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Auckland Star, Volume XV, Issue 3757, 26 August 1882, Page 2

It may bo as well to warn tho public that there are light sovereigns about. One was tendered at Messrs Milne and Choyce's establishment to-d.iy,but was detected, and of course refused.

• The Japanese corvette Tnukuba leit for Japan direct at ten o'clock this tunning. During the yessel's stay here, Captain Kaanma and hu officers became general favourites, and they take away with them the best wishes of all with whom they were acquainted.

Mr W. G. Connolly, tho well known builder, was yesterday presented, by Mr H. P. Barber, with a valuablo gold keyless watch, in appreciation of the skilful and efficient manner in which he had carried out a contract tor tbo erection of that gentleman's house at Parncll.

Anothrr of the scries of excellent concerts in connection with the Ponsonby Rowinc Club is announced to be given in the district ball on the evening of Tuesday next. A capital programme which inn been prepared tor the occasion is published in another column. It includes songs by Messrs Austin, Gapes, Stewart, Tremain, Smith, Ferriday, Farquhar, Cook, and duets by Riley brothers, and the brothers Mettaui, The performance concludes with tbe farce "Darkey Photographer," which was represented on the last occasion, and which is repeated by request. No doubt there wlil be a large attendance at tbe concert, which is in aid of the funds of the club.

A meeting of the young women of Auckland, for Bible study and prayer, will bo conducted by Mrs Hampson, in the Lecture Hall of the V.M.C.A. A number of Auckland yoking Indies, bearing of the success of similar meetings in southern cities, have been desirous that Mrs Hampson should inaugurate such a meeting here. We aro sure the young women of Auckland will take up the work heartily. Tbe average weekly attendance in Chrjstchurch is 100, and no doubt such a meeting will greatly benefit our young women.

The Auckland Dramatic Society had a fall rehearsal ot " Our Boys," the piece to be produced at the Theatre on Friday next, The rehearsal was held yesterday afternoon, and as this was one of a row remaining opportunities to rehearse the piece, every performer waa on the " gui vive," a decidedly satisfactory rehearsal being the result.

Among the sights of the city, Kohler's Waxworks Exhibition holds a respectable position. The last addition to the gallery ef representative figures is that of King Tawhiao, giving a good idea of the appearance of the Maori Tring. It was moulded from Pulman's life-like portrait oi the dusky monarch. The matinee this afternoon was numerously attended.. The exhibition will be open this evening until the hour of ten o'clock.

A correspondent asks if we think it probable to be able to cope with larrikinisra which delights ia destroying everything useful, by a " caution from the Bench," or fines varying from one to five shillings * We have nearly every street fountain and cup broken, fire alarm apparatus destroyed (as Boon as ready), trees stolen, tree frames destroyed — indeed, nothing is sacred j and, when a conviction IS obtained, either the defendants are dismissed with a caution, or they are fined a shilling; the results are that the annoyance grows daily, and we have to ctnfcis tbat we are rearing up a power that is not easily subdued, and all due to maudlin sentimentality, or mistaken clemency, which simply encourages tha continuation of a state of affairs which is a disgraco to any decent community.

A musical and literary entertainment in connection with tho Young Men's Christian Association's winter course took place in the lecture hall of their building last night, and resulted very satisfactorily. The attendance was good, and the various items on a varied programme were very creditably executed. The Rev, Tboruaa Spurgeon presided. Songs were rendered by Miss Peace, Miss Gee, and Miss Spry, Mr Peace, Mr Simms, and Mr Tait; vocal and pianoforte duets by the Misses Hayles, an instrumental duet by Messrs Tait (violin) and Hooten (piano), and two glees by the Beresford-street Church choir—viz,, " Let the Hills Resound " (Brinley Richards) and "All Amonp tho Barley." Miss Peace's song, "The Lost Chord," was given with taste and feeling, while Mr fait sang ■"Come into the Garden, Maud" very happily, Miss Gee's song was also much appreciated, and tbe Misses Hayles were awarded a hearty round of applause for their vocal ,dnot. The readings and recitations were as follows:—Recitation, " Our Folks," Mr Johnson ; reading from " Tom Brown's ! School,days," Mr JJnight; reading, " The Voyage of Maildone," (Thompson), Mr Thomas Buddie; recitation, " The Israelites' Passage of the Red Sea," (Heber), Key. Thomas Spurcebn. Mr Hooten (pianht) ably conducted the concert, assisted by Mr Tait (violinist.), and the Beresford-street choir acquitted themselves very successfully. Votes of thanks were passed with acclamation to Messrs ' Hooten and Tait, the choir, the singers, readers and reciter?,

The ordinary monthly meeting of the members of the Auckland Institute will be held on Monday eveninir next, when several papers will be read by members.

Mr A. AY. Bromlield, solicitor, of Tauranga, is suffering from a broken rib, the result of an accident at Whakatanc several days ago.

I'he following candidates have been nominated for the seat on the Paracll Borough, Council rendered vacant by the retirement of Captain Clayton : -John McConnoll, by William Gutrd and George Kaynes ; John Fitts (jun.), by Li, J. Yates and James Leonard. The poll will be taken on tho 6th September.

The skeleton of a python has jnst been mounted at the Museum, and from its conspicuous position and large bulk very quickly attracts the notice and engages tlio attention of the casual visitor. It is 12J feot long, and looks a formidable representative of tho reptilian race. The mountIng was done by Mr de Kompeneor, an osteologist, who ia at present ova visit to Auckland,

At the meeting of tho French Literary Society this evening, the President (Mr C. dc L'Enu) will read an amusing original tale entitled, "A Forced Marriage." It iB of local intei ost, inasmuch as the scenes of tho story are hid at Otalmhu and Onehungo, and on this account thore will doubtless be a large attendance of members ami visitors to hear it rend.

Tho contract on the To Aroha and Eercatukahia track,temporarily abandoned through the accident to Messrs C. B.Turner and N.Kensington.is to be speedily pushed on again. Mr J, Brownie has undertaken the work.

The compliriJentary concert and ball to Mr I'\ Brabazou, tho popular ventriloquist, will be given on Wednesday evotiing.next, in the Lorne-atrcet Hall, particulars of which are advertised.

The Wellington correspondent of tho " Bay of Plenty Times," telegraphing on Friday last, Bays: " The monthly visits of the Union Company's red funnels to Tauranga depend entirely upon your local merchants and storekeeper. The Union Company is willing to deliver cargo at 25s per ton at Tauranga from the South, and I understand that the freight to Auckland is 20s, to which must bo added tbe freight back from Auckland to Tauranga of 15s to 205."

Sutidsy services ara announced in the usual column. St. James's Presbyterian Church, 3 p.m., a sermon in Gaelic by the Key. Dr. McLood, M. Paul's, evoning, "Thtprophet Amos and tho plumb-line," by tho Key, C. M. Noleon, M.A. Evening sorvice in tho Choral Hull, by Pastor .Spurgeon ; Abhot'a Opera llnu.se, Mr G. A. Brown, G. 30, "The Rich Man and Lasarus"; Arch Hill anniversary sermons, preachers, llev, J. Watkiu and Mr Muthor, Evening service at the Theatre.

Tbo third public meeting of tho Devonport Wesleyan Band of Hope aud Temperance Society was held on Thnrsday evening last. Sickness caused the absence

of two of thu society's moat valuablo workers, viz , Miss Potter, harmsniumist,

and Mr Wild, leador ; yet, thanks to tbe careful training of tho officers, tho singing gnvo great tatisfaction. Tho Kov. G. Spenco (president) took tho chair, and a full and

interesting programme waa gono through. Tho various items were wull rendered, the large and attentive audience manifesting their appreciation in a hearty manner. Eighteen names were added to the pledge, bringing the membership up to 127. The monthly inspection of the Naval lirigado was hold last evening under tho supervision of Major Withers, Captain LoKoy was unable to bo present, and in his absence Lieutenant Chapman commanded. Lieutenaut Parker and SubLieutenant Smith were also in attendance. The brigade was put through various exercises, and displayed considerable ctllciency, tho result of regular attendance on tho part of tho men. At tho closo of the drill the brigade marched through Queenstreet, to the wharf, headed by their lively drum and fife band, to tho delight of the side-walkers. I'he new Oddfollows' Hall at Dcvonport is now completed. Tho building iB a suitable one, and the workmanship creditable, The hall v 40 feet ia longth and 28 feet in breadth. The opening ceremony took place last evening, when tho hall was dedicated by the distiict officer.*, Provincial Grand Master U.S. Syms, Uepnty Grand Master MoNab, Provincial C.S. H. J. Smith, Past Provincial Grand Masters Colo and T J. Holland. At tbe close of tho ceremony the Provincial Grand Maßter handed ovor the building to Noble Grand Wells, of tbe Devonport Lodge, and delivered an appropriate address. Subsequently a .supper and ball took placo, dancing tcing kept up until an early hour this morning. The hall, we aro informed, will bo lot for Sunday lectures, entertainments, etc.

Messrs Basten Brothers, of Duiham. street, have just completed the "premier'1 omnibus for Mr Bainbridge, of Ponsonby, and, without a word of disparagement to other builders, we frankly admit that the "premier" 'bus docs great credit to tho builders, and must wiu the approbation of the Ponsonby people. The 'bus is built on the newest designs, ia artistically painted, well finished, and capable of comfortably seating twenty-four passengers, ten inside, ten outside, and four on the box. The roof is reached by easy steps. The carriage is well vcntilated,andcushioned,with back- padding and sufficiently lofty to admit ladirs without fear of disordering their bonnets. Tho 'bus is wider than the ordinary Auckland 'buses, with rounded corners, brass sapporting standards and arm-rests, and will be ready for the road on Monday next.

Two very interesting and valuable contributiona have just been made to the Museum. One is a collection of bones of extinct species of sanrians and fishes, forwarded by Professar Show, of Kaneai University, U.S. (brother of Mr W. P. Snow, now residing in Anekland), Bnd tho other is an assortment of scuds of Japanese plants, [and fruit and foliage trees, presented by .Lieutenant Tamari, of H.I.J.Ms, Tsukuba, on behalf of the Japanese Department of Agriculture. The sauriai remains belong to tho cretaceous age, and comprise sets of vertebra, portions of the upper and lower jaws still retaining the teeth, shoulder bones, ribs, etc. Professor Snow has] also sent Captain Broun 400 or SGO species of United States colsoptera, in exchange for Now Zealand specimens received Dy him, The present of seeds is made for experimental purposes, Lieutenant Tamari asking that experiments should be made with them in order to ascertain the effects of soil and climate upon their growth, ami the results will be duly communicated to the Department of Aftriaultare in Japan, At the fortnightly meeting of the City Schools Committee last evening there weie present: Messrs J. D. Schmidt (in the cbairj, McMaster and Thwaites. Mr Oscar Pent, of Newton Road, complained that hie nephew, Herbert Burns, had been kept in almost as late as five o'clock, and had been refused permission to leave the school whun ill. Mr Harrison replied that there was a i regulation in force that no child should be kept in later than 4.30 p.m. Consideration of the letter wan deferred jtill next meeting. The Board wrote stating that they proposed to remove Miss Dunning from .Nelsonstreet to Wcllesley-streot, as the toachi«g stall" of tho former school wus in excess of j the scale. Doferrod. The Board notified committee that they bad authorised the removal of Miss A: L. Morrin and Mr C. Bowden, papil teachers, Wellesley-street school, to JBercsford-street school, at which latter Mhs B. M. Chambers had resigned. Miss Sarah Harriß, pupil-teacher, VVelltsley.»lreot school, to be transferred to High-street school; employment of Mr James Kobs authorised as probationer, Wcllesley-street school. A letter was read from Mr Wortbington in reference to irregular attendance on Friday afternoon, and the meeting then terminated.

A soiree- in connection with St. Luke's Sunday-Bchool was held last evening. The church was crowded to excess. At 6.30 an ample tea was provided. Tho following, ladies attended at the tables :—Misses Macrae, Dingwcll, Jfrobert, Stuart, Miller, Alderton, ttowe, and Monro. After tho recess the enteitainment commenced with a few remarks from tho chairman (Rev. Mr Monro) and a hymn from the children. _'iho following progiainme was then submitted :—Master Kyburn, recitation ; duet, Misses Atkin and Chapman; trio, Misdes Kilgour, Rhodes, and Mr Earle'; a dialogue by two children j a recitation by a gentleman (Mr To'dd) from the Jlorth Shore, " King Robert of Sicily j" song by Miss Khodes, " Tbe Last Bose of Summer;'1 duet, Misses Hardie; recitation (Master Geo, Miller), "The Death of WelBon;" recitation, Miss Olive; solo, Miss Eva Bright j song ("The Sexton"); Mr X, Bo we; pianoforte duet, Misses Law; recitation (Master F. Bright), " A Grave' Beiide the Sea." One of the features of the evening was' the distribution of the Presbytery prizes; which were awarded to Miss A.' Law, Miss L. Law, Miss H. Pickmere, and Master R. Ttowe. A h#arty'vote of thanks was pasidd to Miss Dingwell for presiding at the harmonium, and to the performers: The'meeting closed by the benediction, ' • ■ [

Preparations are being made by Tawhiao for his approaching motting with Mr Bryce. There will be a laige gathering of principal chiefs.

A burlesque opera for the Choral Society is being composed by Herr Schmitt, the libretto being furnished by Mr Alfred Sharps.

Bowen-Btreet is closed for vehicle traffic ;ust now.

A combined practice of " Moses m Egypt," by the Auckland and Ponaonby societies,will be held next practice night — Tuesday, 29th instant.

Linen is so scarce at tbe Hoipital just now that the nurses are compelled to te*r up old shirts to supply the necessary band age c. All kinds of clean linen and cotton rags would be very acceptable.

Edward Maun, labourer, wai sent to the Lunatic Asylum on the testimony of tw° qualified medical gentlemen. The unfortu nate man was arrested by Constable Lamb. Mrs Williams, of Kemucra, had a larga tumour taken out of ber breast yenterday by Drs Cooper aud Goldsboro Whila she was under the influeace of chloroform, an attempt was made to reduce a dislocation of the shoulder, which was occasioned two months ago'by a fall. The operation is believed to have been successful.

On Monday evening next, the Auckland Free Templars will hold their anniversary concert at Lome-street Hall, which U likely to prove successful. Messrs Cox, Pritchard, Brinsden, and a number of ladies have exerted themselves to the utmost in favour of the gathering, and a select and very choice ball programme has been prepared. The announcement appears elsewhere.

Mrs Brown, the wife of Samuel Brown.of Victoria - street, died yesterday after a lingering illness, aB notified in our laßt issue. Mrs Brown and her husbaud were Sheffield people, and the deceased lady attended upon the venerable poet, Jamaa Montgomery, in his last illness, and was by his bed-Hide when he passed away. The funeral will take place tomorrow, and possibly one or other of the Baptist ministers of tho city may speak of the character of Mrs Brown, who wan a consistent member of tho Baptist Church.

Tho Burdett Howe Dramatic Troupe left Wellington yesterday evening for Auckland, and will open in Abbott's Opera House on Wednesday next in a now sensation piece, entitled "True to the Core." Mr Howe is the star ; he is a London actor of repute, and during tbe past fix months ho has played in Sydney and Melbourne with great success, while his tour of the southern cities of this colony has been of a most satisfactory character, pecuniary and otherwise. The principal ladio* are: Miss Lizzie Lawrence (Mrs Kcdn), Miss Jennie Nye (a burlesque actress, who is very popular in Auckland), and Mdlle. Lola de Glorian ; while the leading gentlemen are Barry Power (a low comedian, whoae abilities arc well known). J. H. Fisher, It. W. Kodc, and J. P. West (who is the stage manager), Mr J. S. Willis is'the scenic artist of tho troupo, and his name will be accepred as a guarantee of good work. Mr Howe brings with him a full repertoire of tbo latest London plays, so that abundant promise ia offered of a good season, The blank walls and hoardings of tho city have been so lavishly billed with cartoons during tho past few days that the public must know tho names of nearly all the pieces that are to be mounted. Prominent amongst them will be a dramatisation of Jules Vorno's highly lomantic novel," Michael Strogoff."

The anniversary services in connection with the Aroh Hill Wcsleyaa Bnnday-aohool will take plaos to-morrow.

On Friday next two two-year-old colts by Mnaket will bo sold by anotion at the Haymarket They aro oat of Bryonla and Oooult roapoo lively.

The annual conversazione of tbo Young Womou'a Imitituto will bo held In tho Well«Bleystroot Institution, on Wednesday evening noit. A.ddreßies, mnslo and tongs will form the chief Items of tho prognunmo, whloh will ba ot an Interesting character.

Mr r, Uorati 1b preparing for an entertalamo&t tor tho pnrposo of railing funds for tho temporary aaalutanco of Mrs Htoora, widow of tbo unforiunua man who waa drowned. I'ho entertainment will bo given on the lltb proximo, whan Mr Dnran hopes, by liberal patrono«(i, to hand a aatlstaotory sum to the widow and her family.

On Monday evening next tbe members of tho Sir Honry Havolook Lodße will Rive anothor of their pleasing entertainments in the Alox«ndrastreetsohoolrooou Th»programme is a (all on'i. embracing a variety of boss?, rooi•utlonu and Tendings. Mr King, a vocalist r«oontiy from Kagl&nrt, will m»ku his first ai>poaranco In Auokland. Mrs Anderson will reolte thi" Palaoo or the Klntr," with ohrrus In tho dldUnoa: Mr John Kdwo d» will eiofr. two songs,.nd tha Frith family will sing several Rlooa. The ohalr will bo occupied, by the Itev. W. S. Pottor.

Marry in haste, and repent at leisure, Wo havo met with several persons lately who aro ropcnt!ng that they bought sowing machlnos without BCtinfr or trying thorn. You don't want a machine every day, and when you do, oall on I). S. Chambers, 70, Queen-street, and try before you buy.