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Auckland Star, Volume XVII, Issue 19, 23 January 1886, Page 2

The recent appointment of Mr H. D. Driver to the lucrative position in [the New Zealand Government Life Insurance De-

partment lias met with great disfavour in Various parts of the Colony. Meetings baye be,en held down South to' protest againßt the action of Government, and now tho Auckland. policy holders are beginning to be3tir themselves. It has been decided to hold a meeting on Monday evening in Robson's Dining Rooms for the Surpose of considering the appointment in 'unedin and any other business connected with the department, A large attendance ia deßired.

Thoro was. a largo attendance at the Theatre fioyal last night, on tbo occasion of the repetition of tho Maori haka by the party of Waikato natives. A matinee was not held this afternoon as originally intended. This evening the natives will again appear,

The electric light on Queen-Bfcreot Wharf was in working order last night, and promises to be a success. It will bo shown again this evening.

The Synodsmon will arrive by tho Ringnrooma from the Bouth early next week; and will bo in time for the musical service at St. Sepulchre's on Thursday evening noxt.

The several practices of tho musicians and vocalists for the Burns Anniversary concert on Monday evening, promise that tho entertainment will be a success. Tho object of this social gathoring is the celebration of tho 126 th anniversary of the birth of Scotland's national poet, who was born on the 25th of January, 1759. A full programme appears in the present issue of the Star, to which we direct the attention of onr readers.

Particulars of Sunday servicos will bo found in tho usual column. At St. Paul's, soimons by Row C. M. Nelson, M.A., on " Tho Outward and Inward Parts," At St. Matthew's, servicos at the usual hours. Mr Cheat will lecture in tho afternoon at tho Young Men's Christian Association Kooms.

At tho close of last night's concort at the Choral Hall, tho Vice-President of tho Choral Society, F. D. Fonton, Esq., waited on Signora Fabri?, and in expressing his high appreciation of her vocal ability, requested hor to givo a farewell concort on Monday night at prices which would afford all classes of tho public an opportunity of attending. The announcement of Monday's concert appoars elsewhere. Among tho Signora's selections wo notice tho protty English song, ''Forgot" (Pontot), and "MiaMadro" (Luzi).

Tho marriage of Mr and Mrs Choo on Thursday last, by Mr Lord, Registrar, has afforded a subject for conversation at toatablos, it being, we understand, tho fir«t real Chinese wedding that has occurred in Auckland. Ah Chee und tho lady of his lovo having boon solemnly joined together in holy matrimony, the thoughtful couple conceived tho happy idea of tho celestial bride-cake, a piece of which wo havo duly received with compliments, nicely tied, and surmounted by a white rose, emblematic ef purity and conjugal affection. Wo wish the happy pair long life and domestic peace.

Wo notice that Mr D. Harris Hastings, of Dunedin, is compiling n book of "Now Zealand Inventions," giving descriptions of all patents taken out since tho passing of tho "Patents Act, 18S.")," as woll as of tho principal inventions patented in New Zealand prior to that period.

Tho vestry of St. Mary's, Parnoll, havo issued a woll-oxecuted lithographic illustration of tho new church from dosigns by Mr B. W. Mountford, and exocuted in tho Star Office, as a memorial of tho Oriontnl Fair. Tho following note accompanies tho card :—" Tho incumbent and vostry of St. Mary's ask your acceptance of tho onclosed drawing of the proposed St. Mary's Church, tho building fund of which was bo largely augmontod by tho proceeds of iho Oriontal Fair, in which you kindly rondorod olliciont help. Thoy trust that the drawing will prove accoptable as expressing in somo slight dogroo tho obligation that tho incumbont and vestry feel thoy aro undor to all those who so cordially and unanimously rondorcd aid to tho fair.— G, 11. S. Walpolo (signed on behalf of tho vestry)."

A hoavy shower of rain foil yesterday at tho foot of the Waitakorei ranges. It was quito local in extont. Tho Mayor and Councillors escaped it, but tho drags which convoyed tho party out foil within its scope and influence.

A painful accidont occurred yestorday afternoon ftt tho Mount Edon Cartridge Factory. Mr A. (J. Whitnoy was working tho drolling machino, whon by some moans his right hand fouled the machine, and tho third ringer was sadly injured. Ho at onco proceeded to tho Hospital in order to havo his wound attended to. Unfortunately, the finger was so seriously damagod that Dr. Bond was compelled to amputate it. Mr Whitnoy did not remain in tho institution, but returned homo when tho operation had been porformod.

Tho following additional entries havo been received by the Takapuna Jockoy Club:-Maiden Plato: Shark nnd Barney. Hack Haco: Barney, Blackthorn, and Shark. Flat Soiling : Barney.

Mr W. Kueeoll, with Mr Stoward, lato loader of orchostru for Miss Tuno, will give an entertainment and ball on Friday noxt, 2i)th, aftor tho races, which will bo fully announced in Monday's Star,

Tho 20ft. opon boat raco iti connection with the.ludgo's Bay Regatta foil through for lack of competition. Tho small sailing boat raco was started late this afternoon. It was expected to result in a win for tho Arrow.

A paragraph in last night's issue, which implied that tho Councillors of the South Ward woro a trifle nogligont of their duty, might do Cr. Goldio an unintentional injustice were it not stated that ho has boon absent for a fortnight in tho South, and that ho only returned yesterday.

About 260 porsonß took advantago of tho railway excursion up the Kaipara lino. Some intended visiting the Waimauku kauri bush, fomo Shelly Beach, while Kaipara was the goal of othors. There will bo excursions to Helensvillo and To Awamutu next Saturday.

Tho railway authorities having decided on making Frankton the depfit for the southorn portion of the Auckland railways, do not intend to lose any time in carrying out tboir design. Wo understand that a start will be made with tho noccssary work as early as next week. Tho cost, it is oxpected, will be £3,000 or £4,000. Frankton will probably now become a placo of considerable importance. Writing on tho matter reminds us that a work is now proceeding on tho lino botweon Mercer'and Huntly, which will greatly improve it. Fifty men aro now engaged reducing tho somewhat steep grade botweon thoso two stations.

The following petition U being signed by tho officors commanding the various Voluntoor companies, and is intended for presentation to tho officor commanding tho Auckland district:—" Wo, tho undorsignod ofiicors commanding corps, havo the honour to request thatan encampment bo holdduring Eastor week, and would suggoft tho neighbourhood of Lake Takapuna for thosamo, our rensons_ being that it in a woll-sholtorod spot, with nn ample supply of water ; also that it is a first-class manii-uvring ground. Sinn j our last encampment wo havo noticed a vast improvement in dieciplino amongst tho mon undor our command."

1 In anticipation of tho oponing of tho railway lines to To Arolia and Lienfield, which tho Hon. Mr Richardson announced would tako placo übout tho Ist March, the railway authorities aro now preparing timo - lablos for tho now extensions. It is proposed that tho 8 o'clock irain from Auckland to To Awamutu shal! run through to Oxford, Lichflold, and Te Aroha. Thoro will also be trains on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, tho departure of which will bo so timed that it will be possiblo to journey from Auckland tp tho Lake in a single day. On Tuesdays and Saturdays it is proposed to run local trains, enabling Waikato residents to travel from ono township to another, and return on the eamo day. The arrangements proposed seem to be very Good, but we have no doubt that Mr Hudson, the District Managor, will bo glad to receive suggestions regarding the framing of tho time-table.

It will be seen by advertisement in another column that tho New Zealand Trados Congress meets on Monday, 25th, at 11 a.m., at the Temperance Hall, Albertstreet. The proceedings will be open to the pubfic, who are invited to attend. The meeting will, we understand, laat through the week.

A gentleman roturning from a visit to Waitakeroi Ranges states that a large fire wa.s burning at the head of Henderson's Valley on Wednesday last. Ho considers that over £1,000 worth of kauri, rika, and other timber have been destroyed. The fire originated through the carelessness of one of the settlers. A road was being formed in front of his property, and thoro being a large stump standing in the way of the proposed alterations, it was decided to burn it cut of the road. This was done, but the settler, with reprehensible carelessness, omitted to clear away the adjoining rcrub, and the consequence was that in a short time the devouring element was raging in full force in the nearest bush. Fortunately.the greatest damage has been done on the land of the man who lighted the fire, otherwise he might have been prosecuted under the law which stipulates that a certain area must be cleared round any spot prior to starting a fire, in order to prevent tha spread of the flames to adjacent property. It is hard to estimate the full exfent of the damage, as in one place alone a fine clump of young kauries situated close to the roaof side have been totally destroyed.