City Representation at the Harbour Board.

Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 5477, 7 February 1885, Page 2

City Representation at the Harbour Board.

The action of tho City Council towards the Chairman of the Harbour Board has boon universally condemned. Only one opinion is expressed. Employing inelegant but expressive phraseology, it is voted a contomptibly dirty trick. Mr Aickin must havo been moro than compensated for any annoyance ho may havo folt by tho cordial expressions of 'friendship and support which tho slight placed upon him by a cliq.no in tho Council has olicitod. It appears, howovor, that tho oloction hiw boon mulled, and will havo to bo hold again dc now on Monday. Probably^thoso members who wore unwittingly led into this foolish and ungrnoiuus proceeding will talto tho opportunity of repairing tho error and roatoring tho Council to public respect. But it would bo much proforablo lo soo tho Chairman of tho Board sont back independently, and in delianco of tho body which has insulted botli himself and tho Board. His roturn by the Harbour Board doctors, in dofonco of whoso intorosts ho has sullcrod this indignity, would bo a graceful complimont, and an ofl'ectivo and salutary snub to tho Council.

A doubt having nri.son an to tho legality of tho recent oloction of City Council roprotntivoa to tho Harbour Board, tho Town Clerk has taken tho precaution to Bummon a mooting of tho Council for ,4 p.m. on Monday, to hold tho election over again if considered desirable.

Tlio winner of tho Grammar School scholarship was Noel Biss. Tho aecond boy was B. C. Vailo.

Tho Mangaro vondetta has assumed a new phaeo. Mr McCrao came into town at an curly hour this morning, and claimed polico protection, ox pressing the fear at tho name time that his neighbours intondod to lynch him.

At a meeting of tho Eight Hours' DomonHtrntion Committee last evoning, accounts amounting to C4O in connection witli Anniversary Day woro passod for payment. All this is dead loss. A cheque for £3 was rocoived from Sir (Joorgo (Jrey towards the funds of tho Demonstration.

Tho Dovonport Navals first annual picnic took placo to-day undor very favourable circumstances. Tho stoamor Victoria loft Quoon-stroot Wharf at 9, and North Shore at 9.."10, having about .')00 porsons on board, including a band, and procoodod to Motutnpu, whoro arrangements had been made for a pleasant day's nmuscmoat.

1 ho timo fixod for the removal of tho old church of St. Paul's is drawing very near, In anticipation of that circumstanco tho first of tlirco farou'oll soivicos is announced for tomorrow, when tho proachors will bo the incumbent and tho Bishop. This is tho last occasion on which IFis Lordship will bo ablo to preach within tho walls of old St. Paul's, Tho sorvicos should piovo of an interesting character to vory many residents in our midst.

A bush contractor named John .1. Allan was yesterday aftornoon examined in bankruptcy boforo tho Official Assignee. He stated that ho was solvent in May, 188.'), and had €200 to tho K^od ; but by tho bursting of booms in May, 1884, ho was crippled, and had sinco boon compelled to stop work. His indebtedness was £818 10s (id, of which I'liO.") 7s 8d watt owing to bushmon who worked for him. Jlo had no asnot« except ClO in the hands of Messrs Dovoro and Cooper, and furniture worth £10.

It was reported in town this aftornoon that the Ellerslio Hotol had been broken into. Detectivo Twohoy has been despatched to raako onquiries.

A meeting of volunteer ollicers was hold at the Drill-shed last night, to consider tho project of an Easter encampment at Papatoetoc.

Tho following havo been nominated as tho temperwio candidatefl for Licensing rv^t, wl i O |. ( I)o Karancahapo Ward, namely :—David lining, u«,, r y rlirei, *.v« Morrison, Knoch Wood and John C. Wilkos. Tiicho gentlemen woro tho Committco for last yoar with tho oxcoption of Mr Hirst, who takes tho placo of Mr Philip Ilorapath, Mr Herapath having gone on a visit to England.

Tho body of tho boy Sinclair, drowned from tho stcamor Glongolg on Regatta Day liae been recovered, and an inquest (a to tako placo thin afternoon.

A shark about 10ft. in length was harpooned by Watermen Kcano and Hobbrook this morning.

A court, as required by law, sat this morning for tho purposo of confirming tho decision of tho ratepayers of Mount Koskill to closo a road running through land at Hillßbro'. Mr H. 0. Seth Smith. Kcsidont Magistrate, presided, and Mr Haultain appeared for Messrs Jackßon and Russell, who roproßent tho owners. No objections woro received, and tho decision of the ratepayers closing tho road w»b confirmed. Tho road in quostion is one that was laid out in the Crown grant, but has nevor been uaod, owing to tho fact that it runs through a hill. In subdividing the land, tho grantee laid out a frosh road, but at tho same time neglected to close this one. .

Blondin announces an entertainment for to-night and Monday next, which should havo tho clFcct of drawing a largo crowd of spoctatoiH. In a tent at tho Market Square ho and his company will give an exhibition of athletic and balancing feats. A band of music will play outside, and tho prices being fixed at n moderate figuro, many will, no doubt, go to witness the clover porformance.

Tho family of Mr Sankoy, nt Matakaua, hod a narrow escape from death by fire on Monday morning last. Thoy wore alarmod to find some out-houses on firo about 2 a.m., and it was only by great oxortions that the flames wore prevented from destroying the dwolling-houso. Had there not bcon illness in the family necessitating thoir wtting up late, the wholo place would probably have bcon burnt down and the inmates all suffocated. Tho firo, which is supposed to bo the work of an incendiary, caused damago to tho extent of £150, which is not protected by insurance.

A meeting of Parnell ratepayors.convened by the Secretary of the Hope of Parnell Lodge of Good Templars, for tho purpose of Bolocthifj a "ticket1 in viow of tho approaching licensing elections,took place last night. %\y Pollard occupied tho chair, and introduced tho object of tho meeting. After considerable discussion of a desultory character it was unanimously resolved that tho temporanco candidates for Parnell nhould bo Messrs R. Walker (ox-Mayor), It. Frator, E. Wayinouth, C. Wood, and J. Kriar Clarke, and that tho objocts to bo aimed at should bo the strict enforcement of ton o'clock closing, the suppression of Sunday trading, and the rosti-iction of each houso to a singlo bar. It was alsodoterminod to havo a further mooting for concorted action in tho event of opposition from tho licensed victualling intorost. Tho passing of a vote of thanks to tho Chairman brought tho proceedings to a close.

The mombers of tho Harbinger of Peace Lodgo, 1.0.6. T., held a promenade concert last ovoning in Mr Joune'a Excelsior Hall, Upper Pittstreot, which was largely attended, over a hundred persons being present. The Chairman, Mr Broadribb, introduced the proceedings. This was a kind of inaugural entertainment on the removal of the Lodge to Excelsior Hall. Tho following programme was fairly executod- Mr Thompson, song, "Wait till the Clouds Roll By;" Miss Marson, "Botter Bide a Wee;" Mr Meroior, song, " Sailing ;" Mr Prescott, violin solo ; Miss Duff, song, "Yestorday;" Miss Longbottom, recitation, " The Mother that Hatti a Child at Sea" (Eliza Cook); Mr Houlston, song, " Will Your Heart |be True to Me ?" ; Mr Blackman, reading, " A Foolish Exchange " (Loighton); Mr Cox, comic, " Song of the Asphalt Man;" Mr James Jenkin, song, "Who will Carofor Mother Now?"; Refreshments and fruit were passed round by the ladies during tho evening.

A pleasant social gathering of the members of St. James's Church choir and thoir friends took place in St. James's Hall last evening, for the purpose of presenting to thoir late choirmaster and organist, Mr W. J. Rees a handsome photographic shield, and illuminated address, in recognition of his connection with the choir during the past six years. The shield was prepared by Messrs Hemus and Hanna, and contains the photographs of the choir members, with Mr Recs's portrait in the centre, and also a portrait of St. James's Church, artistically arranged. The address gave expression to the esteem and respect in which Mr Rees had always been held by the choir, and the regret members felt because of his retirement. The presentation was made by Mr Smith, on behalf of the choir, and Mr Rees acknowledged the gift in a few well-chosen words, in which he alluded to the harmony which had characterised his cennection with the choir, and expressed a hope that it would continue under the new leaders, Messrs Edraondcs and Baxter, of whom he spoke very highly. During the evening several songs were sung, and the proceedings terminated with tho National Anthem.

Wo aro glad to hear that the technical classes under Mr Robinson have made a good start with sixteen pupils, and the promißO of an increase. The hour has been changed to half-past seven o'clock The teachers have not, as yet, shown much appreciation of these classes.

In the advertisement of Pokeno Licensing Committee election the dote for receiving nominations was erroneously printed as Thursday. It should be Friday, 13th inst.

The monthly inspection of the Naval Artillory was held last evening, under command of Captain LcKoy and Lieutenants Parker and Smith. ' There were < r>7 present, including tho officers. The inspection was satisfactory, and at tho closo the corps marched out headed by the Garrison Band. An urgent and unexpected summons to Chl'istchurch compels Father Le Menant doB Chonais to postpone for tho prosent his intondod locturo on " Ancient and Modern Magic." This doubtloss will disappoint many. It is, however, one of those contretemps which can neither bo forcseon nor romediod. We trust that tho lecturo may be given on a future occasion, when Father Lo Menant next pays Auckland a visit.

Mr Goorge Dean, late fireman at the waterworks, writes with reference to Mr Emngtoirß report and the remarks made at the meeting of the Council yesterday. He says that the Investigating Committee of the Council never proceeded to inquire into the charges he modo, and that he is Eroparod to como forward to substantiate is charges whonever called upon by the Council.

A mooting of discharged soldiers and others interested in military land claims takes place this evening in the Thistle Hotol.

Increased success attends the Blue Ribbon Mission services conducted nightly by Mr R. T. Booth. Last evening tho Theatre Royal was crowded to excess, and hundreds of poople were unable to gain admittance. The entrances were packed, and every spot whoro a hearer wuh likely to catch even a portion of tho speaker's remarks was occupied. Rev, W, S. Potter presided, and Mrs Levitt and Mr Booth both spoke at some longth. Tho advice given by Mr Booth to tho young women was, " Toko the pledge, join a church, and get married.' The pledgets taken at the close of the meeting numbered 271, and the blue ribbons donned 333, making a grand total of 2,569 pledges and 3,130 blue ribbons since the commencement of the mission. Special meetings for children aro to take place in thoThoatro Royal and Pitt-streot Vvesleyan Church to-morrow afternoon.

Tho ontries for tho Association Rogatta, which is to take place on Saturday aftornoon noxt, are miserably poor. Auckland Rowing Club has not entered at all. Ponsonby Rowing Club sends only one crow for two soparate events. Waitomata Boating Club have two crews for tho two whaloboat races, and North Shore Rowing Club sends crows for all events except the junior whaloboat race*. This is anything but encouraging, and does not augur well for tho future success of tho Rowing Association.

Tho members of tho A Battery Artillery and Victoria Rifles aro warned by advertisement to attend at the Drill-shed to-morrow (Sunday) at 9.30 a.m. for church parado, in full dress uniform, with side arms and whieo glovee. Tho Onehunga Brass Band will play a number of selections on tho flat adjoining the 1.0. U.T. Hall on Tuesday evening, tho 10th Ins., commencing at 8 o'clock.

Wo notice that Messrs J. C. Sharland and Co. have gone Into their new premises in Lomestreet, and will be closed on Monday next for animal stocktaking.

Tho anniversary sermons of the Primitive Motho.lUt Humlayuehool, Upper Pltt-atreot, will bo preached to-morrow morning and afternoon in tho school-room. Tho evening service will bo conducted in St. James's Hall, as tho school-room was too uaiull last jour. Special lntoroat will centre In tho singing this yoar, as a number ot instrumentalists nave promised to tnko part. For further particulars sco advertisement.