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Auckland Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 143, 18 June 1887, Page 4

With a view to accommodate the inhabitants o£ Devonporfc district, a mail will be despatched from the North Shore as usual at) 7 a.m. on Monday, and an extra despatch will leave at li &.m., taking letters, etc., for the San Francisco mail. The return mail will arrive flfc at noon, and ■will be delivered, but theve will., be no further arrival or delivery until the usual fcimee on Wednesday,

With reference to the first prize poem by, Mr J. L. Kelly, which is published in the' special Jubilee issue of the Star, it should be explained in justice to the author thait its appearance prior to the date fixed for publication of the Jubilee prize poems at Wellington was never meditated by him. : It was originally intended to publish our Jubilee number to-day, but it was found more convenient to issue it yesterday, in order that our country subscribers' might receive it in time for the, outgoing mail, and also that it might not clash with our usual Supplement and Summary published to-day. As the Wellington "Post" have made such a hubbub about the " prior publication of the prize poem all over the colony," and apparently lay claim to the copyright of 111 poems for the paltry prize of. L 5, it is as well that the facts of the matter should be made known. On learning that there would be prior publication of his poem, the winner of the first prize at once telegraphed the fact to Wellington, and that was made the pretext for cancelling the judge's award, although the conditions gave them no power to do so. Auckland, however, still secures both first honour and first prize, and Mr A. M. Ferguson, whose poem secured second place, has our congratulations on the stroke of luck that obtained for him the five-guinea prize.

At a sitting' of the Supreme Court in Chambers this morning Mr Justice Ward admitted Mr John Rankin Reed to practice as a barrister of the Supreme Court of New Zealand. Mr Theo. Cooper made the application.

A cheque for Ll4B 16s was paid to Mr Napier on Thursday, by Mr Theo. Cooper, acting for Mr Oliver Mays, as compensation for illegally distraining on the goods of Mr Foster for rent alleged to be due to the Auckland Grammar School. . The actiqn of Foster v. Mays will not come on for hearing, therefore, at the approaching sittings of the Supreme Court.

Last evening the following members of Court Eureka, 6,171 A.0.F., were duly elected to fill the various offices for the next half-year :-C.R., Bro. R. Walker; S.C.R., Bro. Avery; Treasurer, Bro. Lovell; Secretary, Bro. Mahoney ; Assistant Sec, Bro. Fitness; S.W., Bro. Goodwin; J.W., Bro. Marvin; 5.8., Bro. Ludlow ; J. 8., Brb. Cooper. Drs. Coom and Knight were re-elected as medical staff. The installation ceremony then took place, P.D.C.R. Bro. M. H. Keesing kindly acting as installing officer. A vote of thanks to out-going officers concluded the meeting.

In consequence of the departure of the s.s. Mararoa from Wellington being delayed for 24 hours, she will not arrive in Auckland until luesday. Sir G. Grey, who is to open the Industrial Exhibition here, will proceed from the steamer to the Exhibition, and it is hoped he will arrive in time to give the opening address. The Mararoa 1 leaves Wellington at 3 p.m. to-day. ■~-:., . .•

Volunteers are reminded that the miister for church parade takes place at 10 o'clock to-morrow. All Volunteers • take : part. The Navals muster at 6 o'clock on Tuesday evening for the torchlight procession.

Constable Hutchinson brought down a prisoner named Fowler, who had been sentenced by the Mercer Bench to one month's imprisonment for larceny.

The oratorio ' ' Christ and, His Soldiers " was repeated last evening, in .Beresfordstreet Church by the choir,, assisted by several friends from other churches, and conducted by Mr W. E. Baxter, organist ■at St. James's Presbyterian Church. An appreciative audience., was in . attendance, and. during, the, rendering of the -various items did not stint, their applause. This time the concert was given in behalf of the funds of the Devonport Congregaj tional Church. The various choruses, with one or two, slight exceptions, were rendered with even better effect that on the previous, occasion. There were ' several alterations in the soloists. : 'Bartlett sang the beautiful contralto solo,." Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me," in a manner that elicited well-merited applause from,those present. Mr Colin Peace also received applause for his rendition of the very diffir cult tenor solo, "The Son of God Goes Forth to War." gentleman also sang " When I Survey the Wondrous* Cross.? At "the commencement of the second part Mr J. P. Hooton, the organist, performed the introductory march -in a,masterly manner. Miss Edmonds took the solo previously allotted to Miss Harbutt," Hark, a Thrilling Voice is Sounding," which was delivered with considerable effect.' As before, Mrs Eady'a solo, .".By . Jesu's Grave," was sung, in splendid style, and Messrs Hookey , and Holloway pleased the audience' in the ing .of the. various solos taken, them. As the audience dispersed the organist played the "Marche Aux Flambeaux." During the interval the Rev. Mr Chew thanked the conductor and 'visitors for their gratuitous services, and the Rev. Mr Roberts, on behalf of the Devonport congregation, thanked the trustees for the use of the building, and the choir for the services they so ably rendered. . . .

News has been received that Mr W. H. Marsh-, who for thepasfc few years had Been Acting-Governor of Hong-kong, has been knighted. Sir. W..H. Marsh is at present in Dunedin, where he intends residing for the future. ■ ■•■■': i. -*. v '"'

The City Schools Committee has recommended the Board of Education to erect the pi-oposed new school in Howe-street,- adjoining the Beresford-street school, but the Board is desirous first of ail to ascertain whether property for the purpose could not be purchased alongside the site they have at present in Napier-street.

The Board of Education yesterday deferred for estimates of cost (1) appliances for slight'alterations at Epsom School, and (2) of improvements to the Graf ton Roai School. It was decided to contribute half the cost of repairs to teacher's house at Mount Roslcill, while a request from Newmarket for a register grate was declined. An application from Onehunga for science apparatus was referred to the Committee, which has the disposal of the science apparatus imported from England; The Panmure Committee wrote accepting the Board's offer to contribute half the cost of painting the school. The Ponsonby Committee wrote representing that they had not the funds to enable them to accept the Board's offer to defray half the cost of required repairs. The matter "was deferred with the view of obtaining from Ponsonby some proportion of the amount needed for the repairs. ■•■ ■■ ; ■■- , :

The lecture hall of the V.M.C. A. Rooms was crowded last night, when the debate on " Female Suffrage " took place. Mr J. H. Upton officiated as Chairman, and Mr F. G. Ewington championed the cause of the fair, sex, while Mr George White spoke on the. negative side of the question. Mr Ewington pointed out that some of. the noblest, chapters of Exiglish history were those when a woman sat upon the throne, as instanced in the reign, of Queens Elizabeth, Anne and ' Victoria, whose jubilee they were preparing to celebrate. "He contended that a parliament of Women couldnot have reduced the country to worse straits than it was at the present juncture: through the actions of men. On the other hand, Mr White contended that female suffrage would be no gain to the women. The turmoil of politics was "not the place for the tenderer sex. ' He considered that being mixed in such matters must i rather tend to deteriorate and unsex woman. Several members of the audience also took part in the discussion. When the question was put to the vote Mr Ewington's party carried the day by about SO to 50, ■ ■ : ■ : ' .' " : ■■ n ■ r ' ' ■ '.

A meeting of the mfiniiT^ -^7 "'-""^ s with a pair of were purchased by theS ß,^ and expressed the hope that Lh still continue to go on smoofcM ' tion with the company Tw y m con *«. Wilson's gold Chief Petty-Officer Wo?d Kγ^ lo highest rate of attendance n JT^ th « AuCklanders an opportunity >>of tor S* in his entertaining and novel™/v g Having witnessed S th^ s SSS^ show - Mr Foley when difficulties in the country w ' persons visiting Cook-str'eefc M r< 2% moneys worth. ■ rrl ;*neir The members of the A : T5aH ! i notified in another column , v^? Parade wilL take placet-S> C^ ; muster will.be at the DriU Shed, at in, The members are also warned to attend' Tuesday, at 9 a.m., to firetKfi^ o,l ! honour of Her Majesty's Jubiee k

A Jubilee Fancy Fair, promoted by M» Borley, opened yesterday Newmarket Hall. .The haUwasSj decorated, and fancy work for posed on stalls managed' by youig sumptuously attired in tumes. In the evening apromenUi? cert was held. .■.,.-- "'! Mr Edward John Cox, long and res™* i ably known in Auckland as oneof itebS"! men, proceeds by the mail steamer bffi day to San Francisco. It is - very p ro 2: that Mr Cox may settle m^£fc P Sg and throw m his lot among its enterprising commercial men. • ;i !t s At a meeting of the.Committee" if.thfl' MacandrewMemorial FundinDunedin ih has been decided" that Ll5O of theilM hand should be devoted to erecting a %hU to Mr Macandrew'e memory, anltheibaL ance be devoted to a scholarship-for the Otago University, in which political econ : qmy would be the best" subject;" TV' family of Mr Macandrew had intimated that none of them wished'to have anything to do. with ; the ; money /collected, and favoured a scholarship scheme.

An adjourned meeting , of the , Pnehunsa , ' Borough Council was held lastiiight ]J r I ,W. G. Scotfc (Mayor)'presidbg, ,when. on' the motion of the Chairman: of the-Finaiue i Committee, Cr. W.F. Wilson, the report of j the Committee recommending: a rate of w■■ in the £ on all rateable property within thej borough for the ensuing year was adopted, a motion by Cr. Tapp that the rate be 6d only, being negatived; : The ninepeimyrate it was • explained; would.only.inable'tle' borough tp undertake ordinary road repaira i arid- provide for , salaries; street''lighting! and contributions to Charitable Aid~ileaviD» i no margjn whatever for,new;works; r/The' remaining business waß possessed of no! public interest . :1 J ' At the licensing meeting for the borough of Devonport there were present Mr C. w. i Cave (Chairman), Messrs A.'"Alison, ; l] i Wright, .J.; Moses and. J; ;Pinsdale;:(clerE !' This was an adjourned meeting from tie] 3rd inst. Mr M. Corcoran's" application for' renewal of license attached to the Flagsfcaff ■ Hotel was considered. The police ireporb-.]■' ing very favourably regarding the conduct of the house since last meeting, 'and ■ tha' necessary alterations required having teea made, the license was accordinglyrenewed. This terminated the business 'of tEe meet -• ing- ... ,■-.-..,, At 10 o'clock this 1 morning'Mr'Jup Ward notified all waiting'jurors and«& nesses not interested in the Upper'ThateM alleged rape case that they-were discharged from- further "attendance . .until/THuiiday morning next at 10 o'clock, as■• the "Gcnrt would not be sitting during'the Jute holidays.. . ' "U , ; , Max Rinkle's Jubilee Burlesque, La' Som- ■' nambula,was given again lasfc bpfor?,;, an appreciative audience in the Agricultural Hall. This musical oddity, which is'vreH worthy of a , visit, will berepeated again night. •; -,-■-,- The Board of Education has resolved Jβ; invite tenders for the fencing. of ■ the play-- \ ground at Wellesley-street; and ,with re-' i spect to the proposed new school in Ber^s-1 ford or Napier-street, it lias decided to aak the City Schools Committee to ; furnish-the terms upon which the owner of the; Napier-.[ street allotment' would'be' , willing to sell ; that site to the Board. ■ j*. .| When the tenders for tHe ; removal of the: Mauku school came before the Board' of : Governors -yesterday afternoon Mr -Moat. moved, ."That the tenders 'be not^pened.; and that the deposits be returned to the j tenderers." The -motion^was put^andj : ' carried ( on the casting vote of the,cjiaiman..| Mr Cooper remarked thatihe chairman, m j giving his casting vote for Mr goat's;motion, had been 'fhoistawith. ■< his "own petard," and was. clearly out of order,,and the Board, in calling;for tenders:for, the work and then again returning them in the,; manner, .proposed, , would make laughing - stocks' of themselves. r He .gave notice that he would at next meeting move : ■'' That the \ resolution 'just 'passed' ;by the Board be .rescinded.?' Mr^GoWie,, amidst much laughter, pointed out fcnafcw must open the tenders, or they_would not): know to whom; to return them. 11 Eventually the tenders were opened, and as that or 'w W. W. Hutchinson, though the lowest, was above the limit of L2O which the residents had agreed to contribute, it was decided not to retain.any of the tenders -but. to - return them all. / '\. "ri Messrs Garrett. Bros intendio put up a; large balloon on Jubilee night at 9 oclocK: sharp. '' • V • The very able discourse: by ; theßev.. fr, Sommerville, of St. Peter's Church, Surrer. Hills, on ••" The Change from the: Jewisn to the Christian Sabbath, ".. has!been pnptfrct : in the form of a will doubtless have: an extensive;sale' \ subject -having been: brought into;prprnmenci by the mission of % Seventh^. Adventists. The question; a'well argued throughout, and the author eloquences , : presseshisconclusionsinthefoUowiugck.smg passages : -,'< The;first : day SWerno change; theeventitcom—ato is tt>'6 dearly sacred for that. stances of ' its <institution^ere orderedto render it liable to the caprice of finite man-v It »f&y by tenfeousand ten^u^g and endearing, assoc 11 memories, .dearer; than; life c /f r^^the it,andwhile time Lord's day, asset o|gßl ■divine authority,>to^celebrate^the g* and most hiomentous eventrecorde^^,. history of the world,, Change|ugg^,.. With as much right or Mf^Sand to change those portion ; s|f^^P h do; Epistles men ?d o not hke because not .fit into the A hl Jg ond the should'be., ) Kd. ; ;Change, J gj ;and region of" things possible ordj"| D ' tures no e personfuny w , g .will argue that, the obsw.vanc^g Tes fca... day is without authbr%Mg^ lS |B ment. The of ?; , is constructive; iip,, not pulling Sabbath is so^^in^^^pe'tdde-, fice-'that $&*<.• ' stroythat edince:as.ch?nge «> \ ._ ~,; _. Atonco creation's andgn^|.fcr« Sign of a world called»S. C areshftllOoft W ; Type otthe res^ when 8»«? pfjjp4,}'',i.., The rest rewa ning M& ? m< * . ... -

-The tenders were received at Jofficeso^ Mes^ W - F. Hammond and . O'Donoghue scontracts :- '^islandßoad :J. Lupton, £32 10a ; R rfihS, & 5 > Carrie and Henton, £35. & I odJouroe, £38 10s ; A. Wolloy, £43 ! »Warding and Co., £50. Second Avenue • iKbold, £60; J. Harding, £65 • W f tSne, £69 10s ; W. Bolton, £105. ' »fr George Cozens and Mr G, Keefclcy •U upon the Board of Education yesterf!Wnoon ™ a deputation from Parnell f'Leupon ifc the ff mess of undertaking Tentii-e cost of asphalting the approached ■JtSeachooL Mr Cozens pointed out that I residents of Parnell had subscribed L2OO Z&vis the erection of the building, and T.i they considered it an injustice to ask '■JS the cost of half of the work be paid Lj* the school funds, seeing that in other iLicts the Board had itself borne the Sole cost. The matter was referred back * jjr Allright for estimate, etc. r general church parade has been called •jO a.m. to-morrow. The various comnanies willmilster at the Drill-shed, whence L will proceed to church. No. 2 BatJon will attend St. Matthew's, where the jccession service will be used and a special (jrvjee preached. The A and O Batteries St. Mary's, Parnell. ;j[j'W; H. Skinner, architect, has reared a large number of tenders for the section of a Hall, with shops and dwelljffs in Wakefield-sfcreet, for the Court fereka of Forester's. The lowest tender, j[r A Rell, for L 1,570, has been accepted. The Committee in charge of the proposed flafly Closing Bill, are assiduously prosecufa j their work. They are having printed jspecial circular which, with a copy of the bill, they are sending to the editor of every newspaper in the colony. Another circular ifiti copies of the bill, they are sending to gijery centre of population. This week, join different parts of the colony, the Hon. Secretary, Mr W. P. Ogilvfe, lias received letter 3of sympathy, and offers of assistance, vith enquiries for more information, which «iU shortly be fumiahed.

iffe have been requested to state that jjessrs Kidd and Wildman's will not be on Monday and Tuesday, as erjbneonsly stated in the Opera House advertisement in the morning paper. On the contrary, the firm expect to do a larger business than usual on those days, especially jn lie sale of opera tickets.

a full meeting of the Trades iid Labour Council at Robson's Rooms last evening. The annual report was read and adopted, and several members expi-essed gemselves as being highly pleased at the Access that had attended the woi-k of the Council in the past twelve months. It was agreed that, though the time was short, a jtrong effort should be made to get as many jade unions and labonr organisations as possible to join in the torchlight procession, organised by the Industrial Association, to leave their building in Wyndham-street at Jjuri. on Tuesday next.

The-annual ball of the St. George's Rowing Club was held in the Masonic Hall, Princes-street, last night. There -were jbqut6o couples present, and the Committee lave to be. complimented on the success of He evening. The hall was tastefully decorated with flags and oars. During the coarse of the evening .the captain of one fldb (Mr F. J. Sanderson) called upon Mr Edwards, Captain of the West End RowBg Club, to present the medals won ncdnnection with the Club races, remarkBg that the recipients would have more jjeasure in receiving the medals from the ispds of one who had won so many himself. Hγ Edwards, in the course of his remarks, ieffioned that it was mainly owing to the siftions of the St. George's Club that the inekland Rowing: Association had been rejped, and held'two successful regattas.

Die night watchman at the Free Public Ebrary has been provided with a revolver, lid is now prepared to greet the enterpris.with some cheerful ball prac-