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Auckland Star, Volume IX, Issue 2609, 17 August 1878, Page 2

The Rev. Dr. Somerville is expected to arrive in Auckland per the s.s. Australia on Tuesday 20th inst. en route for home, via America. It is proposed to have a welcome and farewell meeting in the Theatre Royal, if it can le obtained, on that clay at one o'clock, articulars of which will be duly announced. Doubtless many in Auckland will be glad to hear the rev. doctor for the last time. He has been well received in Australia.

We would draw the attention of our readers to an announcement in another column, of a series of discoures, the first of which will be delivered to-morrow evening by the Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., at the Congregational Church, Beresford-street. To the Editor :—Sir, In the absence of our Mayor, I don't think ifc will be wise of his deputy, to bring forward a motion, congratulating Earl Beacon&field. as I know there are many of the most intelligent minds in the colony, who sympathize with Gladstone and |his following. At any rate as a citizen and ratepayer, I object to being made a jparty to the proposed address. 'If it must be done, let a public meeting be called, at which both sides can have their say.—Yours &c, A Colonial,

It is gratifying to note any evidence of the growth ol local industries, and we are glad to call attention to the advertisement of M. Nicholson, who has imported, by the Hero, a quantity of cane for his trade of chair-seating and repairing.

We call attention of the members of the Victoria Company to the advertisement requesting them to parade at 7.30 sharp, as we understand that the; roll will be called at 8 sharp. We trust to see a good muster to receive the new commanding officer Major Withers.

"Fletcher* Family Devotions 'illurtiated by Cord, and an illuminated address expressive of good wishes, prepared w^th much artistic taste by Mr Dickso^ Mr Gee, the conductor, handed the memoiiais to the young couple in the name of the choir, iwith g W ords of congratulation and encouragement. The lecture on "Coleridge "will be given on Monday evening next in the large nan of the Young Men's Christian Association ; cnair to be taken at half-past seven o clock. The Orpheus string baud will give several musical selections, illustrative of the poetry and songs will be sung by Miss Peace ana Mr Nairn. The proceeds in aid of Mrs Thompson and her children. The anniversary services in connection with theOnehunga Wesleyan Church were held this week. On Tuesday last the Revs. Webb and Taylor preached to good congiegations, and on Thursday evening, a soiree was held, at which various ministers and friends gave addresses and the choir of the Otahuhu Weslyan Church enlivened • the evening by discoursing sweet music. On account of the boisterous weather the attendance was not good. Ihe treasurer submitted a statement showing that Iroin various sources the debt upon the new church, which at the opemug was £131, was now reduced to £53, and it was hoped by next anniversary it would be quite cleared. , , .. "I have received a letter dated Alexandria, Egypt, from a person who, I should fancy, is not likely to romance, says a writer in the "World," "informing me that out of eleven Pachas summoned before the European Commission of Inquiry, eight have died mysteriously, The Khedive deliberately murdered the late Monfottesh, so there is' nothing inherently incredible iv the story, but, if true, the man ought to be removed at once from his throne, for he is an irreclaimable monster—a villain as well as a knave."

On Tuesday evening next tho Auckland Musical Society will perform Gounods solemn mass, and a selection of sacred music, in tho Choral Hall, commencing at eight o'clock. Mr Ewington acknowledges with thanks the following subscriptions in aid of Mrs Thompson and family. A balance of £o 19s is required to enable them to leave for America ou Tuesday next. This balance is earnestly appealed for, as nothing less than £45 will be accepted for the passage. Last month £37 was collected on board the steamer, but the captain would not accept it, so the woman and children were turned adrift, and saw the boat sail without them : —V., 10s ;H. C, Barber, 20s ;H. C. Richmond, ss ; Colin Mclutosh, 2s 6d; J. W. James, 5s ; W. and Co., 5s ; K. J. DeLias, 20s; Tylio, ss; X.8., 2s 6d; A.8., 2s; GW.D., ss; Kuahbrook and Bridgman, ss; ; A. Richards, 10s; J.H.H., 10s; E.P., ssk J.W.,55; G. ltogers, 4s; Nemo, ss; J.£King, ss; 11. B. Morton, 10s ; F.E.0., 5s ; Mrs Soppett, ss.

The plan of the Domain drive, as finally adopted by Messrs J. B. Russell and McKeclmie, is on viesy in Upton and Co.'s window. The design is a combination of those sent in by Mr A. G. Aickeu and Mr Wells, of the N orth Shore. The groundwork is Mr Aicken's plan and the chief deviations from it are marked in black lead. The Stanley-street entrace, it will be observed, is laid oil' so as to avoid the abrupt ascent. It is not intended to proceed with the construction of the roads marked, but to lay them off and plant with trees, forming an avenue as a basis of the work to bo undertaken at some future period.

A special general meeting of shipwrights will be held on Monday evening next, at the Working Men's Club, when business of importance to the trade will be discussed. IT. Schumacher complains of being unjustly treated by one of his creditors, who sold one of his horses at the sale yards for £9, and it was worth £33.

A friendly debate has been arranged be' tween the St. James' Discussion Class and the Auckland Total Abstinence Society on the following question :—" Does this colony lose pecuniarily by the Sale of Intoxicating Liquors." It will take place sometime during the month of Sept. in the Temperance Hall. *

Mr Josiah Martin's lecture this evening will be " The Eye," including the wave theory, structure of the eye, nerve fibres, education of the eye, mental pictures, and illustrative teaching. The illustrations by Mr J. A.. Pond.

The interest of the Saturday evening Temperance meeting continues, and the public are invited to the Albert-sti'eet Temperance Hall, this evening, when the programme of song, speech, &c, promises a sufficient reward for the hour spent among these persevering people.

Members of tho No. 3 Company of Auckland Rifle Volunteers are referred to our advertisement column for monthly inspection orders, tor Thursday evenidg, 22ud inst. Major Withers will be the inspecting officer.

The first of n series of monthly concerts, under tho patronago of the School Committee, in aid of the childrens annual school treat, took placo on Tuesday last, the 13th inst., in the school-room, Hamilton East. The proceedings were-'opened by a member of the committee, in the absence of the chairman, making an appropriate speech, in which ho dwelt upon the importance of inculcating iv children a taste for harmless, and at the same time pleasurable amusement for their spare moments. The programme consisted of pianoforte solo, Mrs Cox ; song, "Men of Harlcch," by the children; "Watch on the Rhine," in German,by L. Lukes; song, " The Scout," by Mr 11. Steele ; recitation, " Ginevra," by E. Allan ; " Tho Old Cottage Clock," by Mrs Field ; duet, by Mrs Cutrimings and. Mrs Dawson ; reading, by MfT. Sandes; duet, "You Know," by Miss Gerrans and Mrs H. Steele ; dnett, "Cinderella," by Misses Cox ; song, " God Bless tho Prince of Wales," by the children ; song, " The Yoeman's Wedding," by Mr Field. This concluded the first part. The second part was equally well sustained by the children, Miss Steele, Mr and Mrs Field, Mrs Dawson, Miss De Vere Hunt, Mr H. Steele, and S. Peacock. Mr Field concluded with a few words of thanks, and said the entertainments would be monthly. The concert, both financially and vocally, was a great success, and reflects great credit on Mr and Mrs Field, our popular schoolmaster and mistress, as weil as on the members of the committee, and the residents of Hamilton, who rendered such valuable assistance.— Correspondent.

Notwithstanding the extreme inclemency of the weather last evening, the second anniversary of Court Robin Hood, Ancient Order of Foresters, Pamnure, resulted in an unqualified success. Ihe celebration was in the form of a ball, held in the old school-house of the district, which was tastefully decorated with evergreens for the occasion. There was a good attendance of visitors, including a large number of brethren from Auckland. Amongst the latter were representatives of the flourishing Courts City of Auckland and ZealaudiaT The fine band of the Hobson Company, under Bandmaster McComi.-ili, ,was also present, and supplied the music. Diuioing commenced at eight o'clock, and continued, with slight intermission, until an early hour this morning, Mr F. Christmas successfully and efficiently performing the duties of M.C. During an interval in the programme about 30 of the brethren adjourned to the P«'.-iinure Hotel, where a recherche spread lnul been provided by Host Loornb. Bro. Kingsley, . C.R. Court Robin Hood, occupied the; chair, and Bro. F. Christmas (Courfc Zealaudia) the vice-chair.- The toasts usual on such eccasions were given, and responded to in flowing bumpers. As a whole, the anniversary was extremely successful, and a most satisfactory celebration.

The members of the Remuera Literary Society will discuss the question " Turkey; and Russia " on Monday evening next. Particulars of Sunday^ Services will be found in another page. The Sunday evening service at the Theatre Royal will be held at the usual hour. - We notice also that the Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., will commence to-morrow, a conrse of lectures on "Regeneration; or the new birth." At Lerne-street Hall, the " Eastern Question" will be concluded.