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Auckland Star, Volume XVII, Issue 208, 4 September 1886, Page 2

It i^ a fact worthy of remark that tho public debt of New Zealand, as proportioned to populution, has decreased during the last few yoare. In 1881 it was £59 4s 2d" per head ; in ISB4, £58 4a 4d ; and now it stands at under £56 per head. Every memb' r of the Auckland Band of Hope Union Choir 1b requested by advertisement, to attend practtoo ou Tuoeday evening lo oontider appointment tf conductor. The drawing for the painting of the Volunteer Review, as soon from Fort Cautley takes plaoe on Monday next, as per advertisement, and subscribers are Invited to bo nroepnt in largo numbcra. An interesting entortainmont is advertised for Monday next in the Wesleyan Schoolroom, Paroell. The Rev. T. G. Oarr will Kivo a sketch of Cuarles Kingsley. preacher pastor poet, novelist, eclontitt. traveller, and social reformer, end members ot the Parnell Wopleyan Mutual Improvement Association will give readings and recitatnnu from his wrltint-s The well known song. "Throe Fisher,)," *ill bo sung, and the popular waliz, "Hynatio" will bo rendered. A collection will be made at t c dose. In another column will be found the announcement of Mrs Dew.nß'B classes in Poonah painting, whioh are to mpet on Monday ia Miss Bacon's upstairs room in Queen-atrec t. Poonah painting lo en anolent Indian art revived. Tt c effects produced are wonderfully beautiful, and I it is averred that the art can b acquired in a j Bhon course of logons—no pruvlnog knowlediro of drawing brinf,-requNid I'i.intii gs can bo p oiluced oi vtilvot, or oilier cloth, as wall as on wood, etc A complimentary benefit in aid of St. Benedict's Mutual Improvement Bociety will bo given by the SunfUwur Minstrels on Monday next, A varied and attractive programme h»s been prepared, and an enjoyable evening me y , be anticipated.