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Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 4422, 16 July 1884, Page 2

While not unappreciative of the favours of our many correspondents, ft may induce thorn to send only imperatively necessary communications when we state that wo have now on hand letters enough to fill two complete issues of the Stab. With half-a---dozen election meetings each night, and six nominations to-day to report, as our correspondents will perceive, something must go, and reports of public meetings have prior claims over private correspondence.

The interesting opera "Rip Van Winkle," adapted from Washington Irving's famous stoiy, was successfully repeated last night at Abbott's Opera House, and considering .tho numerous political and other attractions was largely support^,' Tho adventures of Rip, his years of drowsiness, and his scolding wife were admirably portrayed. This amusing opera will be repeated to-night.

Mr John Cornwell, of Anglesoa-street, writes that ho took lirst aud special prizes in cochin cocks, and first and special prizes in cochin lions at tho Poultry Show ; also, MrLowisson's silver cup for tho best puirof cochins of any variety in the Show. Mrs A. E. Wood, of Devonport, writes : —" Although iho prize-winners in tho Langslian class were from my stock, they woro not exhibited by me, Mr Rolleston, Mr Percival, aud Mr Parker taking first honours. In cochins I took socond prize with part ridge cochins nino months old."

His Honor Mr Justice Gillies sat in banco to-day, and disposed of a fair amount- of business. Mr Mapioi applied for a writ of prohibition to restrain tho District Judgo from carrying out his intention to grant a now trial of the case of Eggs v. Webster. Mr James Russell opposed this application, and His Honor gavo judgment in his favour, tho writ being rofiisod. Mr James (lalbraith was admitted to practice as a barrister aud solicitor, and James Featherstoiio was granted an order of dis. charge from bankruptcy.

It is worthy of remark that Mr Couplnnd, who presided at Mr Del.autom's meeting in Ponsonby Hall the other night, was today tho seconder of tlio nomination of Mr I'eacock. Tliis is not, we believe, owing to any sudden change of opinion on Mr Couplaud's pait, as ho was always favourable to Mr Peacock's candidature ; but being pressed to take the chair at tlio meeting of the opposing candidate, ho did so with v good grace, and carried through the business most impartially.

His Worship tho Mayor and Mr Moody, J.l\, occupied tho Bench to-day at the Police Court. Three drunkards wero lined. Richard Young, unsound mind, was medically examined anil discharged. Ah Wall was charged with striking Alexander Malay on tho Hth instant at. the Governor Gimlun Dining-rooms. Mr Jackson for complainant. The caso was proved by several witnesses, and defendant was ordered lo pay costs, and enter into his own recognizances in £'25 to keep tlio peaco for throo months.

James Galbraith, M.A.. L 1..8., L.A., (Scotland), has been admitted as a solicitor and barrister of tho Supremo Court.

In Chambers yesterday Mr Justice flillies orderod that the sum of £480, which bad been paid into the Court by Mr Goorgo Staines as tho proportion to which the deceased podlar Haywood's relatives were entitled, should bo handed over to tho solicitor acting in thoir interest.

Tho Theatre Royal was largoly patronised last night, and Sims's entertaining comedy, "Crutch and Tooth pick" again represented, followed by the laughable farce, " Founded on Fact." A change of bill will tako placo this evoning, when Hrougliton's charming comedy, " Withered Leaves," will bo performed, and (lilbett's three-act comedy "Fortune's Frolics," commencing at a quarter to eight.

Tho thirty-fourth anniversary of the Loyal Good Intent Lodge of Oddfellows was celebrated last evoning by a ball in the Lome-street Hall. Thero woro about ninety couples present, nnd a most onjoyablo evening was spent. Mr J. Mulhimpey nuido an efficient M.C., and members of Committeo worked energetically. The music was provided by Morris's Band, and tho catering was done by Mr Dallon.

The Rev. S. S. Boyd announced during tlio ovening service at the Epsom Hall oil Sunday last that ho would deliver a lecture on "Tho Rise and Fall of Ancient Babylon " in tho Epsom Library on Thursday evening next at half-past Seven o'clock, to the members and friends of tho church as woll as tho general public, It was also intimated to tho congregation that the following gentlemen had been eloctcd managers of tho church, viz. : Messrs Gardiner, Charles Boyd, F. Pawry, S. (.undo, Evans, .lainioson, Neal, Osborne, Crawford, Kaig, and Mears.

Wo havo been shown some splendid samples of locally-grown tobacco, which aro by connoisseurs to be tho best yot produced in Now Zealand. Thero are various kinds, all of which havo been grown by Mr Zurnbiihl, at Lake Tnkapitna, in ISS2 and 1883. Most noteworthy of tho lot is a lino sample of Havana tobacco, which is tho natural sweat, ing k'lid. Tho leaf of this is so lino that about 150 loaves go to tho pound. A sample of this sort is to bo sont to tlio Aucklad Museum, for tho information of tho public, and Mr Zurnbiihl has specially in view its value to M. do liar veil, tho Belgian agent, who >. s expected to arrive in New Zealand in a short time. Mr Zurnbiihl, who is growing for tho Auckland Tobacco Company, has coiisidornblo knowledge of tobacco culture, and ho has also manufactured somo cigars and plug tobuceo to show tho quality of tho leaf which ho produces.

An accident occurred near the junction of the Remuera nnd Newmarket roads yesterday which resulted in tlio total destruction of Mr J. Philson's trap; and but for the greatest good fortune would havo been attended with serious injuries to Mrs Philson. That lady, accompanied by Miss Taylor, was driving to Remuera, and on nppronohiiig tho bridge one of Hancock's drays coming along tlio centre of the road. Mrs Philson pulled close in to the side, but the space was insufficient to givo tho vehicle a clear passago, and it caino into violent collision with tho ponderous dray. Both wheels of tho trap wero knocked off, and the splashboard shattered and driven with considerable force against Mrs Philson's chest. Sho was also thrown out against a fence, sustaining somo slight injuries to her throat. Happily, thoso aro*fnot of a dangerous character. Her companion oscaped unhurt. Tho trap was left a complete wreck. Wo constantly hear complaints of tho nogligonce of drivers in not moving to their own side of the road in ordor to allow lighter vehicles to pass, and tho accident abovo recorded is one of a class which" should cause more vigilant action to be taken for onforcingtho "rules of tho road."

An excellent concert in connection with the West End Rowing Club took placo in the Ponsonby Hall last evening. Several choruses woro ably rendered by a special choir, and solos wero rendorod by Misses Culpan, A. Hargrove (encored), Richardson, McMillan, and Brassey, Mrs Judson. Messrs Burnham, Taylor (encored), Edwards and Knox. Two trios by Mrs Judson, Messrs Hemus and Edger, wcro well rendered, the Misses Culpan and Main played a pianoforne duet, and Miss Minotti Contributed a pianoforte solo, whilo Miss Richardson aim Mr Edwards gave a vocal duet. Tho last item on tho programmo was tho quavtotte "Romanza," after which the JSational Anthem was sung. A feature in the concert was a beautifully executed programme from the Star Office, in which floral representations contributed towards a most pleasing effect.

To the Editor : Sir,—Although your i columns aro crowded now with election news, I hope you will bo good Enough to insert this letter, lest the Benevolent Society should suffer through Mr Selby's belief that it is a sectarian body. Its Committeo is composed of Jews, Romanists, Anglicans, Baptists, Independents, Wesleyans, Presbyterians, and, in fact, per.ois of all shades of belief; and the poor peoplo who are relieved are helped regardless of thoir own creed or nationality. Having told Mr Selby and his friends this before Sunday, and challenged them to produce proofs to the contrary, I am surprised that ho should afterwards have stated what ho did; and whon ho stated that wo did not approve of thoir suggestion that the Hospital should get the proceeds, it had been moro of tho truth had he stated that wo, having suggested the Benevolent Society nnd thoy tlie Hospital, wanted to divide tho proceeds betweon those two bodies,, because tho Hospital was well provided for and did not need funds. Thoy would not listen to the Benevolent Society handling the funds at all, so I suggested the present arrangement. As a member, I felt constrained to explain this matter, and I regret that the explanation was necessary. —Yours, &c, F. G. Ewington.

A case, which seems very much liko persecution, came before tho Police Court yesterday, in which Thomas Ready was charged with depasturing a horse in Alten Road, in contravention to the by-laws of the City Council.' Mr Earl appeared in dofence, and Mr Goldie, Sanitary Inspector, prosecuted. The evidence showed that the horse had been impounded on the sth inst. by Constable Kelly, and at once released by the owner; that Mr Wells, park-keeper, had given permission for the horse to graze on the spot, provided ho was tethered. (His Worship, however, ruled that Mr Wells had e-xceeded' his powers in granting the privilege.) A suVnmbhs was then issued by the police, but, mi tho advice of the Town Clerk, it was withdrawn. The case was then taken up by the Sanitary Inspector, according to instructions, and tho evidence failed in securing a conviction. Counsel characterised this as the weakest cnso over brought into Court within his knowledge, and asked for costs, which the' Bench could not allow. Defendant lost two days at Court, about 30s impounding fees, counsel's fee, and expenses of witnesses, who would have proved that Ready's horse was safely tethered, and that Mr Hodges had not got the right horse by the head.

Edward Bickcrlon and Elizabeth, his wife, wore chargoil, tho former with obtaining sum. of money from John S. Milno and Alfrod G. I'ulleng by fulso cheques, and, with his wifo, with obtaining £11 worth of goods by similar moans from Thomas Hill, grocer. Mr Maddon appeared for Mrs Biekerton. The Bench, having heard tho evidence of witnesses, discharged tho woman and committed the man for trial.

The dead body of Mr Richard George was found Hosting in the hnrhour between tlio wharves this afternoon. It was in a very advanced state of decomposition. An inquest was proceeding this afternoon.

The anniversary entertainment of tho Havclock Lodge of Good Templars was held last evening in the Alexandra-street school-room, and largely attended. Addresses wero delivorcd by Messrs Can- and Wilcock, songs and choruses by members, and a performance on the bolls by Mr Kenyon. Tho whole was entertaining and satisfactory.

We are requested to slate that. Mr D. Sullivan, of the Opera Company, sang "The Old Sexton " at Lorno-stroot Hall on Sunday owning, and not Mr U. Symon.

The mail steamer City of Sydney, which left here on 34Hi Juno last, arrived at Han Frnnni-no on tho Nth inst., two days In advHiico of timo-tablo date.

A fire broke out last night in tho farm buildings of Mr John Phillii.ps at l'aeroa, near Helensvillo, and tiioy as well us a valuable stock of valuabjo implements were completely destroyed. Tho horses, however, wero saved. The insurances aro : Farm buildings, L3OO in tho Now Zealand ; agricultural implements nnd farm produco, 1,1,000 in the Union; and horses, 1.700 in the Union.

The early closing movement certainly appears to bo taking hold of the minds of intelligent persons, for everyone who walked down Queen-street last Saturday night could sco how ompty and dusertcd were tho drapery establishments. The assistants, at all ovonls, must huvofolt gratified at tho success of the lnovomoiit, and would, no doubt, hopo that the working classos will keep in mind the aim of tho early closing movement. A correspondent writes :—" 1 learned from a roliublo source that those pamphlets of Mr W, It. Vinos have been purchased, and thoy nro to havo a largo circulation at the hands of the Ladies' Commit Ire of tho Bluo Ribbon Army. 1 would suggest that a large number be given to tho Sulvu. tiou Army captains for distribution, and so tho whole working class would havo before them tho best arguments for shopping early, and assisting the poor hard-working draper. 1 am cortaiu it is tho desiro of nil intelligent people that this movement be successful, and it is hoped the active Committee who wero appointed last week will continue to work energetically until thoy have accomplished their laudable task, t.'rent thanks nro due to Mr Win. Rattray for tho prominent part he has taken in closing his premises ut six p.m. on Saturday, and may his niiblo action stimulate others to a like courso."

A musical and literary entertainment in connect ion with the Remuera social union takes place to-morrow evening, and the dance on Thursday week, tho 24th inst,

l'rofos.-or do Bernard will hold a soiree dansanto this evoning in the Masonic Hall, Piincesstroot, at S o'clock. Pupils aro desired to be in attendance ut 7.15 p.m.

Madame Farnvcl, drcssmnkor, from Paris, ailvcrtU.cs In another column that, oiviuK to Increase of business, she lias removed to 12, Shortland-st. Madame Faravel mademotttof thu costume., for the lust chess tournament, and as ln-i- skill unit Kood tasto are well-known lo the ladies of Auckland, wo have no doubt her new establishment will bo well patronised,

The Italian Bedstead is a now and vory pretty stylo. You will lliul a UrifO assortment Of Iron anil Hrntis anil Nickel-plated lledstcads at tho Cheap Kuruiahlmr Warohonso, (lurllek itniH. ran well's, Qiiocii-atrcut, Auckland.—lA tlTt. "ROIK.HON CORNS^-a.v i.„ w..i.'."ii» u .i, _■_ Coin.." Qiil-k Kllt'l, tutti'l'l.U', isiimniimt Liiu-. Conn, *.ul%

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