The Evening Star. WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News and Echo. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1885.

Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 265, 14 November 1885, Page 2

The Evening Star. WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News and Echo.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1885.

For the cause that lacks assistance, Fur the wrong that needs resistance, For the lutuio in the distance, And tli« good that we tun do.

Tho Pacific mail steamer Australia, which arrived from San Francisco thia morning on her farewell trip under the expiring contract, brings an unusually largo and interesting budget of mail news. In order to placo this bofore our readors we issue an extra Supplement with this evening's Star, in addition to our usual large Saturday shoot. This evoning's issue of tho Star consisting of ten pagos or 90 columns of matter, ia the largest news-sheet ever issued in tho Colony at tho prico of one penny.

Tho mail atoainor Australia arrivod from San Francisco nt (5 o'clock this morning, and sailed again for Sydney at 11 a.m. Amongst tho Auckland ]>assongers from Francisco woro Sir William Fox and Lady Fox, who roturn aftor a lengthy visit to Groat Britain. Sir William is expected to address a public mooting horo in tho tornporance intoronts, and may probably tako up his roaideneo horo. Tho Australia's list of through passengers for Sydney included about CO saloon and GO steerage, and those who wont on board horo. had some difliculty in securing saloon accommodation. Amongst those who bookod here woro Mr and Mrs T. Morrin and Mr G, Holdahip who has boon callod away unexpectedly.

Great complaints have been made in tho various Uovornmont Departments—especially in tho Railway and Polico Departments—that promotion is soldom given to Auckland employes, but that vncancioß aro almost invariably iilled from tho South. This has been represented by more than ono of tho Auckland membors, but a storootypod official reason has boon tho invnriablo roply. During Mr Ballance's stay in Auckland this was again roprenonted to him, with what result remains to bo soon. Wo hopo that careful inquiry will be made, for thero is no doubt that tho belief does exist that tho South has an undue political weight in this matter, and that if tho beliof be unfounded nomo pains should be taken to dispel it, and to avoid the ill-feeling it must ongondor,

It is said that amongst tho outward passengers by tho mail stcamor to-duy was a grocer, whoso creditors wero not aware of and are likely to mourn his departure.

Polico Constablo Dodd, who torved in Auckland a number of yoaru, and subsequently camo in for property in Canada, has married and settled down in Victoria, British Columbia.

A meeting of creditors in tho estate of John O'Brien was hold to-day'at the Official Assignee's office Prosont: Tho dobtor, his solicitor, and Messrs More, Young, Kendall and Stewart, creditors. After somo desultory discussion it was resolvod, on the motion of Mr Stewart, soconded by Mr Young, "That tho creditors presont having heard tho statemont of the Bankrupt, made boforo the Official Assignee, anil having roason to believe that lie has been placed in his presont position by the act of hist son, nnd that ho is an honourable man havo no desire that tho Official Assignee should talto possession of tho littlo furniture and property the bankrupt.has left, and they oxpross it desire on account of himself, his wifo and family, that no opposition should bo oH'crod when ho comes up for his discharge

Tlio time for receiving nominations for tho offico of muyor of tho Borough of Nowniarkot expired today, at noon, at tlio Newmarket Hall. Thero wore only two candidates nominated, viz., Mr VV. -I. Suiter (the presont mayor) and Mr F. O. Clayton. Wo understand, however, that a protest has boon lodged against tho nomina tion of Mr Clayton, owing to his not having complied with clause 11. and secondly with subsection I, of clause 50 of tho regulation of Local b lections Act, 1870.

One of Auckland's old identities, Mr Maurico Kolly, of tho Wade, has just been down to tho city on a visit to his daughter, Mrs Rickotr, of Mount Eden Rond. Mr Kolly is close on 100 years of ago.and locks halo and hearty. Ho is astonished at tho improvements made in Auckland during the last few yoars, and laughs at tho idea of tho trams running up tho old gully, now Queon-streot

The Now Zoaland Insurance Company had reinsurod sevon tenths of thoir policy on Bartholomew's Sawmill at Fielding, thus reducing their loss to £600.

Mr J. B. Gilfillan, local Secretary for the Now Zealand Industrial Exhibition, is in receipt of tho following telegram, which we publish for general information :—" Awards and medals will bo some little time boforo delivery can take place. Most of tho Auckland exhibits will be shipped on Monday from Wellington per Southern Cross."

Tho following casos for neglect to support were takon to-day by Mr Smith, H.M. -.— Samuol Stowell (Wollingtoii) was ordered to pay 15s por week towards the support of his wife and family ; James Gamble, 2a (id in support of his daughter in St Mary's School. J n tho case of Jamos W, Davis, support of his mother, no order waa made.

The St. Sepulchre's Parish Gleo Club f?avo a concert Inat evouing in tho Symondsstreet schoolroom in nid of tho Club funds. Tho attendance was very small, owing, no doubt, to tho unfavourable state of tho woathor. Mr V. E. Rice conducted. Tho following programme was successfully repro sonted:-Part song, "Tho Maiden of tho Flour de Lys:" song, "Tho Throe Merry Mon," Mr Charter ; song, " Who'd that Tapping at tho Gordon Gate?" Mies Blades; part song, " Broak, Broak, Break;" sour, "Mignonette." Mr E. liarlter; song and chorus, "Fade Stars of Night," Mrs Glovor ; madrigal, " Whon Allona dale Went a Hunting ;" madrigal, " Who Shall Win my Lady Fair?" song, "Rose Mario," Miss Ridings; song, "The Mountebank," Mr Huxtable; part song, "Night, Lovely Night;" reading, "Paddy Doylo'a Great Swim," Mr G. P. Pierce; song, " Within a Mile o' Edinboro Toon," Misa Davis; song, "Tho Bugler," Mr Shirley; duot, "The Hardy Norsemen,1, Mesdames Glovor and Richardsan; God Save the Queen.

An interesting gymnastic display was given last ovening by the All Saints' Athletic Club, assisted by some of the moro proficient of Profoseor Carrollo's pupils. Tho proceeds aro intended to augment tho funds of the Club.

The Strasburg Clock was well attonded this afternoon, and, as usual, commanded great admiration. Tonight will bo the last opportunity for seeing it, and those who have so far "let their chances like sunbeams pass them by" would do well, therefore, to procrastinate no longer.

The Hon. Secretary for the Female Prison Gate Brigade Home requests us to stato that among the "wants" notified in tho report which appeared in last issue.groceries was mißtakonly included. It should have boon "bread." Bakers, please toko note!

The match which was on tho tapis between Messrs J. Cosson, of Auckland, and Craig, of Waikato, to run half a mile for a stake and the championship of Auckland, is likely to fall through. The latter's backer's appear to be rather frightened of Cosson, who, we believe, is still open to run anyone for tho championship,

A moet successful Homo Missionary meeting was held in the Newmarket Wesleyan Church on Wednoaday night last. Mr W A. Mc'drthur, of London, gave a thoughtful and able address from the chair. Tho Rev. H. Bull spoko on " The Land We Live In." Tho Roy. Mr Bavin outlinod tho objects of the fund, aud stated the income last year was £2,075. Tho attendance was cxcollont, and ths collection—included a genorouß donation from the Chairman of £10.

The Eight Hours Demonstration Committee met last evening! (. the Working Men's Club. There was a large attendance, and in addition to thoso bodies already represented, the following delegates took their seats:—Messrs Featherston and Maughan (Amalgamated Carpenters and Joiners, Branch No. 401), and Messrs Cowley and Kennedy (Amalgamated Engineers). Mr T. P. Millar was elected Chairman. Mr Featherston, Treasurer, and M. Simpson was re-elected Secretary. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Brown, the retiring Treasurer, who has held that office for the past three years, but bad been compelled to decline acceptance of the position for a fourth term, owing to other engagements. Some general business was then gone thrqugh, after which the meeting adjourned until next Thursday, at 7.30 p.m.

Mr G, A. Sala and Mrs Sala arrived in Auckland this morning.

There was a fair attendance at the Theatre Royal last evenlngon tho occasion of the last appearance of tho Howard Sisters and their specality troupe. Many of tho items produced were loudly applauded.

Aba taxpayer, " T.J." writes protesting against any increased expenditure for providing aßßiatance to the manager of the Old People's Home, on the ground that on* man i] able to do all the work,

A meeting of the Mount Hobson Boys' School was hold in the Newmarket Hall on Thursday ovoning, when Mr ,T, M. Lennox, tho Chairman of tho C'ommittoo, tendorod his resignation, owing to being elected a member of tho Board of Education. Tho resignation was accoptod, and a unanimous vote of thanks accorded to Mr Lennox for the painstaking manner he had discharged tho duties of Chairman Mr W. J. Suiter (Mayor of Nowmarkct) was unanimously elected Chairman of the Committee, vice Mr Lennox. Mr Win. Edgerloy, Epsom, was elected member of School Committeo, to (ill the vacancy.

Tho second of the series of grand military promenado concerts takes place in the Drill-shed on Wednesday evening, under tho direction of Herr Carl Sclimitt. A very inticing programme has boon prepared for the occasion.

Tho members of tho Philharmonic Society aro rcoiuoatcd to meet by advertisement on Mond«y evuiinsj next, when they will rehearse tho naTod cantata " ljtinda 81on," which Is intended for a sacred concert to bo given a: Christmiiß.

The enlarged and renovated stalls of John Walkor, Aoriht, form onn of tho prominent attractions of tho City Market. Today his artistic arrangement, of cut flowois, flowering plants, and rare collection of. sinßinK birds (describud in udvcrli-einont) woro greatly admired.

Messrs Smith and Cnughey havo rccelvod a larße parcol' f thn nowost uml ninat fashionable thinßH in lartlOß Dolmnn'a Capes, and Visltes In lirooho and Ottoman SHks, Canvosj Cloth, Lace and Headed Capea. Duet Cloaks, eta, boinu! tho wholo of a warehouse stock bought at a discount of M por cent, oil' These nooilu aro now on ealu at exceptionally low prices.—Anvr.