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Auckland Star, Volume X, Issue 2921, 25 August 1879, Page 2

The telegraph wires were again down all to-day south of Napier.

We are glad to learn that the City School Committee" have not warned children within the prescribed age attending night schools that they must leave and gc to the day school. 'The case which led to a belief that this course had been adopted arose, it appear.!, through misapprehension on the part of one of the teachers.

The funeral .of Mrs Halyday yesterday was attended by several hundreds in token of respect for'the deceased, The burial service was read by the Rev. James Wallis, who made some remarks on the life aud character of Mrs Halyday, who had been a consistent member of Wesleyan connection for many years. The question "Is tiic Native Policy of the Grey Ministry superior to that_ of Previous Governments ?" will be the subject of discussion this evening by members of the St. James's Class. Mr Geo. Warburton in the affirmative and Mr J. Warnock, in tho negative,

Two correspondents write about the planting at the junction of Nelson and Welling-ton-streets, and consider that it will damage and not improve the property in the vicinity..

Mr David Clements complains that he posted' a letter on the 21st inst. to the manager.,of a bank not twenty minutes walk from the post-office and it did not reach till the 23rd, which he considers gave evidence of negligence somewhere.

In compliance with a request made by the North New Zealand Association, tho Hon. J. Sheehan has consented to address a public meeting in the Mechanics' Institute to-morrow evening ou the subject of Native loud legislation. The views of the Government on the question will be expounded aud their intentions stated.

The new school of Parnell will in all probability be shortly commouccd, the Board of Education' liavitig reSolv.d that the architect be instructed to prepare plans and specifications for a school building, &c, tho cost of which would not exceed £2,000 or £2,200, the engineer to prepare plans so as to reduce the cost of the estimate of £3,000.

Mass was celebrated yesterday morning at St. Patrick's Cathedral by a Ronuxu Catholic missionary from the South Sea Islands. The rev. missionary has been labouring for seventeen years in Tonga, aud is about to proceed to Rome to receive his appointment of Roman Catholic Bishop of Melanesia.

The match between Auckland and Grafton came off' on Saturday afternoon in the presence of numerous spectators, and resulted in a victory for Auckland by a goal. There will be another match next Saturday—the fourth match that has been played by these two clubs—and a close game may be looked forward to as each has already scored a goal aud the third ending in a draw.

Return of Bick treated at the Provincial District Hospital tor tho week endiug Saturday, August 24, IS7O : — Remained last return, 9S; admitted since, 14; discharged, 15; remaining, 97; males, SI ; females, 10. .Arrangement of cases : Zymotic, 19 ; constitutional, 9 ; local, 42; developmental, 14; violent, 13.

A concert and quadrille party will bo given to-night at the Lome-street Hall by the band of tho New Zealand Artillery Volunteers under the direction of tho leader (Mr Hunter,) The proceeds of this concert will be dovoted to a charitable purpose, namely, for the benefit of Guuucr Cameron, who has lately sustained a severe accident incapacitating him from work. It is therefore to be hoped, that all frieuds and wellwishers will rally round him in this his hour of need, tho moro especially as he has a wife aud family totally dependent iipou him for moans of support. There will be an excellent programme provided, to be followed by a quadrille party, and altogether a very pleaßiuit oveuing's amusement may be anticipated, which will be considerably enhanced'by the feeling of doing a deserving fellow-man a really good turn.

A Wellington correspondent, writing to a Southern contemporary, says :—" There 1» an ugly story running through tho lobbies that the member for Avon induced Mr Lance to go to the Governor and persuade him not to graut a dissolution of the House. The worst part of the story is that I believe it to be true. lam prone to believe evil of the Canterbury men. Their soul is in their sheep aud their sheep ruus. Although eminently respectable, 1 havo reason to believe that Christchurch is ,the most immoral town in New Zealand, and its merchants the sharpest practitioners."

Volunteers expert with the rifle would do well by inspecting a programme of rifle matches posted in the Drill-shed. It appears to bo one very different to the storeotyped matches so prevalent, ond, iv proportion to the number of competitors, the prizes are the most liberal ever yet offered to volunteers. As the 29th inst. is the last day for entries, intending competitors should give in their names and address to the captaius of _ their respective companies at once. It will be seen that all competitors can lire with cither the medium rille or carbine.

A large and extensive assortment of local manufacture;) will he on view this ovoning at the establishment of Mr Harris, Cavendish House, Queen-street, where also may he seen the new wool mattresses, which have been highly spoken nf as beautifully clean and perfectly free from any disagreeable smell, besides possessing other qualities which render thorn warm, elastic, and comfortahlo, and are well recommended hy the medical faculty, and various other articles too numerous to mention in the shape of cricket hats, puds, gloves, and the whole paraphernalia of cricket and football and every other article connected with field sports, children's toys in galore, ami dancing dollies, magic sailors, and toys of all descriptions.

A woman named Lockwood was committed to prison on Saturday for petty larcenies at the houses of persons whore she had been employed as a charwoman, and it is to lie hoped that her fate will act as a warning t» others who are employed in a similar capacity, as such petty pilferings are getting very common and looked upon as very harmless, This person had been suspected for some time, and on a search being made in her rooms by Constable Jones a number of articles of wearing apparel were found secrotcd, and even stitched up in the bed, and among these was the missing dress, the possession of which she emphatically denied.

The walking match between A. Hendry and J. O'Connor came off on Saturday evening in tho Lorne-strcet Hall, O'Connor walking eleven to Hendry's ten miles. The ball was well filled by interested visitors, and the betting was liberal. Michael Gallagher, of the Cosmopolitan, was elected to the responsible office of judge; ho also gave the starting signal. O'Connor showed up well with the flush, of anticipated victory on his ninnly brow until..the closo of the 279 th round, when human nature slightly gave way. Hendry, who had gone his rounds with easier motion, now began to gain on his opponent, and finally conquered after going round the. hall 345 times in ninety minutes. On'the motion of Michael Gallkgher's hand, accompanied by his stentorian voice, three cheers were, givon for O'Connor, followed, by three cheers for Hendry, after which tlic£2o' was paid to the successful man.

We clip from the "American Mail" for June the following': Considerable improvements aro going on at tho American Watch factory at Waltham.Mas... A new storei. being added to the caso department, which is a building 200 feet long, and it is proposed'to curry oh in it goid case making. Plans are being drawn also for a new wing, 140 feet by 26, and four stories high, to be built of brick and stone. This wingwillbe ready for occupancy in the autumn. It is intended to accommodate 500 hands, to be wholly employed upon watch movement. The capacity of-the factory will then be about SOO complete watches per day. The company are now turning out daily 450 watches, but so great iH tlie demand from all parts rif the wbrld that they aro compelled to almost double their production.

-To the Editor : Sir,—l think a word of praise should J ,avo been accorded to the lady and gentlemen who contributed so much to tho success of tho Ponsonby concert by the trio on the violin', violoncello; and' piano, which was really admirably executed, and. evidenced a'grcal. amount of care and prActi(_e,,'a.tid.,iu"niy estimation the gem of the cveuing.: lam personally unacquainted with the performers, mid only mention it asI think such musicsliouldnot be overlooked. With regard to some of the singers singing flat, that is in a great degree owiug to nervousness, but let me advise them not to bo discouraged, but to take every opportunity of singing in public till they have conquered that painful and disagreeable feel-ing.-I am, etc., Ome Who Knows.

It will be recollected that an application., wits recently made to the Foresters by tho Eureka and Pride of Newmarket Lodges of Oddfellows for dispensations to fo^n themselves into separate Forester Courts. The application has been favourably considered, and at the meeting in Alexandra-street school-room on Thursday evening, after the impressive ceremony of Forestry-had been performed, the matter was arranged. The district officers' were : Pro. Codlin.'D.C.K.; Bro. ,T. Bakewell, D.S.C.R.; and Pro. Shcppard, l'.T. The now Court was thou opened, the dispensation rend, and the Court designated Court Eureka, 6171. The officers were assisted in the ceremonies by Bro. Auger, P.D.C.R., Bros. Christmas (Court Zeakmdiii) and Campbell, P.D.C.R. The following were elected to office in the newlyconstitutod. Court .--Bro. T. Phillips, C. R.; Bro. H. Phillips, S.C.R. ; Bro. Cullins, secretary ; Bro. Kingston!, treasurer; Dr Wino.sxu'goon. The now Court will meet to-night anil muster about seventy strong. On Friday evening a similar ceremony was gone through at Newmarket, and the Court Pride of Newmarket, 6172, will have forty members. The officers elected were Bros. Stichlmiy, Barlow, Osborne, Staunton, Webber, and Hunt. Secreta.iy, Bro. Stallwortliy; Treasurer, Bro. Dinnison; Surgeon, Dr Wine. It will be gratifying to all true Foresters to know that tho Order is extending its usefulness, and that Courts will shortly bo found in all the Auckland districts. I jApproaching a crisis—walking towards a restless,baby.. 7, .•■ :,

A carter wiites complaining bitterly of the condition of the gaol road which, he says is nothing but a sen of mud and water, impassible by man or beast. He severely animadverts upon the action of the old Grafton Road Board in the matter, and says that hut for tlie work done under. direction of Mr O'Brien, Governor of the Gaol, it would- be impossible to get metal from that place.

It is probable that steps will be taken to disband the Newton Fire Brigade owing to the small support given it by the public. Some time ago a number of the members were desirous of disbanding and distributing the funds amongst themselves, but this Superintendent Mallow refused to mcccclc to. He intends to call a meeting, to consider whether or not it is advisable to continue tho Brigade, and if a re. lutiou is passed in favour of its disbandment, he mil endeavour to have the proceeds divided amongst the various local charities.

Amongst our obituary notices to-day Jappears an announcement of tho death of Mr James Ansoune, a member of tlie firm of Schappe aud Auseinie, and an old Auckland resident. Several years ago Mr Ansenne contracted a severe cold, which settled down 011 his luna;s and has kept him in delicate health ever since, leading ultimately to his premature demise. The deceased gentleman, although studiously holding aloof from public life und concerns, was widely known und very generally esteemed. His death will be deplored by an extensive circle of friends.

As complaint has been made by our morning contemporary of "the weary and listless manner in which the Minister of Marine case is going slowly through the Court," wc have been requested to supply a statement of the cause of the delay. The two gentlemen engaged for tlio'defence separately cross-examine each of the witnesses at great length, and this necessarily protracts tho proceedings, while the number of days on which Mr Barstow can sit being restricted a further obstacle is thus offered to the expeditious hearing of the case. The delay certainly cannot bo charged against the prosecution, for a rough calculation will indicate that the defence has absorbed and occupied the hulk of the time.

Miss Fidler, au accredited teacher in tho art of cooking, held a preliminary meeting in the Mechanics' Institute on Saturday afternoon, a large number of ladies beiug in attendance. Miss Fidler explained her intentions with regard to the proposed School of Cookery, and announced that her first lecture would be giveu this afternoon.

To-morrow (Tuesday) evening a tea meeting aud anniversary entertainment in connection with the hall used as a place of public worship will be held by the friends of Primitive Methodism in tlie Excelsior Hall, Upper I'itt-street. A year ago the friends of Alexuudra-street und Franklin road chapels engaged the hall for Sunday afternoon and evening service*, and from the secretary's report the undertaking has met with a measure of success. David Goldie, Esq,, will tako the chair at tomorrow evening's meeting, and several ffiends ond ministers will give addresses, interspersed with hymns and music.

I have now had a Gas Cooking Stove in use for some time, atid having given it a fair trial' am enabled to give you the rolatWe cost for three months, as compared with solid fuel. I hare cnrefully noted the cost of each, and find that for three months previously to the use of gas, my cooking cost me £2 15s, and for Gas I have paid you for a Hike period £2 12b, or a saving in money with tho use of the gas stove. Resides the money saving there were also the Bavina of time and labour, having no chopping of wood or removal of dangerous ashes to attend to ; no dirt, and very little cleaning. Economy was observed in the consumption, but, at the same time, no slint. Gas was used without restraint whenever required. I need scarcely say thatl am much gratified with the result, and wc would not like to return to the old method. — Yours truly, Samuel Vickers, Wellbsley-street. — To Mr Parsons, Secretary Auckland Gas Company.