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Auckland Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2296, 14 July 1877, Page 2

The particulars of Sunday services arc announced elsewhere. The service for the people will be held in the theatre at the usual hour.

Mr Edward Lewis, evangelist, who has made himself known in Auckland by his theological lectures, has been addressing considerable audiences at Port Albert, Tauhoa, and other places. We understand that Mr Lewis, who for many years was a useful member of the " Gentle Craft," intends to visit tiie principal places in New Zealand, and then return to his native Shropshire, in England, and settle down among the quiet scenes of his early years. The programme of the Temperance Hall entertainment this evening promises a scries of good things by ladies and gentlemen of the order. MrMcGuire will walk forth in the character of " Salamandar Sam," Mr Hoyle, who is a great acquisition to the company, will sing two sentimental songs relating'to love and courtship, in his careful manner. The chair will be taken by Mr James Cox, who will deliver the openingaddress on the advantages of a merry heart in connection with a clear head.

To the Editor : Sir, —To decide abet Avill you inform me Avhether a man Avho is ordered to prison for a month in default of payment of a debt, can be compelled to Avork Avhilst undergoing that term of imprisonment. — Yours,_ etc., Constant READER. [No; there is, technically speaking, no such thing as imprisonment for debt. When a sentence is passed upon iudgment summons, the penalty is inflicted for disobeying tho order of the Court, but a debtor cannot, under any circumstances, oe compelled to hard labour. Many persons erroneously imagine that by going to prison for the term prescribed by law they clear off the debt. This is not so, as the debtor is still liable, and although no second judgment summons can be obtained, a Avarr.int of distress may be issued upon his goods.—Ed. E.S.] At the meeting of the Board of Education yesterday, several new appointments of lady teachers Avere made, viz., Mrs Woodward, as scAving mistress at Pakuranga school, at an additional salary of £10°; Miss E. J. Goble, at Ngahinepouri, vice Miss Hawkes ; Mrs Irvine at HoAvick, vice Mrs Peacock ; Miss Murray as pupil teacher at Mauku. The application for a neAV school at South Mauku was referred to the Building Committee. The Lorne-street'Hall A.ill be occupied to-morrow afternoon by Mr Thomas Walker, Avho will deliA-er an inspirational discourse on the "Deluge, and the Extent of the Surface OveiAvholmed by it." This is the last lecture Mr Walker will deliver for about a month, as he leaves again for the South next week.

It is decide'! to hold the annual meeting of the One Tree Hill Higlnvay Board on Wednesday, July 25th, instead of the date previously announced.

Mr A. Graham, of Ponsonby, writes with reference to the case of Mrs Welsh, that "if she is in distress, it is entirely her own fault; she can get plenty of work, if she likes to do it. She gets now, or did get, rations for the children, and as to her husband, she knows that is a relief rather than otherwise. I know of several families who would help her to the utmost, if she would only try to oblige them ; and I think, Mr Editor, that instead of sending people to the Relieving Officer; we should try to keep the expenditure in that department as low as possible, for every penny, (as you well know) spent in pauperising the people conies out of the pockets of the hard-work-ing and provident portion of the community : aud why should we he taxed to keep people who can, but prefer not to work. Our correspondent's remarks upon the advisability of keeping down relief expenditure are perfectly true to a certain extent. But we must not, therefore, close our cars against the cries of the poor and needy. With reference to Mrs Welsh's case, we published nothing beyond the statement of a citizen who was not likely to be easily imposed upon, and who, after personally visiting the widow's house, requested us to make known, not upon our own authority, hut upon his, certain matters of which he had satisfied himself. Since the receipt of MiGraham's letter, however, we have made inquiries which have satisfied us that her case is a most deserving one. The neighbours and others who have known her for years speak of Mrs Welch as an industrious woman, who has had a very severe struggle t- support herself and young children. Dr. Kenderdine, to whom few cases of distress in the city are unknown, attended the husband of Mrs Welch during his long illness, and has certified to the deserving nature of the widow's claim upon public sympathy and assistance. Our correspondent "evidently penned his letter upon imperfect information—only for one week during her husband's illness were the rations allowed; and because, we persume, not endowed with the qualities necessary for continuous importunity, Mrs Welch has suffered quietly, unknown to those who would have helped her if they had been made aware of lier utterly destitute condition. Mr J. C. King, who actively interested himself in the case, has collected a number of subscriptions, a list of which appears in another column. These were largely contributed by persons who have ' known Mrs Welch, and arc perfectly satisfied of the genuineness of the case. A portion of the money will he expended in the purchase of a good mangle, and the balance applied to the support of the widow and children until she gets up lier strength, which is now considerably reduced by want, and obtains plenty of work. If our correspondent knows of families willing to help her and give work, he can do good service by letting her know. We are quite sure it will be thankfully accepted and diligently performed.

A case of double assault came before the Resident Magistrate in the Police Court yesterday afternoon; the parties being three girls under the age of twenty. The prosecutrix, Sophia Burke, deposed that two sisters, Kate and Molly, made a savage attack upon her in an hotel in Queen-street, pulled her hair out of her head, nipped her lug, and pinched her sneezer with their front teeth. Not satisfied with attacking her proboscis and discolouring one of her peepers, they tore her rink hat off her nob, and damaged her white plume. Kate declared it was all false. She did not even strike Sophy ; she only threatened her, and she called a witness to prove the truth of her statement. Prosecutrix said she had had it out with Kate, and if Molly was willing to fight it out she would withdraw the case. Molly said she could take it out of Sophy any day, but would rather have it settled by the Court. The case was consequently heard, to the amusement of the listeners, ami was very properly dismissed.

The Temperance Variety Troupe, under the management of Air W. H. Sceats, will give an entertainment and dance on Monday evening next in the Newmarket Hall. _ The programme consists of two parts, a nigger sketch and a farce. Mrs Smith will sing (by request) the "Flower Girl," and the " Path by the River." Comic songs will be sungby Messrs Sceats, Mettam, and O'Harc; and Mr Jamieson, of Brighton, will give one of his popular recitations and a sentimental song, "I'm still a friend to you." Messrs W. and J. Mettam will give their double song and dance, " To please you all is oui delight." Dancing will commence at 0.30., under au efficient master of ceremonies.

jgjPrinccss Louise is a total abstainer. Queen Victoria allowed none of her children under seventeen to touch alcoholic

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At the Board of Education meeting, yesterday, Mr O'Sullivan, the Inspector, called attention to the frequent occurrence of various irregularities in several out districts in connection with the school hours, &c The Board gave instructions that steps should be taken to strictly enforce the regulations in these and other respects. The remaining part of the business consisted in attending to requisitions and giants from out lying districts, and the granting of absence to Messrs. Lusk, Dignan, and O'Rorkc, during the ensuing session of Parliament. During the absence if the Chairman, Dr Campbell was authorised to sign cheques, and Colonel Haultain was appointed a member of the Building, Finance, and Reserves Committees.

"That Worthy Party," returns to the charge re Mr Castleton, and the whereabouts of Hainault, but the correspondence having already passed beyond the pale of public interest or usefulness, we draw it to a close. A letter from Mr Castleton received this afternoon, entering more fully into the subject, is declined for the same reason.

To tho Editor : Sir, —Having, with several others, last Monday morning taken my passage from Pukekohe to Onehunga, we fully expected to be taken to our destination. Arriving, however, at Penrose, we found that we had cither to walk on, or wait an hour for the next train. The train which should have taken us had been sent on, in consequence of the Mercer train being several moments late. Thinking it is high time that this state of things was put a stop to, I am, &c, Traveller. An accident occurred last evening in Queen-street, opposite the shop of Messrs Glanville and Ellyett. to Mr. Jamei Bain. It appears that at about halfpast five o'clock, as a carman in the employ of Mr Butcher was backing a dray to the edge of the kerb, a part of the dray struck the corner iron pillar, which supported the verandah, from its fastenings, and caused it to fall. Unfortunately for Mr Bain, who was close by, a slab of iron struck his right foot with great force, and cut off his big toe, which was found to be hanging to a mere shred of flesh. A cab was called, and Bain was conveyed to the Metropolitan Hotel, kept by his sister-in-law—Mrs Ryrie. Medical assistance was at onco procured, and the wound dressed, but the toe will, it is expected, be amputated. Mr Bain is a married man, without family, and has been for some time iv the employ of Messrs Whitson and Sons, and was returning from his work when the accident occurred.

At tho next meeting of the City Council, Mr Goldie will move.—" That an approximate estimate of the quantity of asphalting required to be done in this city, be prepared and tenders called for the same, in accordance with specifications to be prepared by the City Surveyor as speedily as possible, in the cities of Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland." ThcTfoliowing appointments have been made in the Surveyor-General's Department iv the Auckland Provincial Distiict, for the districts of the East Coast :—James Ormond Barnard, field inspector ; Theodore William Hickson, district surveyor ; Wm. Sydney Haig Harrington, district surveyor; Francis Simpson, assistant surveyor ; Edward Henry Featon, assistant draughtsman.

A Fatal cose of Asiatic cholera has occsttcd near Brisbane. (Queensland.) The person attacked died, within a few hours. It is supposed that the- disease was' brought by the Chinese, who have recently made such a descent on the colony.

The officers and crew,, and their friends, of the fine barque Ami' Gamble, before returning to the old country, dined at host Archard's, Britoimir- Hotel, last evening, and passed a resolution expressing their sincere thanks for the kind and hospitable reception they had received from Mr and Mrs Archard, whilst in port. Mr Ramsey, the second officer, presided nt the piano, and Mr Hetheralt played on the picolo, greatly adding to the pleasures of the evening.

A considerable audience attended at the Theatre Royal last evening, and witnessed Mr Thompson's diorama of the American War. The pictures arc faithful in execution and detail, and meritorious as a -whole. The value of such is, they impress the scenes upon the mind, and aid the memory in retaining historical facts. The battle of the two vessels on the deep, and the mechanical effects, are particularly striking, while the burial of Stonewall Jackson has a direct lesson for the young. The usual distribution of gifts excited the usual interest, and some valuable presents were obtained. The matinee this afternoon was largely attended by the children, and as this is the last night of the Diorama, Mr Thompson will distribute a double number of prizes.

It is said Prince Arthur of England is a terrible martinet, and is apparently moulding his military career upon the lines of the late Duke of AVcllington.

On Tuesday Mr Arthur will sell an unusually line sample of butter, both of Auckland and Canterbury make, and on Wednesday a large assortment of earthenware ex Lombardian.

In reference to the late fatal accident to a child at Newton being killed by a cart, a correspondent states that the carelessness in driving, particularly round street corners, is not likely to cease when offenders even for a first or second offence are let off with a fine of a shilling or half-a-crown. They can afford to laugh and run the risk again. but it is no laughing mattei to those who lose a child or bread winner. If the full penalty of £5 and costs was indicted on persons charged with a second or third offence, this dangerous practice would soon be checked. What is an apparent consideration for offenders is, in reality, n standing danger to pedestrians, and in some instances death to children, aud aged persons. In no other town of the colony are the fines for this description of offence as little as in Auckland. And _~cncc we find that the offences do not decrease.

The Wellington "Argus" understands that the officers of the railway department purpose presenting a testimonial to Mr Passmore, on his retirement from the service. He was given his choice of twelve months' notice, or six months' salary, and elected the latter. It is understood he intends to settle in Canterbury.

What has happened to our fellow-citizen in tho mutton trade ? Why has lie quitted the war path ? Let him get his steel and tomahawk, and return again. I see there has been another clearing out of sausages, and a small importation of sausage skins. You can see we are getting hard up for a subject when we put this in. Small importers will find it to their advantage to buy sausage skins from the undersigned, who is a large consumer and importer, and sells at cost price. The Wellington "Post and the Howick " Chronicle " are greatly interested justjjnow in comparing the price of meat in Auckland with their own cities —and there is no doubt the price here is very low. Primest mutton, 2d. per lb. ; beef, from 2d. per lb. On Saturday, I shall reduce the price all day. Legs, of mutton, 3d. per lb. ; loins, 3d. ; choice roasts, 4d. ; roast pork, 5d and fid. ; sides mutton, 3d. per Mi. ; superior beef sausages and chops, 4d. ; pork sausages, Gd. ; real Waiting pork pics, 4d. each ; German sausages. Td. and Sd. ; wholesale and retail side of pork for salting, 4 .__<_.. to ."id. Reduction all day ! — Cash price ! —Largest stock in town! — Georc.e Hulmj.. Steam Sausage Factor, < >iieeu-strcct. —[ An vr. ]