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Auckland Star, Volume XII, Issue 3410, 7 July 1881, Page 2

. A son of Mr C. Rowe, of H.M. Customs, has been missing since June 29th, Since that time his whereabouts have been vainly sought by his anxious parents, and any tidings of the lad would be very welcome to them. An advertisement to this effect appears in another column.

The judges in the late ploughing match 'at Mangere have decided in regard to several prizes which were held over for consideration, as follows :—May, 3cwt. (disqualified); J. Reid, 3Jcwt., prize; Dickson, 4£cwt.; Bainbridge, 4Jcwt.; Lake, 4|cwt.; R. Graham, scwt. The plough to which the prize was awarded was manufactured by Mr Dunwoodie, of Onehunga, as was also that of Mr May, the lightest draught of all, which was disqualified through an error of judgment on the part j of the ploughman, J

Messrs Guthiie and Larnach's manager, Mr Murdoch, brought up in the., steam launch yesterday afternoon a young, man named Mclvor, who met with r very severe accident the day previous, while squaring timber in the Company's bush at Manukau Heads. He had been squaring a log, and it is supposed a chip must have got on the face of the axe, and caused it to glance off and enter his foot between the toes, splitting it a distance of about four inches toward the instep.

At the meeting of the proprietors of the Queen of England claim held at Mr Stodart's office this morning, Mr G. W. Binncy in 'the chair, it was agreed that a company be formed under the Joint Stock Companies Act. The-capital was; fixed at £6000, in 12,000 shares of 10s each. It was agreed that the present proprietors pay their preliminary calls before their quotas of shares were allotted. The Bank of New Zealand was appointed bankers, Messrs Russell and Devore solicitors, Mr James Stodart secretary, Mr J. L. White auditor, and Messrs Tunny, T. Cooper, A. Stewart, and C.Mills, directois.

Messrs Cochrane and Son will sell at 1 o'clock tc-morrow, at their rooms, a fine selection of standard literary, scientific aud other works, all well-bound aud mostly new. The books comprise the works of many ot the beat English authors, and will, no doubt, cause spirited Competition,

A timely gift has been presented by a kind friend to tbe library ot tbe Young Men's Christian Association, comprising twenty-two volumes of new works. Among others are George McDonald's, Miss .Vorboise's latest works, " Chambers Journal," " Caaseli's Magazine " aud Hoods "Life of Robert Hall," &c. The committee purpose spending a sum of money in purchasing new books, so. as to make the library attractive.

A musical aud literary euterlainment in connection with St, Luke's Presbyterian' Church, Reruuera, was held last evening, Rev. G. B, Monro presiding. A number of recitations, aud musical selections were' rendered, and Mr J. M. Lennox then presented the prizes Won by the children at the recent Presbytery examination*. Miss. Alice Law, who received the highest number of marks aniohgst the whole ol the competitors, received a beautifully bound volume oi Scott's poems. The other prize winners were :— Miss Elizabeth Law, Miss Kate Wrigley, Miss Maria Miller,: .Miss Eleanor •■ Pickmere, Master Richard Rowe, Master Andrew Tait, and Master Matthew Angus.

The petition against any change in the present constitution of the Auckland College and Grammar School was sent to Welling, ton by the Te Anau to-day. It bore 1,234 signatures, among which were the names of many clergymen, thirteen solicitors, and many prominent citizens. The promoters state that there would have been no difficulty in largely extending the list if it had been thought necessary, notwithstanding that the town had previously been canvassed by the promoters of the petition on the other side.

At the Police Court to«day ,Mr R. C,: Barstow presiding, the following items were settled :—James and^Bridgot Doherty, charged with the larceny of several small articles, were remanded until the 9th inst. Four persons were subjected to the usual penalty for the pleasure of getting drunk. 'The only case of any importance was one in which.Tnomas Wiudover was charged with assaultiog.his wife, Emma, by knocking, her down on the 27th inst. Mr Browning appeared for tho plaintiff, and Mr Laishley oh behalf cf prisoner.: The defendant denied the Charge^ but admitted having broken several Wißdows, and also forcing his wife's box. The Court, after hearing the evidence of both, and also the testimonial of two gentlemen from Parnell as to defendant's general good conduct, found him guilty of the offence, ordered him to pay a fine of 7s, and costs '£2 9a. This was all the business.

In another column will be found an advertisement projecting a scheme which, whatever its ultimate result, cannot fail to excite a considerable amount of interest, " The East Coast Native Land and Settlement, Company, Limited" is a new departure on a very old and very vexed question, the relations of the two' races that occupy New Zealand. It is, we thluk, the first attempt on a large scale to bring these races within commercial copartnery, and, if carried out honestly in the spirit of the prospectus, it deserves the sympathy of all well-wishers of the country. The main feature of the project is an association of native land owners on the East Coast; who are prepared to contribute large areas of land at very moderate prices as their share in the Company, the Europeans wbo are iuvitedto join contribute . capital as required, not to purchase lands, but to survey and sub-divide, to complete titles and generally dispose of these lands for bonfl, fide settlement, all parties sharing in the profits in ptoportion to the capital invested, There is also a provision securing a minimum of eight per cent, per annum to the European capital subscribed, with a fair share of further profits, and the ultimate repayment of such cash capital is further secured as a first charge over all the lauds ot the Company by a special clause in the articles of Association. , To fay the least, the European capital seems oonaidorably <»v.orml , But, Ibcu It nitty D 6 assumed that the lands in their present state are not very profitable to their owners, and that the advantages reaped by tho Maoris in the ultimate increase in the value of their property make it worth while to present such inducements .to investors! Four directors are to be elected by the natives, and five by the Europeans; and, except in the election of their own directors, the natives are precluded from interfering with the proceedings of the Company. Special inducements are held out for intending settlers to become shareholders, aS they can take out their shares in laud, receiving a bonus of ten pec cent, over their investment. It appears also intended to vigorously push the system of special settlements from Home, and the project, if fairly and honestly carried out, is calculated to promote the rapid opening up of an extensive and very fertile district to settlement. There is a provision to prevent the dissipation of , the native owners, and altogether the scheme as proposed, while promising good returns to capital, seems to carefully provide. for tho protection of the shareholders of the native race. That the principle, if in this case successful, will spread extensively among the native race, and largely rule future dealings in native lands, there can be little doubt,: and as an agent for binding together the two races in friendship and common interest, we cannot do otherwise than wish success to the company. The Provisional directory certainly contains some strong names, and our friends in the South appear to have taken up the affair with considerable zeal.

The committee of the Young Men's Christian Association have received twenty-two volumes from a friend of the institute, all excellent'books, including choice works of George . editor of "Good Words"; several productions trom the pens of Miss Weatherall and Miss Worboise; Rev. Paxton Hood's admirable life ot the eloquent Robert Hall, of Bristol, whose vindication of the freedom of the Press, and famous sermon on " Modern Infidelity " are still prized ; also Dr. John Sloughton's "Life of Wilberforce," aad several choice magazines. We understand that the committee are about to spend a sum of money in the purchase of new books for members. We notice that the lecture to-morrow evening will b_ somewhat different, in character from tho lectures generally given at this association, but which prove of a useful, .it not of a theological nature, viz., "Is the Decay and Premature Loss of the Teeth a necessary accompaniment of Civilisation ?"—by Mr IS. Cox, surgeon-dentist, recently from England. Mr Cox's syllabus will give a fair idea of the course he intends to pursue in his treatment of a subject co closely allied to clear enunciation and physical beauty. "The comparative dental condition of nations—dental degeneracy a national calamity ; its causes—what . main cause, the modern growth and habits of great cities; are these causes essential elements of civilisation ?—disease not a necessary accompaniment of human progress." Selections of music will be associated with the lecture, which will be commenced at half-past seven o'clock.

The next meeting of the Pakurangi Hunt Club will be held at the Pan mure Bridge on Saturday next, at tho usual hour, and should the weather prove favourable there will be a large attendance.

Margaret Glarke, formerly of the Shakespeare Hotel, Wyndham-street, has filed her petition of Insolvency, and tho first meeting of creditors will be held in the office of the trustee, on the 13th inst. at 11 o'clock.

Messrs Nathan, Larnach, and Co. are advertising for the construction of a tramway, two and a half miles in longth, in their bush at Manukau Heads. We learn further that it ia the intention of the firm to ereot on a large ecale their new mills, in the place of those which were destroyed some time ago by fire. Tenders for this important work will be advertised lor in the courae of a few days.

The members of St. Andrew's Improvement Class will devote two hours this ovening to extemporaneous Bpoaking on the subject of " Mutual Improvement Sooieties, and their uses to young men in fitting them for the duties of life.' This is intended to he the first of a series of useful subjects for the exercise of the intellectual and speaking powers; and as ladies are entitled to free admission, it Is hoped that the meeting will bo largely attended by listeners of both sexes, and especially by the younger members, in whoso Interest the Society was more especially established. The prices selected for petformance tomorrow evening in St. George. Bay Theatre (Mra Clay ton, proprietress) ere " Bluebeard," 9 characters; ''Robin Hood," ten characters, and "That Boy, Pete," nine characters The representations will be associated with appropriate music and scenic effects. 'I he central drama of " Robin Hood, the Fore Her Good," will comprise three scenes, viz., 'Ihe fcheriff'ti House, Sherwood Forest, and Nottingham fair in the olden time. Mr M. Smith will represent the hero, " Old Robin," and Miss K. Clayton the gaaceful heroine, Marian, the maiden of the forest. The whole will be under the manage-1 ment of Miss E. Fenton. |