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Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 4545, 18 November 1884, Page 2

Sir George Grey was a passenger from Wellington by the s.s. Tarawera, which arrived from the South this morning. Hon. Mr Waterhouse, M.L.C., and Mr J. M. Dargaville were passengers by the same steamer. Messrs T. Peacock and T. Thompson, M.H.R.'s, have-also arrived in town from Wellington. Sir George Grey left by this morning's steamer for the Kawau, but expects to return to to\yn a week or a fortnight hence.

Work, at the Te. Awamutu end of the North Island trunk railway is expected, a be started in the course of three months. Mr Hursthoueo, surveyor, is now at Alexandra, awaiting the arrival of Mrßochfort and a staff of assistants, who reached Auckland by tho steamer Tarawera to-day. As soon as possible, the permanent survey will bd'completed, and as a sectiqri of the work is finished the contract will be let. The despatch exercised in this matter is most commendable to the Ministry.

The Horticultural Show, whioh opens on Friday next, promises to be a great success. Entries closed this afternoon, and judging from the fact that the names of nearly 50exhibitora had been received up till this forenoon, they should be numerous. No loss than from 15 or 20 different entries are represented by some of tho exhibitors. It is expected that the show of roses* will bo the best that has yet been made under the auspices of the Society, the weather having been exceptionally favourable for bloom. The amount to be given as prizes is much "larger than at last year's exhibition. The ordinary meeting of the Auckland branch .of tho United Orcfer of Druids was held last evening. - Evidence of the increasing importance of the lodge was afforded fey t&e -large amount of correspondence which oajae under .consideration. The committee appointed to ijjajte arrangements for the anniversary a*ecom)»eftde.d that no celebration be held this year,: and the report was adopted. A

The usual meeting of the Sir Henry Hayelcok Band'of Hope.was hold last evening in the AlevaPtJrs-street School-room, Mr D. Gold-ieih iO?e .ohair. S^jgs and recitations were given. i,y H.o&k? .^a'ritg,. anil Weir,, mi- »n intoning address by the Cbalrman jojji; "'s ln. Jtoptjyo Na*We of Strong Drink, ssd its ||fuiswn.B." -A number of temperance Uywr.a froj# Jt'oylofr collection wei® sung by the children,' i.nd the proceedings were closed in tho'usual .way. ■■''■ . „■..-■' ~ ■;-,.•.;

. Tho c.c. Tarawera, which arrived from the South today, brought the Auckland portion of the Ruapehu's passengers. The list of names was published in a recent issue of the STAR. ~"

I To the Editor: Sir,—Would you kindly permit us, through the columns of your well-known paper, to give our sincere thanks to those who co promptly and gonerously contributed to tho fund that has been raised to provide us and our children with clothing and other necessaries, after the loss we sustained by the late lire. Wo hopo to ever feel grateful to those who gave their üßsistuuco and sympathy in the hour of need.—Wo aio, &c, CoitNiiUuu and Soi*hy Lawrence.

The popular Hibernian drama, " Arrnh-na-Pogue," was performed last night with success, and to-night it will be repeated for tho last time in Abbott's Opera House. There was a fair attendance, and frequent applause. The leading characters were cleverly pictured by Miss Crawford and Mr Lachlan McGowan. Tomorrow evening "Miriam, the Woman of Mystery," will be introduced.

Lost night an interesting temporance lecture was delivered in the United Methodist Free Church School-room, Pittstreet, under the auspices of tho Band of Hope, by Mr G. Knight, the subject being '"Hie influences of alcohol on tho human system." The lecture was illustrated by diagrams and chemical experiments, as well as interspersed by recitations and singing. Messrs H. Tattereall and T. Clarke each contributed a recitation, and Miss R. Warren sang a temperance melody. The attendance was only moderate, but the audionce appeared to appreciate the entertainment, and testified tho same by votes of thanks at the closo.

Tho cricket match between Anckland and West End Clubs was commenced on Saturday afternoon, whon Auckland, in their first innings, scored 170 for the loss of 7 wickets. S. W. Coxon contributed 50, W. E. Barton 49, J. C. Webster 27, C. Stafford 13, and A. Howard 11. A match between Eton and Grammar School Clubs was drawn in favour of the latter by 12 runs on tho first innings. The scores wero : — Grammar School: First innings, 51 ; socond innings, 25. Eton: First innings, 39 ; second innings, 1 wicket for 12 runa.

The inquest on tho body of tho two sons of Mr Thomas Powoll woh concluded yesterday afternoon boforo Dr. Philson, coroner, and Mr Moss Koosing, foreman.' The evidence of Mr Powell was exactly in accordance with the statement which appeared in the Star of Saturday last. Ho was taking his sons from Lucas's Creek to the Collogo at Takapuna when tho sad accident happened. It was shown that Mr Powell, who had had many experiences at sea, knew well how to manage a sailing boat, and that in the present instance there waß no error of judgment. Thomas Widdeson, gardoner, of Lucas's Creek, gave evidence as to searching for the bodios, and Constable Edward Mackay, of tho water police, as to tbe character of the boat, which ho considered a safe one. Tho jury found a verdict of "Accidental death by drowning." At tho fortnightly mooting of tho French Literary Society on Saturday evening, Mrs David Nathan and M. Rene Vautrey were unanimously elected to membership. Tho President (MrC. do L'Eau) read an interesting original sketch entitled, "An Episode of the Battle of Sedan," which olicited some discussion. .It was resolved to hold tho next concert on the 29th inst., instead of on the 22nd, as originally contemplated.

The regular meeting of tho Parnell Borough Council was held last ovening, Captain McKenzie (Mayor) presiding. With reference to the alleged encroachment of Mr Barber on St. George's Bay Road, it was decided to hold a special meeting of tho Council, and that people interested be asked to attend. A consent from Mr Bates to Mr Horman's right-of-way was'reforred back to have a provision mado that no buildings should bo erected facing this right-of-way. With reference to Mr Campbell's griovanco re road lino, it, was decided to request Mr Campbell to formally apply for permission to erect a wall. Mr Walker, Superintendent of tho FiPo Brigade, reported that the firo-boll did not work proporly, tho Bound boing buried in tho timber of tho domo. The Mayor promised to have tho boll attended to on tho following dny. A voto of thanks was accorded to tho Brigade for its service during the late firo. Tho othor mattors were not of general interest.

To the Editor : Sir, —Will you allow mo to correct in your valuable journal a falso impression that I havo hoard from vuriouß sources prevails iv some quarters, viz., that I applied for leavo to fence in part of Cheltenham Beach, and was refused. I never made so absurdly selfish and unreasonable an application. Thoro was a little fencing-in begun (but sinco removed) at the opposite end of Cheltenham Beach to where my bathing machines are, not affecting me nor in connection with mo. Bonce, perhaps, the erroneous impression abovo mentioned.—Yours, etc., Ed. Dawson.

The temperance concert in the Albertstreet Hall was not largely attended on Saturday evening, although an excellent programme had boen carefully prepared for the occasion. Mr John Wilkos occupied the chair, and opened with an appropriate "Jong, "Let Us bo Happy Together. The following friends contributed songs : — Miss Edmonds, "Wo Met, 'Twos in a Crowd;" Miss Kavanagh, "Gentle Mother;" Miss Newbold, "Mary's Littlo Bonnet." Recitations and ballads, amusing and serious, by Miss Florence Newbold, Mrs Anderson, Captain Le Roy, Mr Birmingham, and Messrs Johnson nnd Revel were given. Tho Chairman stated, in tho name of tho Committee, that unless thoso Saturday evening concerts woro better attended they would terminate on tho evening of the 22nd inst. Ho thanked all thoso friends who hud assisted and practically sympathised with the movement. Tho National Anthem closed the proceedings.

Tho temperance cause has made rapid progress in the Mahurangi district during the last few years, On Saturday evening last a deputation arrived from Auckland by the Rose Casey with the necessary authorists, papers, &c, to open, in response to an application, a tent in connection with the New Zealand District, No. 84, Independent Ordor of Rechabites, 'which was duly performed. 15 candidates wero presented for initiation, 10 of whom are. full benefit members, and 5 honorary. The name is Hope of Mahurangi, No. 6, and the officers elected wore: Chief Ruler, N, Wilson ; Deputy Ruler, Mr J, Guest; Secretary, W. J. Wilson ; Treasurer, G. Guest; Stewards, Bros. Warm and J.. Snoll; Levite, Bro. Edmonds; Guardian, G. Wilson j Past Chief Ruler. H. Phillips ; C. N. McMurdo, Medical Officer. The initiating officer was Mr J. G. Carr, District Secretary, ably assisted by Mr P. Jeune and J. W. Poster.—[Correspondent],

A Committee meeting of tho New Zealand Educational Institute was held on Saturday morning at the Library, Welles-ley-street School, Mr B. Bailoy (Ponsonby) Chairman, presiding. Very encouraging replies were received from several teachers both in town and country, promising to assist in the efforts being made to suitably entertain the Southern delegates, who are expected to arrive during the first week in January for the purpose of Inkling the annual Conference of the Institute. Messrs Bailey, Worthington, Leonard, and Dickinson were appointed a reception committee, and there is no doubt but that under their management the whole of - the proceedings will bo most satisfactorily carried out. They hope, should sufficient means be forthcoming, to vary the heavier work of the Institute by organising one' or two excursions to some of the places of interest in the neighbourhood, so that tbe visitors may obtain an appreciable idea of our Auckland scenery, and to conclude the whole with a banquet, at which S. Luke, Esq., Chairman of the Board of Education, has consented to preside. Among the delegates who are expected are Mr Fitzgerald, of the Dunedin Training Collegia, and Mr Macky,' of the Wellington College, both names "'well-known in Auckland, '

Among the notices of motion for tho next meeting of the City Council are the following ;—By Cr. Upton : (1) "That in view of the growing importance of tho Public Library, it is desirable that a Library Committee be appointed." (2) "That the Council do now proceed to appoint a Library Committee." By Cr. Aickin : "That the sum of £3,500, appropriated 16th Juno, 1881, for the Stanley-street sewer, bo now placed to the credit of the East Ward, minus such drainage works as the Council resolved should bo taken from that fund." By Cr. Aickin -''That a tabulated return be laid before tho Council showing those pteoete throughout the city that are completely formed, partially formed, and unformed, also the amount of drainage and size of water mains, if any, in eaoh." By Cr. Montague: " That the Legal Committee inquire into the working of the Building Inspector's Department and report to the Council, and that the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade be requested to gfyp dyldfince thereon. By Cr. Upton: "Whether the bequest of the late Mr Costley to the Pubtjo IJifcrary has been received hj „b.9 Council, and if so, \vhat is the 9ir,o*4ht!..of it, and'how is the" money at pyeeent placed?.1' '•

•>The judging of the cottago gardens in oonnsotion with the approaching Uorti--oultur_l;Shovv took place yesterday afternoon. .Slesßis G. Warbu'rtOn, C. S. McDonald, and W. Mclndoo were the judges. Thero wero eight competitors, so that-the task of tho judges.was a somewhat arduous ono. The result will not be made known until Friday next,

Discussing tlie subject of Presbyterian Union, the "Now Zoaland Presbyterian" says:—" It would prevent some confusions and supeilluous argument could it bo fixed ns an axiom on both sides of our own discussion of union that tho duty to comploto it within Now Zealand, and tho determination of its limits, is dependent on our viow of its highest efficiency in doing tho work for which tho Church exists. There can bo no duty to effect union merely to gratify ecclesiastical ambition, or because it is a pleasing idea; it can only be duty provided thore is a reasonable promise of increased power and officiency in the service of the Gospel. The principle we are enunciating ii a very commonplace one, nnd we should hardly have thought it worth while to utter it, were wo not so often met by indications that it is forgotten, andby complaints that somo are forgetting it who yet are not forgetting it,"

Professor Tucker delivered a lecture last evening before the members of the Devonport Literary Society on "Literary Forgeries." Rev. Joseph Bates occupied tho chair. The lecturer treated of literary forgeries from the earlier times down to those of Chattorton, " the boy who perished in his pride," and Sam Ireland, who mado a poor imitation of Shakespearo in a play which he entitled " Vortigorn." Ireland, however, showed that ho was something more than a weaver of silk and Shakosperian fabrications by his picturesquo sketches of travel, Tho lecturer reviewed tho pleasant deceptions of the great lexicographer in his Liliputian Debates, also tlie Ossian poome, tho invention of James Macpherson, of Inverness. Thero was nothing startling or new in tho professor's lecture, still it was chatty nnd new to persons unacquainted with such forgeries. On tho motion of Rev. W. Parsonson, a vote of thanks was givon to the lecturer, and briefly acknowledged. -

The Auckland Hospital librarian acknowledges with many thanks the receipt of a large box of books and miscellaneous litoraturo from William Sylvostor Pulford, Esq., Kybor Pass, Auckland.

The most oxponsive paintings in the world are probably some of those forming part of tho Blenheim collection. In the settlement of the Duke of Marlborough a special order was made on September Ist by the Court allowing the Bale of the following paintings:—"The Madonna Ansoidei," by Raphael, for £70,000, to tho trustees of tho National Gallery ; tho oquostri.in statue of Charles 1., by Van Dyck, for £17,700, also to tho National Gallery ; and two pictures by Rubens—one of himsolf and his socond wifo, and the other of his second wifo and her pago—£4.l,ooo, to a person whoso namo was not disclosed.

Tho regular weekly mooting of tho Hospital Committee was held yosterday afternoon, thero being presont:—Tho Mayor (in the chair), Colonel Haultain, Mossrs Bull, Dnndo, Mnckcchnie, Clark, and Daldy. The house surgeon reported that three females and a malo had had to bo refused admission to tho Hospital, through want of room. Tho Colonial Secretary wrote regretting his inability to increase Miss Crispo's salary at present. Her services, however, woro valued, and would not bo overlooked. He also asked to bo furnished with plans and nn cstimato of tho cost of the additions which tho Committee considered it desirable to undertake. It was resolved that tho trusteos of Costley's will should bo requested to meet the Committee that day woek to consider this subject. A lettor was received from the medical staff pointing out that the position of tho building intended for a small-pox hospital was exceedingly dangerous to the inmates of tho Genoral Hospital because of its proximity, and that tho two establishments should bo separate and distinct, and that no communication whatsoever should exist botween them either by means of servants, nurses, or medical attendants. It was agreed to forward n copy of tho lettor to tho City Council. The Secretary was directed to ask Mr Howard for further particulars of alleged case of ill-treatment. Mr and Mrs Walters forwarded their resignation of chargo of Old People's Rofuge. Tho matter was loft in tho Chairman's hand*. It was agreed to_ postpone calling for tenders for the mortuary, ns its position on the southern side of tho Hospital was approved.

Thomas McEwin, rostaurarit-kooper, was examined yesterday on oath by the Official Assignee. Ho stated that when ho entered into businoss in Queen-street ho had a partner, who withdrew four years ago upon receiving £200 by promissory notes, which were met. Tho debtor then went in for oxtensivo improvements, costing over L4OO, which was duly paid. About this time ho lost £200 by the failure of one of his customers. Somo timo* afterwards trade began to fall off, and ho was compelled to got into arrears. He parted with nis interest in tho building where bo carried on business, over twolvo months ago, te Messrs Hellaby Brothers, in consideration of monoy paid by them for his rent. During tho last two years ho had lost £60 iv gold-mining share-, and two-thirds of his indebtedness was due for goods suppliod from two to threo years ago. The creditors had refused to allow their claims to stand over for two years, cash being paid for all future businoss, and in consequence of being pressed ho had filed. Prank Walpole Evans was also examined on oath. Ho said that ho had boen a publican in tho Wanganui district for 14 or 15 years, and that he camo to Auckland in April last. Ho had then about L 220 cosh, and was froo from debt, Bo took the City Hotel in May from Mr Gleeson on a yoar's lease at L 7 7s por week, and optional renewal f_r threo years at LlO per week, and a bonus of LSOO—LISO cash, and the balance by bills of LSO, with interest payable quarterly. Finding that he was losing money, he endeavoured to soil the lease, and placed it in Mr Mowbray's hands at £2,000. Another commission agent obtained the particulars from him, and offered tho hotel without his authority for £1,200. This spoiled the chanco of sale. As everything ho possessed had beon swept away, he sawno prospect of boing able to puy his crodir tors anything.

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