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Auckland Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2297, 16 July 1877, Page 2

Hen- Schott's third grand operatic concert, in which he will be assisted by the members of the Choral Society, -will be held on the evening of Monday, the 23rd inst., in the Choral Hall,

The members of the Auckland Baker's Association held their usual meeting on Saturday evening, in the commercial room of the British Hotel Mr McLean occupied the chair, and in a neat speech introduced the business of the meeting which "was to consider the best means of celebrating the anniversary of the Society. Some discussion ensued, and a resolution was agreed upon to the effect "That the anniversary be celebrated by a dinner and ball, and that Messrs McLean, Nairn, Donovan, Gracie, Ferguson, and Strong, be appointed to make the necessary arrangements."

An unusually large congregation attended at St. James's Presbyterian church yesterday morning, to listen to the sermon, by Key It. F. Macnicol, occasioned by the death of the late Miss Pollock. The rev gentleman preached an eloquent nnd impressive discourse from St. Paul's epistle to Timothy, chap. 4, ver. 12, " Letro mm despise thy youth ; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity." Towards the close of the sermon, Mr Macnicol referred to estimable services and personal character of the deceased as an example to young persons.

The Saturday evening entertainment at the Albert-street Temperance Hall, was largely attended. Mr James Cox occupied the chair, and spoke the preliminary address. The following programme was then performed satisfactorily :—Piano solo. Mr Butschkow; " Don't judge a man," Mr J. Mcttam; "Let me like a soldier fall," Mr McGuire ; " Path by the river," Mrs Smith ; double song and dance, Mcttam brothers , " Is my darling true to me ?" Mr Hoyle; recitation, A. Smith; "Salamander Sam," Mr McGuire ; Recitation, " Loss of the Schiller," Mr Jainieson, and several other songs and recitations.

Mr Thompson exhibited his Diorama of the American War, on Saturday evening, at the Theatre Royal for the last time in Auckland. The Theatre both in the afternoon and evening, was fully attended.

The Oddfellows of the Loyal Good Intent Lodge will celebrate their 27th anniversary by a dinner and ball, to morrow evening in the Cook-street Hall. We understand that the entertainment is likely to be a grea, success, as the members of other Auckland and Thames Lodges have signified their intention of being present, and great preparations have been made by the committee.

On Friday evening July 13th, Mr Severn delivered, in the Public Hall Otahuhu, one of his popular science lectures, the subject chorea was Galvanism and the Electric Telegraph. The experiments illustrating his lecture were numerous and very wonderful. The lecture itself was delivered in the simplest and happiest style, each point and illustrative experiment being made clear to every person present. After the lecture, Mr Severn delighted the audience by exhibiting some beautiful photographs &C, on the screen. These included photos of the craters, and peaks of the moon, Sir D. Brewstcr's kaleidoscope, which by simply moving a fern before the camera, gave the most exquisite and varied patterns i imaginable, but the most beautiful of all was the radiometer whose tiny sails revolve simply by the action of heat. On the motion of Mr Fairburn hearty thanks were ! given to Mr Severn for his interesting and instructive lecture. Mr Severn has promised to give another lecture in Otahuhu during next week, on "Spectrum Analysis" with illustrative experiments. As the discoveries effected by Spectrum Analysis are so recent and so important, the composition of the earth, sun and stars, by its means being now ascertained with an amount of accuracy unknown to chemists a few years ago, a rich treat may be anticipated, and we hope to see a large audience, not only from Otahuhu but. from the surrounding districts, to listen to Mr Severn on his second visit to Otahuhu.

As many rumours have been circulated with a view to injuring t.Jio reputation of 1 the American boats of the Pacific Mail : Service, as comfortable ami veil provided '■ vessels, it is but fair to say that, "whatever, 1 may have been the case in the early days of the service, the present condition of the boats is all that can be desired. Several passengers have asked us to make this fact known, and to publish the fact of their thorough satisfaction with the treatment they met with on the voyage. Captain Dearborn of the City of Sydney, has been particularly fortunate in makeing himself and his ship popular with the travelling public. < )n the last outward run, the passengers when approaching San Francisco, presented him a very complimentary testimonial, together with a handsome purse as a mark of their appreciation of his care for their comfort. On the return voyage, Captain Dearborn received two addresses, one at Honolulu, and one before .arrival at this port. All the experienced passengers agree in stating that the voyage from 'Frisco lias been one of the pleasantest they ever took, and ascribe the fact to the constant attention and good endeavours of the captain and officers. Mr Sheohan, M.H.R., addressed his constituents at Mahurangi on Saturday. In the course of an able speech he reviewed the proceedings of last session, and the probable course of events in the approaching Parliamentary campaign. He advised t-hem to stick to their local Highway Boards in preference to the Counties, over which they could exercise no control. The subsidies would probably be discontinued next year, and they world have to rely on taxation for their improvements. At the close of the address the following resolution was carried unanimously, "That this oneeting expresses its full confidence in Mr Shcehan, and approves of his action in the last session, and of his contemplated actioniiutho ensuing session tf Parliament." A handsome present from the Old Church Committee was received yesterday at All Saints Church in the shape of two finely carved offertory plates. They are turned out of cedar, with a handsome border of carving, and lined with velvet. The following are the particulars of the gold and silver shipped for London this morning by the barque Ann Gambles :— Gold -. 5 boxes, value £30,905 9s 3d., weight 7,4470zs 2 dwis ; amount of duty at 2s per ox. , £744 14s 4d. Of this quantity 870 ozs 7 dwts 3 gis come from Picton; the rest is the produce of the Thames Goldlields. Silver: 23 bars, value £5,492, weight 24,409 ozs S dwts. The gold and silver are both shipped by the Bank of New Zealand.

The speakers last evening at the service at the Theatre Royal were Rev. R. Taylor, and Mr H. Barton. Dr. Kenderdine occupied the chair. The sum of £1 13s 6d was collected towards the current expences. —The evangelistic services were held at Parnell Hall, at (>. 30., Mr Brame condncting, and Messrs Ladd and Woolgar bein"speakers. About 65 persons Avere present. " A Friend " sends us ss. for Mrs Welsh. The boat race between the Brothers and the Pet was postponed from this morning until to-morrow morning in consequence of there not being sufficient wind to test the sailing capabilities of the boats. The Pet is favorite at 2 to 1.