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Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 124, 3 June 1885, Page 2

The foundation stono of tho now Frco Library and Art Gallory will bo laid at threo o'clock tomorrow afternoon by His VVorthip tho Mayor, and tho Volunteers aro expected to furnish a guard of honor on tho occasion.

The polieo aro taking proceedings against Mr Hobort Stevenson, ,1,1., of Newton Road, for having obstructed tho trnmcara in Ponsonby last night, by driv'ng along tho Hue ahead of them in bin buggy. A charge of assaulting ono of tho {drivers by striking^him with his whip, is also lfkoly to arise out of tho samo incident.

Sales of Cambria, woro made today a 7s 9d.

The scow Noroh rcturnod from thojwrock of tbsThomasßusaollto-day with a full load, including the steamer's shaft, propeller, steam winches, machinery, etc. Tho boilor wosready for transhipment |when tho'Horah left, but it proved too large for tho accoraodation|available^on the scow. Fine woather prevailed during th.epa.sage up,

A fire broko out in tho Thames Hotel today, but was discovered and promptly stamped out by Mr Stewart, who burned bis leg during tho process.

A lad named George Scott was admitted to the Hospital to-day suffering from a fractured leg. It appears that he was bring ing horses overland from Napier to Auck land, and was thrown at Cambridge, thus receiving the injury stated.

Mr Wm. Kelly, tho unsuccessful candidate at the late Tauranga election, has instructed Messrs Hesketn and Richmond, of this city, to proceed by petition against the return of Sir Bho.eh._n, on the ground of corrupt practices, Numerous allegations of breaches of the Act will, be made.

There are reasons for tho gravest suspicions that tho recent firo in Victoriastreet was not accidentally caused. Tho matter is .low in tho bond# of tho detectives, and if foul play has been at work, it is to bo hoped that the crime will bo sheeted homo to the perpetrator. No less than three of the unfortunates suffenrs by this fire woro uninsured.

Tho Band of Hope in connection with the Dovonport Presbyterian Church met last evoning. Thore was a good attendance of tho children and their friends. Suitablo addresses were given by tho minister of tho congregation and Mr D. Mitchell. Several songs and recitations by the children gave great pleasure to all, About fifty names were onrolled,

The objection made by the police to the renewal of the license of the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore, to Mr Corcoran was on the ground that the house was ill-conducted, that drunkenness was prevalent on the premises, and that the house was frequented by persons addicted to drink. Mr Alexander contended that there was no ground for the police report, seeing that a conviction had never been obtained. It was the duty of the police to secure a conviction before making such charges against the proprietor. Constable Hutchinson, under examination, said that for a time there was drunkenness at the house. The report had reference to the period since Mr Corcoran had the transfer of the license. The house, ia his opinion, was very illconducted.. The application was thereupon adjourned till Saturday next.

Mr J. A, Pond's valuable address, delivered at the meeting of the Auckland Institute on Monday evening, is published in cxtenso as a supplement to. tbe Juno number of the " New Zealand Farmer." The address covers a wide field, and discusses a number of subjects of special interest to agriculturists, such as scientific fertilisation of the soil, average product of cereals, insect enemies and modes of coping with them, observation of the weather, mining and manufactures of the colony. Mr Pond speaks with the authority of a man of high scientific attainments and large observation, and no one can read his lucid remarks without being benefited, The June " Farmer" is now on sale at all booksellers, and at the Star office,

At. an extraordinary meeting of shareholders of the Queen of Beauty G.M. Co. held yeßtcrday aftornoon, tho resolution regurdiug tho winding-up of the Company was confirmed. Mr 1). G, MacDonncll was appointed liquidator.

Sergeant Gillies, A.C, for many years stationed at To Awamutu, and who so distinguished himself in the capture of Winiata and other Maori outlaws, has been transferred to Mercer. A testimonial and a silver tea and coffee service havo been presented to him by tho residents of Te Awamutu,

Mr Soo, M.P., oF Now South Wales, has ust returned from n visit to tho Hot Lakes.

I.arrikinism continues as rampant as ever in Symonds-stroet, Surely, aftor all the complaints that have been made, the police might take some steps to check the nuisance

'At tho Inst weekly meeting of St. Andrew's Bible Class, tho Roy. Mr Carriok, on behalf of tho members and frionds, presented Mr W. Ferguson with a gold chain and pendant. In doing so, Mr Carrick ro ferred to Mr Ferguson's approaching departure for Scotland, and testified to tho good fellowship which had ahvays existed between him and the members of his class. A conversazione in connection with St. Andrew's congregation will bo hold to-mor-row evoning in tho Choral Hall to bid farewell to Mr Ferguson.

The clearing-out auction sale by Mr T. M. Jackson of goodß remaining on hand from tho late Oriental Fair took place at tho Choral Hall yostorday, and realised £30. This makes tho total rosult of the fair £1,350.

Tho question of tho proposod Sailors' Homo has again been roviver). It was agreed at the Harbour Board mcoting yesterday, on Mr Reid's motion, that_ the matter of tho resorve and its relationship to tho Costley logacios bo referred to the Finance and Logal Committees to report upon.

Mr Waring, painter, of Point Chevalier, while painting a two-story shop in Union--1?troot yesterday, slipped from tho parapet and foil to tho ground, a distance of 18 feet. Ho landed on his feet, and sustained a fracture of tlio small bonoa of both ankles,

Tho quostion of allowing Mr D. E. McDonald ono quarter's salary on his retirement, in consideration of his thirteen years' services, was brought up at tho Harbour Board yosterday afternoon. Tho Chairman moved the resolution, and Mr D. 11. McKonzio supported tho proposal, which was strongly opposed by Mr J, M. Clark and MrGoTdio, and was ultimately rejected by a decided majority.

Among those who left for Sydney by the Manapouri last evoning wore Colonel Haultain (who goes to ropresont Now Zealand at the welcome to tho New South Wales contingent on their return from tho Soudan), Archdeacon Dudley, Roy. J. S. Hill, and Mr G. Holdship.

" Diplomacy " at tho Opera House is a genuine and unqualified success, and the audiencos which nightly witness it fully appreciate tho dramatic treat with which they are regaled. Lastnighttherewasancther capital houso, and tho applauso was .intermittent from boeinning to ond of tho perfoimanco; while, at the closo of the socond act, Messrs Wybort Reive, J. B. Steele, and R. Stewart, and Miss Alice Deorwyn recoived an enthusiastic call boforo the curtain. Tho same " bill " will bo prc.-onled to-night.

At tho solicitation of tho Gospol Tomporanco Mission, it has been arranged to repoat tho annual gathering programme performed by members of Band of Hopo in St. James's Hall on Queen's Birthday, Members aro requested to attond the prac tico this evoning in tho Newton Congregational School, nt 7.30

Tie first of tho Ponsonby " At Home's " will beholdon I. ridayoveningnoxt. Intending members who havo not as yet applied for tickots should not fail to do so at otico, us tho Committee havo decided to limit the number. Memboi-R aro remindod that tboir ad,illusion cards must bo produced at tho

Tho dispute between tho Frozen Moat Company and Harbour Hoard on tho subject of whnrfagoaccomniodation is still unsettled. Tho Board has roforrod Messrs Whitakcr and Russoll to their previous letter, in which thoy state that they did not think it noco. ■ sary to provide further wharf and shod accommodation at tho Hallway Wharf at prcsont, but tho Board woro taking steps to hivefuturodcop water accommodation when required.

At tho mooting of thoOnehunga Borough Council on Monday, tho Town Clerk was instructed to draft n potition to the Govoraor to onlnrgo tho borough by taking in a portion of the foroshoro. An application from P, McCarty to remove stono from the Recreation Reserve was rofuscd. Tenders woro received for concreting the footpath at. tho corner of Queen and l'lincos Street, but the Council considered tho cost too great. In roply to Sir Julius Vogel's circular, it was decided to send a roply that the Council prefors to remain as at prcsont. Tho Council's credit balanco was stated at JL'.luS 7s lid, with liabilities amounting to £555 8s -Id. Tho Council then roaolvcd itsolf into tho Local Board of Health for tho purpose of considering Dr. Scott's account of fcos for ropo. ting cases of infectious disease, Somo of theso roporis woro mado during tho timo that Dr. Scott was Mayor. Tho Board,nftor somo -Uncussion.dooidod on rocommondingthopaymonli of tho account in full.

A coroner's inquest on John Nairn, tho Inmate of tho Old Mon's Refuge who died at tho Hospital on Monday from tho offocts of self-inflicted wounds, took placo at tho Hospital yestorday, Tho modical evidence showed that tho causo of death was tho shock and tho loss of blood. Tho iury returned a vordict to the offoct that tho docoasod died from a wound inflicted by his own hand whilo labouring under aberration of tho mind.

Tho first of tho sorics of balls for tho soason was hold last ovoning in Waite's Public Hall, Mount Eden, and was very fairly attended. Theso select dancing parties aro under tho managomont of Mr Waito, Mr Reed (musician and violinist), and nn able M.C. It is proposed to continue those soloct dances ovory Tuesday ovoning during tho winter, commoncing at eight o clock, and closing proclsoly at ton. It is also proposed to give nn hour's instruction to ypung porsons inoxperionced in tho pleasing art from seven till eight o'clock on danco evenlngß.

Tho regular monthly meeting of tho Cnion-strcot Wesloyan Band of Hopo was hold on Monday night. There was a modoratoly good attendance, and the conductor occupiod the chair. A number of readings and rocitatlons woro given by mombers and friends, and a very pleasant mooting was closed with tho Bonediction by tho Chairman. Somo six new members signed tho pledge at the close of the mooting.

Punctual to date as usual, and reploto with tho latest information, " Gardner's Penny Timo Table" for Juno was issued yesterday to tho public, It ia now on salo at all tho stationers', together with the handy " Monthly Diary,"

The prop:sal to incroaso the length of tho now Calliope Dock by 100 feot was discussed at tho meeting of the Harbour Board yesterday afternoon, Tho Mayor stated, on the authority of Mr Errington, that the total cost of the work, including the additional length of 10 J feot, and the increased pumping power necessary, would como within the proposed £120,000. Mr C'ark said that according to prosont plans the dock would havo a greater depth of water on tho sill, but would not be so long as the Fitzroy Dock, Sydney. It was agreed, on Mr Clark's motion, "That there lo prepared a dotailcd estimate of tho extra cost of machinery required, and a separate estimate of lengthening the dock now, and lengthening the dock after completion,"

There was a large attendance of members and visitors, among whom were a number of ladies, at the meoting of St. David's Mutual Improvement Society, held last evening in the School-room. In the unavoidable absence of the Rev. T, M. Eraser (Pre.-i1' dent), Mr Angus presided. The literary business consisted of a sketch of Longfellow, with readings and reoitetlons from his works, Mr Blackrnan opened the proceedings with an essay on "Longfellow— his claims as a poet, and the several causes of his popularity." Recitations were given by Mr J. Renner, from "Tales of a Way side Inn ;" by Mr Angus, from " Evangelino i" and by Mr Thomas Knight, "The Village Blacksmith." Mr John Earle gave an address on the true method of criticism. The evening was pleasantly passed, and general satisfaction expressed both by members and visitors,

Consols are down to 98_ ; New Zealand securities have risen from 1 to 2 per cent.

The war fever is abating, Only one Volunteer presented himself at Wellington School of Instruction, which was opened yesterday.

Mr Goblinsky, landlord of the City Hotel, is seriously ill, through the bursting of a bloodvessel.

There are 145 persons in Mount Eden Gaol, and 327 in the Wha'u Asylum.

The usual weekly practice of " St Paul," last night by the Choral Society was highly satisfactory. The orchestra and chorus numbered over 150. The concert is to be held on June 16th, find .promises to be ono of tho best rendered by tho Society.

As showing the recklessness of insurance agents in seeking commissions, Mr Ryan, bootmaker, of Victoria street, asserts that only a day or two before Monday', fire an agent called at his shop and unsuccessfully attempted to persuade him to insure his place for what he considered five times its value,

A meeting of the Auckland Coursing Club, for tho purpose of paying over the prizos won at the recent coursing meeting, was held lout night in Robson's Dining Rooms, Mr A. E. Isaacs (Presidont) occupying the chair. The rules having been referred for revision to tho Committee, upon the motion of Mr T. McEwin, the President handed over his gold cup and a cheque for £5219a 3d to Mr W, F. Buckland, tho winner of the first prize at the coursing meeting. In making the presentation, ho said that ho had little doubt but that the best dog won. They had imported a gentleman as judge, who he believed had given great ' satisfaction, and he had now great pleasure in presenting the gold cup and cheque to Mr W. F. Buckland. Mr Buckland said ho was proud, indeed, of having won the cup ; much more so than of having won the cheque attached to it; not that ho was satisfied that the best dog had won, for ho thought he had a better. But Chloe was a very good bitch, and it would take them all their time to put her out. In presenting the second prize (£26 10s) to Mr J. McCabo (owner of the runner-up, East Lynne), tho President said that a stronger supporter of coursing could not be found. Tho other prizes wero then distributed as follows:—M, Dervon and R. McDonald, £15 17s 9d each ; J. McCabo, jun,, J. McCabo, sen,, and Abernethy, £8 16s 8d each; M. Hognn, J. Abbott, Watson, VV. Percival, Chormside, and Saunders, £4 8s 4d each ; total, £154 4s M. It was decided with regard to the Puppy Stakes, which are to be run in July next, that entries should be made at a time to bo fixed before the end of June.

Tbe third anniversary of the Guiding Star Lodge, No. 11,1.0. G.T., was celebrated by the usual tea meoting and concert on Monday evening at the Ellerslie Hall. The tea meeting was a great success, no less than four relays having to be attended to. The after mooting was presided over by Bro. Longbottom, G.W.S , when tho following programme was rendored with satisfaction to all: —Pianoforte duet, Misses Adams ; addrosß, Chairman ; glee, " Who Will O'er the Downs,"Marson family ; song, " Jessie's Dream," Sis. Cottingham; recitation, "Skying tho Copper," Bro, Walker; duot, "Very Improper," Mr W, and Miss Marson ; song, " Dreamland," Sis. Lightfoot; recitation, "The Madman," Mr C. Marson ; duot, piano and violin, Miseea Adams; address, G.W.C.T. Hill; song, " Silver Rhine," Mies Marson ; duet, " Larboard Watch," Sis. Cottingham and Mr Marson; recitation, " The Auld Sark Sleeve," Bro. Robertson ; song, " Wrecked and Savod," Mr Marson; song, " The Landlady's Ditty," Mr Adams (encored); glee, "The Sparkling Water," the Marson family; recitation, " Bingon," Bro. Morgan ; song, "A Night with tho Baby," Mr W. Marson (encored); eong, " The Heart Bowed Down," Mr Marson j farce by four ainatours; concluding with the National Anthem,

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