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Auckland Star, Volume X, Issue 2734, 27 January 1879, Page 2

We have to acknowledge the receipt of one free railway pass from Mr J. Lawson, Commissioner of Kailways in the North Island. A piece of good uewa for the bread-win-ners of the North is contained in a telegram which we received to-day from ourown correspondent at Oatnaru, as follows :—" A local fhm is selling spring flour at £9 per ton." An elderly man named Devally, iv passing through Chancery-street on Saturday last, was attacked by h\ o savage dogs and severely bitten. His clothes were torn iv several places, and blood flowed freely from the wounds on his body. H. de Courcy Martelli, Esq., Justice of the Peace, occupied a seat on the bench today, in the hearing of the case against John Allen, charged with a breach of the Railway Regulations. The anniversary ball in connection with the National Order of Oddfellows will be held to-morrow (Tuesday) evening, in the Albert Hall, Darby-street. The numerous schools of the city and suburbs commenced the new quarter to-day, after the Christmas holidays. On Saturday next, an elocution class will be opened at two o'clock, under the superintendence of Mr Gradwell. Terms, &c, as per advertisement. The programme of the Hobsou's sports, to be held at the Tamaki on Regatta Day, promises a capital day's enjoyment. A number of prizes will be offered, and among other valuables, a beautiful edition of the poetical works of Thomas Moore. Ireland's favourite bard. The p.s. Tongariro will leave Queen-street Wharf at 9.30 a.in. for Tamaki Heads, the scene of the anticipated pleasure and exercise. The popular favourites, Messrs Baker and Farrou, will be welcomed again in this city, iv which they intend to remain for a brief period, and give three entertainments. They will open on Friday, the 31st inst., in the Lome-street Hall, with their well-iemembcred drama of "Conrad and Lizette." We arc informed by Captain Savory, of the schooner Coronet, that the pearl-shell which was lo&t by the wreck of the schooner Talisman at Aitutaki, and which was purchased on account of Messrs Owen and Graham, is gradually being recovered by divers. A considerable quantity has already been brought to the surface, and it is expected it will all be saved. The depth of water at the spot is 14 fathoms. The following additional entries have been received for the Papakura races :— Papakura Handicap : Venus Transit, Barney. Maiden Plato : Beeswing, Kairima, Lord of the Isles, Fanny Fisher colt. Railway Handicap: Young Wonder, Barney, Kate, Slander colfc. Ladies' Purse, Fanny Fisher colt. A hack race of 10 soys., and a consolation handicap of 15sovs., pose entries in each race, are also on the programme. The Sunday evening service in the Theatre Royal was largely attended. Mr F. G. Ewington occupied the chair, and addresses were given by the Revs Messrs Bull and Richardson from the South. A "Parnell Ratepayer" writes: Sir, — Kindly inform me whether it is a part of the Town Clerk's duty in municipal elections to influence voters, and point out to the burgesses on the voting paper the candidates himself or the mayor and council, wish returned. Should such proceedings be tolerated by the ratepayers or allowed by the Government ?—[Decidedly not a part of his duty.—Ed. E.S.] Francis Thomas Lloyd, a mariner of Newton, is unable to meet the demands of his creditors. The first meeting will be held in the Supreme Court Buildings, on the 3rd proximo. Miss Amy Slier win arrived in the Manukau yesterdayby the steamer Taiaroa, and was accompanied by her agent, Signer Pompei. Miss Sherwin will give her first concert in the Choral Hall on Wednesday eveniugnext. As that day is proclaimed a public holiday there will, as usual, be a large assemblage at all the places of .amusement, and we would therefore recommend those who desire to secure seats at the Choral Hall to obtain tickets at Mr Upton's Queen-street, where a plan of the seats is on view. The programme of conceit will appear iv tomorrow evening's Star. Miss Sherwin will be assisted by a distinguished lady amateur who accompanies her, and by local vocalists of merit. Great expectations are entertained of the pianoforte performances of a young debutante, only eight years old, who will make her first public appearance on Wednesday evening. The young lady's name is Marie Isabella Greenwood, and conuoiseurs who have witnessed her playing have been favourably impressed, A cricket match was played' on Saturday between the Stokes' Point and the Albert Clubs, resulting in a victory for the Albert.

Telegraph and postal offices are about to be opened in Newton, which will prove a boon to the residents, and confer advantages which they have not hitherto enjoyed. These offices will occupy a convenient position at the corner of Dublin-street and Kmangahape Road. Mr Jones is the coutriictor for the building work, and has already commenced laying the foundation. The offices, it is expected, "vvill be completed by the beginning of April. iAn apology by Mr E. M. Edgcumbe for certain remarks contained in the Bay of Plenty Times ot October last reflecting on Mr James Wrigley is published in ' Thursday's issue of that paper. City rate defaulters are reminded that unpaid rates due to the Council will be sued for without further delay. Summonses have already been taken out aguiusfc a number of persons. . . The entries for the various events in tue Regatta must be made to-night at the Cosmopolitan Hotel. It has been decided to allow three prizes in the schooner race, while the fourth vessel saves its stakes. We are informed that Mr Jo wry, land purchase agent, acting under instructions from the Native Minister, lias succeeded in purchasing a block of land on the Ro.toiti Lake, on which are situated some of the most valuable springs for medicinal purposes iii the Lake district. The principal ones are Manapirua and Wharetata, where Judge Smith and numbers of other Europeans have received great relief from their various ailments. We hope the Government will speedily secure the whole of this wonderful district as a public estate, and frustrate all attempted monopoly on the part of speculators. A portion of the purchase money has been paid over to the natives, and the deeds have been duly signed. Messrs Fraser and Tinnc, Phoenix foundry very kindly allowed their employes the use of their smart little steamer Rotoiti on Saturday afternoon for a fishing excursion. The afternoon was most suitable for the purpose, and a large number embraced the opportunity. The stait was to be made at 2 p.m., but owing to want of water it was 4 o'clock before the steamer left, The party were )iot long in steaming down to the fishing ground, and all on board were soon engrossed in the gentle art. Pish were in abundauce,]especiallyschnapper, and in less than an hour the deck was covered in all quarters, some 350 fish having been caught. As the shades of evening began to fall, the sport was reluctantly given up. Our return trip was made very pleasant by some excellent singing. All were delighted with the excursion, and hope another opportunity may be allowed them of another such treat. Mr Fraser kindly accompanied the party, and did all in his power to make everyone happy. We learn from a private letter that Mr J. M. Perrier, formerly of Auckland has purchased the proprietary of Bruce Herald 1 and another weekly journal published at Goretowu. A correspondent calls attention to the dilapidated and dangcrious condition of that portion of the wall surrounding the Jewish Cemetery at the corner of Symond's-strcet and Karangauape Road. TheiOddfellow's excursion to the Kawau on Wednesday is likely to be largely attended. The procession will form at Cook-street Hall, on Wednesday morning atnineo'clock, headed by a splendid band. Sir George Grey has kindly promised to throw open his beautiful grounds to the visitors. On their return they will form a select quadrille party in the Cook-street Hall. Mr P. Doian and his company will take a rehearsal to-morrow evening, in the large room of the Working Men's club, preparatory to thejjentertuinmeut for the benefit of the widows Moller and Aley. A fire broke out iv West Queen-street yesterday morning at 7.30. Mrs Mooney who keeps a store, was standing at her door at the time mentioned, when she discovered smoke issuing from a window of a room opposite iv the occupation of Mrs Ryan, an infirm person advanced in years. She went over to the house and discovered that a quantity of shavings under the bed were on lire, and the blankets had caught. Mrs Mooney raised an alarm, and a smith named Scott went to her assistance, and with the aid of a few buckets of water, the fire was extinguished. Mrs Ryan was iv bed, and asleep at the time, and iv all probability would have lost her life in the flames had not Mrs Mooney discovered the tire iv time. It is rather a singular circumstance, that a lire broke out in Mrs Ryan's room, on a Sunday morning, abouteighteen mouths ago, uudei similar circumstances. jj Captain Rose, who was left at Rarotonga some time ago, owing to hia illacss, returned to Aucklaud by the Coronet on Saturday, having completely recovered. The anniversary services of the Epiphany church, Newton, were well-attended. Rev. B, T. Dudley officiated in the morning, and Rev. Johu Haselden iv the evening. An address was delivered in the afternoon by Mr Percy Smalliield. There was a fair cougregatiou, and the collections amounted to £3 7s 2d. We were to-day informed by Mr Matthew Finlaysou, of 27, Victoria-street, of a case of assault on board a ship in harbour, which, if as reported, partakes very much of the character of cowardly tyranny. Mr Finlayson says that at about half-past six o'clock on Saturday night he was standing on the wharf alongside the vessel in question, when one of the seamen ran up on deck from below, with a piece of bread in his hand, and said to the captain, "Captain, do you allow the mate to pull me by the hair when I am sitting on my box ?" The chief officer, who was on deck, ordered the seaman, with an oath, to "shut up." The secoud mate then ran forward and pulled the man by the hair of his head, at the same time striking him on the face. The captain and two officers, according to our informant, then rt'ot round the sailor, aud bounced and bullied him until he retired. Mr Fiulayson, indignant at such conduct, expostulated, but was only abused for his trouble. Mr Finlayson expected that the sufferer would complain to the police, but hearing to day that the captain had refused him liberty to go ashore, he proceeded to the station, and informed the authorities of the circumstances. He certainly deserves credit for his independent and uuflinching action in the matter.