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Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 5466, 26 January 1885, Page 2

Oui' cablo despatches to • day contain somo important, items of information. It is foforloil that tlio British expedition to Bcohuanaland has comlnoncral its advance, so that in a short timo this focornl "little war" will bo in course of nctivo prosecution. Tlio Ficncli arc stilted to have recently mifTcrad » defeat at tho handii of tho Chinoso, whom (hoy ntrnnked nt Kehiii;.:. Tho London "Daily News" publishes; ;i statement regarding British intentions in New (Sninon, which probably roquiroa to bo taken vital grano sulin, 'i'lio tniit of the Imperial Cunfurunco of several inontlm back i.-i now npparent in tho conclusion of an extradition treaty botweon (icrmuiiy a-itl tiussh npplicable to Anarchist ollundov.'. Not a moinont too soon, n.s is proved by tha daring exploits of dynamitards in London on Saturday last, comes the nous that a bill ban I oon intiviluoed in tho Up nato of tho Unitod States providing for tho puni.-h----raent of tlioso who per pet vat o or hatoli outragoa by means of explosives. Germany, besides concluding n commercial treaty •with tho Transvaal Government, has annoxed North Sierra Loono, on tho west coast of Africa, and Italy is again roported to have annexional intentions in the lied Sea.

Tho news from tho Soudan is not altogether satisfactory. Tho expedition to Berber continues unopposed in its march — Gcnornl Earlo's column being now at a point thirty-five miles from Huradab. Thoro is somo ground for anxiety, however, regarding tho other division, which was advancing on Khartoum by way of El Motommoh. No messago has beon roceived irom Sir Herbert Stownrt since his rocont defeat of tho onomy atGakdul.and this silence givos ii-o to tho disquieting fear that it may bud no to disaster. It is earnostly to bo hoped lh.it thoso foars may prove groundless, and that tho gallant band has not been ruthlessly massacred. That there is room to indulgo this hope is proved by anothor despatch, which statos that tho Arabs roport tho arrival of Col, Stewart at El M&tummeh.

A torriblo railway disaster is reported from Now South U ales—v matt train being wrecked with great loss of lifo. Particulars arriving after wo to press will bo issued in "extra" form.

MajsrTo Whooro, who went to England with Tnwhiao lust year, returned hero by thu s.s. Waihora, by way of tho South, this afternoon. To Whcora is lookinp well, and appears to have Oi.'joyod his trip very much.

A full account of tho disgraceful proceedings at tlio funoral of tho Into John Ifunry Holmes appears olsowhero. Tho docoascd was a gentleman by birth and education. His fothor was court painter to King Gcoi'CO IV., niul Ins wtis educated at Hiirrow. lie was a ipiiot, iuoiVonsive mm, and his worst enemy was himself.

Another handsome addition to tho Northern Steamship Company's fleet—the Gail'loch—arrived from Glasgow yesterday, Tliis vessel has been built under tho supervision of Mr William McGregor, son of Captain A. McGregor, and is a credit to all concerned in tho production. She is intended for tho cuttle trade between Wailara and Onohunga, for which sho is specially likted out, being capable of carrying 100 head of stock. She will bo in charge of Captain i\ McArthur.

Tho first meeting of tho creditors of John McMautor, shipping clerk, uf Manukau Head, was held today. Assets were stated at £217 ISsGd, liabilities 170. The Oflieial Assignee luring read tho debtor's statement, a resolution was passed expressthe belief of the creditors as to its correctnesß.

Sergeant (iambic's raid upon workrooms under tho Employment of Females Act resulted in tho detection of four offender?. Upwards of twenty places wcro visited, po that tho small number of breaches of tho law is a gratifying sign, and provos that tho majority of employers aro con-tdornto for tho health of the >oung pcoplo working for them. The names of oltondcr><, who comprise a tailor and three drossmakors, havo been reported to tho Resident Magistiato, from whom tho instructions to prosecute must como. It is not gener.illy known that under tho Act employers aro liablo if their employees remain in the workroom during tho dinnor hour.

A boy of fivo or six yoars named Percy Kane, whoso parents reside in Cook strccf, had a narrow escape from losing his life today. Ho wai in Que.n-street in front of MorrinV, when a hor.-o and cart, driven by Mr Robertson, grccor, of -Symondß-stroet, came down tho road at a fast pace. The driver did not notice the lad, and before bo could get out of tho way, tho hoivio had run over him. The cries of tho spectators caused Mr Robertson to pull up his vehicle. Some of the spectators carried tho child to Mr King's shop, whore ho was examined by Dr. Walkor. Fortunately, no bones woro broken, nor ' was any apparent injury caused, tho escapo beiitj( a most miraculous ono. Tho child, who was naturally very much frightened, was taken home in tho trap by Mr Robertson,

It is probablo that an inquiry will be hold into tho circumstances of tho lato firo which dostroyod tho Now Zealand Timber Company's mill in Customs street. Nothing has been discovered so far respecting tho origin of tho outbreak.

The Potone wlmloboat ctew arrived from Wellington by the l'cnguin yesterday, und nro now staying at Mr l'carco'H Hotel, North Shoro. 1 lioir boat is a nice looking craft, and apparently about equal to tho majority of craft in uao by tlio looul clubs.

Tho chargo against Thomas Lupton, a carter, of crossing tho Is'owmarkct-sfrcot level when an ongino and train woro within a fjuaitor of a milo of tho crossing, was hoard on Saturduy before tho l'osidont Magi-trato. Tho ovideneo for tho prosecution appeared in our last edition. Defenda't deposed that ho did not hear the whistle until tho train struck tho horso. Ho was not drunk at the timo, as had beon statod by witnesses. Ite fell from tho effects of the accident. Several witnesses deposed to not hearing tho whistle. Hia Worship, howovor, was satisfied tho whistlo was blown, and imposed a tine of 20s with costs, .£4 13s. Tho second information was withdrawn.

At tho evening service at St Matthew's yCßterday, Key. W. Tobbs preachod an excellent sermon from the text " Be not wise in your own conceit." Tho discourse was directed chiefly against self-conceit in spiritual as well a? temporal tilings. Thcro was a large congregation on tho occasion.

Tho inaugural mooting of tho French Literary Society for the session of ISSO took place in theY.M.C.A. rooms on Saturday evening, the President (Mr de L'Euu) being in tho chair. Mr Albion Villoval (Hon. Secretary) dolivored a lecture on "Tho History of French Literature," taking as his special subject of study "Rabelais," whom he eulogised as the father of French literature. An animated discussion followed, in the course of which Mr Villeval was generally complimonted upon his admirable discourse.

Tho Epiphany Sunday-school children enjoyed their annual festive treat on Saturday at the Surrey Hills. Tho children, 150 strong, met at the Epiphany Church at nino o'clock, and having sung " Onward, Christian Soldiers," were marched to the scene of action by the Superintendent and teachers, whero a commodious tent was fixed for their reception, and in which the children wero regaled with ample provisions, including tea, buns, scones, sandwiches, fruit, &c., served up by the teachers. Many of the parents and friends were presont to witness the proceedings as set forth in the programme. The weather was exceedingly favourable for tho treat, and a variety of competitive exercises were projected and carried out under tho direction of the Key. Dr. O'Callaghanand Air F. A. Clarke, and interesting prizes awarded to the successful girls and boys.

A complimentary concert was given on Saturday evening in the Foresters' Hall, Helensville, to Mi- E. Briggs, scenic artist, which was well attended and pn*sed off satisfactorily. Mr Briggs, who ia a rising young artisj; of considerable promise, has lately been engaged in painting precenium act drops and scenery Jor both the Helensville Public Hall and.the Foresters' Hall, all of which are well executed, and not only compare favourably, but may be said to excel similar productions in Auckland,

To-duy Messrs Gordon and Maodonald, Justices of tho I'eaco, gave judgment in tho 0180 heard on tlio 22nd inst., in which William Adam-, owner of ahouso ir. Alexandrastroet, w::s charged with permitting ollonsivo matter to run from the premises, Iho Bench considered thatastlio teiianthadonly just entered tho premises, and that clearly tho receptacle was defective, hold that Mr Adams, the landlord, was responsible,, and imposed a line ef .£3 and costs.

It, is intended that tlio annual holiday trout to tho children of St. Matthew's Sunday-school shall bo given on Thursday noxt.

Thcro i i an old proverb that " Lawmakers should not be Jaw-breakers '' By a peculiar circumstanco, tho Chairman of tho Holousvillo Town Board waa tho first portion to bo fined for n breach of thoir bylaws, for allow ing a horso to depasture upon tho roads within the township.

Wo nro requested to romind owners of dogs in out-ido winds flint tho constables, dry now not allowed to supply dog-collars, bo that it is noce:vary collars should bo at onco obtained at t'.oDog Hegistrar'a ollice, City Council Chambers, High-street.

This morning Peter Brophy, while removing goods nt a istoro in Citstom-houfe-strect, received v govcro blow from a truck on tho leftside nf tho fnoo, almost stunning I.iin, and cutting his forchoad abovo tho oyo down to I ho bono. I to was taken to Kiiijr and Sons, and Dr. [fnxtablo immediately drosjod his tvound, nnd after an hour ho was ablo to proceed home.

" Lefth, tho Forfnkon," was performed at tho Opera Homo on Saturday night by Mrs Lewis* company. ".Juno Shore" will bo placed on the boards to-night, and Tom Tnylor'a " Masks and Facet* " is underlined for to morrow for tho benefit of Mrs Lewis, who will tako tho rftlo of leg Wollington. Mr R. T. Bootli gava his third lecture at tho Thoalro l'.oyal on Saturday ovoninp, During the course of tho meo'ing ho told tho story of his own lifo how ho had Btartod with a bright prospect in life ; how he« had twice pivon way to drink, and had boon reduced to tho greatest mifory and wretchedness ; how he was onco saved from taking his own lifo while in this stota by tho kind and cheering word and assistance of a friend ; how tho second timo he was wived by tho prayers of tho most devoted and tendorest oi wives. Tho story was very touching, nnd it brought tears to tho eyes of many present. Ho concluded with an appeal to those present to sign tho p'.cdgo. A lnreo number of pereons were decorated with tho blue ribbon boforo leaving tho building Last night Mr Booth conducted a eervico at tho Choral Hall, when 141 pledges were taken. Up to tho pro«ont over 000 persons havo "taken tho blue ribbon " at Mr Booth's lectures hero.

Mr E. Mills was,on Saturday aftornoon presented by his admirers, through Mr K. J, Yiite?, with a but, in recognition of his excellent display of cricket in tho rocont match botwecn Robinson's tunm and Chriatehurcli. In making the presentation, MrYales referred to Mr Mills'd splendid bowling average of seven wickets for 30 runs, out of a total of 845. Mr P. Steel was also presented with a bat in recognition of his gond consistent snores on behalf of his club.

"Nemo" writes:—"The pcoplo of tho fair city of Auckland liavo quite n spicy bit of scandal, viz., the much-talked of houses of ill-fame. They havo long been an object of curiosity to a great many igmrant people, and are likely to continue so—if not in one place, in another. If the respectub!o neighbours were not quite blind, they ould s'.'o for themselves tho frail sisterhood must reside i-omewhoro. The ' respectable ' inhabitant/* of liokcby-stroot would show their good tnsto by spending more time in their own houses than on their verandahs criticising thu objects they to much despite. Tho ' rows' they ho much complain of aro moro often than not amongst themselves, as tho polico could testify, if thoy were on the right B|K>t at tho right lime, instead of adorning the footpaths in Queen-street." To tho Editor: Sir,—-Your correspondent", .Messrs Henderson and Tanhold, have apparently lixed upon " Tho Other Follow " as the writer of tho letter which appeared in your columns last week. In justice to "Tho Other Follow," let mo cay that I havo never been a member of ths Dovonporfc Wesleyim Church in tho counoxional s-eiuo of tlio word " member," and havo not yet, had a cross word with any member. I have too much respect for Messrs Henderson and Tanlield, both of whom won hi rejoice iosee a revival bleak out, to say what I uould fay about tho existing state of things. lam far from being alone in my dissatisfaction, and am very sorry tho matter has como into print ; but as a church wo are never called together to considor matters, consequently wo have no other moans of making ourselves heard. I rejoice to hear that tho Independents intend to Co.mk OviiK a.vo Help Us.

His Honor Mr .lustico Giilio3 held a sitting in banco nftor the adjournment of tho Court on Saturday, and in tho course of a quarter of an hour or ho disposed of a number of final applications. Letters of administration woro ordered to bo issued in re obnß. Walker and James Murray (do-cea-od), while a similar application in re Daniel Addis (deceased) was allowed to stand, over, as no affidavit of tho man's death bad been iilod. l'robato was granted in ro William Bagnall and Michael William Monro (deceased), and two matters wero ordered to Brand ovtr, viz., tho appointment of Mr J. Mowbray as trustee in ro A. G. and T. Wilson, and tho claim of tho Thames Harbour Board against the Minister of Public Works. Tho formor will bo attended to tomorrow morning, ns well as an application for administration id ro W. .1. Patterson (deceased). Tho motion in ro tho New Zealand Native Land Settlement Co. v. Conn oil, to make tho charging order absolute, was withdrawn. Previous to tho sitting of tho Court, His Honor had also dealt with other applications, and his secretary announced tho rofults to tho attondant solicitors. Thus probate had been granted in ro Win. Spargo, Wm. Daw, Ann Eliza Gilfillnn, John Hollingham, Robert Crosbio Kitaon, Eli/'ibcthGuilding, Thomas Davidson, and Wiiomu Hopihona Moo (deceased). Letters of ndmii iit ration had boon ordered to issue in ro John (iill Collingji, Robert Boyd Scott, lsubella Ruescll, Win. Macintosh Claro, Cliarlcs Walkor, and William Cliattorton (deceased). Tho order for administration In ro Mmia Kyan (docoased) was renewed, Orders to register prubato copies of will woro made in re Fred. Stark und Fred. Campbell (deceased). Judgment was entered for .C' 27 11s 2d for plain',ill'in tho c;iso of Shaw v. Burn.

Wo woidd call attention to tho salo to be held 10-inoiiow by D. Tonka and Co., oCa law> iinantity o! uovolliof just received from Bjriin direct. Tho f.ooiiß aro totally unllko tho uniiiil class of Uo'innn manufacturer, und consist ehicfly of oniclos manufactured of wrought brass nnd bronze. Wo i-hould rccommcnl an itis(icc,tion. Tho salo takos placo to-morrow at 11 o'clock.