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Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 194, 24 August 1885, Page 2

A good domand for Cambriaa has Fet in, and sales wero mads today at 255, ut which thero uro buyers ; 301bs. of ppoeimens wore reported from a now point—away from the wiuze No 3 level. Manukaus wero a-'k>d for at 3a 9d. Crown Karangnhakes woro in good demand at 5s 3d to 5s Gd, and no declared sollers. Caledonians wero wanted at 6s. Bank of ftew Zealand shares uro quotod at £21 10s ; buyers of Colonial Bank, i'2s ; eollore, South British, at 50d.

Tolcgraphic communication South of Napior waa interrupted today.

Shipping arrivals to-day inchadod tho ship Nerbudda from London. Sho is a handsome vessol of 1,550 tonß register, in command of Captain E. R. Caldor, and manned by an Indian crow. Sho has had an almost uneventful passage of 113 doys, particulars of which appear in our shipping

Wo are glad to hoar that Mr \V. S. Tardy, fonnorly of Auckland, has boon gazetted as Police Inspoctor having control of tf.o Now Plymouth district, comprising tho countioa of Tarauaki, Clifton, llawcra, and l'atea.

It is rumoured that the Rev. A. G. Gillies, of North Dunedin, would bo willing to undertake tho pastorato of St. David's Church, Symonds-street (rondored vacant by tho death of tho Key, T. M. Frasor), woro ho to bo called to tho charge Mr Gillies, who is a Canadian Highlander, was for Foveral years pastor of a Presbytorinn congrogation in Victoria. Ho is a gontloman of considerable ability, and is not backward in outspokonnoss.

A firo broko out in tho drapery establishment of Messrs Hannktfn liroo., 0.™,. of Aloxandra and Queen-stroata, a littlo uftor 5 o'clock on Saturday nftornoon. Tho Brigade turned out, but owing to tho prompt action of tho proprietors, who discovered tho tiro immediately and exLiuguloli^d it, «hcli oovviees woro not called into requisition. It appears that just after tho tps waa lighted in tho rhop window, some of tho light goods, consisting of luces, etc., wero blown into contact with tho llamo, and quickly ignited. A little water judiciously applied coon quenched tho il'imee, and only about t'so worth of goods wero injured. Iho stock was insured for i"500.

Tho following cases wore dealt with at tho District Court to-day, before Hi* Honor Judgo Smith:—L E. Ehrenfriod v. J. Sheohan, claim £52 10, promissory note ; Mr Eurl for plaintiff ; adjourned to Sept. 14. Alexander Douglas v. J. Robortson and P. Gordon, claim JCS7 10s, promissory noto ; Mr Earl for plaintiff ; judgment for plaintiff, as against Gordon, with costs £G 17s 6d. A. M. Shepherd v. To Wharepouri, claim £25 6a, for work done ; Mr Dufaur for plaintiff ; judgment for with costs £4 lls. James Kolly v. Hubbard and Loggo, claim £26; Mr Button for plaintiff, and Mr Campbell for dofondaut ; judgmont for £3, and costs £2 Be, in addition to amount already paid into Court. F. E. Compton v. H. MoQuarrie, claim £25 10s 4d ; reforrod to arbitration.

Groat improvements aro boing effected in Karangahapo Road. A largo two ■ story house, lately occupiod by Dr. Purchos, lias been removed bodily to the back of tho allotmont, and it is tho intention of the propriotor to erect a block of chops on the vacant site fronting tho road.

The Hercules leaso, Thames, was put in tho market most successfully this morning, and most of tho promoters shares were at once taken up. This ground should turn out well, surrounded aB it is by such claims as the Waiotahi, Prir,co Imporiul, Saxon, and Darwin. Ihe promoters nro well-known mining mon at tho Thamc, and the capital raised is put to the credit of the proposod Company.

Another of the popular entertainments in connection with tho Gospel Toiaperanco Mission, Bluo Ribbon Army, was held on Saturday evening in tho Tomporanco Hall, Albert-street. Thero was a good attondanco, Mr J. Kobinson occupying tho chair. An excellent programme was providod by the members of tho Parnoll Band of Hopo.

Mr W. Noble, the foundor of tho Bluo Ribbon Army jn England, left Liverpool in July for America, where, with Mrs Noble, he will be tho guost of Mr and Mrs J. B. Gough for a time, after which it is their intention to come on to New Zealand,and then to visit Australia. They reckon to bo abaont from England for two years.

Tho usual ovangoliatic service of the (Jospol Temperanoo Mission was hold in tho Protestant Hall, Karangahapo Road, on Sunday evening. Owing to the absonco of the expected chairman, Mr R. Trench presided. A forcible address was given by Mr

With regard to the late fire in Prineesetreot which was extinguished by Mr Thomas Kelly, who was passing whon the alarm was first given, we are informed that Mr Leviston generously offered to pay Mr Kelly salvage on tho amount saved. This was refused, Mr Kelly beiug of opinion that he had merely done what any man would if placed in similar circumstances. As he evidently would not accept the remuneration offered, Mr Leviston forwarded him a handsomo silver cruet and three valuable trays as a token of his gratitudo for the services rendered. Such actions as these on the part of private individuals should inspire companies to be a little more generous in the future than pome have been in the past whon valuable properties have been saved' by the prompt action of persons at hand.

A special sitting of the Resident Magistrate's Court was held to day by Mr H. G. Seth Smith, 11 M. Tho cage heard was that of C. Bailey v. H. C. Bell, a claim for £50 damages in respect of the alleged illegal sale of a gas engine under bill of palo. Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for plaintiff and Mr Cotter for defendant. The|evidenca was taken today, and tho question of law loft for a future sitting.

Benjamin Poole, bankrupt, under examination at the Official Assignee's office to-day, deposed that for many years he had been engaged as a sailor in the coastal trade, He bad also been employed as a gumdigger and labourer. Two months ago he passed an examination as a master mariner, Dub so far had failed to profit by it. During the last four years his earnings had not averaged more that 6sper day. Had a wife and four children to support. Hia total liabilities amounted, tq £103 Bs,

Wo learn that Mr J. M. Lennox has been requested to stand for election to the City Council as a representative for tho South Ward, but baa declined to opposoMr Masefield, the present representative, Bhould ho desire re-olection. Mr Masolield stands every chance of being returned unopposed, as during his last term of office, although not a resident in the Ward, he assiduonsly looked after its interests, attending no less than 50 out of 52 moetings of the Council.

Mr W. P. Hunter, from Glasgow, will give a temperance address to-morrow night in St. Stephen's Church, Jervois Road, Ponsonby, at half past seven, under tho auspices of the Band of Hope connected with that church. Mr Hunter, who but recently arrived in the colony, is well-known at Home in connection with the Glasgow Foundry Boys' Institution. As he is an oloquont public speaker, a very interesting address may bo anticipated. Somo readings and recitations will be given. Tho admission is free. All are cordially invitod to attend.

Mr Washington Norton's Company of " Merrymakers " open their season in tho Opera House on Wednesday evening. In addition to tho comic sketches and minstrel business, this Company havo sotnothing in tho " woird and wonderful " line, which is called "The Khartoum Mystery." This is tie living bust of a lady,which swings on a horizontal bar upon the stage, giving undoubted proof of being a real body, but leaving unexplained tho problom of how life is posaiblo in an abridged trunk. "The Khartoum Mystery " recently causod quite a bonsation in London, and is a much elevtiiwfeat than "The llurudiaii Wonder " lately exhibitod horo.

Tho now wing erectod on tho Nolconstreot: Public School \vnn opened this morning, and gave increased accommodation, which was very much required.

Tho programme of a grand concert aud entortainmont to bo givon in the^Foresterfl' Hall, Nowton, to night, appears in another column. Tho proceeds are to bo dovoted to St. Benedict's Church Fund, but apart from this, the bill-of-faro should attract a large audience.

From Dunediu, a telegram received today states that Messrs Noill Bros., tho firm alluded to in a recont iainio, have suspended payment. Their liabilities aro about £60,000, of which £32,000 aro duo to Hentty Bros., of Melbourne

At tho benofit to bo tendered to Mr John Austin Smith at tho Lorno-street Hall on Thursday ovouing next, Mrs Nikorema Poutatara will sing operatic selections in Italian and English, and also contribute pianoforte selections. Tho concort is under tho management of Mr 11. W. Sceats, and tho Waitomata Minstrels will tako a proininont part.

Key. ,T. S. lull delivered a epiritod address last evening at tho Theatre Royal on "Scok Out tho Old Paths." Thero was a full attondanco. Mr T. Buddie presided.

With roforonco to Auckland Girls' High School, tho Chairman of tho Hoard of Education reported at tho meeting on Friday that ho had forwarded the following telegram to tho Minister of Education, Wellington :—"Auckland Girls' High School owus bank .C 221. Uiniblo to jjet further advance to moot expenses incurred in maintenance of pcliool. Total delimit at this duto, £250. School cannot go on unless Government ivill tako tho responsibility of making financial arrangements." To this a reply was rocoivtd from Mr Stout, statin}! that it was impossible for him to propose a larger sum than £1,000 for tho Girls' llign School, and that this sum cannot even be dopoiulod upon until voted by Parliament.

Mr Lupton offers through ottr advertise mout columns to bark J. Martin againet either Burns or Murphy for £!0 or £100

A mooting of porßona favourable to tlio formation of a Caledonian Soeioty in Auckland, on principles analogous to those of kindred institutions in tlio Aistrcilian colonies, i.s to bo hold at tlio Koyal Muil flotol on Thursday evening noxt, ut half-paattovon.

Yesterday tlio pulpit of St. David's Presbyteriun Church was occupied by Uuv, (.!. B. Monro, of Renniera, who, in accordance with instructions of l'rosbytory, preached tho charge vacant. Tho subject of discourse was takon from John xi. verso 11, and tho proachor made appropriuto allusion to tho lately deceased pastor of tho church.

Tho nntiiversnty sorvico3 of tho t'onsonby Baptist Church took placo yesterday, Key, Tho*. Spurgeon preaching in tho morning, and Key. .1. 11. Joacs in tho ovening. Roy. A. J. Smith was to havo conducted tho latter service, but waa too ill to do co. The anniversary soirco takes placo tomorrow OVOUlilg.

Wo notice in tho of Mr Howdcn, o: Queen street, a handsome two - miimm and pedal small churohorgan, just iiujwrtcd. with threo stops on gro.if, and ono stop oi choir, or swell, with coupler. This excel lent instrument id iinoly-tonod, is made o: pitch pine, and ehnstely-docorated front. It possesses about 224 pipes.

News lins been rocuived in Auckland of tho death of Kov. Frederick Strotton, pastor of St. Matthow's Church, Windsor, near Sydney. The deceased gontlemuu was a son of Mr Strulton, formerly a stationer of this city, and was himself well known iv Auokhiud, whero he passed his earlier years. Ho displuyod ninny estimable quulitio* and niniiibla Units of character, !»n<t ua v clergyman wux generally liked. Feeling roforcncu to his ii«nth, and sympathutic allusions to his lierouvcit relatives, woro published in the journals in tho dietrict where ho had laboured so long imd acceptably. Consumption was tho disease which terminated a life of much promiso at tho age of 37 years.

Tho Grafton Uoad Weiloyan Church was crowded lust ovoniug by porsons anxious to hear tho minister of the church, tho Kov. 11. Bavin's, review of Inger.soll'a "What Must IDo to bo Savod ?" Amongst thoso present wcro noticed many prominont Freothinkers, who wont probably expecting to hear somothing now. In this, however, thoy would bo disappointed, as the rov. lecturor did not adduce his own opinions, but moroly quotod from Dr. i'arkor's celebrated reply to Ingcrsoll, leaving those present to draw thoir own conclusions. Tho locturo was listened to with evident interest, quotations being mado from both works. It is to be hopod that Mr Bavin will enntinuo this syatom of quoting fairly from each eido, and dealing with subjects of guch great moment.

A remarkable display of larrikimum took Elace in Queon street on Saturday evening ist, shortly before 11 o'clock, and but for tho prompt interference of tho polico, it would undoubtedly have had some sorious results. A sottlcr, who had been transacting somo businoss in town, was homeward bound, astrido of a horeo, which, being eoized with a sudden iit of etubbornnoss, got on tho footpath noar McArthur and Co 's warohoußO, and steadfastly rofuaed to budgo. A crowd spoodily collected, and watched tho ineffectual attempts of tho rider to mako somo progress with considorablo amusomont, until, thoir numbors having swelled to four or fivo hundred, Bomo of tho larrikin olomont appeared, and tho safoty of bctli horso and ridor was threatened. Several burly individuals from tho crowd got hold of tho stubborn animal by tho foro and hind-quarters, and assisted by thoir companions, who crowded closo to soo tho fun, they half carried and half pushed both horso and ridor as far as tho Grey 6troot firoboll. Tho ridor frequently remonstrated with tho crowd, but with no good rosult, and tho horso ovidontly not having a kick in him with which to disporeo his tormentorp, it is difficult to say how tho farco would have endod but for ttio appfiQCfliiCQ of s©v©ral policoLnon. Th©y succeeded in separating tho crowd and the unfortunate horso and ridor until tho lattor managed to got his steed away between two other horses, and disappeared amidst tho laughter and hooting of tho crowd.

A disturbance was created yesterday afternoon in tho little church at Henderson by a settlor who was apparently suffering from a grievance. Ho carried his saddlo and bridlo into the church, and looking wildly round, put them down on the seat and eat upon it. This naturally caused a sensation, and a smile passed over tho faces of those present. It is not tho easiest of performances to balance yourself on a saddle when placed upon a form, snd this proved a Bourco of trouble in this instance to tho erratic worshipper. First bis bridle slipped on to the floor with a crash, and then tho saddle canted over to one eido. At last tho noiso became so great that the officiating paßtor folt constrained to address tho intruder and request him to sit still, at tho same time suggesting that the harness should havo been loft outside. Tho man at once roso to feet and ropliod that he wrs afraid to leave it outside, as on the last occasion ho attended church ho had done co, and it had been stolen. After eorao further discussion ho regained his balance (not in the head, but the saddle), and remained fairly quiet until the service concluded. It appears that about two years ago, when tho man last attended church, some of the local young bloods hid his saddle. This ho excited him that hot worda were used, and the affair evontuated in a case ft the Police Court, which w&: dismissed, each party to pay their own costs. On this occasion, tho man ovidontly thought his saddle was unsafe unless he remained upon it, henco his etoange action,

Marshal Booth, second son of the General of the Salvation Army, arrivod from the South :yesterday, accompanied by Major Barrett, who [succeeds) Major Pollard in tho ' command of tho New Zealand forces. They were met at Onehunga by Staff-Captain Spratt, Captain Fie.d, and othc», and they accepted an invitation to sojourn during their stay here at the residence of Mr Alexander Mackie, ChapelBtreet. Major Barrett addressed a meeting in the Barracks yesterday afternoon, and the Marshal spoke with decided effect at the evening service. Tonight the Marshal Will speak with reference to tho work of tho Army throughout tho world. He remains in Auckland for a few days longer, after which he returns South en route to Australia, wlieneo he contemplates the invasion of China,

The sixteenth anniversary of Mount Albert Wesloyan Sunday school will be colobrated to-morrow (Tuesday) evening by a soirao and public meeting, Key. H. Bull will preside.

A miscellaneous concert in aid of the piano fund wili bo given by the Band of Hope Union choir in St. James's Hall, Wellington - street to-morrow (Tuesday) evening.

The Bishop of Dunodin preached a discoiirao last evening in St. .Sopulchro's Church. Llo was apparently sufl'orinß from a cold, ns his voice was scarcely audlblo at tlio end of tho building.

Yesterday afternoon tho Key. J. S. Hill delivered a lpcluro to youug inou.otititled "Some Evidences of tho rtesurroetion," in tho lecture hull of the Y.M.O.A. building There was a good attendance, aud tho lecture, which wnsof an interesting character, was listened to with attention throughout. ,

Profossor S. S. and Mra Baldwin givo their promised entertainment in tho Devonport Hall to night, and the donizens of the marine suburb may safely calculate upon a raro treat.

Tho police are making inquirios respecting tho whereabouts of a man named Alfred Buckley, to whom a Humane Socioty's medal has boon awarded for saving the life of a boy in tho Avon Kiver, Chriatchurch. A palo of fancy work will bo held in tho south wing of tho Clioral Hall on Tuesday aud Wednesday, 25th and '26th instants, by tho Indies of the Auckland Hebrew congregation in aid of tho building fund of the new synagogue. Tho handsome and varied assortment of goods which adorn the woll-appofaited stalls aro contributed solely by tho Indies of tho community, no outsido subscriptions having been solicited. Wo are certain that a largo patronage will be accorded by the general public, as it is well known that our Jewish residents aro such willing and liberal subscribors to all bazaars, charities, <fee.

The enncort given In the Epiphany Church on Friday evening in aid of the new church building fund was a success in every roppect. The building was crowded, and a varied and ploasing programme gone through to the satisfaction of nil presont. Tho opening solection, which was capitally rondored, woh tho "Gloria" from Mozart, 12th mass, by Miss Hamilton (piano), Moe«8 Ward and Simpbo» (violins), and Mj Phtllpott (U«to). Tho Misses Huylcs gave tho duet, "Slowly and Softly tho Music Shall Slow," and was doeorvodly encored. Mrs Stanton and tho Mipbcs Pardington and Ligbtfoot each contributed a ."ong, as did also Messrs llavark ("Between You and Me and tho Gato Post"), Simpson ("Carrissima "), Clark ("Qucon of tho Earth"), and Ward (" Tho Bedouin Love Song.") Mr Gribbon rondorod tho cornet solo "Myosotis" in a stylo that waa much appreciated, as also was tho fluto solo by Mr FhillpoU. Tho Mißsos McLoodsang two duots during tho cvoning, and woro much applauded for thoir rendering of. " Somo Day I'll Wander Back Again."

Tho wrestling match botween Roany and Fagan, for £60 a-sido, took placo on Saturd.iy evening, and was won by Fagan. Mr Matt hows was timo-keopcr, Mr Arthurnon umpire for Konny, Mr Wright umpiro for Fagan, and Mr Bihar referee. Rcany claimed to havo put Fagan on his back in the first bout, but it was given no fall. Tho second fall was won by Fagan. In the third fall, Rcany claimod to havo put Fagan on his faco, but this was disputed. Fagan won tho fourth fall,and in tho fifth both men wont down togot her. Fagan won the next two fulls, and Koany tho last. Tho match was given in Fagan's favour by tiro falls to two. At tho conclusion of tho mstch, Fagan camo forward and said ho would not wrestle for money again. Roany offered to wrostlo him for £">o tiAvt day, but ho would not accopt.

Tho presentation of prizes in connection with tho Aueklund Bowling and Lawn Tonnis Club took placo on Saturday evoning, and is roportod on tho fourth page of this ispuo. In acknowledging tho prosonta-

linn of Mr Lcwis3on's cup, which ho had wen, Mr A. E. Mnrkenhniosaid the cup appoarod to him ft very handsome ono, and ho felt greatly indebted to tho donor for giving him an opportunity of winning it. Mr Lowiseon was tho only porson outsido the Club who had taken any interost in tho gamo. For threo cousocutivo years ho had presented cups for competition, and othorwise ovinccd a laudable desire to encourage tho K«mo. Somo recognition of tho interest ho had taken should bo mudo by tho Club. But as no formal motion could bo mode at a eocinl gathering, jlio suggested thatthoSecrotniy bo oinpowured to write to Mr Lewiaaon thankintr him for tho valuablo cups ho had proHonttd, and stating ho had been unanimously elected a honorary life member of tho Club. TMb was agreed to, and will, no doubt, bo carriod into effect at tho frst regular meeting of tho Club.

The present spell of /Ino weather which heralds tho advent of spring Is especially welcome In view of tho t'uet that influenza and coftnalo forms of colds havo boon prevalent of Into. So Kt'iioriU Indeed havo thoy been that tho nttendanco at city and suburban schools has declined to the extent of 15 per cent. In many cases tho teachers have had to seek leavo of abience.

"ROUGH ON COnNS."-A.k lor wrtn-.-ito.it). on l\.!ii«." lj<il k rrtluf. comiiloU, l*iHMiu'Ut cure. Conui,>arH U" "'"'' Kcin|illiurno, Frontt « Co.. Aioiili, AncklnuO. Tho Provincial Hospital librarian thankfully acknowledges tho receipt o( tmroalß of litoralurn from the Worklcg Menu Club, and from Messrs G. Plorco, and J. Grey, Auckland.

At tho meeting of tho Parliamentary Union Houso ot Representatives to night, there uv<> live billa and Bovoral motions to bo considered.

By advortisemont appearing in this issuo. it will bo scon that good inducements' aro lield out to a properly qualified medical man Bottling in tho Danovirko District, Hawke's Bay.

Tho Loyal Franklin Lodge of Oddfollows will colobra'o Us fourth annivoroary by a grand ball ij. tt\o Otahuhu Hill on Wednesday next, 20i h inHt. a 'bus will loavo Groy-stroot for Otahuhn, at G 30 p.m.

Tho membora of tho Philharmonic Society aro requested to meet this (Monday) ovoi ing for praolieo, nftor which a gonorat mooting will take place. Kvory momber is oxpectcd to attend.

A social gathering in connection with tho Women's Christian Tomporanco Union has been fixed to take- piano in tho V.M.C.A. Room* thia (Monday) oveninj?. Addrosses are promlsol by several ministers and laymen, and mueioal selections and reoftatlons will bo intorspereod.

Throe papers will be read this evening at tho ordinary meeting of tho Aunkland Institute, vlb., "Notes on Cook's Petrel," by A. Reisohek ; "Tho Sphyßmogranh" (Illustrated by photographs of puleo tracings), by J. Murray Mooro, M.D.; and photographic illnntratlona of prehistoric woaDone will be exhlbltod by J. Martin,

What an immense improvement ! ! Why, I did not think there was such a lanro Show Room in Auckland I Such are the remarks now being mode by Visitors 08 thoy gazo ujion th« Stock r,t Fumfuhlng Goods In tfco extensivo premises of Garllek & CranweU, Houso Furniauora.—[Advt.J

Chambers'a celebrated sowing machines,