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Auckland Star, Volume XII, Issue 3529, 28 November 1881, Page 2

An orchard owner at Mangapai has grafted no fewer than 6,000 apple trees this season. We ought soon to get agood supply ot fruit from the North.

" Steel Pen " sends us a long letter in reply to "Silver Pen's" strictures in the "Herald" on Mrs Fay's pretensions to mediumship and Mr Bishop's claims as an expoaer of the same. The substance of our correspondent's letter is that Mrs Fay's genuineness has been attested by Professor Crook in the "Quarterly Journal of Science," while Mr Bishop is making an uncommonly good thing for himself out of bogus exposes. The contractor for the Hamilton railway bridge, Mr Simms, has arrived, and has already commenced operations. The banks of the river are being cleared of scrub, and a monkey has been brought up for the purpose of driving the piles For the temporary wooden |bridge. Mr Walsh's contract for clearing; and levelling the station reserve and laying the permanent way to the river bank has been completed.

This morning a man named Standbury, master oi the cutter Cornlie, reported that between 6 p.m. on Saturday evening and 6 p.m. this morning, bin cabin had been entered and £3 worth of clothing stolcu therefrom. He locked the door and left the key with one of his men. He supposes that 'he sailor had occasion to go into the cabin, and had inadvertantly left the door open, A few hours later Sergeant Martin arrested a man on suspicion.

Professor Bickerton, public analyst, of Christoburch, has analysed twelve samples of tea from different dealers. All were genuine and unadulterated. To the Editor: Sir,—l utterly deny the statement made by Mr Sattley in this morning's " Herald," that I was repeatedly warned not to build the house, and that I deserved no consideration. This wonderful conversion of the neighbourhood is of very recent date—except from Mr Allen, whose opposition I looked upon in a general sense as opposed to the sale of spirits generally, and whose opinion I considered counterbalanced by others of equal weight; and on discovering that the minister of the Church of England was exerting himself by the aid of other denominations, to form the above association, and from remarks he made not to build, I offered to hand the land, and material on the ground, over to him, on payment of my outlay, and gave nearly a month to consider over it. As no other site is so well adapted, and no response coming to my offer, I considered the opposition as very impotent, and proceeded to build. According to Mr Taylor's remarks he would not sell land for an hotel. What abont the Mount Albert Hall, to induce purchasers, &c, &c. t—l am, &&, S. Stephenson, Mount Albert, November 88th.

The evening religions*service at the Theatre last evening was fairly attended, considering tho stormy weather. Mr Geo. Hemus ana the Rev. Mr Spence and the Rev. Mr Slade (Raglan) delivered iostruc* tive addresses, The Helensville Timber Company invite tenders tof steam engine, boiler, and Other saw-mill machinery. Particulars will be found in oUr advertisement columns. A lunatic in Sydney, who had been confined because of a mania for stabbing women, was liberated lately, and signal* isod his liberation by re verting to his old practicos, stabbing several young women in succession, without any provocation or warning Whatever. We are .requested to state that tne oaao in which aohn Daley is charged with stealing cabbages from the garden of Ah Choag, a Chinaman, will be heard at the Police Court to-morrow (Tuesday) morning, and the witnesses arc desired to be in attendance by 10.30 a.m. Wo regret to notioe the Unexpected death of Robert Junes, a youth of 16, who had been employed in tho Star office for several years, and who was remarkable for his steady, courteous, and unobtrusive habits. He felt unwell on Friday last, and was obliged to leave his work, and, as it proved, never to return. Ho ditto last evening at 7 o'olook, of brain fever. He was a youth of studious and religious habits, a constant reader at the Freo Library, and every sparo hour of his time was devoted to the acquisition of knowledge. Return of sick treated at the Provincial District Hospital for the wbek ending Baturday l November 28th, 188!. Remained last return, 107; admitted since, 10; discharged, 11; diod, 5; remaining, 101 males, 84; females, 17, Arrangement of cases; Zymotic, 12; constitutional, 11; local, 48; developmental, 17; violent, 13. Fivo deaths occurred, vis.: E.D., aged 72 years, female, on. 21st. iust., of general dobility; A, 11., 60 years, male, 22nd, of cancer of stomach; WiC, 68 years, uuilo, 220 d, of arthritis; G-,H>, 60 years, male, 24tb, of pneUmonittj T.McM., 12 years, 24th, of sorofula. Thanks aro returned to Mrs Sutherland and Secretary of Auckland Club for illustrated papers, and to Mrs Si M Iran for I lowers-.

A very narrow Escape from what might have tioen a serious conflagration happened early, yesterday morning, Sliortltr botore 3 o'clock, Mr and Mrs Coughlau, who reside upon and tAke care of the Turkish Bath Company's premises in Upper Queen-street, were awakened by the smell of smoke. Mr Coughlan immediately jumped to the conclusion thai) something was the matter in tho furaucc-room, which is oh tho lower story. He found the woodwork in flames, and iinniedittely set about to ex. tinguish tho Eve with buckets of water, Mrs Coughlan had in the meantime rung a hand-bell at the door, and this brought Constable Ryan, Sergeant Clarke, and several other policemon on the scene. The Fire Brigade also arrived shortly after the alarm. With the assistance of the police officers the llimos were speedily ex. tinguished before any Serious damage had been done. It is sUpposod that the fire \tas caused by embers from tho fnrnacc. The third lecture of. Mrs Bernard Moore's second courso on " Homo Nursing " was given at th'o Yoiing Women's Institute on Saturday afternoon. Tho subjects treated of were : Observation of the sick, accidents, bandages of various kinds, on all of which valuable information was given. If these lectures continue to be given and are well attended, the sick Will reap the benefit in increased comfort, and tho medical men in the intelligent dud faithful seconding of their labours, the want of which is often one of their greatest trials. Husbands should send ther wives, and parents their daughters, to learn the most necessary and valuable art of nursing the sick; Mrs Modre has a large class at Unehnnga, and another is boing formed there, for which Mr Stovenson is taking names. Mr Gardner, chemist, of Queen-street, will also receive names of those who wish to joiii another class in Auckland, after Christmas. The next lecture will bo on Saturday next at 3 p.m.

The quarterly meeting of tho Sir Henry Havolock Lodge, No. 6,1.0. G.T., for the installation of officers, was held :a the lodge-room, on Tudsdsy, tbe Ist inat. Th« reports of the secretary and treasurer were of a very encouraging chiiracter, it being shown that over one hundred persons had joined the lodge during tho p»st six months, whilst the finances were stated to be in a very healthy condition, notwithstanding the largo amounts that had been spout in adding books to the already valuable library. It was agreed to hold a concert shortly in aid of the Hospital and Bofuge Fruit, Flowers, Harmonium, and Invalid Chair Fund. After the reports had been adopted the following officers were installed for the current quarter by Bro. Lye, L.D., assisted hy Bros. Wilcox and Young:— Bro. Clifford, W.R.T.; Bro. Bees, W.V.T.; Bro. Leyland, W.S. ; Bro. Weir, W.A.S. j Bro. Gibson, W.F.S. ; Sis, Marston, W,T.; Bro. Wooden, W.C. { Bro. Anderson, W.M. { Sis. McManus, W.D.M. { Bro, MoNaughton, W.LG. ; Bro. Lymburne, W.0.G.; Sis. Lye, W.RH.S. 5 Sk Cameron, W.L.H.S, ; Bro. Flannery, P.W.C.T. Mr W. P. Featheratono, of Dovonport, writes, complaining that several inaccuracies occurred in our report of Noonan's exploit at his 1 residence early on Saturday morning. He says i "In the report it would appear that Moonan went direct from the ferry boat to my residence ; whereas his first appearance took place at a quarter to two in the morning, when he was detected in trying to raire the window sashes. He never was on tho verandah as you state, He was dragged into the house certainly, but never struck while there ; or afterwards, as you assert; he had received his injuries before wo saw him, viz., in the darkness outside, dor was the man carefully tied, but At perfect liberty in tho room. Instead of ill-using him, we bad his arm dressed and put in • sling, though if his arm was broken, as you state it was, we did not know it, but simply dressed it as for au ordinary bruise. I also asked one of the detectives, who concluded that his arm was not broken. And as for your reporter's advice, that ho hopes .the public (tor fear of the consequences) will not be rash in treating supposed burglars when they are trying to raino your window-sashos at 2 o'clock in tho morning, I imagine tho public will not be so chicken-hearted as to take such advice, otherwise our real burglars will probably be at large for tomo time yet to oome, I would wish Noonau to know that if he has suffered through his freak, he has only himself to blame; and that not only was he the cause of disturbing and frightening my family, but of several other families in the neighbourhood, and putting me to the expense of a medical man for my wife. With your permission, Mr Editor, I would kindly thank those neighboure and friends who volunteered their assistance on this occasion.—Yours, &c, W. P.FeathkkSTONE. •

Yesterday morning at an early hour, a young man of much promise named Win. Robertson, died in the Provincial Hospital of " Blight's disease." Since his arrival in Auckland about three years-ago, the deceased has taken a lively interest in the temperance movement, having been for more than a year Secretary of the Victoria Lodge of 1.0. G.T., Newmarket, while he also acted as Secretary to the Band of Hope in connection with St, David's Presbyterian church, Symcnda-street. Daring the last sitting of the Grand Lodge of 1.0. G.T., Mr Bobortson was one of the officers chosen to furnish Press reports of the trauaactions of the Orand Lodge, and gave every satisfaction. He was at the same time nominated for the post of Grand Worthy Secretary, but withdrew in favour of Mr Price, of Wellington. Tho deceased bad varied literary attainments, and contributed to the Auckland papers poetical effusions and letters on current social topics. He came from Airdtie, Scotland, in rather weak health,and arriving in Auckland by the ship James Wisbart, found his health for the first two years greatly improved by the change to this genial climate. Abont two months ago, however, he had a severe attack of erysipelas, and though he recovered from that complaint, the weakness appeared to hare developed kidney disease of a dangerous type. His brother, Mr Robertson of Kyber Pass bakery, had him removed to the Provincial Hospital, in order that he might receive the benefit of the most skilful and systematic treatment; but shortly after his admission to that institution his case was pronounced hopeless, and he gradually sank, bearing his sufferings cheerfully, until he passed away in Christian hope and resignation, at 5 a.m, on Sabbath. Deceased was a member of St. I David's Presbyterian Church, and his I funeral, which took place this afternoon, was attended by various of the church brethren", members of the Good Templar Order, and of tho Auckland Band of Hope Union, besides relatives and personal friends. In addition to his mental_ gifts, deceased had a singularly amiable disposition, and bis removal at the early age of 27 years is another instance of the inscrutable working of Providence in catting off useful lives, apparently in the very bud of their promise.

Borne Danes, felling bush near Stratford, Taranaki, disco yored the skeleton of a man, with the back of his akull appearing to have been broken in with sdme blunt instrument;

At 8 o'clo6k this evening at St. Matthew's Bazaar, an auction sale will be held in the Drill-shed of the goodi remaining over, at Which the Whole Of the works of art which were not allowed ro be raffled will be disposed of.

Mr McKay, of the Geological Department, who was sent to report upon the Caswell Sound Marble Company's property, has sent in his report. It shows that the marble consists of three different varieties, one of which is of a .quality of good white statuary marble, and that there is every prospect that a marketable marble will be procured of a quality equal to samples shown,

A lad named John Thorpe, son of Mr Robert Thorpe, the well-known proprietor of the Harp of Erin Hotel, had his leg broken on Saturday morning by a kick from the stallion Preston. The boy. was engaged to ride Dewdrop at the Waikato races.

The dingV face between Masters Hewson and E. Bailey, which was to have taken place on Saturday afternoon, was postponed on account of the rough water. It will be rowed at 6 o'clock this evening*

MrE. Bartley has received the idllorfng list bf tenders for a residence at Lake T«ka-puha:-J. May, £470; A. Wren, £499; Scott and Coombos, £646; F. Duder, £660; A. Koys, £689. The following tenders wero sent in to Mr E. Bartley, to-day, for the erection of a residence at Remnera (as advertised);—W. Edaerly, £610; H. Jones, -£572; J. E. Morris, £556; Smith and Woller, £546. . ' The following telegram was received by Mr F. A. White to-d»y from the Waitekauri Extended mine i -" Cut reef eastern sido about nino inches wide, showing a little gold-I believe payable. —H. BUTLKB." "Omega" Writes regretting that Sir George Grey did not discuss the education question in his lost speech at the Lomestreet Bail. Our correspondent than proceeds to advocate the return of only such representatives as Will support the Introduction of Bible-reading into the public schools. We have not space for the letter in the present crowded state of our columns, Mr Harry Dunnett, who rode Comus in the Fakuranga Hunt Club Steeplechase on Saturday, was most Unfortunate, having no tower than tbtee spills. Thd first two of these accidents did not result seriously, the rider being in bis saddle a second or two after he left it. In the third, how • ever, Comus collided with one of the gate posts, and Mr Dunnet, betides getting severely bruised, had his lip split He was picked up by Mr A. Bennett, and sent at once to the Hospital Last evening the incumbent of SI; Matthew's delivered td ah attentive congregation the first of a series of Advent lectures on "The Four Last Things"— "Death," "Judgment," "Hell," "Heaven." The delivery of such an address during such a terrific storm was very solemn, and when " The Litany of tHe Four Last Things " was sunir, whilst thechtirch was lit tip with the lurid glaro of the lightning, the intensely weird effect will not bo soon forgotten. Canterbury squatters are not the only people in tbe colony who know how to gridiron I A Beefton paper says that complaints are made that the Chinese who take up alluvial claims, so contrive to peg their ground as to leavo blocks between tbe claims. The spare ground thus locked in is of course useless to others, being protected to some extent by registered rights for tail-races. When the proper time comes shares in tbe claim are sold to other Chinamen, and the sparo areund is barred from occupation pending tiio arrival ot Chinamen from Utago.

At tho meeting of the French Literary Society on Saturday evening Mr W. H. Dampier recited la translated'prose extract from tho English, entitled ''Tho Bvbful Man," Tfco translation was rather defective in consequence of idiomatical difficulties. Mr Dampier gained credit at any rate for his dolivery, which waa fair. On resuming his seat he waa warmly applauded, Mr J, 11. Seward (schoolmaster at Fanmure), followed with a highly interesting and very Well-written composition on Ducornet, the celebrated French painter, who, though deprived from birth of the Use of his arms, learned to paint with his foet, and succeeded in achieving fame in his profesiion. The lecture evinced on Mr Soward's part a keen appreciation of tho line arts, and showed that be la possessed of a largo fund of information on the French and Flemish schools of painting. The production waa highly praised by the members present, who Were of opinion that both in peintof delivery and literary style it would do credit to on educated Frenchman, The lecturer was also complimented upon his devotion to the welfare of the Association, which prompted bim to come all the way from Fanmure in order to keep his engagement with the class. Mr Hay, of Duuedin, has printed an essay on " Some characteristics of Wordsworth's poetry and their lessons." The essay waa read by the author before the Utago University Debating Society in Jnly last, and published by special doiire. It is rare, indeed, that a discourse on the contemplative Wordsworth is read befere other than a cultivated society, but Mr Hay seems to have been favoured with an appreciative audience in the city of the South. Tho essay is not without very considerable merit, and exhibits a genial appreciation of the excellencies ot the author of the "Excursion." Mr Hay has shewn in his essay that the poet of liydal Mount possessed in an eminent degree those powers which he rightly termed " the vision and the faculty divine," and that his fame, long unrecognised, grows brighter with the lapse of years. Wordsworth's exquisite simplicity and composure of style, his unison of thought with the quiet influences of Nature.have won for him a leading position in poetic literature.' He has bordered, so to speak, the lowliest paths of humanity with flowers of truth and Christian philosophy, refreshing to the lonely student of the beautiful, and proved, as Mr Hay has shewn, a delight and solace to no less a man than John Stuart Mill, in moments of sadness, Mauy of Wordsworth's lyrics, and especially bis sonnets, are noble, patriotic, and full of beauty, which the writer of the essay has illustrated by well-selected- extracts. A cluster of poems and sonnets, occupying half-a-dozen pages ofter the essay, will- be read with pleasure. The sonnets on Keats and Shakespero aro comparatively faultless.

The prospectns of Fisher and Company (Limited), has been published, and will be fonnd in our advertising columns this evening. This company proposes to purchase the business of Messrs Fisher and Co., of Auckland, and to carry on the wholesale and retail butchering, meat freezing, and meat preserving trade, together with fellmongery, tanning, and other branches of the business which may be found expedient, and it is confidently expected that with increased capital and improved appliances, the present profitable business son be very much further developed. The capital 1b £60,000 in £1 shares, and it is proposed to call up 5s on application, 5s on allotment, and the balanco in colls of 5\ on three months' notice. The provisional directors are Messrs W. Aitken, Jas. Bailey, Joseph Banks, Thos. Ching, P. Comisky, D. B. Ctuickshank, John Fisher, Jas. Wallace, tnd David Nathan. Messrs Fisher.& Co, have accebted 25,000 paid-up shares in the company, in full payment for all the properties and stock-in-trade, and it is proposed that Mr Fisher should act as managing director of the meat-purveying department, and Mrßanks,the tannery and fellmongery, &e. All the properties to be taken over have been valued by competent authorities. Two months since orders were sent home for a Bell-Coleman freezing machine, capable of freezing 125 tons measurement, and manufacturing two tons of ice daily. With a properly fitted-up chilling chamber, there will be no necessity to feed a heavy stock of cattle, sheep, and poultry, as the supply can be regulated exactly by tbe requirements of the trade; the meat being only chilled, not frozen, will keep fully fortyeight hours longer than meat killed under the most favourable conditions. It will also offer great facilities for storing butter, game, and other perishable goods; and enable the North ot New Zealand to compete successfully with any other part of the colonies in the manufacture of bacon, curing hams, and production of preserved meats. Mr Thomas Russell has sent out a complete plan and specification tor a model tannery and fellmongery, using tramways and every appliance of the most modern construction. Arrangements have been made with the Government to have a station on the site of the works, thus enabling the company to carry on a large shipping and carrying business, with every facility and despatch. It is also proposed to utilise all refuse in the manufacture of a superior mannre. Messrs Saunders and Alexander, who have been appointed brokers, have already received a large number of applications for shares in the projected company.

We are requested to state that there will be no drill to-morrow evening, Major Derrom having kindly placed the shed, at tho disposal of the St. Matthew's Bazaar Committee;

A yoiitb, named Thomas Mani, had a narrow escape from drowning on Saturday last at the swimming baths,and would most likely havd been drowned, but for the timely help of a Mr Mills, who, seoing the lad's danger, rendered immediate help, and rescued him. The lad was found nearly unconscious, and was brought round by ruhbfng and the utual appliances. The man at the oaths seems to have been unaware of the circumstances at the time. The parents of tlio lad express their gratitude to Mr Mills.

Miss Rogers, lately arrived from England, opens In Ponsonbr, opposite All Saints' Churoh, as fashionable milliner. Her notloe appears in another column.

A grand entertainment will be given tomorrow evening in the Theatre Royal, by the following ladles and gentlemen. Madame Mlna Mnrlelle,MUi Hykes,Mr Gordon Goooh, K.A.M., Mr WentWoDth, Mr Forth, Messrs Marshall, Carhpbell,at>Clair, Culllmore, Maoosbe,Franklin, and others. The programme contains a Bumber of Bpeoialitles, new boors, and a variety of nniqua performances, brief, pleasant, and entertaining. A carefully arranged programme has been prepared for Mr Qradwell'sflrst concert to ba given In the Choral Hall on Thursday next. The instrumental part oonslsts of pianoforte eOlos by Miss Vlvers,Mlss R»eve,and Miss Law; violin sdlTby Miss Stevenson; and duetfor violin and piano by Mr Bealo and Miss Dickson. The vooalists Include Mrs Blspham, Mr Gordon Goooh (who will sing two favonrite seleoUons), Mr Forth, Mr Corbett. and Mr Gradwell. A speoial feature of the concert will bo the Shaksperian readings and recitations to be rendered by anamber of Mr Gradwell'a pupils, who m»y be expeoted.to aodult themselves with great credit. A Bceno from "Maobeth" will be given in oharaoter, an attempt not often made by snch yonthfnl performers. It ought also to be mentioned that soma passages from Popes Homer's Ulad will bo rcolted, descriptive of the parting of Hector and Andromaone. From the above outline it will be seen that a very enjoyable evening may be anticipated.