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Auckland Star, Volume X, Issue 2743, 6 February 1879, Page 2

: The mau who has been, since the 15thNov., in custody on suspicion of deserting from H.M.S. Dido was brought up again to-day, and remanded for the tenth time. Mr Laishley, who appeared on behalf of a number of subscribers to a fund for the man's defence, appeared, and stated that he had been instructed to oppose all further remands, bat ou the application of SubInspector Pardy the case was remanded until to-morrow,{|vvhen it will be heard before the resident Magistrate. A " drop" of water from the reservoir or ponds at the "Western Springs has been taken Jby Mr E. Bartley; aud after subjecting this interesting drop of water to a powerful microscopic test, the experimentist was so astounded with the result of his observation as to decide to make a sketch thereof. The same is in Messrs Upton aud Co.'s window, aud reveals to the astonished (if not admiring !) gaze of ratepayers the following specimens ef auimalcula) aud insect life, invisible to the naked eye, but clearly shown by Mr Bartley's microscope : — Frist, we observe in the centre of the drop two " roterfer vulgaris" attached to some form ofjvegetable growth, and feeding on minute representatioas of the animalculre world ; next, we see what appears to be two little eels, one must be 20 seconds old, the other probably has arrived in the public water supply a minute earlier, being evidently the older member of the two, to- ' gether with other members of the aquatic world. [ The dangerous condition of the asphalt footpaths in some parts of the city is a matter which calls for remark. We learn i that on the day previous to the Regatta an old gentleman named Home slipped on .he i asphalt in a steep part of Grey-street and fell heavily on the back of his head. He was taken up bleeding profusely aud carried home, ife died next day from the shock to his system. It is suggested that the : asphalt paths should be occasionally tarcoated and sanded to keep them rough. | At the usual weekly meeting of the l Excelsior Lodge of Good Templars held I last evening, the following oilicers were installed by Bro Booth, L.D., assisted by i Bro Youug, as I.M. :—W.C.T., Bio J. ■ Gibbs; W.V.T., Sis Porteous; W.S., Sis j Gihbs ; F.S., Bro Spencer ; T., Sis Rout; C, Bro Carter; M,, Bro Spiers; 1.G., Bio j Hampton ; 0 G., Bro McMauus ; A.S., j Sis Marsden ; D.M., Sis McLean ; K.H.S., 1 SisMcMunus; L.H.S., Sis Porteous, jun. ; i P.W.C.T., Bro Whitcombe. ■ During the month ending January 1879 ' there were 32 deaths regintered within the city,of Auckland. The number during the corresponding mouth of 1878 were 15 deaths. There were S deaths in the hospital during the mouth of January 1879.— G. Goluik, Sanitary Inspector. The African missionary now in Auckland will deliver an address this evening at the Young Men's Christian Association, to which young men and strangers are invited.

The first of a series of lessons on elocution will be given on Saturday next, in the Mechanics' Institute, by Mr Uradwell, in connection with his newly organised class. The preliminary meeting was held on Saturday last, when a considerable number promised to attend as members, so that Mr Gradwell'a venture is likely to be successful.

The moonlight excursion of the Hobson Band will take place this evening, starting from the wharf at 8 p.m.

John McKenzie, shipwright of Auckland, has filed his petition in bankruptcy, the first meeting of creditors to be held on the 12th iust.

We are informed that there is a strongly probability of Mr D. Goldie contesting City West. Mr Hurst is likewise said to be uot disinclined to come forward if requested. Mr E. Wood and other candidates are also spoken of. Mr Peacock, lias, we believe, been asked and declined. The meeting of the School Teachers' Association will be held on Saturday afternoon in the large room of the City East School, Mr Woi thington in the chair.

The annual general congregational meeting of the Presbyterian Church of Onehunga was held last night, the Rev Geo. Brown, M.A., pastor loci, in the chair. The usual report by the secretary was not forthcoming, and the financial statement submitted by Mr A. Grant, treasurer, was remitted to the auditors to amend, and by them to be submitted to the committee. —The retiring auditors, Messrs J. It. Hendry and A. Kobb, were re-elected. The gentlemen having the greatest number of votes for committee men were Messrs Hastie, Crawford, R. H. Watt, and Kobb. Mr ltobb declined to act, and so did Mr Hendry and Mr Bassett, in succession. Several lively discussions ensued on various matters connected with the church.

The Hope of Manukau Lodge, 1.0. G.T., celebrated their sixth anniversary by a soiree on Tuesday, in the Masonic Hall, Onehunga. Mr A. Wiiyte, a total abstainer of 50 years standing, occupied the chair, supported by Bros. C. C. Fleming, the sen., and Bro. A. Robb, the present P.W.C.T. The tables were liberally furnished under the superintendence of Sister Taylor. After a short and appropriate opening speech by the chairman, speech, song, andrecitationrapidly followed each other, without interval, till nearly 11 o'clock. To give the whole of the programme would occupy too much space, suffice it to say that every one was thoroughly pleased with the quantity and quality of the entertainment. Indeed, the number of singers would have supplied at least two of the ordinary tea meetings. If the Lodge aimed at giving a good tea and good music at a small cost, they have, in the'estimation of all present, most assuredly succeeded.

A rumour has been industriously circulated in Auckland to the effect that Mr A. V. Macdonald, the General Manager of the Railway, is about to resign, or is leaving the Railway Department. On enquiry, we cannot discover any truth in the rumour; on the contrary, Mr Macdonald knows nothing whatever about any such alteration. The annuul public meeting of householders in the Punoi District, was held in the schoolroom on Monday the 28th January at four o'clock, for the election of a school committee. Mr Gregon Wenzlick was called to the chair, and the followiug householders were elected by ballot in the usual way : Messrs J. Scholium, G. Wrenslick, J. Wrenzlick, Vincent Schischka, P. Straka, V. Plessher, and Joseph Scholium. At the subsequent meeting of the committee, Mr P. Straka was chosen chairman.

The 2 p.m. train which dees not every day take passengers through to Onehunga will on Saturdays do so. Arrangements having been made for a train to connect with Penrose running to Onehuuga on the arrival of the 2 p. m. train at Penrose. Mr G. W. Binney sold by auction to-day those premises known as the Freeman's Bay Saw-mills, along with the plant and machines, to Messrs Jagger and Parker for £675. There was a good attendance.

The treasurer of the Parnell Orphan Home acknowledges with thanks a donation of 5s from Mr J. B. Strange, witness's fee in McMurdo v. Parnell Borough Council.

By the mid-day train yesterday a man was brought to Auckland who was yesterday struck down by paralysis. Shortly after the arrival of the train a woman came to this office stating she heard her husband had been killed at Whangamarino. On being referred to the railway authorities she went to every office making enquiries, and getting in the way of a shunting engine while endeavouring to discover Mr Crozies. she was near being killed, without getting any satisfaction -aa to the fate of her partner.

The monthly meeting of the Prince of Wales Lodge, will be held this evening in the Masonic Hotel, Priuces-street, to which visitors are invited.