip to any part of the coast, and evea to Napier, in case of need.

Winter Evening Entertainments.—The time of year has arrived for lectures, concerts, and entertainment of various kinds. To aid the Good Templars and afford caterers of public amusement every facility, the present proprietors (Messrs Holloway and Garlick) have determined, after the Ist June, to let the City Hall at much lower rates than formerly. This Hall, the best situated of any in Auckland and. unsurpassed fcr its acoustic qualities, will be let for tea guineas per week, or two guineas for a single evening. These low terms prove the proprietors are doing their share towards providing cheap amusement. —Umbrellas are necessary companions on winter evenings, and Holloway and Garlick, having a very large stock, have resolved to clear them out at unheard-of prices, and have marked down : gents good silk umbrellas to 7s 6d, 9s lid, 12s 6d; alpaca to 4s (id, 6s 6d; ladies' alpaca to 3s lid; silk to 6s lid. Call early on Holloway and Garlick and secure one.—City Hall, 230, Queen-street.

The Hobson Band Minstrels, assisted by gentlemen amateurs, will give an entertainment on the evening of the Queen's Birthday, consisting of sketches, songs, music, and dances, in the Catholic Institute, Wellington-street. The proceedings will be various and amusing, and the proceeds will be devoted to the funds of the minstrel band—

Who inarch along by pale moonlight, And pipe and play to the heart's delight. Bandmaster McComish will conduct the musical department.