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Auckland Star, Volume XVII, Issue 298, 18 December 1886, Page 2

Our report of the dedication of Epiphiinj Church la^-t night, and a number uf othur notices ot moutings, 4c, are unavoidably crowdod out of this ovening'a issuo. In tho caso against Eihvin Noalo, Fred orick Blako, and Arch buld McKanzie, charged yesterday at tho l'olico Court with falsely representing thomsolvt s to be travollora to tho servant of the licensee of

tho Waverloy Hotel, the defendants pleaded not guilty, and asked that tho caso should bo gono on with at once. The word " not" wae inadvortontly omitted from our report of tho Court last night.

Tho weather this afternoon was not all that could havo boon desired for tho Howing Associations Koyatta, but fortunately tho wind was southerly, and vjavo pretty smooth wator between the Hallway YVliari and Judge's Bay, whoro tho eoursos woro arranged. Tho lir^t ruco was to start at •2 oOp.no. The Uon. Mr Chamberlain, who is an exton3ivolandownor at Waipareira, has offered to subscribe £100 towards the cast of erecting n small wharf on tho Wniteniatn, nr.:ir his property, on condition that tho VVaitomata County Council contributes towards tho cost ot erecting tho wharf and glibsidises a small steamer to call tlioro and fit othor points. Tho \\ raitemata Council, at its meeting yestcrdny, adjourned consideration of tho proposal till next meeting. Wo understand that as tho Mayor has declined Bishop Luck's request to pro-ido at tho public inacting to bo convened for the purpose of initiating a general eub-crip-tion in ajd of St. Benedict's Church Building Fund, tho Bishop has written to Sir G. M. O'Rotke, asking him to take tho chair on the occasion in quostion.

The dedication sorvico at tho now church of the Epiphany, which was opened last night by Bishop Cowie, will bo continued to morrow. At the ovining sorvico 25 candidate?, who have been under preparation for the pnst three months, will be confirmed by ths Bishop.- Tho offertory at all the services during tbo day will bo given to tho Building Fund of the new church. YVondorful progress has been marie in tho erection of the largo shed on tho Athonii'uoi Bite for the purposo of holding service until the Bcnedictino Cl.urch has been roerected. A large staff of men havo boon engaged, and service will be hold in tho prociice wan htld in tfco room. This building has been put up with expedition that reminds one of the American story of tho man who went out West and slept on tho prairie, and was considerably astonished next morning to find that a live storey hotal had been erected over his head during tho night. At tho R.M. Court yesterday afternoon, tho following caae3 woro deeded: - J. Gallagher and Another v. Holland and Bishop, claim £3 14a ; judgment for plaintiffs with custc. O. Akers v. Nash, claim £1 13s (rent); judgment for plaintiff wi*h coi-ts P Mflvin v. P. Heath, claim £1 s<j (damage to fcrno 0.-uise-l by de'er.rlunt's bull). Defendant hud p,.id ;">• into Court, Judgment for defendant ■.•. ith c ■->-. J (Viper v. J F. D-ivis. cUitn fl 7-- 0* fn military cup ; pl.iii.Un" nonsuited wi li '■•... ts. The Gov, n-.meni ! a o nr.f. y t { , nmo '..:■ :i decision rpjrunJina the cone'rucficni of t'.e lie"' Whc.u bridge. An important industry i.« springing up in our midst in the manufacture of candied peel by Messrs C. Cr. Laurie and Co , wholopalo and retail confectioners, of Grey-atrcet, Tha article is pronouneod to be euporior to tho imported peel. There was a good attendance at tho glau' - blowers' last evening. To night a magiiilicent glass shade containing agla?s chip and several other handsomo specimens, valued at 5 guinea^, will be the principal presents (now on view in tho window) A vory largo collection of the other works of art in glass will ba given away this evening. It appears ne if the Cambria mine will produce another New Year's gift for its shareholders. It will bo remembered that early laet January a handsome dividend was paid by thia company, sinco which tkno it has done little more than pay its way. Now, however, prospects havo improved, and for tho last few day 3 telegrams havo come to hand reporting a fow pounds of specimens. Two daya ago shares woro quoted at 23 9J, yesterday they changed hands nt 3i 6d, and this morning there woro buyers at iJa. Tho cause of this sudden "hoom" was a telegram which was posted early this morning : "30!bs of specimens and 401bs of piekod Etono from hangingwall reef, eastern drive, No 2 level ; gold showing." This is the roof that was picked up a few days ago. As the stuff from other portions of the mine ia realising IJozs to the ton, this new discovery should gladden the hearts of the shareholders, A ooom now would be especially welcome, as it would renew tho wavering faith of miniDg speculators, and generally improve matters. During tho last run of luck this mine paid £75,000 in dividends in leas than twelve months. It is to bo hoped that in the present iusfance history may repeat itself.

A Christmas tree and musical ontortainment will take place on Tuesday evening next in connection with tho Now ton Excolsior Band of Hope and Sunday echoo!. The entertainment is to take place in the schoolroom, Edinburgh sfc., and the proceeds arc to go to the piano fund.

A number of complaints have reached us regarding the dust nuisance in Kyber Pass Road, which causes much damage to shopkeepers' goods and annoyanco to residents and pedestrians. It is to be hoped that tho Corporation authorities will ccc that tho water-cart visits this exposed thoroughfare in the morning instead of in the atierrioou, when it ia of very little service.

The reappearance of Macmahon and Leitch'B clever "Silver King" company in Auckland will be hailed with satisfaction by all claeee3 of playgoers, and a bumper season may be paid to bo assured, Tho opening porforirmnco wiJ taka place in Abbott's Opera Houfo on Monday eveniog next. The company have in their repertoire o large number of new ami attractive plays,which, added to the production of old favourite pieces, will make thi* dramatic seaßon one of the best in the memory of theatrical habitues.' * !

A tneoting of tho South Wnrd Tomporaiico Vigilatioe Oomm'tteq wad hold la(!t evening, but the proceedings wer6 of H private character. Entries for tho handicaps in connection with Professor Carrollo's four-nights' tournament close at tho Gymnasium at 9 o'clock this evening. The "Flowers of tho Forest," Bucketone'a thrilling and sensational Gipsy drama, will be produced for the last time to-night at Abbott's Opera House. From the success hitherto attending its representations, and tho favourable comments these have received, a crowded audience is expected to avuil themselves of this final opportunity of enjoying an attractive evening's amusement. A correspondent writes drawing attontion to a Wellington telegram stating that " the English mails per lonic will De brought on by tho Manapouri," and pointing out that whilst tho lonic is due to arrive bore from Hobart on Tuesday afternoon, the Manapouri will not arrive till Ui9 following Monday. Tho forwarding of the Auckland mail by way of the Bluil' will no doubt cause considerable inconvenience to mer chants and others hero, who will receive consignments before their letters of advice are forwarded by tho same steamer. Goods in consequence will have to bs storod, or mny be arranged awaiting the arrival of the bills of lading, ote., which cannot bo hero at the oarliest before Sunday or Monday next, and may not ba delivered until the following Tuesday, in consequonco of the holidays. Tho " Messiah " will be performed on Christmas Day in tho Boresford-street Congregational Church. A vory successful rehearsal was held last overling, when over fifty singers wore in attendance. Mr J. P. Hooton oiliciated as conductor, and Mr W. E. Baxter wielded the baton. Wo are requested to draw attention to the advertisement in another column announcing that services will bo hold tomorrow in St. Bonodict's Temporary Church, as under : -Mnsa at G. 30 a.m., 7.30 am., 9 am,, and 11 a.m. respectively ; vospors and Benediction at 7 p in. It will also bo noticed that " a monstor mooting of tho Catholics of Auckland is convened fo 3 p.m. tomorrow in St. Benedict's Temporary Church " to traueuct business of tho greatest importance to their body." Tho annual competitive time study from tho Hat took pluco this morning at the Aucklund Free- Schc ol of Art, 20 pupils competing. The tubject wns an enlargement in outline of v head iiflor Julian by W. Watkios. Mr IS. A. Gilford and Dr. Campbell wero the judges. Miss F. White, medal; lUks E M. YVostvvood, second pluca ; Miss Koeo L. Golbrai'.h, third. Tho annual presentation of prizes and broakingup in connection with Miss Vailo'a tohool, l'oneonby, took place jeetorday, MisH Lillian I'artridgo hiking principal pi-i/.u us dux uf the ccbool, Tho pupurt) tor but* unnual examination, which were the Board ul Education touior scholarship and fiupil toaeliern' examination papers, woro tx.-.mined by tho lev \V. Oalder, who was much pleni-od with tho efficiency (if tho \\O'k Miw Lillian I'artridgo gniend great cic.lii fur her answers to tho senior scholarship French paper, her work showing conniderablt) grammatical and philological knowledgo.

On Thursday oveniog, VVaito's Mount liden Hall was crowded by parents and frit nda on tho occasion of tho broaking-up of Mica Ilotvitsan'd Mount Edou Academy. Tho pupils woro put through a lengthy programme, consisting uf tinging, recita tior;*, and instrumental mu.-fic. Tho whole intoitaititnont paaeed oil'most successfully, und th-j parents and I'rionds wore evidontly well pieced with tho progress made, aa Lvinced by tho hearty applause given to tho various selections da they «ere performed. Tho prizes were distributed by Mr Douglas, who pro.-idod, and who gavo a word ot oncouragement to each recipient. At tho clone of tho distribution of tho prize?, tho pupils gave three hearty cheers for their toucher?, at the suggestion of Mr Cnnnell, and n vory ple.mnt evening was brought to a cluoo by eiuging tho National Anthem. In order to moot tho wishes of a largo number who wi-h to spend Christinas holidays at Whangaref, tho Northern Stoam-.-hiD Company havo arranged to despatch ono of their steamers for that port on Friday evening next. Tho steamer will lonv6 Whangarei on Monday evening, tho '27th insfc , thus allowing time fur a throe-days' holiday. A large and interesting collection of photographs of Whan^urei district, recently taken, uiny bo seen in tho window of MrJoeiah Martin, Queen-street. Tho Lawn Tennis Association have ap pointol Messrs Barton, Cnrr, and Hudson as representatives of Auckland in tho tournament at Napier. It is paid that a match atrairiSt a Gitborno team will be played on tbo way down. We would draw our readers' attention to an advertisement in anothoi- column nnnoundng a Christmas tree to bo held in St. Sepulchre's Sunday-school on Monday next, ut 7.150 p.m., in aid of tho funds of tho Sunday-school The Christinas trjo entertainment at tlio I'onsonby Hall in connection with St. Stephen's Church proved a cnmpleto fuocees. tutt night; the Hal) wag crowded to excess, and the greatest interest was taken in Iho lottery for tho Christmas trco gifts. Tho fialo of work was also satisfactory, while tiie water-colour paintings wero dis poseU of by art union. At tho Crafton Koad Wealeynn services to-morrow evening tho Rev. R. Bavin will preach specially on tho subject of " Larri-iunis-m " To tho Editor: Sir,-Iu tho Stau of Thursday, December 10th, resident* iv Motirt Eden district complain of flying beotlo (ießtroyint! everything green before) it * hat is tho cause of nil this? Woll, I will tell you Thoy havo killed tho pparrow, the enemy of the [.'rub and all or.'xr insect?. Tim timo will cams when they «itl mo tiie day thry killed their hc-t, frnn..', ihn sparrow. -Your?, tto., F. 11. Li.Vi-i.ssos By Iho English inai! just to hand Mr ■ «aaj !,...:,.,■ v.ri : rU'icii lh, t i Me ms : a -.i.c ■JMI 'V. '-< rciiM-llt tfl.W hrll ,., rt )lhß bß . n ! :;;:.:;'; ,/'■■-/ "»■ '■■ ]"I ;|" Unlvcrw i Kx'.ilCi.iistmn >m;li it.- festivitiei" is now v, r.v Liirchai-i. g jir!;H.-.nf-. for ilidr'fiielid-"o H'n.r!i*i< ( i 1 dress for :hcn>-..-lv.,rt in: v C!,iimi.-.nded tv ca 1 ut:;. MnHli.T ! .i.r,1M^ f> ,,,v'i-hmßi.f. l{»™ K ahepi. tta-1. wlioio tiny wi.llid ... -p'rnrlid iis^ortUKiit of ,ill kin:.- o£dia)).'ry mvi eit.ltiiui; at, Ttry moderat-j prices