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Auckland Star, Volume XV, Issue 3762, 31 August 1882, Page 2

Mr G. S. Jakins, who had announced himself as a candidate for tbe representation of City Esst in the City Council, has retired in favour of Mr G. Harper.

The Rev, S. Reid will deliver an interesting lecture in the Yonng Men's Christian Association Rooms to-morrow night, on the subject, " Ten Days in Palestine."

Mr G. T. Wilkinson, the well known Native officer, lately of the Thames, has been appointed to the Auckland district with charge over Waikoto—the duties formerly performed by Major Mair.

A concert and variety entertainment in aid of the widow Pitcorn, whose husband was drowned from the cutter Triad very recently, has been arranged to take place in the Theatre Koyal, on the evening of Monday, the 11th instant. Mr P. Doran has undertaken the management, and is working energetically to secure the services oiE several amiteur vocalists and others in aid of this charitable object. Tickets for the concert are already Issued and, we are informed, are selling rapidly.

The next meeting of tho St. James's Presbyterian Band of Hope will be held tomorrow evening in the ball. A programme of songs and recitations has been arranged.

A prisoner made an escape from tho hard labour gang at 2 p.m. yesterday afternoon, and was re-captured near Eden Terrace at 7 p.m. by Warders McAnnlly and Madgin.

The Police Court business today consisted of three drunkards, and the stowaway Edward Perini, charged with not paying his passage money from Noumea to Aticklanci by the schooner Queen. Ordered to pay £4 and costs, whicn amount was chiefly contributed by Frenchmen in court.

ihe crew of the musing schooucr Josephine, shipped at Auckland, included :— Peter Uoull, a native of Greenock ; Henry Brown, of Norwich, England ; C. W. Wortmao, of Holland ; beniy Peterson, of Schleswig ; and Peter Webb Pullman (captain). It ia quite possible, however, that any of the men may have left the vessel since she was in Auckland, and other seamen shipped iv their place.

The fourth auniversary of the Loya'. Star of Auckland Lodge, No. 2(>, 1.0. G.T., was colebrated last evening in tho Clioral Hall, by a ball, which pissed off with gicat eclat, rivalling, if possible, its predecessor of last your in point of excellence. Fully 100 couples were present, and dancing was indulged in to the strains of linpcy's band, Mews Jone? and Wcumcgen ably fulfilled the duties of M.G'.'s and Mr Uallen's eateri"K K'lve ovident satisfaction. The company did not separate until a very early hour this morning.

Whilo Mr Quick's Gladstone omnibus was on its woy down College ftoid last evening, one of tho animals trod on a stove, which rolled and caused the animal t» fall, bringiu" its companion also to the ground, It was feared tho first unfortunate had austained some injury through lying for some time under the other, but upon b'ing released, both horses rose to their feet, apparently little the wor-e for their fall. They were again attached to the Vehicle and driven to town.

About thirty pounds of rioh specimens from tho Kapauga <J.M. Co.'s mine at Coromandel i» now on exhibition in Captain Frntcr's Office, Insurance Buildings. The quartz, which shows gold fnoly and is expected to realise nouily two ouuecs to tho pound, was obtained from Scott's reef at the 400 ft level, and is intended as a samplo of what has recently been crusl ed, to be forwarded Home for tho observation of shareholders thero who are interested in the working of the mine.

Great amusement was caused in town today by the appearance of a man carrying two advertising boards. The peculiarity was not to much in beating the boatds, but that thoy were perfectly plain aud utterly devoid of nny printing of any kind. Naturally, great speculation was tho result, uii'i a deal of cood-huruoured badinage indulged In. We have subsequently ascertained that thu in intended a« au advertisement of tho Dramatic Society, who play 11 Out Boys" ac the Theatre Koyal to-mor-row i veiling.

The usual meeting of the Auckland

YVesloynn Mutual Improvomeut Association will bo held in tho lower ichonl-ronm of tho

Pitt-street Church, nt 8 o'clock this evening. The Ror. U. K. Dewabury, in re«ponso to an invitation, has docided to lecture upon " Tho Antiquity of the Ilumau Kace," and from h's well-known ability as a public speaker and lecturer the subject will receive justice at his hands, and should be tho means of drawins tojjsther the full

Strongth of the association, as well as numorous visitors, which latter tho com-

mittse are always glad to s^e prcient.

To tbe STAR hendhittor: Sur, I say cus them chaps wots got hup that cro petition to jiiio the city—they tell me I shall have to got rid of thin pigs wot i keeps in my back yard—that my boys will bo takoH hup them palings or lumps o firewood laying about, and if my big (lartor does sumttmes stop hout late, she bings n, few Bhillingn for my old gal to keep house with, i say that four bob aud a tanner is entif tax to pay a year for my alotment wot i got on tho no-payment system, i don't want no perlice, gag or 'specter poking his nose about my primwes.—Yours truly WILLIAM Sykes

The first annivcrtary of the Arch Hill Sunduy-school was held Ja<t evening in the Newton West School-room, Mr Kicbard Arthur, in the cbair, delivered a pleasing introductory addross. Mr Sisnetr, secretary, read a report of the progress of the past year. The report showod—Scholars on the roll, 77 (-16 increase); teachers, 9. The financinl statement showed a croilit balance of £3 18s Sd. The programmo was then gone through, cnn.iisting of addresses by Messrs Field and Souster ; oongs, recitation', music, etc, by the Maori students of the Three Kings Institute, an« tmebera and scholars; Mr Rariclillb directed, and Mr Sinne't accompanied on the harmonium. Hey. A. Koid pronounced the closing benediction.

An o'chcstral concert is announced for noxt 'Jhursday, September 7, to procure funda to purchase new orchestral works from home, in order to introduce all tl c newest works her?. The ladies who will take part in the concert are Misces Stophenson, Halstead, Fenton, Corbett, Mrs Alexander, and Messrs Edwards and Stuart, f. r whom operatic arias wtth orchestral accompaniments have been selected. The concert will be a genuine classical one. The orchestra is in excellent order, and Bcrr Scbmitt has spared no pains, and the members have been most regular in th ir attendance. The principal morceaux will bo, Overture to Weber's "Frouchutz," Auber's "Crown Diamonds," Cinderella," by Kossini, also a now charming value by Gungl.

The complimentary concert to Mr F. Brabazon lust evening, in point of merit, wa? a decided success. The musical selections and songs mostly were of a better character, and several were encored, viz , comic, by Mr C Taylor, Master Sylvester, in a pianoforte solo, and others'. Miss L. Roberts, sang " Happy be Thy Dreams " very sweetly. Mr A. Campbell Fang the " Scout," and a sentimental ballad, " The Bridge' (Longfellow) was gracefully rendered by Miss Griffiths, who, with hur sister, gave the " Gipsy," duet. Mr Boyle sang the "Old Sexton" with much approval. Mr Brabazon put the audience in excellent humour with his ventriloquial performances, which were quite now and vory amusing. The whole closed with the "Ghost in the Pawnshop," a laughable farce, and a series of dances.

Several ministers of tho English Church have commenced'to ro*d icrmons from the works of old and modern divinos on Wednesday evenings, which is an excellont idea. Last evening at St. Matthew*, tbe tiev. Wm. Tebbs read an admirable sermon by Dr. Potter, from the text, 'When he beheld the city he wept over it." Mr Tebbs told a pathetic anecdote of t>-e famous Daniel Webster who, when pleading on behalf of bis alma mata; Dartmouth College, was so affected that ho could only ut;er broken word", and the Court, Judges and all, were completely overpowered. The writer then contrasted the emotion of this eminent man, who was overcome by his emotion for a seminary of learning, with that of the Saviour when he foresaw the calamities that would fall upon the unfortunate city that had rejected him and the rebellious race •who had called ont for his crucifixion. At St, Paul's, tho iter. U. M. Nelson gave tho first of a series of Wednesday evening readings from the recently published work, "Church and Dissent." This work is well worthy tho attention of Churchmen and the religious -world generally, and should draw a large congregation, Mr Nelson's reading is clear and distinct. Itsv. John K. Davis has been giving Wednesday evening lectures on the " ' ife and Marvels of St. Paul," with marked success.

A conversazione was held last evening at the Young Men's Christian Association in connection with the Young Women's Institute.' About 200 were present. Tbe programme was of a pleasing character, comprising vocal aud instrumental pieces, which were well rendered by friends of the Institute. Dr. Purchas added to the interest of the hour by leading his microscopes and a number of photographic views of celeb.ated places. The following addrtfs was presented to Miss Laura Smith, this lady being about to leace Auckland for Sydney:—"To Miaa Laura Smith, upon her resignation of the charge ot the Young Women's Institute in Auckland, .New Zealand, established by her in September, 1879. Dear Mies Smith, —We teel we cannot part from you without expressing our deep gratitude for your love and smypathy towards us. We realise, indeed, that in losing yoa wo loso a friend, but earnestly trust and pray that your loving counsels and influence will continue to be felt by us with ever deepening and widening; effect, though you yourself will be ab.'ent. That God may bless and be with you always, and that we may all meet you, if not again on earth, yet in • the Father's house of uoaoy mansions,' is the earnest prayer of your loving girls." Mis* Smith replied to the addr«Hi ia grateful terms, and said she was taken by surp'iise, as she had not anticipated any such token of'their efetaom. The address was Bigned by 55 young per. sons, one of whom nad illuminated i.

A youth uamod Henry Griffith?, aged 19, was killed at Mangapai whil« jacking a. log up hill. He was a son of Mr J. Griffiths of Dairy Flat.

Tomorrow's observer will contain— "Tho I'oneonhy Soindal, too Many Cooks;" KlaniuK on Its Trial, trio O'Grndy Case; "whoartng the Lambs;" "A Muob-marrylng Man;" Billy Hlgwool'a BlOfjrapby, gr»phio description of a alvleion la tho House ot Kepreeentatlvtfl:" "Educational Kndowmonts, ns they are bolDg: mal ftrtmtnlotorod for claaa or sectarian ohjeots.

Cartoon—His Honor Judge Macdonald (with biography).—To-morrow's Obsiihvbk.

Illustration—The Ministerial Thimblerlprirar and tho I'rorolerslilp. — To-mowow'« Onawivin.