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Auckland Star, Volume XXI, Issue 277, 24 November 1890, Page 2

London cable rresssgoa state that the "Daily Telegraph" considers that the result of tho O'Shea-ParnoH divorce case has convulsed tho Gladstone party. Tho English Catholics, t'uo Dissenting and the Presbyterian press insist that Parnoll sluill retire from the lead of the Irish party. Tho London " Star." in referring to tho caeo, admits fchat the Enclish and Scotch Liberals are united Parneil. The New York " Tribune " considers that tho charge on which P&rnell stands convicted ia so base that ho must rotiro. Tho Canadian prufc* are- unanimous iri condemnation of Kin conduct. In Ireland resolutions are carried daily favouring Parnell maintaining tho leadership of tho party. The Rowan Catholic bishops are silent on tho matter. A female admirer of Parnell has bequeathed him £2,000.

In tho Ritualistic charge preferred acrainst the Bishop of Lincoln, tho Archbishop of Canterbury has decided that) tho Bishop committed no illegal act in mixing water with tlio sacramental wine used in the Koly Communion, and rinsing the paten and chalice and drinking tho ablutions, or by adopting tho Eastern position at the ante-comujunion office, but he condemned the action of the Bishop in standing in such a position during tho prayer of consecration as to hide fcho manual acts, and also of making the sign of Hie cross over the people when pronouncing benediction. No costs are allowed. The preea infer that the decision is generally in favour of the Ritualists.

At 12.30 p.m. to-day Captain Edwin wired as follows:—" Norfch-oaat to north and west gale with rain, and glass further fall."

A chapter of accidents occurred ab the Pakuranga Racing Club Meeting, hold on the Otahuhu racecourse on Saturday. Friend, the jockey who rocio Fishmonger in Maiden Plato, was heavily thrown, and ifc was feared he was killed. He was promptly carried to one of the rooms in the grand stand, and examined by Dr. Bewes, who discovered that he had fractured his collarbone and was severely shaken. After the race for tho Farmers' Plato, a boy named Fraser, belonging to Ihumata, ran across the course and was knocked down by one of the horses. Ho also was carried to tho grand stand, but ifc was found ha was not severely horb. In the Hurdle Kace, the racehorse Neli fell, throwing the rider Greenwood; and Incorina, ridden by Fletcher, also came to grief in the Farmers' Plate, bub both jockeys escaped without injury.

What might have proved a serious accident happened at Mercor on last Monday afternoon to Mr Angus, traveller for the woll-known drapery firm of Wilson, Williams end MeCu'llagh, of Queen-street. :He was riding a skittish horse, and on approaching the pumping shed ib shied at a truck of coal standing alongside, and in trying to get away slipped on the metal and fell, slightly cutting both fore and hind legs. Mr Angus gob a severe shaking, but happily eecaped being hurt, as the eaddlebaga prevented his leg touching the ground.

Mr Garlick, of Sfcewarb and Garlick, who has been on a visib to England, has arrived at Albany on the Rome, one of the finest of the P. and 0. boats, and may be expected in Auckland shortly.

The pickpockets and pilferers were busy, and apparently did good business at the Sports on Saturday afternoon, and on Friday at the children's festival the lightfingered gentry also pub in an appearance. Several articles were stolen.

On Saturday a fire occurred at Tamaki which destroyed a barn belonging to Mr E. Sbockley. The origin is unknown, as the owner passed the barn an hour before and caw no sign of fire. Two chaffcutters, tools, and other machinery were destroyed with the barn. The building and contents were insured for £50 in the Colonial. Insurance Company. Mr Stockley esbimatos his loss at £150.

The Bowling Green was nob crowded on Saturday afternoon, bub several members of the Club were there, and the following games were played :—No. 1 Rink: E. A. Machechnie, A, W. Thomson, J. C. Taunb, J. Kirkwood (skip), 18, v. G. Heron, R. Farrell, J. Miller, W. Gorrie (skip), 22. No. 2 Rink: S. W. Baker, H. Worthington, W. Culpan, A. Stewart (skip), 26, v. D. Ross, W. Dinnison, D. Dingwall, M. McDermotfe (skip), 24. No. 3 Rink: L. Moritzson, A. Hoskinsr, W. E. Payne, J. Winks (skip), 13, v. W. S. Jonee, J. MoHardy, J. Paterson, W. 0. Mirfin (akip), 24.

Some heavy scoring was done ab Christchurch on Saturday in the crickeb field. In the senior cup match, Midland v. United, tho latter scored 281, A. Harman making a century. The Midlanders started badly, five wickets going down for 27, bub they pulled up greatly afterwards, tho la3b wicket falling for 222.

An elderly man named Peter Grant had a narrow escape from drowning at the Railway Wharf this morning, shortly after ten o'clock. He somehow fell over the end of the wharf into the water, but soon managed to catch hold of one of the stringers, and call out for help. A man named Veeey, hearing the cry, went to Grant's aseistanco, and managed to geb him on tho wharf again safely, libfcle the worse for his ducking-

The Jubilee of European Methodism was celebrated ab Devonporb when throe services were held, and, considering the weather, good congregations assembled. The preachers were: Morning. Roy. W. Morley; afternoon (children's service), Rev. A. O. Lawry; evening, Rev. C. H. Garland. Tho collections for the day were £9 Is Id. The Jubilee meeting will Dβ held to-morrow (Tuesday) ab 7.30 p.m. in tho Dovonport Wesleyan Church.

The Tuakau cricket team played ibs second Association match against) Papakura on Saturday last ab Tuakau, tho gamo resulting in a win for the local mon on tho first inning. , ?. For the visitors E. McLennan (14), W, Fitzptifcrick (9), L. Fitzpatrick wore tho most successful scorers, while for tho home team H. Oldhiun (18), Thos. Collins (16), F. IT. Brown (27) played well. Appended arc the scores :— Tuakan : Fireb innings—A. Rust, b Kin", i; A. 11. Brown, bL. Fitzpatrick, 6 ; P. H. Brown, b L. Fifczpabrick, 27 ; T. Cohir.fl, b Way, 16; H. Oldhnm, b W. Fitzpabrick, 18; Blackwell, b Way, 0 ; G. Brown, nob out, 8 ; J. Miller, c Way, b McLennan, 4 ; J. Collins, c and b W. Fitzpatrick, 4; M. Gallery, c Way, bW. FibzPatrick, 2 : W, Smeed, c McLennan, b W. Fitzpatrick, 0 ; extras, 7: total, 93. Second—Rust, bE. McLennan, 4; Oldham, nob out, 0 ; Black well, c Brcwn, b W. Fibzpatrick, 2 ; Q. Brown,- not out, 8 ; Millar, bW. Fitzpatrick, 0; Smeed, b Fifczpatrick, 2; extras, 3: total for 4 wickets, 19. Papakura: First innings—L. Fitzpatrick, b Brown, 5 ; W, Fitzpatrick, b Collins, 9 ; E. MeLsnnan, b Collins, 14; Way, b Brown, 0; D. McLennan, b Brown, 1 ; F. MoClymonti, b Brown, 1 ; King, c Gallery, b Brown, 2; J. Colo, b Brown, 0; T. Hill, run out, 0 ; Nicholson, nob out, 0 ; Bror/n, b F. H. Brown, 1 ; extras, 6 : total, 39.

MrNotfc, Ftudrntfrom the Three Kinge College, preached in the Auckland Tabernacle yoxtorday morning. AJ r Notfc's happy style and forcible utterance gavo considerable pleasure to Tabernacle folk.

Tho leading characters in the recent performance of the "Sorcerer :, by the Amateur Oprsra Club h.ivo all been photographed in costume by Mr John Hanna. Tiie pictures uro excellently executed, tlio respective characters bein;; well placed. John Wellington 'Wel'iß avoiding the propo?al of My Lady of the Blue Blood ia a lino picture. The principal characters aro tdeo taken in a fjroup. 'flic photographs were on view today at Mr Hanna'B Btudio, and attracted an soiount of uoLice.

A larger number than usual of seamen attended tho Sailors flail , on Saturday night. Our " toilers of the deep " appear to appreciate the efforts of the friends who provide the weekly concert;', and it ia evident that tho seamen present thoroughly enjoyed tho entertainment. Tho Ruby Band of Hope supplied tho concert), which was one of the best yet fjiven, and comprised two parts. Tho cantata " Little Red Riding Hood " formed the first part, and being excellently rendered, proved tho attraction of the evening. The following friends took part in the cantata: —Mrs Nowcombe. Misses Coombos, Fordyce, Martin and Smith, Messrs Otway, Cooper, and an efficient choir of children, whoso pretty sinking was quito a feature of the evening, eapocially the laet chorus, "Good Night." The second part consisted of songs, readings and recitations, all of which were capitally given and thoroughly enjoyed. The instrumental part of the concert was under the efficient charge of Mrs Newcombo, and Mr Griffin made an excellent chairman. The Mount Eden Band of Hope aro expected next week.

We havo to acknowledge recoipb from the author, Mr Arthur Desmond, of a copy of an article (contributed by him eorae timo ago to "Zealandia," which has now boen issued in pamphlet form. Ib treats of " Christ as a Social Reformer " —a subject which hae been the theme of many a pious dissertation and philosophical treatise century after century since the broad humanitarian gospel of Jesus became a power on the earth. The pamphlet is well written, and ie introduced by a letter from Sir George Grey in which, whilo acknowledging receipt of a copy of "Zealandia" containing tho article, ho seta forth hie own aims in the following eloquent words :—" We seek to establish on earth, by human laws, the actual practice of the precepts taught by Jesus Christ, and which He laid down His life to promulgate amongst; mankind. It is requisite in the presenb state or tho world to aid in giving practical eifect to those sublimo precepts by laws and regulations which may prevent the pursuit of selfinterest from sinking the weak and uninstructed in hopeless misery generation after generation."

Amy Vaughan'e concerts are ever increasing in popularity. Saturday night's entertainment) was fcho beet that tho indefatigable little managereee has yet placed before her patrons. The opening scene was very realistic, consisting of a very pretty rural landscape and cornfields painted expressly by Neville Thornton. Real standing corn and sheaves of wheat occupied the whole of tho stage, amongst which appeared the members ot the Company attired in new and aopropriabo rustic costumes. Almost every Item oa the programme was encored. Very interesting services were hold yesterday abSb. John's, Ponsonby, in connection with the jubilee of Methodicm in New Zealand. luthemoruinethaßev. C. H. Carland preached from 11. Tim. i.,13., "Hold fasb the form of sound words." Hia subject was " The need of dogmatic teaching on all the vital doctrines of the Church." A children's service was held in the afternoon, addressed by the Rev. T. 0. Carr on reminiscences of early Methodism in the colony. The evening service was conducted by the Rev. W. Lee, who took as text Leviticus, xxv., 11, "A jubilee shall that fiftieth year _ be unto you." During his very interesting discourse he quoted these remarkable fignree : —There are in connection with the Wesleyan Methodists of New Zealand £60 churches and other preaching place 3, 99 ministers, 10 missionaries, 416 local preachers, 2,029 Sunday-school teachers, 10)346 members and communicants, 52,342 attendants ab public worship, so that Methodism has taken deep root in the colony. In the past ten years their increase has been remarkable, attendants have increased 50 per cent., Sunday-school scholars 75 per cenb., members 95 per cenb. To-nighb the first moonlight excursion of the season will take place, the Eagle being advertised to leave the ferry tee ab 8 o'clock for Sb. Helier's Bay. The steamer will be illuminated throughout with the electric light, and Hunter's Artillery Band will be on board and play choice selections of music on the trip and on the lawn ab St. Helier's. No doubt many who are confined to business during the day will take advantage of thie opportunity of getting a eea breeze, and as the weather is no.w settled, the trip should prove very enjoyable.

At noon to-day Messrs S. Cochrane and Son sold by auction at their mart, Queensfcreeb, an allotment 66ft x 100fi>, on Commercial Road, with a three-roomed cottage nearly new, for the sum of £34. Two adjoining allotments with a frontage of 37ffc and depth of 200 ft, having a small cottage erected thereon, were sold for £54.

In spito of the unfavourable weather, the Wesley Hall was well filled last evening at the Gospel Temperance Mission meeting. Mr C. B. Stone occupeid tha chair, and in the courae of his remarks stated that outdoor work was to be recommenced, and asked those present to help as much as possible either by singing or speaking. Pastor Birch gave astirringand infcerestingaddress, showing the evils of moderate drinking and also the injurious effects of allowing breweries to be erected in oar country. His address was listened to with marked attention, having a noticeable effect pn those present. During tho evening Miss Clemens sang " Why Art Thou Cast Down, my Brother? , end the Misses Searle and Souster rendered a duefc.

Mr W: R. Bloomfield, who has returned to Auckland after an absence of twelve months, has resumed practico at the law, and announces in another column that he can be consulted at offices in the Government Insurance Building.

The Helping Hand Mission Band played various musical selections in tho Western Park on Saturday afternoon at tho Demonstration of scholars . attending the Wesleyan Sunday-schools. Amongst the clergy present were the Rev, W. Morley, A. Koid. "V. Leo, E. Best, Law, Dukes, Garland, Lawry, Jone3, and Hauraki Paul. The proceedings commenced with the hymn "Stand up for Jesus." Addresses wore delivered by the lievs. Reid, Morley, and Garland, and various hymns were sung by tho children.

The verdict of the public has stamped Arthur Nathan's Teas as tho most uniform, most reliable, Packed Teas over placed before them. 2s and 2a 6d per lb.—(Advt.)

Special writing classes for boys and girls attending public and private schools are hold at Mr Giles's Educational Chambers, corner of Queen-street and Durham-streeb East. Daily, 4to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 to 1 p.m. (Advt.)