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Auckland Star, Volume XI, Issue 3219, 13 November 1880, Page 2

We believe that though Mr J.M.Clark lists not yet returned a reply to the requisition presented to him yesterday, there 13 every probability of his compliance with tho request. The only matter which has weighed iv his mind against au immedinto acceptance is tho difficulty presented by the night meetings, which almost amount to a disqualification of auy burgess living: in tho suburbs.

Summonses in tho caso of Hurst v. tho Agricultural aud I'iutorul Association havo now boen issued, and the case will bo heard next week. Tho plaintiff sues tho Axsociatiou for the value ot tho prize, which ho alleges was wrongfully withheld from liim when the judges had awarded It after two inspections. The case will no doubt cause a good deal of interest and amusement.

Tho Progressive Spiritualistic Association of Auckland have arranged fur a lecture on Spiritualism to be delivered by the Hon. Dr. Peebles, tho great American lecturer, at the Lome-street Hall aftor the arrival ot the mail steamer Uity of Syduoy, which is expected to-morrow. The timo will be announced by posters immediately on the arrival of tho Btcamcr, Dr. Peebles comes under engagement to deliver a courso of lectures iv Melbourne, for the Victorian Association of Spiritualists. He is famous as a politician, author, aud public lecturer. Dr. Peebles began his public career as a clergyman of the Unitarian Church, was afterwards U.S. Consul at Aleppo, where he studied Oriental literature, and achieved some distinction as the author of many popular works. He has been a great traveller in all parts of the world, and is known as " the Spiritual Pilgrim." He was also a member of the United States Congress, but for some years past has been delivering lectures in various parts of the world on the subject of spiritual phenomena. During a former visit to these colonies, he delivered a popular course of lectures which were very largely attended, and shewed great research and scientific attainment?. A meeting of the National Independent Order of Oddfellows is called for Mouday evening next, in the Temperance Hall, for the discussion of important business. The attendance of members is requested.

Father Walter MacDoanld gratefully acknowledges the receipt of £2 2s from Mr M. Gallagher, of the Thistle Hotel, in aid of St. Mary's Orphanage, Ponsonby. Members of the Auckland Rifle Battalion are notified by advertisement that monthly inspection will take place in the Drill Shed, on Tuesday next, tll'e Kith instant, at 7*30, in full dress, with arras and appointments. Every member is warned to attend.

A report waa in circulation hist evening that a man was bleeding and in the agonies of death by the foot-path in the North Road. Aisistanco was immediately at hand, and an endeavour made to raise the apparently dying man, who groaned loudly on being handled, and blood waa streaming from his chin. His wife, who was present, exclaimed, " Oh 1 My husband has broken a blood-vessel." The tender voice of the wife reached the consciousness of the husband, who gruffly groaned heavy with whiskey, "'tis the Rravel rash." He wns conveyed to his home, and this morning appears much better.

Warnstedt, the porter, has not yet been discovered. A report was in circulation last evening that he bad been seen among the scrub near ''Home Bay," but which turned out to be untrue.. It was thought that he had made away with himself, but as no body has been cast ashore, he may not have committed suicide. He left his truck behind him, but took with him all the clothes he possessed, so that it is possible he may yet turn up in some distant locality if not on the surface of the stream.

The new yacht built by Mr T. Niccol, to compete at the Melbourne Intercolonial Regatta, will be launched from the yards at North Shore, on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The event will be one of special interest, and no doubt a considerable number "f spectators will assemble there to witness the ceremony.

A young man, named Albert Matthew Slattery, has been arrested on a charge of stealing tho sum of £20, at the North Shore, on the 28th October, the property of Mr Oliver May.- The caso is likely to come on for hearing in the Polico Court, ou Monday next, unless arranged in the meantime,

Vigorous preparations arc being made for the reception of His Excellency the Governor next week. The committee appointed by tho City Council to arrange tho details have decided to erect the arch and platform between the Waitemata and Thames Hotels, while the draft address haa been drawn up and given Mr Slator (draughtsman) to engross and illuminate. The assistance of the Volunteers, the police, the Friendly Societies, the Fire Brigade, and of the citizens generally, has been invited, and the Harbour Board have also been communicated with. Major Withers, in response to a call made upon him, has already issued his district orders warning tho Volunteers to hold themselves in readiness for the reception, and informs the A Battery of Artillery that they will be required to fire a salute on the occasion. Messrs Winks and Hall having received their directions from Ministerial sources are at present busily engaged in preparing Government House tor its expected occupants, although not upon a scale of magnificence. Lady Gorden is now in England, but she is expected to join her litaband shortly. It is to be hoped that the people of Auckland will maintain their ancient repute for hospitality, cordiality of feeling, and loyalty towards the Throne by assembling in large numbers upon the occasion of His Excellency's arrival, and giving him a hearty British welcome.

The folio jviug tenders were opened yesterday at the sitting ot tho Board of Education for erecting a teacher's dwelling at Whangarel :—James and Co., £304; D. McLeod, £337; T. W. Horsley, £357 ;H. It. Holinan, £369 10s ; A. Wishart, £379 ; K. Kay, jun., £388 ; Smith and Wooller, £414; John Cornwall, £417 ; McConnachie and Flatt, £431 ; G. Marshall, £439 ; Haswell and McLeod, £439; F. D. Davvson, £4GO; J. Ellingham, £403; Scott and Coombes, £471 ; H. J. Wilkinson, £475; 'William Rosser, £487. Tho Engineer's estimate wrs £400.—James and Co.'s tender was accepted, and an extra cnimuey recommended by Mr Allright was allowed.

Sixpence in addition to ordinary tariff rates will be charged in future on telegrams sent to or from the following stations :— Drury, Hastings, Katikati, Mercer, Miranda, Monganui, Newton, Ohaeawai, Otahuhu, Pahl, Port Albert, Kichmond, ltiverhead, Taupo, Waipa, Waiukn, VVaiwera, Warworth, AVoodlands, Woodvillc.

Tho next and last monthly meeting of the present session of tho Auckland Institute, will be hold on Monday evening next, when a paper will bo road by E. A. Mackcchnie, Esq., solicitor, on " Heredity," a subject of much importanco, and which has engaged tho thoughts of soveral ablo writers.

To tho Editor: Sir,—At tho recont Agricultural and Pastoral Associations Show at Ellcrslio I noticed in tho Poultry department that Mr M»rrin obtained a first prizo for silver-crested Polish fowls iib " apcciul exhibits." In 1878 tho same fowls were exhibited and highly commended as "silver-spangled llamburgs," and in 1879 they wero highly commended as silverBpiuigled Polish.—l am, &c, J.li.

Tho notice of tho Board of Education was auaiu oallod to Dr Richardson's Temperauco Class Hook for school use, by a lcttor from Mr Uobbs, chairman of tho Pokeno Valloy school committee. Mr Uobbs said tho teacher of tho local school had informed tho committco that tho book was not uuthorisod by tho Board, but the committoo had the powar of authorising its use. Some discussion ensued, and it was resolved to ask Mr Jlobbs for further particulars, and whether Ihe book was used in other diatrict schools.

The remains of tho lato Mr Robert Luslc wore consigned t> their last resting place in tho Church of England Cemetery, North Share, yesterday afternoon, iv the presenco of a largo number of residents of tho district and frieuds of the deceased. Tho improssivc buriul service of tho Church was read by tho Key. Joseph Butts, incumbent of the parish of tho Holy Trinity, assisted by the Roy. Dr. I'urchaa. Among those who stood around the open grave wero many of tho clergy, Bishop Cowie, and citizens o£ Auckland.

In our advertising columns Mr Hnytcr announces a lecturo on Tuesday evening in tho Temperance Hall, on " The Signs of tho Times."

Sunday services arc announced in another column. Opening services of St. David's Presbyterian church, preachers : Rove, A. Carriek, F. A. Macuicol, and A. M. McCullum. Congregational church, Bercs-fnrd-stroet, Itev. it. Labhley. Temperance Hall, Mr G. A. Brown, "Tho Reason of Faith." Evening service nt tho Theatre Royal at tho usual hour.

Tho members of the Excelsior Lodge of Good Templars announce their annual entertainment on Wednesday evening noxt, in the Franklin road school-room. The tea and condiments will bo of a choice character, provided by the ladies. There will bo a full aud varied programme, songs, readings, solos imd ductß; also, addresses by the Rev. S. Bdgor, Mr Uramo, aud other friends of the cause. A select choir will be in attendance. Tho Excelsior soiroo of Wednesday, it is. anticipated, will eclipse in interest the aunual festivals of by-sono years.

To the Editor : Sir,—l saw in the Star of tho 10th iust. a challenge issued by John Hcndry to w«lk Thomas Fernandoz two miles for £20 aud upwaids. On tho following night (11th) Fornandcz tries to got out of it by stating that he is not a short distance walker. Then I would ask why his photographs which aro to bo scon in some of tho (jueen-stroet shop windows bear the inscription " Champion of Auckland," tbero being no distance stated on them. I have been identified with athletics from my youth, aud was always iriven to understand that the champion was bound to accept a challenge from anyone or forfeit tho chf>mpionship. Trusting that you will insort this for tho benefit of youug peds.—l am, Sec, Old Sports.

A good story of the manner in which retrenchment is canied out in Wellington by tho present Ministry is now being told. A clerk in one of tho departments located in the "largest wooden building iv tho world" received notice of dismissal on tho ground of retrenchment. He was iv receipt of £120 per annum, and compensation to the extent of £20 was paid to him. Tho next day af'or pockcttug his cheque and saying goodbye to his fellow clerks, he applied tor employment in another department, and was successful in his application, receiving a poat with a salary of £150 per annum. This is retrenchment carried out by tho rule of the thumb.

To the Editor: Sir,—in reply to "A.b.!: letter which appeared amongst your locals last evening, I would like to inform him that a home such as he mentions is to be obtained in Perth Villa, No. 1, Hobsonstrcet. The premises having been recently taken by Mr and Mrs Lovcrock with the object of supplying the need \>f young men similarly situated to those dtscribed by "A.8." I feel persuaded that they havo only to call and see the premises to be fully satisfied as to their suitableness for the accommodation of young men desiring a home and for cleanliness, punctuality, and general homeliness, combined with a reasonable charge, I do not think they could be surpassed iv an institution of the kind. I write from experience, having resided as a lodger with Mr and Mrs Lovcrock for tho last fifteen months.—Yours, &c.—"V.S."

The delegates appointed by the various United Friendly Societies tuet last evening in the Young Men's Rooms at 7.30 o'clock. Tho following Societies were either represented or sent replies favourable to taking part in the Demonstration : —Good Intent Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U. ; Courts Zealandia, Eureka, and Pride of Newmarket, A.0.F.; Lodges Pioneer, and United Brothers, N.1.0.F. ; Hope of Auckland and Eden Tents, 1.0.1t. ; Hibernian Society, Lodges Good Samaritan, Star of Newton, and Sir Henry Havelock, 1.0. G.T. ; Reliance Lodge, L.U.F. By next meeting other Societies are expected to be represented. Mr H. G. Dorrington was appointed chairman ;, Mr Thomas Bakewcll, secretary ; and Mr 0. Little, treasurer. It was unanimously resolved to hold tho Demonstration on the 17th March next (St. Patrick's Day), so as not to clash with any other of tho holidays, and that it take the form of a procession to the Domain, sports on the cricket ('round, and a concert and ball in the evening, the proceeds of the whole affair after paying expenses to be devoted (as last year) to the various charitable institutions. Efforts will also be made to get tbe 17th of March proclaimed a public holiday, so that employers may grant the day to thoso in their employ; and the assistance of the various officers of the different charitable institutions will be solicited in making the affair a success. The appointment of the various sub-committees was deferred till next meeting night. It was resolved that an appeal be made to the merchants and business people for either money prizes or trophies tor the sports. The next meeting will be held on the second Friday in December. Judging from tho good feeling which prevailed at the meeting, a genuine succoss maybe anticipated.

A varied entertainment was given last evening in tho Newmarket Hall by tho members of tho Victoria Lodge, consisting of music, ballads, recitations, dramatic representations, and prizoa. Mr Keatley, W.C.T., occupied the chair and delivered an excellent introductory speech on tho advantages accruing from a strictly sober life, illustrated by numerous ancedotes from the romance of Law Courts. Tho speaker was very happy in his remarks, and completely carried the audience with him. Tho Mohawk Minstrels band performed several pieces of instrumental music; and the Onehunga Glee Club (four ladies and three gentleman) sang the glees. Mr Nairn gave "Tho Old Man's Darling," in character, and in response to an encore sang " Tho Naughty Man ;" Mr Littlewood gave the " Union Jack of Old England," in sailor garb, also a comic song; Miss Li^htfoot sang very sweetly "Do They Think of Me at Home ?" ; a member of tho Manukau Lodge recited "The Bride," with true pathos. Tho " Murder of the Princes in tho lower," from Shakespeare's Richard 111, by Messrs King and Littlcwood was very fairly represented, and was considered quite a triumph. Twenty-five prizes were then distributed to tho lucky ticket holders, the prizes being : a (mc Captain Cook rooster, presented by Mr James Kilgour, a ive pig, and 23 articles of utility. lhe pig fell to the lot of Mr W. Webber, whotiedhirainabag.whichsomeunluckylarrakiu allowed to go free on cutting the string The pig rushed about the hall, squeaking for liberty, and at length was caught by the leg by a plucky sister. The laughter and fun having subsided, the entertainment closed with the loyal anthem.

On the first page of this issue willbo found a number of Government advertisements, soliciting tenders for various works.

A sale of fancy and useful work and a musical entertainment will be held on Wednesday the 17th inst, in the Oddfellow's Hall, Parnell, for the purpose of assisting tho funds of tho Ladiesj Aid Society. Contributions towards the display to be sent to the members of the Ladies' Committee on or before Tuesday next. The The following ladies form the Committee : Mesdames Keals, Edminston, Moss, White, Barton Ireland, David Jones, John Kissling. Misses Maunsell and lioskrugo.

Tho members of the Henry Havelock Lodge, No. 2, have determined upon giving a benefit entertainment to Robert Glover, tho actor, on Thursday evening the 18th iust. ; in recognition for his services to the lodge since his initiation.

Mr Brooklield has been engaged during the past two days in the arbitration case of Mundy v. Adams, a claim for architects' fees, and tho evidence has been closed, but no decision has been come to.

Tho members of No. 3 Company and their lino baud are to have a moonlight excursion on Monday night (weather permitting) to Willow Grove Gardens, North Shore; tho Gardens to be lighted with Chinese lanterns and torches. Tho Company will muster at the lire-bell and march to the fiteamor, which leaves tho wharf at 7.30 o'clock sharp. Wo have no doubt that it will be well patroniiud, as there is to bo dancing and other amusements calculated to draw a large attendance.'

The anniversary sermons in connection with the Alexaudra-Btrcct Primitive Methodist Sunday-school will bo preached tomorrow at 11.30 aud G. 30 by ;the llov. L. W. luitt, of Pukckoho. Those who heard his eloquent address in St. James' Hall some short time ago will bo anxious to hoar him again. We have no doubt but that tho school at Alexandra-street will be largely benelittod in having secured him tor their services. Wo would advise all those who havo not heard him to make a point of doing so to-morrow.

Tho usual nait-yeariy drill of the Hamilton contingent, To Awamutu Cuunlry, commenced on the 11th, the attendance showing a marked falling off from previous drill, owing, no doubt, to the stoppage of pay by tho Go"ornmeut. Tho mußter was 31, till told, as agoiust a full roll of GO. It is rather iv poor policy of tho Government stopping tho pay of a really good and useful body of men on account of the saviug of twelve days' pay per annum. If they arc not needed, why not disband them.

Tho usual weekly meeting ot St. Andrew's Mutual Improvement Association was held on 'lhursday evening in tho church, owing to tho occupation of tho school-room by the University of New Zealand for an examination room. The chair was occupied by John Reid, Esq., Vice-President. An extremely ablo, cloar, and interesting paper on " Geology " was read by Mr I. Oliphunt, who further illustrated the subject by aid of a diagram. The attendance of members continues to be good, nnd some few visitors wero proscnt.

Someone—tho author it may bo presumed —has clipped out and forwarded us the following advertisement published in tho " Herald " —" Wanted to Know, ty Necessitas Non llabot Leges -Tho reason why the STAB will notinsert reasonable defonsivo correspondence? Is it cliqueism ?" Wo havo much pleasure in answering the query; but to make the reply intelligible to tho uninitiated it in requisite to explain what this person considers " reasonable defensive correspondence." The letter ot " Necessitas Non Habet Leges" was a reply to the following sentence culled from tho " Herald" report of the Devouport races : — "Those vultures of tho racecourse—the gambling fraternity—earned a penny right under the eyes of tho chief law officer of tho colony and Constable Moor." And now for the information which this worthy member of tho community so anxiously seeks. In the first p'acc wo do not burden our columns with personal replies to statements which have appeared iv other nowspapers unless such replies arc paid for as advertisements; and in the second place we hold that the " necessity " which is made an excuse for swindling is not a necessity that calls for tho insertion of," defensive correspondence " in a public journal, but rather one requiring the insertion of the person who pleads it in the common gaol. Wh hopo tho anxious inquirer whoso ncce. >■ ty hath no law is satisfied with the expl.n ition he has taken such trouble to solicit.

lutheß.M. Court, To Awamutu.onThure. day, 11th Nov., 1880, betoro Captain Northcroft, K.M., judgments for plaintiffs were given In tho following caecs : —R. D. L. Duffus v. James Proctor, £19 2s 8d ; W. Corby v. Hugh Kelly, £14 2s ; Hugh Kelly v. W. Williams, £5 0s 8d ; J. W. Thomp. son v. W. Williams, £5 5a lOd ; Innos v. Giles and limes v. Temple, defendants had paid the debt into Court—judgment given for costs (10s Gd) in addition. Mr Gresham appeared for the plaintiit's in all these cases. Other cases wero dealt with as under:— Inncs v. Bright (Mr Gresham for plaintiff) : Adjourned till next Court day on certificate by Dr. Waddingtou that defendant was too ill to appear.—W. A. Uowan v. Hugh Kelly; claim £14 (Mr Gresham tor defendant) : Agreed to judgment at £12 9a 2d; costs, £1 6.— T. Gresham v. Wm. Kinnerney j judgment summons. This judgment had been given last February, and tho defendant had paid nothing on account of same : Ordered to pay £3 per month, and £1 8s costs ; or, in default, one month's impriaomcut.