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Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 4324, 25 March 1884, Page 2

The Auckland Tramways Company has decided to extend the tramways system to Onehunga, and has written to the Chamber of Commerce in that township informing them of the fact. At a meeting of tho Chamber of Commerce on Monday evening, Major Harris wrote expressing his willingness to assist the Chamber in securing local control of the harbour, &c. Tho draft of Sir Maurice O'Rorke'a bill re the harbour will be laid before the next meeting of the Chamber for its consideration.

His Honor Mr Justice Gillies issued an order this morning against Mr- Georgo Slaines, of Upper Queen-street, in the case Davis and others v. Staines, for payment of £938 and costs, to bo "paid within three months from this date; security for payment of the said amount and costs to be lodged with the Registrar of the Supreme Court within seven days.

Mr R. S. W. Baker arrived from Sydney this afternoon by the steamer Ringarooma. He will leave for Tonga shortly in the schooner Sandfly now in port.

His Excellency the Governor is now at Ohinemutu, on his overland journey from Tauranga to Auckland. Among the items of interest in connection with nis visit to the Hot Lake District is the unveiling, of the bust of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, which is to be placed in the native assemblyhouse known as Tama-te-Kapua. This will be the occasion of a great gathering of tho Maori and European population of the district.

The schooner Cygnet, which is to leave tfjjra cruise in the Friendly and Navigator IsTattds about Thursday next, will call at Russell for Messrs Cook Bros, and partyfifteen pereons in all—who are to be landed at Levuka. This is tho place where the Auckland whaling barque Especulador was wrecked, and the party intend to utilise her boats and other gear saved from the vessel to carry on whaling operations from thf shore. ■,

The matron of the Industrial School, Howe-street, desires to thank Mr Herbert H. Smith ,for the pleasure afforded ;to tho children at tho panorama on Saturday.

A correspondent, "Box-holder," complains of the want of information as to arrival and sorting of mails at the Postoffice. No information by way of cards as was given some time since Is now afforded, while the counter for giving any information is some distance from tho private box department. There used to be a board up —" Mail belntj Sorted "—" Mail Sorted "— which was a great convenience to the boxholders. -Seeing that they pay a good round sum for tho convenience, they .should be considered.

To tho Editor: Sir, - The "Herald" of yesterday In a lending article on the lato Mr Mullholland. saye that clubs only provide far one medical man. By-law 13 of the Foresters' Society, however, reads thus— " Should the illness of a member or any of his family be considered of a serious nature, tho Court Surgeon may procure additional advice or consultation, tho coiirt to pay such consultation fee." I should think that this will suffice to provo the incorrectness of your contemporary's statement. I believe other friendly. Societies have regulations to the same effect.—l am, &c, J. F. LovKU,,Treasurer Court 6,171.

Tho friends of Mr G. H. White, hto Bay of Islands, will bo sorry to hear ho is laid up in tho Hospital, suffering from an attack of paralysis, which seized him very suddenly On Wednesday evening lust.—[Russell Correspondent.]

The following cases were hoard at the Port Albert R.M. Court on Saturday, before J. S. Clondpn, K.M. i— Walter Ramsbottom v. Arthur Uttlhg, claim f G 10s, for board and lodgings and horso hire. Defendant did not appear. Judgment in default for amount claimed, with lla costs. Fitzgerald v. Parata (Maori), claim £50, for damage and loss by trespass and removing gum. Judgment for plaintiff for £10, and £G 16s costs. Albertland South District Board v. W. Blewden, Theophilus Cooper, Henry Collins, Thomas Brown, Henry If riggings, George Gould, Elizabeth Hamer, George Hind, Frank Langdon, Jane Power, George Shaw, Samuel Trobe, Ann Walter, and Henry Turner, claim for highway rates. Judgment given against all the defendants for amount claimed and costs.

To tho Editor: Sir,—ln your articlo last night referring to the prohibition of street assemblies, you say that tho loaders of the Salvation Army declare thoir determination tobravethoauthoritiesinthisrospect. lam not a mombor of tho Salvation Army, but on Sunday lost at two of thoir meetings I hoard Captain Graham distinctly say that they would abido by any law that was passed. At tho samo timo, ho bolioyod that it this way wns closed of preaching God's Word to tho pooplo, that God would opon up some othor way. Ho added that tho by-law would not intorforo with their marches through tho town. This is what I understood to bo Captain Graham's instructions to his soldiors.—Yours, otc, Andrew Holder.

Tho Waitomata Minstrels will give a concert and operatic burlofquo in Abbott's Opora Houso this evening in aid of tho funds of St. Thomas's new church. Tho programme includes music, songs, the burlesque, "The Troubled Troubadour," and a series of comic sketehos by Mr Morris.

The Tauranga Chocso Factory (says the local " Telegraph ") is now taking In about 70 gallonß of milk from nlno farmors, but noxt summer, when all the machinery is in order, and tho farmers got their cows used to tho novel sensation of boing milked, it is confidently expected that 1,000 gallons will bo rocoivei and- put through ovory day. Thoro is nowabout a ton of chooso—lo9—on hand. About an acre of tho factory paddock has boon substantially enclosed as a homo for some 30 pigs, which are fed on whey, convoyed in pipes from tho factory, and pumped into n long trough. Pigs seem t« llhlgh and grow fat on the faro.

The oloction of tho Nowton Liconsing Committee yostorday resulted in another victory for tho temperance cause. Tho following residents woro elected :—C. F. Partington, 80 votes ; R. T. Warnock, 73 ; R. Laing, 69 ; J. Gittos, 66 ; and R. Hollaby, 50. Mr T. Seaman conducted the oloction at Newton, and Mr T. W. Seaman at Point Chovnlicr. Tho Unsuccessful candidates woro Messrs Crawford, Fauldor, and Garrott. Tho meeting for tho appointment of a chairman will bo hold in Iho insuranco Buildings on Friday next.

Our Port Albort correspondent writes :— "At a-meeting of tho Albort Liconslng: Cominittco on Saturday—present i Mossrs Geo. Hartncill, E. Brown, Thos. Gubb, J. Powell, and P. Rushbrook—Mr Edward Brown wns choson as Chairman.—The second anniversary of tho North Albortland Band of Hope was held in tho Public Hull on Friday, Mr Powell presiding. Messrs G. Plummor, Stidkloy, R. Nicholson, and Tlioa. Gubb addressed tho meeting, The late Secretary and musical conductor, Mr Pookj was presented with a cheque for X' 9 7sby W. B. Farrand, J.P., on behalf of t]"> mombors of thp,.n».- J -' "°r~. S" rlrts liio Chairman asked tho adults present for an expression of opinion rs to granting or withholding a licenso for tho Mangawid Hotel in Juno noxt, when apparently every hand was held up agaiiißt granting any license. Nearly tho wholo of the resident ratepayers wero present."

To the Editor: Sir, —In reply to " Elector," allow mo to say if he is a publican's friend ho knows his reply is untrue. My statement that there wore too many licensed houses is backed by come persons engaged in the trado, who acknowledge it is impossible to bo law-abiding and make it pay. Tho manner in which some of the houses are conducted sufficiently proves that. Of course, £160 paid into the coffers of the Borough Council far exceeds in money valuo tho immorality and misery caused by tho houses it liconsos ! It is natural the trade and its friends should think so. I can name one licensed house in tho borough in which over twenty boys, some not moro than twelvo years of ago, barefooted and wretchedly clothed, were scon after 10 o'clock p.m. not ono month ago. If a man is poisoned, as a dSctor certified recontly, wnafc is that to the publican? "Elector" would havo been correct in his statement that I am interested in the hotels it he had told you in what way. lam interested to sco them closed. lam thankful to say I have never assisted any man or woman to a drunkard's grave and a drunkard's oternity.— Yours, &c, J. Mum Barb.

An interesting meeting of Ministers and oflice-boarers of the Presbyterian Uhuroh was held last ovening in St. James's Hall to consider the advisability or otherwise of appointing a missionary to labour in tho city and suburbs. The various churches were well represented, and tho greatest cordiality prevailed. It was resolved unanimously that this important work should bo begun at once, and that the missionary appointed should receive £200 per annum. Nearly £70 were guaranteed by the repreeentatives present, and a large and influential committeo was appointed to bring the matter before tho congregation of the Church, so as to commence operations immediately. Several of tho gentlemen prosont expressed their belief that not only would tho Presbyterian Church be benefited by this action, but other churches also ; as tho object of the missionary would not bo to proselytise, but to seokout all those who, on leaving the old country, had broken away from attendance on religious ordinances. So soon as tho required cum is made up, a meeting of the subscribers will be held for the purpose of forming a society for carrying out the object and appointing a suitublo agent. From the spirit manifested at the meeting, wo are fiure that the matter will be brought to a successful issue.

At the monthly communication of Lodge St. Andrew last evening, Brother M. Niccol, P.M., was made the recipiont of a group of photographs of tho officers of the Lodge, and the following complimentary address: — To Brother M. Niccol, P.M.: Dear Sir and Brother, —Wo, tho undersigned officers and members of Lodge St. Androw, No. 418, S.C., bog your acceptance of this testimonial a3 an expression of our regard for you as a brothor Mason. The great interest you have for so many years evinced for the welfare of this lodge, and the troublo you have at all times taken to promote its interests, have endeared you to the whole of the brethren, and we trust that—although after so many years of active membership you are justly entitled to repose on your well-earned laurels—you will still continue to assist us with your advice and thorough knowledge of Masonic usages. Wishing yourself and family every happiness, and that the Great Architect of the Univorse may prosper you in all your undertakings and spare you many years amongst us, we subscribe ourselves, dear Sir and Brother, yours eincorely and fraternally— James Slator, R.W.M. ; Frank Gould, Chaplain ; F B. Hughes, T.W. ; W A. Clark, I.D. ; James Sinclair, W. T. Briggs, Will. Jones, 11. B. Symond?, W. Opplestone, W. McCullough, E. Tonge, Thomns Ellison, P.M. ; Robert Kayo, S.W. ; F. Bulford, S.D. ; II A. H. Hilcliens, D. of C.J C.-Porter, Tyler;. M. MnLeod, T. H. fennel, H. McQuanie, W. E. Stanford, M. Murchie, N. McCulsky. Tho presentation was made by Brother McCullough, and Brother Niccol briefly responded.

A numerously attended meeting of the Newton Football Club was held last evening in the Congregational School-room, Edinburgh-street, when the report and balance-sheet for the past year was read and adopted, and tho following officers wero elected for the ensuing year:—Messrs T. Wells, captain, Geo. P. Osmond, secretary, W. Hobson, W. Smith, and C. Sexton, members of committee. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman and retiring officers, and a special vote was recorded to the trustees of the school for tho use of tho room.

Plans have been prepared and tenders are now invited for the construction of a portion of the new St. Patrick's Cathedral. The complete design provides for taking down tho present cathedral, and erecting on the site a new building, which will consist of a nave 18 feet by 40 feet; transopt 92 x 40, with sanctuary 22 x 40, and vestries or sacristies. The front entrance will face Wyndham-street, and will be sunndunted by a spire, the total height of which from the ground to tho cross at the top of spire will be 146 feot. The height of the walls will be 27 feot to the springing of the roof, and 64 feet to tho ridge. It is intended at present to build only tho nave as far back as Its junction with the present building. The portion Of the old wall across tho end of tho new buildirig will be removed; and the present church thus made to serve until funds permit of the erection of a new traneapt. It is contemplated that the work will tauc six manths.

Sergeant Gamble, who has been conducting the police cases during th 6 illness of Sergeant White, shows considerable aptitude in conducting prosecutions, and imparts much gonutne Hibernian humour into otherwise dry details. The story of the silver ring was quite a lively affair, but, unfortunately, the larrikin elomont was too powerful for a conviction. Doyle and Small—the Well-known Salvation Army obstructionists—were the chief witnesses, and their evidence waa not convincing to the Bench. In another case, tho sergeant stated that he had Used his persuasive eloquence witli a prisoner named Downing, and tried his utmost to induce the man to go home peaceably to the bosom of his fairfily; but it would not do. Tho silly fellow would not go, but bawled for more beer, and nearly kicked down tho door of tho hotel. The sorgeant was cotnpolled to lock him up. Downing seemed to havo a dim recollection of being confronted by a very till officer, but it was misty.and he was not sure of his man. Downing acknowledged that ho was very stupid, and tho Bonch imposed a fine of 20s, or in default, fourtcon days.

A valedictory soiree to tho Revs. W. C. Oliver and W. 6. F'arsonson, previous to their leaving tho circuit for a distant Bphore, will bo glvon to-iuoirow (Wednesday) ovonlng. In the Graf ton Koad Chtiroh. Tea will be provide* at 6.30. In the school-room, and at 7.30 thu chair will bo taken. A suttablu programme, comE rising luldroeaos and musical selections, has oon Judiciously prepared for tho occasion.

Mr R. C. Greenwood will soil to-morrow, at his Mart, 137, Quoon-street, some very ohoioo Woll Park nllotmohtfl (near Bnrroy HUIb). Thsso aro well situated and admirably suited to the wants of working men and others. The leaso of tho stone qtnuTios, Tnkapuua, will also bo offered. There la a good approach to these qunrrlOT, Iroth by land and wator. Bectlon No. tt. block XIII., T« Aroha township, will bo offorod. This Is a contrallr situated section, and iiloao to the railway station.

Tho tomporanco cantata, " Tho Rescue of Harry Gray," will be corformed on Thursday ovontnK, In tho Choral Hall. Mf Thomoa Bpiirgoon will road the narratlvo. Tho oholr win be conduotcd by Mr T. Cranwell, and Mr A. Wiseman will accompany on tho pianoforte. The members of tho Band of Hopo Union Oholr are notified that tho rehearsal of "Harry Gray wliltako plaoo to-morrow (Wednosday) evenIng in tho Choral Hall, and not at Nowton.

An oxt'aordinary meeting of the sharehold ore In Potter's Patent Wool Scouring Machine Company will bo hold on 28th last., at the Company's ofllce, at 2 p.m.

It is worth tho trouble to go Into the Market nnd lnspoot theurlKO fruit being exhlbitod by Mrs Mcllath. Tho fruit belongs to Mr Sharp.

Contracts taken for all kinds of concrete--work, large or small, and estimates and other information glvtngt o those wUhiog to dp thoir own work.—John WllTOn and Co., 75, Queen street.-{Advt