The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, The Morning News and The Echo. MONDAY, MAY 30, 1881.

Auckland Star, Volume XII, Issue 3382, 30 May 1881, Page 2

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, The Morning News and The Echo.

MONDAY, MAY 30, 1881.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, lor the future in the distance, And the goud that we can do,

To mako room for mail news wo oxclude all leading matter and correspondence.

The waxworks exhibition closed cm Saturday evening in the Albert liall after ft successful season.

At the weekly meeting of St. James' Association this evening, Mr 11. .S. p. Feltzer will deliver a lecture on " Tho Right lion. W. E. Gladstone."

TllO sailing race between the* Observer, Imp, Uattie May, and Madge has been postponed until to-morrow, the wind this afternoon proving too liyht.

A subscription is proposed for the widowed mother of the young man Quinlao, a fireman, who was drowned on the Tnrania. His Worship the Mayor lihs headed the list with £3 3a. The object is a most deserving one, and we hope there will be a liberal response. Subscriptions may be scut to this oilice. The deceased had for long been the support of his mother, who ia now left destitute.

Mr A. Eaglesim, of Wollcsley-streot, m » with ratlier a serious accident yesterday moriitn" at the City Baths. He slipped suddenly, and his head came in violent contact with the side of the shower-bath door, inflicting a severe wound. He was taken home in a fainting condition. He was still in a semi-conscious state tliia morning. A scene was witnessed this morning at the alteiations by the public reading room which caused much excitement. As the labourers were pursuing their work, a thin, 1 tall woman, evidently under the influence of drink, went amongst the men, and commenced a violent onslaught upon one of them with a gingham umbrella, beating him over the head and back until the ribs of the umbrella, like poor Tom, could stand it no lougor. The umbrella was smashed, and Tom popped on his jacket and ran swiftly from the sight of his unfeeling rib along High-street, and escaped further injury, After the poor fellow had decamped, the infuriated termagant leaned upon her solitary gingham handle and shed tears.

We have received a copy of "Steudman's Seed Catalogue," a neatly got-up pamphlet of about forty pages. It is published for gratuitous circulation amongst farmers, nurserymen, and amateur gardeners. In addition to a complete list of seeds and their prices, a large amount of valuable information regarding the growth and culture of the plants referred to is supplied. There are also numerous woodcuts of vegetables and flowers, which should prove useful and interesting.

At St. Mary's, Parnoll, on Sunday morning, the Yen. Archdeacon Maunscll, before commencing his sermon, read a statement, in which he referred to the recent improvement made in the musical portion of the service. To maiutaiti this greater efficiency some extra expense was involved, and a few Saudays since an appeal was made by the churchwardens that the worshippers would support the offertory more liberally. They had, however, been much surprised to ■find that with larger congregations the amount of the collections had diminished. Dr. Mauusell trusted that all would unite to bear the additional burden, so that the improvement in the services now commenced might, within due bounds, be carried on. Mr Geo. A. Brown's lectures each Sunday evening attract an audience which lills the body of the Choral Hall. The subjects of exposition now are the prophecies contained in the Book of .Revelations. Last evening Mr Brown made a stirring onslaught on the Romish Church, depicted, he maintained, as the woman in scarlet seated on the beast with seven heads, spoken of in the seventeenth chapter of Kevelations. Mr Brown's vie* of things is not very cheerful. After a warm declamation against Roman Catholicism, he stated that before the series of lectures were ended, he hoped to show that the Protestantism of to-day was merely an offshoot from the Papal Church, and was a lifeless thing ; and that it was ordained by prophecy that a general apostacy would shortly ensue. Mr Brown al;o remarked that the arguments and lectures used by the Protestants of the present day against tho Roman Catholics was much like the pot calling the kettle black. The discourses of Mr Brown'are able and well delivered, though his similes arc occasionally more strikine; than refined.

The last entertainment of the "Saturday Entertainment Company," in the Temperance Hall, was not so well attended. A section of the Hobson Band performed outside, aud additional interest was afforded to the concert by the musical services of a professional lady, who kindly proffered her aid in the absence of Professor Ramsey, 8.M., who was unavoidably a.bsent on a fishing excursion. Mrs Smith sang "LongA»o," and "Be Happy Again," with her usual energy. Tom Williams gave a pathetic ballad, "The Bucket of Water," and a touching "Plea For Topsy." The best things, in the literary light, were Longfellow's " Village Blacksmith," sung by Mr Campbell, and Tennyson's "Light Brigade," by John Howe. The comic section was supported by Messrs Margetts and Dalheim. The brothers DeLeon did a double hornpipe. Professor J. B, Lennox introduced the grotesque images, Tim and Charley, but the colloquies were pointless and somewhat dreary, although evidently intended to be very funny. The varying hum of the blowfly was the Professor's best item. Taken altogether, the entertainment was creditable.

We are informed upon Rood authority that the charge of detaining an allidavit nine days after the service of a summons, which was made against Sergeant Greene at the last Bitting of the Resident Magistrate's Court, is groundless. The summons was not served by Sergeant Greene, but by the police ollicer at Otahuhu. tie alleges that he returned it to the ollice of the clerk of the Resident Magistrate's Court immediately after service. If this be true, no blame in the matter can rest upon the shoulders of the police.

Many friends will ■welcome the return ot Mr and Mrs H. M. Stark, who, alter n rouud of the attractions of Europe and America, have once more graviated back to Auckland. Mr Stark socially interested himself when here before in pushing forward the use of gas in various mechanical appliances. Coming across the American Continent this time, Mr Stark followed the new route, which, though twelve hours longer than the old one, avoids the snowbound mountaius, and in the winter months will, therefore, be the safest, most comfortable ami most expeditious.

Mr E. I>. Diokson rcpoits oE the weather last week: — Temperature" highest on Friday (27th) and previous night, (J7's and 52 0 respectively ; lowest on Sunday (22m1) and previous night, 61.7 and 4-t-l ; mean for week, 504; the average for all May 57"3, and this the last week of the month. Highest in sun on Monday ('23 rd), 773. Wind exceedingly li^ht, and uniformly so, giving an average of not more than 5.^ miles per hour. This is the lowest average rate recorded (excepting that of the week ending Kith April) since the commencement of this series of observations in January, 1877.

Just prior to the departure of the tt'awoa for the South this morning some little excitement was caused on the wharf by a boy belonging to the ship tailing oil' the gangway into the water. He was in the act of carrying a box on board, and had reached the top of the gangway, when he suddonly toppled over into the briny clement. A life-buoy was quickly disengaged from the steamer's rail by Captain Andrews and thrown in, but this would have been of no service had not Mr Thumpson, the second ollicorof the Hawoa, jumped in and swam with it towards him. The buoy supported the lad till the mate plac d a rope round his body, when ho was hauled on the wharf, apparently not much the worse for his unexpected dip. Great credit is due to Mr Thompson for the prompt manner iv which he plunged iv to the lad's rescue.

The women ot Texas have triumphed in one of their measures which promises to reward them with substantial benefits. They havo pressed through the Legislature, in the face of determined opposition, a resolution requiring that women shall bo employed in all the State departments for every position they are competent to (ill upon the same terms and conditions as nun. The heads ot department.", it appears, have hitherto declined to give tho women any public employment, but, notwithstanding the fact that the ladies have no votes, when they brought their influence to hear upnn the Legislature they proved more powerful than those who elect Legislatures. A relative of the lata Gen. Sam Houston was the special champion of the ladies'cause in the State Senate.

Spurgeon said, iv a recent sermon which was delivered while he wan Buttering great, bodily pain, " When a man gets to cutting down sin, paring clown depravity and making little of future punishment, let him no longer|preaoh|to]you. Some modern divines whittle! away the gospel to thc|small end of nothing. They make our divine Lord to be :i sort of blessed nobody; they bring down salvation to mere solvability, make certainties into probabilities, and tivat verities as mere opinions. When you st:e a preacher making the gospel miall by degrees and mise.iably less, till there is not enough of it left to make soup for a sick grass-hopper, get you goue." • • • '-.As for me, I believe iv the collosial; a need deep as licll and grace as high as heaven. [ believe iv a pit that is bottomless, and a heaven tiiaf is topless."

Dr. Koudcrdinc presided at the religious service last evening at the Theatre, ond announced that the collections on the previous Sunday amounted to £2 10-. Addresses were delivered by Messrs Stevenson aud Brackenrigg. The attendance was

Aii accident took place on Saturday evening, but without any serious result,. Mr D. Oiildwell engaged a four-wheel buggy tit Mr Crowtlier's staules, for the purpose of taking a drive to (Jtiiliului ; ho was accompanied by Mrs Logan of Ponsonbv. The journey thither was performed aafsly, but on their return, on reaeliim; Symoudstreet, the horse became restive, it was sup posed, through the glare of tlio lamps, and commenced plunging and kicking with violence, backing against the cemetery wall, where the buggy overturned. The borne made another desperate ell'orf, and smashed one of tho shafts. One ar two persons camo up at this opportune moment, and rendered necessary assistance. A messenger went forward and in form oil Mr Crowthcr of the accident; and his men led the animal ami broken vehicle to the ynrd. We are glad to record that Mr Caldwcll and Mrß Logan escaped without injury.

Notwithstanding the precautions the Sy-moiid-stieet cemetery authorities have taken in closing the burial ground at an curly hour, the irrepressible Auckland gucnous, who have been so often referred to in our columns, still continue their aunoyance". Yesterday afternoon, after the scholars hud left Sunday-school, tie cemetery was thronged. Di-mraceful scenes were wittiessed by several visitors who state that numbers of larrikins were seen lyiug about ou the footpaths smoking, using abusive language, aud insulting inoffensive schoolgiris who happened to pass by them. The young scoundrels appear to be utterly devoid of reverence for the dead who lie slumbering in their last peaceful restingplaces, but rather look upon the cemetery 111 the light of a public park and treat it ;ih such. If one or two of them were caught and severely punished, the proceeding would have a most salutary efl'cct upon this nuisance.

The Queen's Birthday was quito a red-letter-day for the children of Huntly, the Sulioul Committee having arranged to entertain the children. The children, to the number of about civility, enjoyed themselves thoroughly in the school ground with various out-side sports, races swinging, &c. At intervals they had refreshments, to which they did complete justice. Mo."t of the parents were on the ground witnessing the enjoyment of their little ones, and after the children were thoroughly satisfied, they B;it down to an ample tea. At seven o'clock an entertainment commenced, in which the children did their part in a creditable manner, ringing seveni! of the school songs, giving recitations, &c. Several gentlemen also enlivened the proceedings by singing, amoug whom may be mentioned Messrs Cox, Kobertson, Sohofield, Hetberington, Whitburn, Welch, Sampson, Pearco, Ward, and K. Kalph. On the motion of Mr Costello hearty votes of thanks to the ladies, the committee, and the teacher were passed. The room was then cleared for dancing, which was enteied upon with great spirit, Mr Thomas Armstrong supplying the music upon,a piano kindly lent by Mr L. B. Hatris.

Herr Bandmann as Richard, Duko of Gloucester, afterwards King Kichard 111, at the Theatre .Royal on Saturday night, was a striking representation of tho bold, tretiolierous. and cunning liypocritr*, who forms the central figure of the play. Mr Baudmaun was equally as successful in representing tho physical deformity of the " crook-backed villain," as in depicting that mixture of intellectual vigour and moral depravity which go to make up the remarkable character of this princely hypocrite and murderer. Among the line passages with which the play abounds and to which Herr Baadmann gave eloquent expression, that commencing, "Now i.s the winter of our discontent," was given wiih peculiarly pleasing enunciation. The play went, smoothly throughout. In the lir.st act, the impassioned acting of Mr J. F Catheart as the unfortunate King Henry VI. received due recognition from the audience, and in tho latter portion of the play, Mr Cathcart's impersonation of the Earl of Richmond I, was also very fine. Miss Beaudct played the part of LaJy Aune with true pathetic feeling, and the scene in which Gloucester protests his love for Lady Anne was a piece of splendid acting, Miss Jessie Raymond was very pleasing in her representation of the young Prince, and little Miss Amy Glover as the Duke of York fairly brought down the house with her artless action and clear, childish voice. The widowed Queen Elizabeth was well performed by Miss Louise Crawford, her acting in the scene in which her children are parted from her, being particularly strong. Mr Charles Hall's representation of the Duke of Buckingham calls for particular notice, and also Miss Lucy Ashton's performance as Duchess of York. Mr J. Musgrava acquitted himself veil as Lord Stanley, Mr G. Watd as Tyrrell, and Mr J. H. Nunn as Catesby. Herr Bandmann in the last act gave a remarkable delineation of the powerful forces which swayed the mind of Kichard on the morn of the Battle of Boswortu Field, There was a lair house but not commensurate with the merits of the performance.

The annual meeting of the Bendigo United Gold Mining Company, which was to have been held to-dny, lapsed tor want of a quorum.

The Free Public Library is now ap. proached by a flight of steps from Chancery Lave which lead up to the very door. The old thoroughfare protected by the haudrail has been excavated away.

Professor and Madame Ilasclmaycr performed on Saturday night to a crowded house. The programme was a new one, and it gave undeniable satisfaction. It will be repeated to-night.

At the inquest on the unfortunate man Lloyd, recorded in our last issue, Dr. Goldabro', the coroner, made some seasonable remarks oa the carelessness or want of necessary caution on the part of men employed on railway works Such men run risks often without apparent regard to consequences, when a false step, or slip, might result in death. He instanced a case when a workman was in danger in crossing from one waggon to another ; but the man oonld not believe that he was in such a critical position. After some further remarks tho common verdict of "Accidental Death " was returned.

St. Matthew's Church was lillcd last evening to overflowing, more than 1000 people being present. This unusually large attendance was consequent doubtless upon the announcement that the rite of confirmation would be performed. The Incumbent (Rev. W. Tnbbs) conducted the service, the Rev. It. O'C. Biggs read the lessons, and His Lordship Bishop Cowic preached an appropriate sermon on God's charge to Joshua as set forth in the first chapter of the book of that name. Iv the confirmation ollice the Rev. W. Tobbs read the exhortation and preaented tho candidates, who numbered 40, and the oldest of whom was a lady of 70 years. Mr Donnin (churchwarden) assisted in marshalling tho candidates, and the other churchwardens and the vestrymen busied themselves ill finding seats for the strangers, The sorvicu was hearty and the singing was excellent—the anthem being especially well rendered. Mr Josoph Drown was the organist.

Tho Amalgamated Society of Carpenters an-1 .lolnorn will hold a mo'uliiiK to-morrow oviminK, at tho usuiil place, for the purpose- of payiiiK tho partial benefit of JJSO to v member.

The advertisement ot the Liliputian Piuuforo Company appear* 111 our amusement column. Tho iuvoniltiH nrrlvo to-morrow by tin! To A mm, wlinn doubtless uoino amusement will bo oiumod on tho wharf.

Mr Arthur will sell to-morrow at his Mart tho whole of tho drapery slook of Mr llondnrson, of PonHonliy, who intmuls dovothw hlmsi'lf entirely to tho business of ohoinlut and drUKKist. This Is a llrst-rato ohauoo to obtain clump llniM of iiuiwoiiiililii koixlsi.