The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, The Morning News, and The Echo. MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1831.

Auckland Star, Volume XII, Issue 3487, 10 October 1881, Page 2

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1831.

For the came that lacks aisiilance, For the wrong that needs resistanc For the future in the distance. And the good that we can do.

Oub cablegrams this afternoon report a re-. markaWe Liberal demonstration at Leeds, where Mr Gladstone has declared the views of his Cabinet upon all the great questions of the day, The .Premier appeira to have rivalled his brilliant oratorical performance during the famous Midlothian campaign.'

The report of the South British Insurance Company to-day shows that insurance business even at present rates of premium is not all profit. The Company commenced the half-year with a balance of £10,633; they received £5,393 in interest on investment,

liand they close the year with' only £16,436 to the good; the insurance premiums during the year having done little more than pay.'losses and expenses, •The Chairman:s statement shews the Company's business to ba well distributed and steadily growing.

1 There is said to be some uncertainty about the delivery of the Key S, Edger's lecture oh "Compensation," in reply to Dr Wallis, the member.for City West having informed some teetotal champions that there is now no difference between them, as since he delivered his lecture on compensation to publicans, six months ago, he has -come into complete harmony with the temperance people on the question of local option. It is not stated what influence has brought about this conversion, but the approaching election can. not, of coarse, have had anything to do with it.

A meeting of the shareholders of the Independant claim, Waitekauri, was held at Mr F. A. White's office this afternoon, for the purpose of forming a company to work the ground. Mr T. Macffarlane presided and there was a full attendance of shareholders. It was decided to form a company with a capital of £15,000 in £1 shares, nil paid up. The following gentlemen were elected directors: Messrs James Phihon, T. Macffarlane, H. R, Jones, Moore, and C. M, Alexander.

Messrs B. Tonks and Co., acting under instructions from the Auckland City Council, sold the lease for one year of the Auckland market at their mart to-day. There was a large attendance, and the bidding was spirited. The first offer was £40 per month, from which the bidding rapidly ran up by £5 and £210a bids to £60, at which figure it was knocked down to the present lessee. Mr Slator, The conditions of sale are materially the same as previously, with these exceptions—the present lease is but for one year; the lessee will be required to keep the Market open till 7 p.m. during the summer months instead or till 6 p.m., as formerly; and the main passage, east and west, and north and south, will have to be kept clear for a width of 19 feet, thus virtually preventing the erection of small stalls, which on Saturday evenings especially much impede traffic throusfli the Market.

Mr Garrard says that he has tackled Major Burns about the alleged statement that an obscure fisherman named Garrard wanted to rob City North of Dr Wallis. He says the Major repudiates making any such statements, and (adds our 'informant) the Major expressed himself as quite favourable to his (Garrard's) candidature. ' -•, . ::M.

Tho Royul Insuranoo Company settled; up with Mr G. S. Jakins over the recent Ore i this morning. He loses little by the, transaction, and therefore cau fully appreciate» the value of insurance. ' Mr Thomas Spurgeon preached last even? ing in the Alexandra-street Primitive Methodist Church, and drew a iar'ge conY gregation, ;■ The authorities of the Devohport Ferry Co. should take steps to atop1 press the practice of jumping* from the Steamers to the wharf before tho vessels are alongside. This is much indulged in by lads of tho genus larrikin, and may lead to serious accidents. The usual Bona Mors service was conducted in tit. Patrick's Cathedral last evening, the front of the altar end the other portions of the sanctuary being appropriately draped in mourning for the occaeion. At 1 the conclusion of the servico a very pleasing ("Tantum Ergo," arranged as a trio, was sung by members of the choir. j A mau named Joseph Cook was working with a restless horse at North Shore on Saturday, when by (some means he fell, but ;how is not exactly known. However, his ixide and arm weie considerably bruised, ' and ho was compelled to'comoto the hospital for troatment. • •

Dr Wilson, the eminent physiologist and Combe lecturer for Scotland, in the course of a recent address, said that a healthy ■ adult should consume per day 4^ozs of nitrogenous matter, about 3ozs of fat, l4ozs of

starches and sugar?, and loz of minerals. This amount of nourishment might be obtained by eating ICoza of meat, or its equivalent, 19pzs of bread, and 3j ozs of butter t while water should be absorbed to the amount of B2ozs. The eight Wade settlers against whom charges of conspiracy, etc., have been laid^ were brought up at the Police Court to-day, land a further remand of bight days granted 'ou the application of Mr Laiahloy. It is understood that the cases will be proceeded with' next week, no further adjournment from then^ being required by either side. . Before another fortnight has elapsed, in all probability the last vestige of one of tho 'landmarks of old Auckland—Britomart .Point—will have been, obliterated. The ■contractors Are now fast removing the cragliko eminence, which has been so long; an

eyesore in the vicinity of the railway

station. I Wo learn that Mrs Hayes, the wife of 'Laurence Hayes, and her four young children, are left in a distressed condition,. in cohscqUonco of her husband's sentence of five years' penal servitude tor rape. A subscription was set on foot on Saturday in aid of Mrs Hayes and her family .by several 'friends,' and about £6 were immediately raised. It is also proposed to petition the Government, setting forth the facts of the case, praying for a mitigation of the sentence. . . . ■ v , ~ - ,

: The third ot a course of lectures ou Home .Nursing was given by Mrs Bernard Moore, |at the Young Women's Institute, on Satur-. [day afternoon. Mrs Moore showed various kinds oi bandages and their uses in different forma ot accidents and ailment". The aimplo, many tailed, Esuiarch, &c, were, used Upon the head, oboist, back,-and limbs, and ladies were allowed to experiment with jthem. Thoy wore then shown the best way to carry a helpless or partially helpless persom The lecturb was ail extremely inter, esting and useful one. The next lecture will be given next Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the subject being "Special Details of Nursing, Poultices, &c." ■ The demand for female .servants in Sydney is very great, and the recent arrivals by tho Nineveh wero in request. The ''Herald ' says that of the single women only about 20 were for hire, and the scene at the Hydo Park Depot was the usual one, ladies outnumbering the immigrants three to one, and offering wages which are absurdly high when it is considered that most of the girls never were in service before, and that they are ot a class scarcely sufficiently refined to be a guaranteo that their home training obviates the necessity of experience in service to make them useful domestics.- The lowest wage was Bs, and in the majority of cases the rate was 10.», every girl being hired before one o'clock. Yesterday afternoon (says the Sydney " Evening News") a gentleman from Sydney went to visit his wife's grave at Kookwood, and while he Was engaged in watering some flowers his attention was called by a man to the fact.that a short distance away an open coffin was lying on the ground in the bush. On proceeding ito the Spot he found tho coffin of a full-grown person, with the lid wrenched off, and the .nan'la aC AKt . nr ni n « L..J..., TUv wUIU tVMS empty, and the lid could not bo found. It subsequently transpired that the coffin originally contained the body of a China* man, who was disinterred by bis countrymen, in May_ last, after being buried but a short time, in order that it might be sent away to his own countrymen in China, St. Matthew's Church yesterday was entirely full, the occasion, being the concluding services (in which some beautiful special prayers were introduced) in connection with the recent sitting of the Synod. In the morning the Rev. H. Edwardes was thepreacher. In the evening tho service was Bplehdidly rendered by the choir, which was very full,. and in capital Toice/ A notable feature was the appropriate anthem, "In Jewry is God Known.' f It is hardly necessary to say that the voluntaries and accompaniments of the respected organist, Mr Brown, were remarkably good, especially the " Hallelujah Chorus," played as a finale.. The prayers Were Said by the incumbent, and an excellent sermon was preached by tho Veo. Archdeacon Govett, his text being I Tim., v. 8. The' Rot: H. D. D. Sparling was also present, the Bishop being unavoidably prevented from attending.

According to an advertisement in the Stab, a sals of furniture, gold watches, &c, was to have taken place to-day in St. George's Bay Road, opposite the roßi■dence of Dr. Home, tut when the auctioneer, Mr Arthur, went to the house with ;the View of selling, he found that some persons had.,been there- before him and removed the goods. Mr Arthur discovered that the furniture had boon removed, to tho store of Mr John Evans, cabinet maker, of Parnell Hise, and as Mr EvaRS had not been paid by the presumed owner it was evident that no burglary bad been committed. ,The goods we learn were handed orar to a pawnbroker for a consideration to enable the late tenant of the house, Mr Morris, to leave the colony. The furniture and goods were obtained on a promise of payment by weekly instalments; but as ho remittances were made, the real owner got possession of his property, and intends to " hold on " until a better claimant puts in an appearance. It is expected that the matter will come before the Civil Court, '

Some question has arisen whether tho removal of a scarlet fever patient to the block of buildings in which the Young Women's Institute is situated was mentioned at the last City School Committee :meeting, MrGorrie,thechairman,andtwo other members of the Committee present did not hear it. Mr Thwajtes, however, informs us, and our reporter confirms his statement, that he did mention the matter at the meeting, but no remark was made or the subject by any other person present. We learn that the child is now so much better that it is to be removed shortly into tho country. Though tho little patient was carefully isolated, and was in a section of the building reached by an entirely different door from the Institute entrance, its removal to a thickly .populated block of buildings like that in which tho Institute is carried on was an extremoly iujudicious step, and one which we are glad to learn is not likely to be repeated.

On arrival of the Northern Company's new steamer Macgregor at Waitara, a number of gentlemen from the surrounding districts went down to inspect this now and acceptable addition to their trading fleet. In honor of the occasion the vessels in the river, and the houses in the town, were gaily decked with bunting j and toe people seemed bent on making the occasion of such a fine, large steamer's first visit to their port a general holiday. The principal residents of Waitara were invited by Captain Macgregor to partake of dinner on board the steamer, alter which several toasts were enthusiastically drunk, including " Success to the Northern Steamship Company," by Mr Halse. That gentleman said that all the guests, like himself, mu&t feel proud at such a magnificent vessel as the Macgregor entering the Waitara Elver, and being built for the trade. It might be considered by some that the vessel was too large for their trade, but the Hawera District was now connected with the river by rail, and trade was likely to be increased considerably thereby. He was convinced the business of the place would grow, not only to find employment for the Macgregor, but for other vessels like her. He concluded ■by proposing the toast, associating with it the name of Captain Macgregor, the manager of the Company, who briefly rseponded. Toasts were also given to "Captain Amodeo," the "Builders," "The Waitara " Harbour Board," and the usual patriotic testimonials, after which the company separated.

sj:At the weekly meeting of St James'siAssbciatlon this eveuing, Mr E. W. Button Willdeliver his promised lecture oil ", The . Itelan4jbflßßl/ '\]l& Ottr notice ttf the Juvenile ifaijcy Dress Ball, the name.'; of Miss Home was unintdntionally omitted fronl the list of ladiee; Mis6"•Borne was most übiquitous,' active, aild obliging,", ! \ J •

'The evening service for the people at the theatre last'evening was largely .attended, Dri" Ketiderdino in the chair. Addresses were delivered by the Aev. Wm, Morley and Mr Brackenrig.

On the reclamation near the dock is a dilapidated galvanized iron shed, which, ibesides being an eyesore, is a source.of ' danger. Any high wind might rend the loose sheets of metal from the shod, to the ';peril of passers-by. , ■,• ;

The geld returns from the Tbambs mines for last month show a total of 3,5970z3. The principal yields were—Waiotahi, 4390z9.; Smile of Fortune, 484g0z5.; New North Devon,- 254J0z9,; and New Golden Crown, 4240z5. The Coromandel returns for the same period amounted to 4350z9. 7dwt3, :'.:.; ' i . :

Mr. Edward Neal read a paper on " Tobacco and its injurious effects upon the human system " on Friday evening before the members of the Epsom Mutual Improvement Society. The essayist'was a very young man, and the paper was wellhandled and promised of better things. It was resolved to give a miastrol entertainment at an curly date k

The reduction in the faro between the city and Dovonport by the new ferry company is well-received by the public, judgi ing by tbe crowds who took passages on the ferry steamers yesterday. The weather was by no means good, but in several trips there was scarcely standing room on the decks. If the iiew Company go on as they have begun, we predict a successful career for them. ...

A" number of Parnell residents have formed ft boating. club, called the St, George's Bay Baatini? Club. Some members of tho organisation recently purchased the old yacht Ripple, once notad for her speed, and are now fitting her up, with the view of entering for soinq of the sailing racea of tho ensuing season, : . . •

There was: only ono case set down for hearing to-day at the District Court, before Mr Macdonnld, viz., Geo. Walker and another v. Matthew H. Koo, claim £68 10s 4d, which was adjourned until next Court day, counsel being engaged at the Civil Sittings, Supreme Couit.

Three natives named Akinihi, Hone Hinga, and Haraka, who were tho principal witnesses for the prosecution in the case of rape against; Ludolph Subritzky, were arrested on Saturday afternoon on information which had been laid by Mr Subriteky for conspiracy and.perjury. The case came before the Court to-day, and a remand till Wednesday was granted. Mr Coleman appeared for tho prosecution; and Mr Ldishloy for the defence-, i;- ■ : •

Tho usual weekly meeting ofthe French Literary Society was hold on Saturday evening, Mr C* de L'Eau (President) in the chair. A ballot was taken for the admission ot Mrs David Nathan, and resulted in her unanimous election. Mr Hugh Campbell gave a '"capitally prepared biographical lecture on "Henri Murger; Poet, Artist, and Bohemian," and Mr H. S. F.Peltzer followed with one of his admirable discourses, tho subject .being "Tho Teaching of French in English Countries." It was pregnant with sound reflections, and wasinteriarded with many amusing illustrations. Mr Gamier lectures next Saturday, on which occasion also Mr Englor delivers a choice reading, r ,

There was no share report on Saturday afternoon, but in consequence, perhaps, of tho dullness of business, a slight struggle occurred between two well known dealers in scrip, Messrs J— and J—, who de not wish their names made public. J— 1, whose Christian name reminds us of the man who commanded the sun to stand still, addressed J— 2, a gentleman of Welsh extraction, on a little .business, when the latter replied, "You arc a liar," No sooner was the epithet uttered, than J— 1 struck J—.2 plump on tho nose, making the blood spurt out. Seeing tho life stream flow, the first person asked if he wanted another dose. "No,"' muttered J— 2, " this will do for the present. Joshua, my boyj you shall pay for this."

There was a very large attendance at St. John's Roman Catholic Church last evening; on the occasion.of the rennwoi l>y o number of young persons of their baptismal vows. The children marched in procession from the Convent school— the boys being decorated with green and the girls with blue and white sashes. Tho baptismal vows wero read alternately by two of the more advanced children. Following this ceremony was a renewal of the total abstinence pledges, administered some time ago by Father Hennibery and the Very, Rev. Father Fjries, V.W. FatherFynes delivered an appropriate and interesting address, which was earnestly listened to.

Two young men named Thomas McDonald and Charles Pardey were ejected from the Theatre on Saturday night for causing a disturbance. They adjourned to Elliott-street, followed by a crowd of spectators, and indulged in a stand-up fight, but before they had been .allowed sufficient time to display their pugilistic abilities to advantage, they were run in by the police. Thd case came before tho Resident Magistrate. to-day, and while expressing his willingness to pass over tho offence of fighting, he told them that ho could not countenduce disorderly'conduct in a building where so much annoyance must necessarily be caused to other people by their riotous behaviour. The fact that they had been in custody since Saturday night was, howevet, tiken into consideration, and the nominal fine of 5s and costs inflicted on each prisoner.

A shocking state of morality was revealod at the Police. Court to-day during tho hearing of a charge of keeping a brothel.against an old'man named Harris. " The statement made by MrPardy showed that tho prisoner was in tho habit of seducing girls of very tender years to his house, where they were debauched, and their ruin ensured. A young girl under fourteen years of age, named Ellen Pridmore, daughter of a,-.' respectable .', labouring .:" • man, was found in the shanty yesterday by the police,' arid several days before she left home with tho avowed intention of taking a situation. Mr Pardy also drew the nttoiit on-of the Bench to the fact that an astonishingly large number of young girls between the uges of fourteen and seventeen years were on the town at present. .Joe prisoner was found guilty, and the full sentence of three montha'imprisonment with hard labour inflicted. i

On Friday last a meeting of delegates from the various football and cricket clubß of the Waikato was held at Ohaupo for the purpose .of. i organising an Association for promoting these games in the district. It was unanimously agreed to form two Asaociations, viz,, the Waikato Cricket Associa> tion and the Waikato Football Association, the first-named only to bo organised at once. Tho following gentlemen were elected officers of the Cricket Association : President, Mr Northcroft, R.M. ; VicePresidents, Messrs Hindle, Grice, and R. Kirkwood; Treasurer, Mr W. Tonks ■ Secretary, Mr C. Rhodes; Committee' Messrs Sandes, Lang, Edwards, Bodilby, Grierson, J. B. Suiitb, Ward, Cotton, and Bromfield; The anaual subscription was fixed at 5a for individual ■ members, and £2 2s for clubs. The question of amalgamating with the Auckland Association was discussed lengthily, but it was finally agreed to leave the matter to individual clubs,.

A meeting was held at Northcote on Saturday afternoon last for the purpose of considering, matters affectiug the ferry service. The chairman of the District Board, Mr Hawkins, presided,' and in the course of his opening remarks stated that he had anticipated that the directors of the Devonport Ferry Company would have been present. He had received a letter of apology from the chairman stating vthat it would bo inconvenient for. .them to be present. The secretary, however, was present, and he would ask him to offer some explanation. Mr Tanner, who was present at the request of the directors, said there were still a few unallotted shares which the directors offered to the people of Nqrthcote. It was only fair when the Company was asked to make concessions in respect to the Northcote Service that the directors should | ask the residents of that locality to accept a portion of the risk attending the reduction cf fares. He hoped the Company would be ! fairly represented in Northcote. If, however, it was the wish of the meeting, the direc'ora would be willing to sell them the Northcote branch of the Ferry Service, which they did not value to such an extent as to require an exorbitant price for it. After some discussion, a resolution was passed to the effect that the Company be requested, to issue single return tickets at 9d, and single weekly tickets at 4s. A committee was then, appointed to meet the directors and arrange a time-table and tariff for the Northcote Service. ■

The service of (sons;-yesterday at the Old People's Refuge was largely attended. The fruit was distributed on Saturday. The choir, under Mr Ryan; sang, the Te I)etim and several hymns, and the Rev. Mr Ham eldelivered an excellent address. * //

'To the Editor: Sir,—While some of our would-be representatives are promising all sorts of things if .returned, I notice Mr Win. Swanson showing Mr Whitakcr over.the Arch-Hill tchool grounds, and evidently,, pointing out the necessity of an extension. This is as it should be, and until our public men will take the trouble of seeing for themselves the requirements of their several districts we cannot expect much from them. There certainly is something in what the Albortlander said to the late John Williamson whoa canvassing in the work. "Sir," said he, " Unless you travel over our roads and see for yourself oar requirements I will not vote for you." Would that all the .constituents would act likewise,—Youre, &c., J.R.L., Great North Koad. .

The small-pox scare has reached the Thames natives, and for the last few days Dr. Payne has been actively engaged vaccinating the residents of Kauaeranga and Kirilriri. Jt is considered the fashion jqat at present to have the Vaccination mark upon the arm, and is regarded by many of the younger people as a sort of tattooing, and dusky maidens are;to be met with who delight to show their well-formed arms, with the mark upon, them, to admiring strangers and favourite friends. Yet the old people are not averso to the_ opera tion, as the surgeon has Several patients on his list ovor 70 years of age, and one aged 94. Tho doctor will make a little money over tho matter, as he gets a shilling aheadj ■ and is allowed the sarue sum per mile as a travelling allowance when he is required to visit the settlements. It is an ill wind that does not blow sdrae one good, find the' Thames medicos cannot complain of want of work; for the scarlet fever scare has kept them busy for the last few months, and now the vaccination panic is taking the place of the foyer.—" Thames Star,"

i The adjourned meeting of the cteditors in tho estate of Moasrs V. Summer and Co., FortBtreet, wiU be hold In the office of Mr Win. Ttaorno, solicitor, on Wednesday next, at 3 o'clock Pirn. ■ .

The friends of the Newton Congregational Sunday-school have decided to hold their near anniversary 'meeting on Thursday, the 3rd of November, of which duo notieo will be given.

A Gift Entertainment, on the Christmas Tree principle, win be held to-morrow evening, in the Ponsonby Hall, in connection with the 8t Stephen's Presbyterian Ghurob, The price of admission is merely nominal, and the gfts are valuable, being those left from tho Bassiar of last year. < ■

An entertainment will bo given this evening in St David's schoolroom, in aid of the Band of Hope Harmonium Fund, consisting of addresses, ballads and recitations. Mr John Jenkins will. deliver a humorous sermonette, designed especially for young unmarried persons, from Ganeßlß. c. 29, y. 11: ''And Jacob kissed Itaohel. and lifted up his tolce and wept." • --•

Mr Otto "Kohl, MiB:P., is persevering .with his cure for rheumatism; Already he has (succeeded-in relieving a large number of his patients of that direful malady, and as a result he has been presented with a number of testimonials from persons who have been cured by hla process, Ho may be seen at Panama House, Sy mends-street, every day, from 10 to 12 a.m. and3to! p.m. •' ' '■'- ■ ; ....

We strongly recommend those of our readers who wish to hear some of tbe best music rendered in an efllolent manner to attend the grand sacred concert to be held this ovening at tho Beresford-street Congregational Church. "The concert was held on September 19th, and gave so muoh pleasure to those who attended it that a wish, was expressed universally to have it repeated.' Those who bought tickets for tho first conoert and were unable to attend will be admitted on presenting the old tioket. ■

From an advertisement in another column, it will bo observed that Mr Henry Petry, jeweller and diamond setter, who has for some time past been carrying on buslnasi) in his particular lino, has considerably improved his snop in Victoria-street. He has just reoelvod a I very choice contighment of the latest improvements in modern jewellery, and by the taste whioh he has displayed in their arrangement, etc., has already attracted a largo numbor of persons thithor. : ~...„

Ilememberthat the First CouPON.for the Observer Xmas Prizes will appear in Nkxt Friday's Observer, and that if you mlea taking it, you will miss your chance .for 25 valnable gifts, including—Materials for a First-Clara. Christinas Dinner for 6 persons, viz, Prime Christmas Turkey, Ox Tongue, Birloinof Beef, Oxtail (for soup), i Dishes Vegetables, Materials for Plum Pudding, 12 Minco Pies, Coltsfoot Jelly, 2 Bottles Preserved Fruit for entremets, i Dishes Dessert, 3 Bottles Champagne, I Sherry, 1 Port, 2 Claret, 1 Brandy. 2nd. Handsome Clock for Mantelpiece-; 3rd, Christmas Hamper, containing Turkey and 6 Bottles English Ale; ltb» American Electro-plated Clock suitable for Bltting-room ; stb, Suoking Pig;6th, Two Vols Ooutlaman'a U<n«li.A {hanrlenmnW Hnnnilt- miA eighteen other prizes.