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Auckland Star, Volume XI, Issue 3198, 21 October 1880, Page 2

OCR surmise that Sir Julius Vogel was not likely to be attracted to the colony in the present state of tho finances proves to be correct. A telegram from our Duncdin correspondent sets the question at rest. One of Sir Julias' friend*, being anxious, no donbr, to prepare a filling reception for the great Alchemist of finance, has telegraphed to him on the subject of his Intention?, and ha* received a reply that Sir Julia-* Vogcl is not disposed to come out At present, though there is no knowing what lie may do should the colony within his liletiute be in a position to borrow more money.

Latest cable despatches shew that the Poi to 13 etill shuffling over the terms of the cession of Dulcigio, nnd a final solution of tho difficulty is apparently as remote as ever. It would appear that the Turks arc secretly encouraged by some mysterious agency to continue this courso of chicanery udcl delay, in the liojh! that the Powers will come to loggerheads over the settlement ot tho terms, affording an opportunity to another nation to step in and seize the spoil.

'lln; New Zealand Loan nnd Mercantile Agency Company have received ad \ ices by tho mail Ihnt Messrs Money, Wigram's s.s, Northumbnrloml U loading fnr Wellington, and is to sail for this port direct to-day (21st October).

By request, the Rev. Shirley Baker has postponed his lectnre on 'Tonga And the Tongan»," at tho Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, from to-morrow (Friday) till the 29th inst, bo as uot to clash with the annual meeting of the Diocesan Synod. ■

The concert by St. James' Glee Club in aid ot the School Building Fund lakes place this evening in St James' Hall. Tho trogrammr, which is a most attractive one, 13 published in another column. Amongst the vocalists who will appear are Mrs Mitchell, Misses Blades, McMillan, Ratcliffc, Jackson, and Mitchell, and Messrs Fntrican, Reid, Drummoml, and Smith.

The Rcv^ Shirley Baker's lecture on " Tonga and the Tongans," announced for to-morrow evening at the Wcllesley-street Yonnc Men' srooms, has been postponed until Friday, the 29th inst, as the annual meeting in connection with the business of the Synod will take placa at the same time in the Choral Hall.

Mr Fcnton, hat and cap manufacturer, of Qncn-strcct, has just completed an order for seventy white helmets, linen and superfine cloth, for No. 3 Company of Volunteers, manufactured on the premises. The helmets are light and cool, and exactly suitable for sunny weather, lined with green and other colour*, and crease proof leathers. The spike and ornaments were manufactured by Mr Teuton oerg, of Queen-street, including a silver star, surmounted by a crewn, and the royal initials in a chastely, finished wreath. The new helmets hare; given general satisfaction both to officers and men. Mr Fenton has an order for 200 more, which are in hand, blue felt, with white facing, for the Waikato volunteers, also for the Wangarei Rifles, bine doth with red facings to be ready for the coming review.

Information has been received by the Government that Mr Vcsey Stewart had gid to the Agent-General in London the deposit of £300P, which was required under the regulations for Te Puke special settlement, and that the first party of settlers were to leave London In the Lady Jocelyn for Auckland on the 25th of last month. The Lady Jocelyn was to be followed by the Himalaya, also with special settlers for Mr Stewart, on the 25th instant.

Referring to a recent article in these columns on Major Brown's removal from the public service the " Taranaki Herald " §ays :—" What the " Star " says is quite correct, for Major Broun knows the whole arcana of the business, he having been all the time behind the scenes. His cventfnl and chequered career in the native office is now drawing to a close, but it is very questionable of the Ministry in getting rid of an officer who was "the right man in the right place," will bring to a successful conclusion the native difficulty, or "Honest John" win a "medal" for his natire policy." Mr Bowen addressed his constituents at Kaiapoi yesterday. lie nrged the -necessity of rigid economy, and declared that he would not support further expenditure on public works. He said the business of young members last session was to display their oratorical powers, and when older members endeavoured to Bet an example by remaining quiet their conduct was mistaken for compliment. ■ -He praised the Legislative Council for their careful legislation, and he attributed railway mismanagement to the dividedfcontro! introduced by the Grey Government. He advocated the permitting local bodies to tax themselves, without being subject to Government interference. He defended the policy of appointing Royal Commissioner.". . It was evident that the existing form of Government would not much longer anit the colony, but the electors should support a ministry worthy of trust.

The Artillery Band took their anticipated moonlight., excursion to Northcote last night. The band mustered at the usual spot in Queen-street, and forming a procession, marched down to the, wharf playing, popular tunes all the way. The men were accompanied on their musical march by hundreds of young persons who. evidently enjoyed the music and the scene. About 300 persons went on board the p.s. Tongariro,. and shortly after starting the clouds broke away and gave skiey promises of a fair evening.. The Hall, built by Mr Maxwell, who did all in his power to oblige visitors, was crowded by Artillerymen and young persons eager for the dance. Refreshments ot a substantial character were liberally provided. Mr Hunter exMinted his proficiency as bandmaster in the conductorshlp of the band. The whole was very well managed-and moat enjoyable. The excursionists returned to town at 11.30, with merry hearts, promising another moonlight trip as early as possible.

We acknowledge receipt of the sum of £1 from It.A. 11. to bo equally divided betweeu Mrs Ree?, Mrs Arnold, and Mrs Keardon, being 6s 8d each.

A mile footrace has been arranged between Daly and Chiplin to come off on the 9th November. Mr Gallagher,, of the Thistle, is tlie Etake-hulder.

The lecture to be delivered by the Rev. S. Baker in coauection with the Young Men's Christian Association has been postponed till the 29th of October.

To the Ediior: Sir,—l think the Cambridge Show people have made a great mistake in not advertising their show in the Auckland papers. I intended exhibiting, but did not hear of this year's show until it waa too late to enter, and I know others who were disappointed in the same way. Surely for the sake of calling attention to their district they might publish the date of holiday—such an important nnnual exhibition in time for people to benefit by it.—l am, &c, Local Industry.

We observe that the "Colonies and India," a well-known London authority on colonial topics, has a very favourable review of Brett's Auckland Almanac and Provincial Handbook, in the course of which it says :— 11 The moderate price of the Almanac—one shilling —is a good sign ofjthe appreciation of such a publication, and thegreat number of trade advertisements which it contains, aud which no doubt arc the eecret of the cheapne«s of the book, aro a proof of the commercial enterprise of the city of Auckland."

Mr and Mm Hart re-appeared last night at the Theatre Roys.l in " Happy Hour?," which is really a varied, pleasant, aud acceptable entertainment. The pieces or comedies were two-viz. : "Diamond cut Diamond," and "My Wife's Relations," interspersed with wit, repartee, music, song, character and dancing; each piece having three characters represented by Mr, Mrs and Miss Hart, The entertainment will be repeated to-ni^ht.

The case of the woman Mjs. Buck, is a very unfortuuate one. Yesterday shu was non-suited in an attempt to recover maintenance for her illegitimate child. Her husband left her eight years ago, and has not since been heard of. She is now uteri} destitute, and in danger of becoming homeless. Thia morning she appeared in Court with three little children, one _ a liaby ot the breast, and asked the Magistrate to send two of the chidren to the Home in order to enable her to go out to work, but the Bench could not make an order until after consultation with the Relieving Officer. Cannot the Ladies Benevolent Society or Mr. Graham do something for this unfortunate woman?

To the Editor: Sir,—To remove any doubt, the readers of the letter that appeared in the Stab of 16th instant under the head of " Caution to the public " may have, I beg leave to state that it did refer to the persou whose Bible you gave such a favourable review to in your paper on the 10th instant Ihis man has given me nnd

my neighbours a groat deal of trouble. My wife was induced to put her name down by a man who seems to be afraid to come himself with the book. Wo have had advice in the matter and intend to act on it. By publishing these few lines in the first issue of your valuable paper you will confer a favour on the|inbabitants of this district; aud I also wish to call the attention of the agent of the Domestic Bible ta the advertisement, which I hope you will insert in your first issue. —Yours, &c, A VICTIM. Newton, 20th October.

An excellent and well-attended entertainmon t was given lost evening in St Thomas school-room, Union-street, in aid of the building fund, aud which was most satisfactory. Tbo following programme waa realised : —Pianoforte duct, Mimes Fisher; song, "The Mountebank," Miss Dobson (applauded); "True to the Last," Mr Smitlie (applauded); "For Ever," Miss Tapper (tastefully rendered) ; "In the Gloaming," Mr Burnham ; pianoforte solo (well-executed). Miss Davis; "liing Out Wild Dells," Miss Fisher ; " Laird o" Cockpen," by a gentleman (rendered with much vocal aud dramatic power, and encorrd); the .same gentleman gave a reading from " Pickwick," which convulsed the house. vocal duet, " Banner of Pulaski," Miss Tapper and Mies McMillan, one of the gems of the evening and rapturously applandcd; pianoforte duct, * the Misses Hamilton ; " Looey," Miss Davis, spiritedly sung and encored; "The tost Chord/ Miss Dobson, sweetly rendered ; " Carrisiima," Mr Burnham ; pianoforte solo, "Goldeu Bells," Miss Hamilton; " Eily Alanna," Miss McMillan; "The Midshipmite," Mr Smythe. The whole closed with the National Anthem.

In the days when two or three regiments of Imperial troops were stationed at Tauranßn, thnro resided in the township a Htorekccperjwho was a great (worshipper at the shrine of Bacchus. He was what some people would call an " unlucky do?," being to some extent unsuccessful in |all his transactions, and he invariably exclaimed, when he hart a reverse of fsrtuno. " Oonlound it; just like my—luck." Well, one evening he had taken much more than was good for him, and whilst staggering along the cemetery grounds, through which he had to pass before reaching home, he fell into a newly-made grave, aud there went off to sleep, /1 five o'clock in the morning he was suddenly awakened by the bogle founding the reveille. Opening his eyes and looking round, he perceived that he wot in a grave, and thinking he had died and been buried, he exclaimed, "Confound it; just. like my utunl luck. I've been and missed the Kcsnrrection ?" The incident is a true one, and .1 person now resident at the Thames was passing at the time the tipsiologist was thus soliloquising. Tho following parody on Tennyson's much admired poem "Theßrook" won the White sewing machine oh Tuesday evening at Mr Denncs' entertainment:— With lljsrbtnlng stitch I take tho lead. And others now may follow; And many a fair girl b'eeses " White " For lessening toll and sorrow. I'm noiseless, noiseless as I go When joining seams together. And patentees m«y come and go, Bat second I'll be—nerer I And here again a silken stitch I make me as I travel. With nover a break, or twist or hitch, and 'Us unknown to revel. Now up and down my needle goes. Through satin, cloth, or leather: And " Vfhtte'a Machine " will ore bo found A household prize for ever.

H. E, Bbabazox.

Look,out for to-rnoxrow'a "Observer."--It will con t.iin no end of gossip and good stories as well as foil particulars of the Fancy Halls and etchings of Captain Daldjr, Mr Tyler, Vincent Pyke, M.H.K., and Lord Kimberloy.—, The Pen-and-ink Portrait is the Secretary of State for the Colonla*.—" The Philistine " relates some strange- experiences at Newton Hull, and th o Rhymo for the Time is about a recont ilnn cc• —There is also a beautiful viow of Lake Tikitapu.—(Advt.]

For full particulars of the Rink Fancy Ball seoto-morrow's "Observer."-[ADVT]

Wo would inform oar readers that T McMostcr has oponod his Second Shipment of Summer Goods, Gothorefor Millinery, Dresses, Fichus, and Men's and Boys' Clothing, as they aro very choice and cheap.—l Advt.]