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Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 4418, 11 July 1884, Page 2

The StAK of tomorrow will consi.t of eight largo pages of letter press, enibia.iiig selections |of interesting literary matter, fiction, Ac. This number will contain : Random Shots, by " Zumiel ;" continuation of the exciting tale, '-Hand and Ring;" "Tho Cruise of tho Wnirurun.i," by our special correspondent ; A l.uilf s I otter from London, " l'eeps into Paradise," 11 Blowing up a Shark with Gunpowder," "A Sailor's Wedding," -'The Gifts of Different Nations," " Haul up tho Rug," "A North Carolina Marriage," "Ihe Amours of Gnmbetfu," "A Prison, iSiai.es Himself to Death,'' The Garden, Sporting and Athletic Notes, "The French Revolution," by Mr Milligun Hogg, \c, Ac.

Mr C. A. Do Lantour met and introduced himself to the electors of N'owton last night in tho Ponsonby Hall. Tho building wus crowded to its utmost capacity, a large proportion of the audience standing the whole timo, und very man.- people being congregated outside the main entrance. Most enthusiastic was the reception accorded the candidate His speech was marked by frequent cheers, ami at tho close of the usual afterpiece of questioning a vote of Confidence In him win carried against three dissentient hands. An extended report of the proceedings is given elsewhere in this Impression.

The transference of tho Auckland Domain te tlie City Council's authority has been gazetted. The first meeting at which ihe Council can |oxerciso any authority in this matter is fixed for Thursday next.

The Pukuranga hounds meet at Waters'* corner to-morrow morning, at ten o'clock

Messrs Mnhoney and Son are calling tenders for tho erection of a block of three shops at the corner of Hobson and Cook Streets. Tho building will be two st«-ics high, the materials brick, and the fai'ude will l>o cemented. Tho owner of tho property in Captain McGregor.

Tho operations of tho Tramway Company in laying their rails have left various Queen-street crossings in a shocking condition. This i* especially true of thoso at Wellesley-street East and West, Customs-street and Wynd ham street. Tho latter in particular, being in tho centre of business tralllc, ought to rocoivc immediate attention, and we trust the Street* Committee, tc whom the question has been relegated, will loso no timo in having tho crossing restored.

To tho Editor: Sir,—Allow mo to fay that the statements made about mo by Mr Dargaville nt his mooting on Wednesday night, were false: characteristic of the man.—lam, Ac., G. HoLi.sliir.

A line large engraving of tho New /enlaud Shipping Company's steamer Tongariro, sister ship to the Ruupehii and Aorangi, has boon prepared by the Cornpuny, ns a moans of advertising the splendid, commodious, und convenient direetsteamserviee now established between England and Now Zealand. The picture is appropriately coloured, and would form an ornament to any room.

i Under tho ellicient chargo of Mr Moore, an evening school hns been started for boys in Purnell district. The school is open on Monday, Wednesday, und Friday evenings at Parnell District School-room, and though pretty well attended, thore is room for more pupils, who it is hoped will avail themselves of tho opportunity nlforded of improving their education.

Consumers shoyld note that all water supply accounts unpaid on Monday next will bo forthwith cut off.

Inventors contin_e active in the colony, ns evidenced by tho list of patents lntely applied for. Thcso embrace—Patents for triumph pulveriser and amalgamator, by Samuel Bawden, Grahamstown, Auckland'; automatic self-regulating feed for mill, by Messrs Andrews and Boavan, engineers, Christehureh ; combined broadcast sower and disc harrow, by P. and D. Duncan, Christehureh ; band-saw attachment, by R. T. Webb, Christehureh ; improvements in deublo-furrow plough, by Jus. Gray, Dunedin J and safety folding liro-scroon, guard, damper, and fuol economisor, by Richard Poole, Dunedin.

: The fiiends of Mr G. B. Boylo, tho wellknown vocalist, havo resolved upon giving him a complimentary concert on Monday, tho 21st instant, at the Newton Athen.-eum. Mr Boyle has for somo months past been in failing health, which necessitates his leaving Auckland for Sydney in the hopo that a ohango of climate may provo of physical advantage to him. Mr Boyle possesses a pussionato lovo for music and singing, and lie has been always ready to give his services in any benevolent cause. He succecdod Professor Cailliait in conducting the singing classes established by tho professor,and for some timo past has occupied tho position of choir-master at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Tho usual fortnightly meeting of St. Stephen's Mutual Improvement Socioty was hold on Wednesday night. There wan a fair attendance. Rev. D. W.Runciman occupied the chair. Mr E. Field read a paper on "Oliver Cromwell," in which he drow a correct sketch of the life of the groat protector, displaying him in progressive stages as a youth, farmer, soldier, and general, until ho stood at tlio head of tlio English nation and ruled it with that samo atom hand of decision and energy which had levied and drilled bis famous regiment, tho "Ironsides." A considerable amount of discussion on the subject followed. MiField was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his excellent paper. Mr Campbell then read an essay on " Habit," in which lie dealt specially on the evil results of youthful drinking and smoking, and expressed a wish that fathers and others would not practise such habits on account of the bad example thus set before young men and boys. A few remarks by members followed. Mr Campbell was warmly thankod for his capital paper. The Chairman intimated that " Scotch Characteristics as Noted by a Congregational Minister "is to be givon by Mr Barton at the next meeting on July 23. I

"Boccaccio" was produced again at the Opera House last evening by the London Comic Opera Company. Tlio attendance was even larger than on tho opening night, and tho performance was quito as successful. Many of tho numbers were encored, tho honour of recall being shared by the whole of the leading membors of the company. "Boccaccio" will be repeated tonight, and " Kip Van Winkle," which is in course of preparation, will be presented for the first time on Monday evening next.

" Rationalist," writing with reference to the recent lecture by the Rev. Mr Fraser on

" Ecclesiastes," and by the Bishop under the auspices of tho " Christian Evidenec Society," says:—"lf-the Bishop or Mr .'.user (or any lady or gentleman of any shade of opinion whatever) believes that sceptics wili derive any benefit from hearing them, send a requ.st to the Council of the Auckland Rationalistic Association. I venture to say, us one of that Council, that permission would ho accorded them of occupying the platform of tho Lorno-stroot Hall."

At. tho service of song lately given by the Takapuna Band of Hope, it was Miss Tye vi ho took charge of the children's practice, and helped in a great measure to make the performance a success. At the City Council last evening, Mr Wooltield, Inspector undor tho Adulterated Hoods Act, reported that during a recent inspection of bakers' shops ho hud detected four instances of bread short in weight being ollered for sale. On the recommendation of Inspector Thorns.vi, a reward of £3 has been granted to Constable Christie for saving a boy named Ivors from drowning at. Thames. Messrs Percy Butler mid (o. announce that, they have commenced business us tiiiuucial and estate ugunts. The l.yliej- Push auxiliary Fire Brigade has been enrolled It comprises six men, and the station has been supplied with a largo manual engine and necessary appliances. One of the firemen will sleep on tho premises. (lillott's pons may shortly bo expected to invade the colony. About two pages of tho last issued " Uuzotto " are devoted to notice of application for registration of 52 trade marks for these pens. Canterbury Railway League continues to agitate in favour of the construction of tho line t,. connect Christehureh with the West ('oust. Parliamentary candidates are asked to support the making of that lino either by a syndicate or by Government. There is a probability of an early debate taking place in this city botweon Mr Solby, Fret-thought lecturer, and a champion of the Auckland Christian Evidence Society. Tho Society, in reply to a communication from Mr Selby, havo stated that ono of thoir members will (provided the proceeds are handed to the Benevolent Society) debate with him the question of "Tho Mosaic Story of Creation Contrasted with the Evolution Hypothesis. '

It is intended to hold an Industrial Ex hibition at Dunedin shortly.

A social gathering was held lust ovoning in St. Luke's Presbyterian Sunday-school. Tho attendance was good, and the pro gramme interesting, consisting of songs, solos, duets, .It.-., by Miss,... |... Kilguur, Fraser, Rowe, Stuart, ami Messrs Howe, Douglas, and Muster Impcy. Recitations wero i-iv.'ti by Messrs Stuinton and Byburn, and Misses Bright. Refreshments were handed round during the evening. Addresses were delivered by the Rev. G. li. Monro and Me»srs Lennox and Law. Tho (lltcrtuinint lit, closed with tho benediction.

Tho new proprietors of the ss. Maori hu\o detel mined to run tho steamer to Mangawui and Wairoa South, three trips a wvek^to aud from Auckland. This, no doubt, will bo a great, boon to the settlers in this district.

Mr R. T. Booth, of the Blue Ribbon Army, wiiose recent mission in the Australian colonies litis been productive of such «nr prising results, is to slurtnmis«ion in Auckland at the commencement of next year. His oiler was accepted on Monday last, at the monthly meeting of the general committee of the Gospol Temperance Mission, held under the presidency of tho Lev. S. Macfurlanc, at the V.M.C.A. Booms. The dill'eront Christian Churches and temperance organisations in tho city aro to bo invited to co ojxTute.

The Grafton Road Band of Hope entertainment was laigely attended last, night, Mr K. C. ('arriii the chair. The programme was varied, consisting of a funny address to the boys by the Chairman: a dialogiio by MisnOH Alice Hodges and Lizzie Jones; a gleo by friends, with violin and tlutoacoomn.iniments ; " Annie Laurie " by a young lady —nocompanist, Mis Warnock : two readings: an excellent address by Mr Knott, of Shetiield, on " Danger and Duty ;" und filially, a temperance comedietta, entitled '• Fast Asleep," by members of tho Eden Comedy Club. The whole was entertaining, and passed off quietly.

To the Editor: Sir, .-Your remarks on " Coming Elections," in reference to " paid agents and supporters of candidates," might possibly prejudice me, as 1 am known to. many years to take a great interest in political and local matters, and most, things for tho advancement of tho country that 1 live in. 1 have never received ono shilling on personal account in the above matters in my life, having always ilono my work with a free heart,asking neither frown nor favour ; ami I must say that you have over treated me in the same spirit. Sir, if winking men would take the interest that thoy ought to take, and man get outside of himself ami his own selfishness, public matters would take a much higher position, and things would assume a healthier tone, and more good would he effected in the selection of good and true men to represent us. And if working men met at central places and addressed each other to tho points at issue, there would be more good done, more practical business, than abusing public men during thoir addresses or speeches by intemperate remarks. Working men, think twice before you sp-.ak and act, and respect those who may choose to differ from you. — I am, &c, VvitliillT. Kingslond. [There was, of course, no reference in tho paragraph to Mr Wright ; and we hardly see liow anyone could connect his name with it. —En. E.S.)

A serious printer's error occurred in our re|>ort last night of Mr Dargavillo's speech in St. James's Hall through the inadvertent omission of Ihe italicised word not from tho following sentence: — "Tho Opposition explicitly informed the Government that they wished the authorised railway works not, to bo doferrod."

The famous Pukckoho Factory Checfio, the best lot as ret.arils richness, colour and flavour, that lias been made in this province, has been purchased from It. Arthur, by the Auckland Provision Company, who will oiler them for sale to-morrow, at 7il per lb., or by the cheese at lid. best Canterbury bacon (new euro), B<l and lid, heat Taranaki potted butter. Is.— ltiflht Corn.-r Ktall. City Market. A. Hettany, Manager. P.S.—Persons desiritu. a real treat, in either cheese or bacon, will do well to cull oarly to-morrow, in order to secure prime cuts, and to avoid the rush anil confusion of Ihe evenin...