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Auckland Star, Volume XVII, Issue 246, 19 October 1886, Page 2

A heavy north oastor prevailed during to day, and almost put a stop to all shipping on tho wharves'. Sovoral vessels at anchor dragged slightly, and a fow open boats suffered slight danmgo, but otherwise no mishaps havo to bo reported so far

Archdeacon Maunsell pcoved ono a-.'uinat Mr Crispo at tho mooting of (ho Synod yestorday. Tho reverend gentleman, in speaking of country people, referred to thorn as paupers. Mr Crispo took exception to this term. Archdoacon Maunsell replied that ho was glad to heai that Mr Oispo's peoplo wore not paupers. But only tho other day ho was speaking to tho minister of Mr Crispo's parish, and atkod him, "Can your pooplo support you?" Tho reply, proceeded tho Archdoacon amidst laughter, was emphatically " No.'

Captain John Whitney, whoso name is familiar in connection with tho manufacture of cartridges, will probably bo v candidate for the representation of Waitemata. Sir Kobort Fowler, who arrived by last nanil steamor from England, has. gono to Rotorua. In tho articlo relating to Now llobrnios affairs published last evening a misprint made it appear that tho missionary wrote from "Samoa." Tho lattor word should havo read " Tanna."

Tho meoting of " unemployed" cnlled for this morning has been adjourned, on account of the wot weathor, till to-morrow, It must bo understood that men now employed on relief works aro by no moans to leave their work to tako part ia an " unemployed demonstration.

The charge of cruolty to a horso preferred against Frederick Vongo was concluded at the Police Court soon aftor wo wont to press yesterday. Tho Bon eh considered that the horse had been unnecessarily punished, and inilicted a fine of 10s and costs, A largo number of witnesses were examined on both sides. About 7.15 yestorday ovoning a number of the younu peoplo connected with tho Beresford street Congregational Church assembled in ono of the ante-rooms, when Mr W. Hoskins was voteel to tho chair. Ho explained that thoy had gathered togothcr for the purposo of making a presentation to ono of thoir number, who was about to

leave Auckland for a timo. He rcforrcd to their much-estoomod friend Miss Jos;io Hayles, who was about to accompany the Eev. Mr and Mrs Robortson to Syrlnoy. Tho Chairman called upon Mr Henry Edmonds, who, on behalf of thoso as-

sembled, presented Miss J. Hnylos with a

lady's handsome cabinot workbox, which was fitted throughout with sewing requisites. Several speoches were then mado by ladies and gentlemen. Tho recipient briefly thankod her friends, and tho gathering adjourned to tho church, whero tho presentation to the pastor was proceeding. A correspondent writes : " Sir, -I would like to ask, through your pupor, if nothing could be done to provout females from being insulted by ruffians, while passing over the Cemotery Bridge. I have been insulted many times while coming over to town. I am sura this matter reqir'rea immediate attention before things got worse than they are, and thoy aro bad enough at present." During the past fortnight Mr Matthew Burnett has conducted two or three Gospel temperance meetings daily in Auckland nnd suburbs, his work being continuously carried on during the wholo fourteon days. Ovor 600 pledges havo been taken through his instrumentality during that limo fie now departs to conduct a short mission at the Thames, after which he visits Rotorua and Tauranga, whore ho will conduct meetings among the natives and Eurcpoans.

The Ponsonby Rowing Club members are to take part in a trial lives contest about a iortnight hence for trophies prosentod with that object, and a most interesting aftornoon's sport is anticipated. Other of the rowing clubs are expected to havo similar contests early in the season, anel generally rowing appears likely to attract considerable interest during the proeont soason. Several nowspaper representatives have availed thcmeolves of Mi- Hannaford's invitation to satisfy themselves of the genuineness of the largo number of matrimonial announcements which appeared tho olhor evening in tho Stah. Our investigatiins resulted in finding tho " wants "gonuino in every way, and that tho " fair wares" ad-

vortUed by Mr Hannaford are really thoro. Of course tho. proofs wero furnished in strictest confidence, and Mr 11, and his clients may rest assured that that confidence wijl not be abused.

George Bussell, alias Stanton, was charged at the Police Court today before Mr H. G. Seth Smith, R.M., with the

larceny of £0, tho moneys of George William Thornton. The evidence showed that the prosecutor, who is from Kaiwaka, was sleeping in hifl bedroom at thi Governor Brow-no Hotel, when prisoner, who was also a lodger there, entered his room and stole tho money from his coat pocket. Prisonor when arrested, confessed that be took the money, and asked the detective not to be hard upon him. Russell was committed for trial at the Supreme Court.

Tho representative of Wise, Cailin and Co.'s Now Zealand Post-oflico Directory for

1887-8 is now in Auokland. Tho book ! has obtained a colonial reputation, and ia found in mercantile offices in all parts of New Zealand. The firm havo shown a laudable determination lo maintain and enhance its standard of excellence. P. D, Manse)l, a Christchurch bicyclist, has covered 200 milos in 23 hours. j

Tho bank omp'oyeo3 cricket match yesjterday botweenthe World and Aus'ralasians was won easily by the Colonials with C wickets and 50 runs to spare. Tho World scored 69 runs in their first innings, and 26 in thoir second, while the Australians got 34 and 111 for the loss of 4 wiokets. The best scores wero D. Martin (not out), 33; Barton, 13 and 14; Moray, 20; IS. M. McAusland (retired), 30; li. Wood, 29 ; und F. D. Clayton, 32.

There will probabfy be a lively contest for Newton Mayoralty between Mr Warnock aad Mr Hastings.

ftov. A. Iloiil presidod at the farewbll mooting to Mr Matthew Burnett la^fc night in tho Grafton Koad Wcsleyan Church. In his Remarks tho Chairman referred to tlio good work dono by Mr Burnett, and how in tho early history of tho colony tho Government sought to protect tho nativos from being ruined by tho drink. Mr Keid gavo some interesting k'rainhcences of his exporionco in Wuipa ; of his dining with King Polatau on the day of his coronation, and of the desire of tho king natives to havejtho drink kept from theVHatrict. After referring to tho legalised prohibition that thoy now enjoy, Mr Reid asked the colonists when Iho railway is open to aid (ho Maoris iv the maintenance of this boon.

A meeting of tho parishioners of St. Patiick's Cathedral took placo in the old vostry of tho church last night, for tho purposo of considering tho best means ot paying oil' tho dihedral debt. Tlio Key. Father Costello was in the chair Tho fallowing persons wore present: --Tho Rev. Father Kcogh, Mossrs Gloeson, P. Brophy, P. Nolan, T. Fuley, P. London, J. Quinn, 11. Mclllhono, .Mosdames Danahor, *.yro, O'Connor, Mclllhono, Anaonno, MUses Field, O'Connor, and Lorlgan. It was proposed by Mrs O'Connor, and secondod by Mrs Danahor, and agreed to, that a ball bo held on tho Oth of November, in St. Pa rick's Uull, Hobson-stroet, in aid of tho fund. On tho motion of Mr P. (Iloeson, seconded by Mr E. Millar, it was resolved that a general meeting of tho parishioners bo held on Sunday, November 7, at tho Christian Bsmh ' School-room, corner of llobson and Wellington streots, at -1 p.m. A vote of thanks was given to tho itov. Chairman, and tho mooting separated.

The iluvonilo Minstrels (tho only juvonilo trotipo in tho Australasian colonies) announce that thoy will givo an entertainment to-morrow (Wednesday) night in tho Epsom Hull. No doubt tho unique nature of tho performance will ensure a largo audience.

Mr Matthew Burnott gavo his farewell address last night at the Gratton Koad Wo.-k-yaii Church, beforo leaving for tho Thames, Tauranga, and other places. Tho l'ov. A. lioid took tho chair, Messrs Cox, CnrlioU, Art In V, and n large aiidionco being presont. Mr Burnett, in fayini; good-bye, spoko feelingly of tho hospitality ho hud received from Mr and Mrs Arthur, and tho good services rendered to tho causo by Mr Cox, the onorL'Otie secrotary of tho mission. In acknowledging tho attention givon by tho pross to (ho mooting*, Mr Burnett remarked that in no city which ho had vi-iled was the press marked by a higher moral tono than it was in Auckland.

A calico ball, in connection with tho dancing-clues that mcols w.ekly in Waite's Hall, Mount Edon, look placo thoroin last night, nnd passed off most agreeably. Thoro is no other suburban hall so thoroughly well adapted for dancing purposes, and list night, as usual, ovory euro was taken to ensure the comfort and onjoyuiont of tho Buosts. Mr WaitO proved himself to bo an efficient and painstaking M C , Mr Rowlinson, of Nowton, catered satisfactory for tho refreshments, and Mr Ceo. Rood provided the dance music.