The Evening Star : WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, The Morning News and The Echo. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1881.

Auckland Star, Volume XII, Issue 3548, 20 December 1881, Page 2

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1881.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistant For tho future in the distance) And the good that we can do.

The railway traffic returns for the fourweekly period, ended 12th November, are to hand. The total number of passengers travelling ou the Auckland section during that period was 26,330 as against 29,744 for the corresponding period of the previous year. The revenue, however, shows an increase of over £400, the amounts being £5,372 7s 5d and £4,95519s 7d. The revenue for tho .New Plymouth section shows an increase of nearly £100 por cent,, probably owing to the impetus given to business by the trouble on the Waimato Plains. The revenue from the Hurunui-Bluff section was £45,984, as against £44,581.

Mr and Mrs J. C. Williamson arrived in Dunedin this morning by the s.s, Albion, from Melbourne.

The annual meeting of the New Zealand Killc Association commences the end of February at Nelson. Tho programme com. prises matches for the Provincial districts of Nelson, Otago, Auckland, Canterbury, Wellington, and Marlborough. The principal prize in the Union match is £10 10s, presented by the Union S.S. Co. Wo notice that thia year tho aggregate and other prizes for rifles and carbines aro of the same value. Hitherto the larger money prizes have been distributed amongst the riflemen, whereas the majority of the competitors were armed witb tho carbine,

The police of this provincial district arc undoubtedly treated with less consideration than their blue-coated brethren of the South. Nearly all the rewards go to the constables of Wellington, Otago, and Canterbury, and it is over fivo years since an Auckland constable received promotion to the rank of sergeant. Owing to this neglect, many of the best men are leaving the service, while others obtain a transfer to aome other district whenever tho opportunity presents itself. This treatment is really undeserved, as the records of the Auckland police district exhibit a larger per-centagc of detected offences than those of any other part of the colony. We really think that the interests of the police force of Auckland should be better attended to than at present.

Signor Do Vivo arrived this morning in the Rotomahana. It will be in the recollection of many of our readers—especially such as cultivate music—that this gentleman brought Mme. de Marska to the colonies on his first tour ; and Mmc, Carlotta Patti on his second. On the present occasion Signor De Vivo has the honour of being ageDt for Hcrr Wilholmj, tho famous violinist, who will arrive in Auckland early in January. No eulogies of ours arc needed to emphasise the fact, that at Ms' concerts such music from the most lovely of all instruments will bo discoursed as the Auckland public have never yet had tho privilege of listening to, Hsrr Wilholmj is accompanied by two clever artistes, viz,, Miss Marie Conron, and Mr Max Vogrich, pianist and composer.

Tho telegraph authorities have decided to observo Monday, 26tb, and Monday, 2nd prox,, as holidays. Tho hours ofi attendance on those days will be from 9 to 10 a.m., and from 7.30 to 8 p.m., instead of the usual Sanday hours.

* The paddle-stoamcr Anne Milbank -was offered for sale at public auction to-day by Messrs E, and A. Isaacs. Bidding was hlow, and tbe reserve not beiti™ reached, she was withdrawn from competition.

Tho directors of tho Coffco Palace have resolved to extend tbe time for receiving tenders for tbe erection of the new buiiding until after the holidays. An advertisement notifying the extension appears in another column.

We are informed by Mr Percival tbat tho judging for the special agricultural prizes In connection with the late show of the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Associatiou will take place at the end of this week.

Yesterday a Kanaka seaman gave information to the police that, while dining at tbe Governor tiordou, ho bad a pair oi Doots stolon. The police, on making enquiries, found that tho understandings had been pawnod, mid have a description of tbc man. He has, however, not yet been apprehended. To the Editor : Sir,—Will you kindly inform mo whotlicr it was Foul Play or King Quail that won tbe last Auckland Cup ? And also if King Quail ever won an Auckland (Jut>? By answering tbo samo you will oblige—A CONSTANT READER,— [Foul Play won the last Auckland Cup. King Quail never won tho Aucklund Cup.]

The statement circulated to the effect that Mr Dunning had made an arraugemeut for Musgrovo's Tambour Mtjor Company to visit New Zealand is incorrect. Mr F. T. Gillon, Wellington, is negotiating tho sale of the New Zoaland right to play Tambour Major ou behalf of Mr Musgrovo, and the company controlled by tho latter will only visit Now Zealand in the event of no one hero purchasing Madame Favart, Olivette, or Tambour Major from him.

Mrs Suaan Allon died on the 17th inst, at her residence in Grafton Road, after a short- illness, leaving a family of several nearly grown-up children Jo mourn their loss. Mrs Allen was the widow of Mr James Allon, at one time sub-editor of tho "Southorn Cross," nnd subsequently proprietor mid editor of the "Evening News," which he established, and which was the first evening journal in Auckland. Mrs Allon was a daughter o;i the late Mr Kirkwood, a brewor of this city.

A paragraph in the "Lancet" informs us that the present position of the electric light with reference to domestic economy i.< as follows :—From a prime cost of £150 may bo purchased forty Fume's accumulators, holding enough electricity to maintain ten lamps, each equal to .six gas-burners, for five hours. The cost of recharging in only Cd. (July one case of serious injury to the sight has eowe to tbo knowledge of tlie "Lancet."

Tho brcaking-up of the Ellcrelie District School took placo on Friday last, many of the parents and friends of the pupils being present. The prize winners were Maurico Herrold, class V. ; Arthur Elerrold, class IV.; William Bartlctt, class III.; and William Mitchell, class 11., for best maps in their respective classes ; Stanley Sonicrfield for tho most intelligent composition, and a prize for sewing, presented by Mrs Nolau, awarded to Helen O. Willis. After tho prizes hud been awarded Mr Nolan, Chairman of the School Committee, presented Mr Mitchell, principal teacher, on behalf of tho pupils, with a valuable clock as a mark of their esteem, which was duly acknowlcdgd.

Yesteruay afternoon, Mrs Darby, wife ot tho proprietor of tlic Greyhound Hotel, observed one of the Russian sailors in one of the upstairs corridors of the hotel with a bundle of clothed under his arm. Kocoguising them as her property she siezod the marauder, but lie manifested so much terror that she let him go, ou delivering up the parcel. Tbo subject of the Holy Russian made tracks iguominiously. On tho lady making an investigation amongst her lares and penates she missed a pair of ear< rings. Information was at ouce given to the police, but the offender had goue off to tho Africa, and nothing could bo done Tbo Russian Admiral, however, was informed of the larceny, and will, no doubt, make an ininvestigation of the matter, and give the culprit his deserts.

Very little progress lias been made on tlie West Const road from Hclcnsvillo northwards during tho past year owing to native obstruction, the contractor for Araparare bridge having to abandon his work. The Government have made several necessary deviations from Barnard's line, and have now a party of natives forming tho road down to Makurau river under Mr Blythe's supervision. Tenders will alo bo called for in tho course of a few days for the bridge ovur Makarau. The Government have also taken in hand the road through Stewart's l''lat at Hclcusvillc, and towards the end of the summer the road ought: to be available for cattle driving, so that settlers north of Wolsford win be able to use the West Coast road, and no doubt the owners of some of the land on the Chalmerston block will nettle on their land, us they are only waiting for roads.

The annual meeting of tho Railway Employes BcneDt Society was held last evening in the Albert Hall. About 150 persons wero present; A. V. Macdonald, Ksq., Genetal Manager, occupied tho chair. The report and balance-sheet wore read and passed. The latter document shewed a satisfactory credit balance. A unanimous vote of thanks was accorded to the outgoing ollicers for their services during the past year, and tho following gentlemen were elected as officebearers for the coming year: Mr A. V. Macdonald, president; Mr JKliott, vicepresident ; Mr Harris, treasurer ; and Mr Frenoy, secretary. Dr Richardson was reappointed medical officer of the society, but in case of emergency the services of the nearest medical man were authorised, the expense to be charged to the society. The question of the new year picnic was introduced, and it was resolved, if the ground could be obtained, to hold it at Hunun. The utmost good feeling prevailed, and tho mooting closed with thanks to the president.

The installation of olliccrs of the Waite ruata Masonic Lodge was porformed lust evening in tho Freemasons' Hall, Princesstreet. A large number of members and visitors were present. Brother Arthur Wright, the retiring W.M., officiated as installing master, and in an impressive and dignified manner duly installed the new W.M.-Brothor W. G. Waddcl-who then installed tho following lodge officers :— T, McEwin, S.W.; Captain H. .Elliott, J.W.; 11. G. Wade, P.M. Secretary; J. L. Hats well, P.M. Treasurer; Key. C, M. Nelson, Chaplain ; Major Pirie, Organist; J. T. Butler, S.D. ; W. W. Stuart, J.D. ; W. 11. Jacobs, 1.G.; W. G. Wheeler and A. Jackson, Stewards. After the installation, the brethren adjourned to the dining hall, where a spread awaited them, Tho following toasts were successively proposed and generously responded to:—" The Queen and craft," " H.R.H. the Prince of Wales," "The Grand Masters of tho Irish and Scotch Constitutions," "Brother George S, Graham," and a number of other toasts. The evening was spent in social enjoyment.

Mr Robert Stout, the ex AttorneyGeneral, has a parting shot at the Hon. Mr liolleston ia the following letter to the Canterbury "Press" :—Sir,—Mr liolleston's last letter iv the "Press" shows that he is not anxious to pursue the correspondence. As, judging by the electoral returns, the Ministry is not in a majority, 1 presume tho constitutional course that is usually pursued after a general election will be followed; it is not necessary that I Bhould desire Mr Rolleston to give further explanation?. I need not point out how he has changed front twice in tho correspondence, nor that when I brought his statements to the test of the public records he has prudently declined to refer to theso, except in a vague way. Indeed, his conduct in thi» respect is only paralleled by an incident that took place in a Supreme Court in the North Island. A barrister laid down a proposition which he said was law. It was so absurd and extraordinary that the presiding Judge asked him for his authority. "Authority," the barrister replied, "the Supreme Court library is full of authorities 1" So Mr Kolleston; he says tho records will substantiate his statement. I wonder if twenty electors of Avon ever read the whole story of the confiscation, and what has been done since 1875 with the lands taknn under it; I doubt it. And yet Mr Kolleston refers to the records. Regarding the information the Ministry had of the probable arrival of the Governor, I exceedingly regret that Mr Kolleaton should not have thought fit to plainly answer my queries. lam willing to accept his statements as correct. I put one pointed question—"Did any one in Government Houso tell the Premier that the Governor might any moment, and were the printers employed the same evening to get out the Proclamation ?" Can Mr .kolleston say no ? There is but one explanation I eeo possible over this matter, and it is that the Premier has kept Mr Kolleston ignorant of what occurred.—l am, &c, Kobekt Stout.

The following arc the Latin and Greek subjects for the Civil Service Examinations on April and October next :-Virgil's ",'Eneid," Books VI. and X. ; Cwsnr's "Do Bcllo Gallico," Bookß V. and VI. ; Xcnophon's "Anabasis," Books IV. and V.

E. and A. Isaacs, owing to the protracted passage of the " Loch Uir,"bavo been compelled to postpone their usual extensive Christmas sale of fancy &ooda which is advertised on our fourth page, l'urtlier particulars will appear in a future advertisement.

Tho Darfjaville Athletic Sporta arc to bo held on Monday next. Boxing Day, and the handicaps for tho principal events will be found in another part of this cvoning's issue. A number of Auckland peds Intend to competcj and they may bo seen almost every evening dcing their trial spins on the Domain Cricket Ground.

A garden party in honour of tho Russian Admiral and his officers was given yesterday afternoon by tbo Mayor, at his rc3idence.Remueia, Tho City Councillors and nbout2oo othcrcitizons received invitations. The afternoon was very pleasantly whilcd away, the band of H.I.R.M.S. Africa performing choice spiectiona of instrumental music at frequent intervals,

Advices from New Caledonia state that Mr Newman, resident ou Appii Island, together with Captain Braithwaite of the missionary schooner Dayspring, have reported against the Blasters of the schooners Havannu and Portvilla, which are trading among the islands, accusing them of kidnapping natives, nnd also stating that the islanders have sworn to wreak vengeance for the wrongs they have suffered. This report has boon forwarded to Sir Arthur Gordon, and a copy to Commodore Wilson, praying that an enquiry be made. The vessels implicated are not British, but the islanders are unable to discriminate, and will probably attack the lirst vessel which approaches their shores, Therefore masters are warned.

Tho North Shoro United 2nd Eleven and the Poiisonby Cricket Clubs met for the lirst time on Saturday lost, but owing to tbc late hour at which the match was commenced and the long stand made by the former, the latter were unable to get an innings. G. and 11. Wynyard made some of the highost scores that have been put together this season; their 84 and 56 respectively were made in grand form. The North Shore innings closed for 202, and tbe match ended in a draw. The following are the scores :—Reid, b Edwards, 0; flattery, b Owen, 4 ; Sibbin, b Owen, 7 ; Wynyard, b Machattip, SG; Johnson, b Owen, (J ; Wynyard, c Machattip, b Owen, 84 ; Johnson, b Edwards, 4 ; luuis, bMachattic, IS; Bennett,' b Gilchriat, 4 ; Niccol, not out, 1 ; Lander, c Owen, b Gilcurist, 0; extras, 27 : total, 202.

A recent number of the Government Gazette Contains the results of the October Civil Service examination. In the junior examination E. F. Adams (Thames) was fourth, J. S. Burns (Thames) eleventh, Donald Elliott Taylor (Paroell) fourteenth, and Charles W. Dowdon (Auckland) eighteenth, Out of the 84 who underwent examination, only 20 passed. In the Senior examination H. W, Colebrook, an Aucklaud boy, has secured first place, paesiug iv every subject attempted but trigonometry. He was iirst in arithmetic, algebra, and .Latin, aud second in Eugluh, gO'gmpliy, French, aud history. E. V. Adam, of the Tliamcj, passed seventh. Out of the 13 boys who passed, eight received their education wholly or in part at Nelson College. Th-tty candidasos. underwent examination, and 17 failed to pass.

The carelessness ot some parents in regard to lucifor matches, is astonishing. Every little while we have to record that an infaut has got hold of some, transferred tlicm to bis or her mouth, with the usual result.-1. Tbo latest .case was described in our Saturday's issue, and to-day we learn from a Southern paper that at Wan^&nui locoutly, a little girl, aged 19 rnonthx, the daughter of Mr John Taylor, was added to the number of victims. Matches are necessaries; it doca not appear that they can be made nonpoisonous; and babies will go ou till tlio end of tho world testing everything they can handle with their tongues. Tho only thing to bo done then under these circumstances, is to keep matches and babies as far asunder as rossiblo. Tho penalties of the law might mako parents more cautious, if their love for their offspring cannot.

A private letter,receivcd in Christclmrch, docs not give a very good account of the mamur iv which Bandmann made his exit from Adelaide. It appears that he took a number of fresh hands with him thither, engaging them for 6 weeks.aiul suddenly broke up his company at the end of a fortnight. The unfortunates whom he haddeceived were thus left lamenting with unpaid board bills, and their faro back* to find. Bandmaun was known in Adelaide as the "Xx fried fish man." He left on Nov. 25 for India, taking with hint Miss Heaudct nnd Mr Nunn; also four amateurs (two ladies and two gentlemen), who were to pay their own expenses and also pay for the privilege of sitting fit the feet of the great Daniel. This is a profitable way.of running a company, and one much in favour with other managers than Bandmann—William Horace Lingard to witonly Horace was never clever enough to get his tyros to come for nothing. Bandmann tried to get Mr Cathcart to throw in in his fortunes with him, but that gontlcraan had apparently had enough of the great tragedian and declined,—" LyHelton Times "

About twenty-six gentlemen were present at tbc meeting to consider the formation of a now ferry company, to run steamers to St. llelicr's Bay, Northcoto, and Shelly Beach from the wharf. Mr J. JJ. Russell, who presided, explained the objects for which the meeting had been convened, and after considerable discussion it was resolved that a company be formed, to bo called tbe Waitemata Steam Ferry Company, having a capital of £20,000 in 20,000 shares of £1 each; 2s Gd to be paid on application, 2i 6d on allotment, and tho balance as required, The meeting agreed that the traffic should be confined to tho district between tbe Queen-street Wharf and Riverhead, taking in Ponsonby, Morthcotc, and the various bays en route. It was thought that two boats, coating about £2,000 each, would bo sufficient for the proposed service. Mr Tbos. W. Gudgeon was appointed secretary of the new company, and tho following gentlemen wore chosen provisional directors, to collect information and report to a future meeting :—Messrs J. B. Russell, R. (J. Greenwood, McCallum, Stodart, Edward Lewis, T. T. Masefield, Dowling, Bydder, Forgham, Peacock, Upton, and Richmond, with power to add lo their number.

The breaking-up 'entertainment in connection with the Beresford'-street public school took place last evening. There was a good attendance, and the proceedings, which consisted of tableaux vivants and Christmas tree distribution, were very attractive and interesting. The first scene represented a fairy gathering, Miss Bella Baird appearing as the queen, surrounded by the following fairies:—Misses Winaic Harrison,Lucy Kcan, .Lily Groatbach, F. Greatbach, R. McMillan, A. Laing, M. Harding, L. Rowo, L. Hobson, -L. Warren; M. Geddis, M. Smith, C. Morrin, A. Robinson, E. Rjbinson, and M. Cornthwaitc. Puck was represented by Master A. Gold water. Misses Lumsdensang tho song of the fairies very prettily. In the second part, Europe was represented by Miaa B. Baird; Asia, B, Greatbach ; Africa, F. Grcatbach; America, Winnie Harrison ; Australia, M. Kerr; Scotland, S. Warren; Ireland, L. Harding; England, M. Smith; Fijian girl, L. Rowe; Maori girl, A. 'BottriU. Two Christmas tree distributions followed, and the proceedings concluded with tho two dances—one for the children and one subsequenlly for the elder people. A rumour has been going tho rounds, says tho " Home News," that it is contemplated to establish hereditary honours in sorao of the larger colonies, it is probably not without some foundation in fact, although the Government are not likely to givo practical effect to tho notion until it has been fully and freely discussed. There is much to bo said against such a creation. The principle of general equality is too widely admitted in most colonial communities to allow ot great sonial hereditary distinctions. But the quarrel is mainly with the idea of their transmission. Colonial sentiment might be strongly against the formation ola permanent so-called aristocratic class, but it would hardly object to the bestowal of high social honours upon the most prominent colonial men. The establishment of life peerages would pro- , bably be less seriously opposed. Something of the kind is indeed wanted. After all, the grant ot an order which carries with it knighthood and the permission to wear a star and a ribbon round one's neck is not a very lofty compliment. It may be said tbat the title of "My Lord" is quite a3 empty, but after all tbe rank is much more distinguished and unniistakcable. But even if the creation of such colonial peers would be unpopular in the colonies themselves, there seems no valid objection to such rewards if bestowed upon eminent colonists who have elected to spend the rest of their days in England,

A meeting of the creditors of John Greenleaf, master mariner,was held to-day, when Mr Thus. MacrTarlaue was elected trustee. The debtor's assets are stated at £51 3s, and his liabilities at £84 15s Sd.

The races and regatta at Mercury Bay next week are expected to attract a large number of visitors from Auckland to that place. Excellent amusement will be provided for them, and they will have an opportunity of witnessing the Bculiing match between Albert White, of Mercury Bay, aud Messrs Floyd and Carter, ot Australia. A handsome prize for this event has been presented by Mr Carina.

The iirst of tha " trial-fours " contests in connection with the North Shoro Kowing Clab was rowed off last evening between the crews of Messrs Sims and Burgess. The former pulled in the outrigger, and the latter iv the old string test gig. Mr Buchanan, president of the club, olliciatcd as starter. Tho two crews left the. Devonnort wharf shortly after 5 o'clock, and before 300 yards had been gone over, No. 1 of Sims's crow broke his oar, and liurgess's crew were then about half-a-length ahead, and it was decided to return to the starting point. When the Tongariro was passod on the second trip Uurgess was just clear of tho'Other, but on turning the buoy his opponents gained considerably nnd took the lead, keeping about haff-a-length ahead until the bout off the Worth Head was readied. Here Sims attempted to cross the bows of the other boat, but Jailed, and a collision was tbe (result. The race will be rowed over again to-morrow night.

Mr Ewiogton will givo his amusing lecture on the " Vicar of Morwonstow " this evening in Mount Albert Hall, in aid of the funds of St. Luke's Sunday-BOhoo). Thoss persons who may tako tho opportunity of listonlng to tho life ana parochial advontures of the ecoontrio vicar will bo grdtiliod with tho locturo, and will otherwise assist a laudable objoct. The leoluro will coinmonco tit 8 p.m.

The Dornn Troupe of musicians, singers, podeatrlftDß, tumblßTß, and Bignor Tamburlni, will start to morrow (Wednesday) morning on their Christmas tour through Northorn Wairoa. Bignor Tamburlni has not mot with that success in the Albert Hall which his performances deserved. Somo of his tricks were quite oqual to thoso of other professors of inagio and mystery. The company have been busy in preparing for the great northern trip, and their vow budget of curiosities will bo pleasing to tho Bottlers. Christmas Beef! Christmas Beef 1 - Received two llrat-olnsß prizes and a ploco of plate at tho Auckland Show for fat oxen. List of prlcoa :-Wholo8alo: Qr, or sido of bsof, 2Jii ; ourcaao of mutton, 2Jd; pfgß, 3id and da. Ketnil: Mution, 2d, 3d, Id ; roast bfiof, 3]d., Jd. si; pork, 3i to sd; lamb, from 2s per qr: voal. 3d to sd; larco quantitloa of ox tongaoß, cornea rounds of beef, salt logs of pork, Canterbury hamn. snot in any quantity; oornod beof, 3d ;In barrolß, IOOIbB, 2001 os, and SOOlbs. 2Jd, doliverod on oourd or railway; atmospheric sausages, Id por 1b; Gorman sausage, Gd. Discount to tho trade. Warrant everything tho very beat quality. — Qkorqb Hulmit, Butcher, Queonutroet, Auokland.-[A.dvL]