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Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 33, 9 February 1891, Page 2

The export trade of Auckland in flour, bran, etc., is assuming large dimensions. Besides the big shipments constantly senb away to Sydney, Melbourne, Fiji and elsewhere by steamer from the local mills, sailing vessels are being loaded here frequently with large cargoes for Australian ports. Thie morning the iron barque Ganymede sailed hence for with a part cargo of flour, and the barquentine Jessie cleared for Brisbane direct to-day with a full cargo of over 6000 sacks flohr and in addition some bran and pearlina.

.The affiliation case, Patrick v. Follas, pajtly heard afc PpHce Court' qn Saturday,. in: -Sffircp ip.r. -I-W?hley appears fpr" com; plainanfc ancl Mr O'.Meagher *for will be continued to-morrow. The" defence has yet to be heard.

South Australia will succeed in raising her "little loan" after all, although not on such favourable conditions as she expected. A cable message from London states that the balance of the South Australian loan is being taken up freely, lne "Statist" advocates that the colonial loans should be underwritten and partially subscribed in the colonie3, otherwise ib ptates it will not be surprised to hearot their failing to float in London. lne London "Economist" believes that tie South Australian loan failed because the underwriters were not sufficiently tempted, and states that it will bo unfortunate it the other colonies are forced to yield to the underwriters' demand. The same paper considers that, if the Victorian loan is issued shortly, the loan agents will be unable to place it within 4 and perhaps i> per cent, of the loan of two years ago. 1»e "Economist" further considers that the internal issue of a loan on land sales is worthy of consideration, and that it is advisable to abolish the minimum system.

News has been received from Milford Sound that a young man, named William Quill, one of Simpson's survey party, is missing. About the ICth of January Quill was sent to plant a flag on a hill come milea from Greenstone, taking with him five days provisions, but not returning a search was made, bub no trace had been found when the Tarawera left the Sounds a few days ago. There is no word of him, -' md now lb is thought he has been lost in the bush or met with an accident.

The members of the Educationallnstitute preferred athletics to argument on Saturday afternoon. Our reporter attended the meeting at Welleeley - street school on that afternoon, but there wore not enough members present to fotm a quorum. Mr Worthington said he did not anticipate any further attendance, as many members had announced their intention of beingat ihe sports. His view was shared by tne others present, and after a few minutes'wait the reporter was kindly and courteously informed his services would not be required.

The Civil Sessions of the Supreme Court commenced and concluded this morning. There were only three cases set down, and of these, one, Rae v. Green way, was discontinued, andthe action, Moss Davis v. Patrick Long, was adjourned till Monday next, after bankruptcy business has been disposed of. Mr Justice Conolly, in arranging thia matter, mentioned that he would have to leave for Gisborne on Thursday week to conduct Supreme Court sessions there. There bherofore remained only one case, Mclntosh v. Knee, in which £260 was claimed for rent and damage to leased proparty at Whangaroa, particulars of which are published in another column.

The fortnight's mission that has taken place in connection with the Church of tho Sacred Heart, Ponsonby, was brought to a conclusion last night. Bishop Luck held a confirmation service yestorday morning, when a very large congregation assembled. Father O'Neil, one of tho Redemptorisb Mission from Australia, preached an excellent sermon last evening, which was attentively listoned to by a great crowd of worshippers. At the conclusion of the service, Father Lenihan, who is leaving the chargo of the Saced Heart Church, took occasion to make some remarks on the work and rapid rise of the parish during tho four and a-half years it had been in existence, and ho thanked all tho workers who had assisted him in tho effort. Father Lenihan, who ia in future to bo located at Parnell, concluded his remarks by referring in flattering berms to his successor in tho parish, Father Gillon. A strong choir was present, and the music of bhe service was rendered in a finished manner. The Waikomiti Band of Hope gave their first public meeting in tho Waikomiti Schoolhouse on Thursday evening. Tho building was nicely rilled. Mr C. J. Hill, president, presided. The programme opened with a selection by tho Waikomiti String Band. Quartette, Mrs and Miss Wilson, Mr Warren, Mr Hutchinson (encored) ; song, Mies Parr (encored) ; violin duet, Misses Bush ; duet, Misses fchaw and Carter; recitation (in character), by Charley Wilson, " On the Wallaby Track," loudly applauded, and he had to respond to an encore; dialogue, Misses Parr and Bush; selection, Band ; song. Miss Parr; song and chorus, menjbors of the Band of Hope. Recitations were also given by N. Carter, Miss Carter, Harry White, C. Shaw, Mr E. Parr, and others.

At the last sitting of tho Thames R.M. Court judgment was given in a civil case, H. J. Syms v. Thomas Crawford. This was a claim for £21, in connection with a contract for driving done in the Bright Smile (Sydney) Goldmining Company's mine, and Mr Northcroft, R.M., said that from the way in which the case wbs brought he must non-suit plaintiff. Mr Miller, who aopcared for defendant, asked for costs against the plaintiff. A telegram from Mr Meyers, of Sydney, wa3 read, guaranteeing paymonb of contractors, provided one month's protection was given, bub the R.M. did not recognise this as a legal guarantee, bub declined to allow any costs. The Thames " Star," commenting on the case, condemns the Company in the strongest possible terms, and calls on the Warden to see thab conditions in respect to special claims and the manning of the ground are sbricbly carried out, or claim forfeited.

There was a large attendance last evening at the Christians' Meeting - house, corner of Cook and Hobson-streets, to hear a discourse on the subject), " The Gospel in One Sentence." Some little speculation had been indulged in by the curious as to which was the "One Sentence." Their cui-iosity was satisfied and many a good lesson learnt from the interesting sermon delivered by Mr Fred W. Greenwood, the evangelist from America, from a text in Chapter VII. of John's Gospel, 37th verse, which he clearly showed contained the Gospel in a single sentence. The Meeting-house has been renovated and improved, and Mr Greenwood, who has come by special invitation from America, is drawing large audiences every Sunday evening. As a result of his clear and earnest preaching, sereral have already confessed their faith in Christ and been baptised. ■ The seamen's weakly, concerts at the Sailors' Hall still continue to prove themselves a source of amusement and pleasure to our "toilers on the deep. ,, Last Saturday night the hall was crowded to the doors, a number of men-o'-warsmen being present. The chair was taken by Mr Tromain, and the accompaniments were efficiently played by Mrs Farley, wife of the incumbent of the Epiphany Church, Newton. Mr Farley also contributed to the evening's programme. In addition to an excellent dialogue, " Wanted a General," by the Misses May, Liiy, and Ethel Taylor, Missee Jordan arid Bain, the following capital items were supplied by the Epiphany Band of Hope, under the conduct of Mr Simpson : — Pretty action song, " Playing the Fiddle," Masters E. and A. Laing; song, "The Little Hero," Master Davidson ; recitations by Misses Ruge and Millbank. Misses Grace and Minnie Lye also contributed largely to the success of the concert by the pretty singing of "Waiting for My Love " and " When Other Lips." Mrs Moulder and Miss Trewheeler were both very pleasing in their vocal selections. Master Macdermott (from Arch Hill), Mr Collings, Mrs Gardner, Mr Oswald, Mrs Cann, and Mr Dawe (from Her Majesty's warship Curacoa) also added largely to the pleasure of the audience: The Good Templars' Lodge connected with the warship have promised the concert on Saturday next.

Mr J. M. Shera, M.H.R. for Auckland City, was one of the passengers by the Takapuoafrom Wellington yesterday. Another passenger was Mr J. W. Thomson, M.H.R. tor Clutha, who intends to visit various parts of Auckland province. Mr David Goidie was a passenger by the Glenelg, which arrived on Saburday. The much-discussed question of pound and half-crown licenses for vehicles will be fought out ab the Police Court to-morrow. Nine informations have been laid against the same number of expressmen for "standing for hire" by the police and by Air George Goidie, Inspector of Vehicles, and the cases are likely to attract a good deal of interest, as going to settle the disputed point as to which vehicles are required to have half-crown licenses and which pound licenses. A cricket match was played ab Obahuhu on Saturday between Victoria and Otahuhu clubs, and resulted injan easy victory for Victoria. The scores were :—Victoria :R. Cowan, 5; Moiloy, 2; A. McKillop, I ; Layer, 15; Speight, 7 ; Proud, 1 ; McDonald, 3; Lee, '0; Wesley, 6; F. McKillop, 10; W. Cowan, not out, 9; byes, 8 ; log bye?, 1 ; wide balls, 3 : total, 71. Otahuhu: Williams, 6 ; Bullen, 0 ; Absolum, 0 ; Goodwill, 17 ; Davidson, 0 ; Wbitley, 0 ; Rawlins, 0 ; Toud, 0 ; Muir, 0; Wliibmore, not out, 2; Glyn, 0; leg byes, 1: total 26. Ac the close cheers were interchanged. The following games were played ab the Bowling Green on Saturday :—No. 1 rink : Messrs R: Garlick, Moritzen, Kirker, Mirtin (skip;, 29, v. W. S. Jones, H. Green, G. Cozens, J. Winks (skip), 20. No. 2 rink: Messrs Heron, H. Worbhington, J. Kirkwood, Culpan (skip), 29, v. Lawson, Ross, McDermott, Thompson (skip), 24. No. 3 rink : Messrs Newcombe, Hooper, Dingwall. Miller (skip), 11, v. Tait, Sutherland, Patterson, Stewart (skip), 15. The athletes of Christchurch have decided to entertain the Canterbury "reps" to tho Amateur Athletic and 'Cycling Championship Meeting at a smoke conceit on blioir return from Auckland. The Canterbury .men have decidedly done well for their clubs both in running and cycling.

The following have been nominated at Wellington ac vice-presidents of the Public Service. Association:—For the Middle Island (two to be elected): Mr Beethain, Christchurch ; Mr Chamberlain, Dunodin ; Mr Stratford, Oamaru. As heads of department on the Council, two to be elected : Messrs Crombie, Habens, Percy Smith, Wellington. As members of Council, ten to be elected: Messrs Allport, A. Bell, Brewer, Bridson, Blow, Cal'cott, Campbell, Carrow, Flanagan, Sir E. 0. Gibbes, Messrs Glasgow, Knowles. Marchant, MeGowan, Montgomery, O'Connor, Pilcher, Reid, Ronaldson, Trigrgs, Waldegrave, all of Wellington, G. \V. Williams, Napier. Voting papers are returnable to Wellington before the 28th February.

Tho Moa Minetrels wore favoured with a large audience ab tho City Hall on Saturday evening. The entertainment opened with the usual chair minstrelsy, with four corner men, three other male and four female vocalists. Thei tenis included an opening chorus, "The Moa Chorus," a sprinkling of laughable jokes and songs by Miss Lana Irma, Mr Charles Irma, Mr Washington, Miss Melton, Mies Lindsay, Mr Walton, and Mr Wade. Then followed a somewhat sensational spectacular scene representing a coal mine with miners at work, introducing aii explosion, and the chorus " Down in a Coal Mine." The second part of the performance included a song, "The Twenty-fourth," by Mr Hatn'eld ; song and dance by Messrs Alf Diamond and Jack Walton ; comic song by another member of the company ; Lancashire clog dance by Mr Wade; song, " Tli.o Cricket on the Hearth," by "Miss Melton ; song, " Three Little Maids," Miss Lqna Levy ; and some very interesting musical oddities by Mr Chas. Irma ; the entertainment concluding with a farce.

The usual weekly outdoor meeting of the Gospel Temperance Mission was held last evening at tlio wharf. Addresses were given by Messrs Soustor, Hemus, and H. J. Ross, and were listened to with rapt attention by those who gathered around. There was a good company of singers present.

A meeting of the New Zealand Brass "and Military Band Association was held at Chiiefcchurch on Saturday night. Representatives attended from Chrisfccburch, Dunedin, Invercargill and Oamaru. Several other bands in both Islands were represented by proxy. It was decided to hold a contest under the auspices of the Association at Dunedin in the lasb week in November, to be arranged by the local Committee. It was resolved that che contest piece be secured through Wright, and to be wpecially arranged for brass bands and contain solos for all the leading instruments. It was unanimously resolved that the rule fixing the entrance of bands joining the Association after September 30th, 1890, at £3 3s, be rescinded. Three bands applied for affiliation, making 24 now in the Association.

At the inquest on Malcolm Fraser, who died in Wellington from what is supposed to have been the effects of a katipo spider bite, some interesting evidence was given concerning the insect and the effects of its bites. William Mastell, Registrar of the New Zealand University, said that he had some knowledge of katipo spiders. It belonged to a genus of which there were examples in many countries. There were similar spiders in America, Australia, Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and probably India, China, and Madagascar. In these countries there was a prevailing impression that this kind of spider was poisonous. Among scientific men who had studied spiders there had been doubt until recently whether spiders of this genus (Latrodictus) were really dangerous, but from a series of communications from various parts of the world which had lately appeared in an American publication, called "Insect Life," published by the United States Government, it seemed as if it were fairly settled that the genus was venomous. It seemed probable that conditions of climate might have an effect, and that in hot climates or warm weather the poison might be more powerful. With regard to the New Zealand spider katipo, he had known of one previous case of poisoning, and had heard of others. Mr Maskell produced a list of cases prepared by Mr R. Allan Wight, a residentof Auckland, che general efiect of which was to show that the bite was not fatal to healthy adult persons, but in all cases th9re was very great pain with severe depression and spasms. The witness next described the fcpider, and stated that it was found almost exclusively near the sea shore, principally where there were sandhills. It wan very common near the sea in the vicinity of Wellington.

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As usual, when large audiences a>>njbb in the Domain, the police on Sa.«u«Uy regulated the traffic across the Bridge. This wise precaution ua> re senteli by several young men, .who I began clamberin<r over the rails instead ot slight bruises. Preparations are being already made,by the ladies and gentlemen of St. lafcrie!» pariah for tho school children s annual fete on Sfc. Patrick's Day. The sports, etc «'UI be as usual held in the Domain. In ho evening a grand Irish national concert and dramatic performance is advertised to take placT The demonstration this year promises to be a great success. A meeting of blacksmiths was held on Saturday evening Iα the Market Hotel when there was a fair attendance. It was decided to hold a picnic on Saturday, the 28tb of February, at East) Tamuki. This pl.ee has been selected in order to afford the blacksmith's in the country districts an opportunity to attend. The Newton Band Society has decided to give a promenade concert on the evening of Saturday, the 21st instant, in aid of the HuntlyDisasterFund. Theconcertisto take nlaco on the wharf, when a collection will be made. A good programme is in preparation, and as tho object is a deeerving one, no doubt the result will be satisfactory. Most of the athletes who have visited Auckland for the Championship Meetinjr, accompanied by members of tho local club and other friends, had a very enjoyable iishing excursion down the harbour yesterday in the p.s. Britannia. Fish were plentiful at the spob chosen for fincborage, and everybody got a good bat; o. ec-hnapper. A couple of excellent meals were no unpleasant addition to the fun, and were supplied in really high-Class style from fche Imperial Hotel, and under tlie direction of Mr H. Meyer. After a visit to Motutapu and a game or two with the donkey, the party returned to town, thoroughly satisfied with the outing.

The Harvey Bros.' Minstrels concluded their season at the Opera House on Saturday evening lasb with an interesting variety performance. The audience, unfortunately, was not a large one. " Worthy of a much larger audience," was the verdict of those who heard the excellent programme given by the Church ot Christ Band of Hope, at the fortnightly meeting of St. Thomas' Band of Hope, in the hall, on Saturday night. The reading and singing of Miss A. E. Grindrod, Mr Anderson, Mr Vinnicombe, C. Clark, were worthy of mention. The thanks of the Band of Hope were expressed to Mr Hamilton (chairman) .and Miss Lester (pianist) for the manner in which they fulfilled their duties. At the statutory sitting of the Birkenhoad Borough Council held this morning Mr Porter was the only Councillor (unavoidably) absonfe. Mr Joseph Howard Wibheford was elected to represent the Borough on cho Auckland Harbour Board. Desiring , to comply with a resolution at the last election in 1889 when Birkenhead and Northcote unitedly elected a representative for the two combined districts " that at future biennial elections a ratepayer be chosen from the two districts alternately'" the Mayor proposed Mr Andrew Bell of Northcote, and subsequently Mr H. Green, a ratepayer in the aan-3 district, but by a majority Mr Withoford was elected. The athletic champions who won their honours on Friday and Saturday wera this morning photographed in a group by Mr F. W. Edwards. The Gem of Auckland Lodge, 1.0. G.T., have installed the following officers for the new quarter :—Chief Templar, Sis. B. Dickenson ; V.T., Sis. Harrison; S., Sis. McClane; A.S., Sis. Fergus: 'F.S., Sis. Ryan ; T., Sis. Grover ; M... Bro. L, Diamond ; G., Bro. A. Molloy ; S., Bro. P. Ryan ; P.C.T., Bro. W. Molloy. The officers were installed by Bro. H. Evans, D.G.C.T., with Bros. McLaughlin and Proud as installing marshals.

Attention is directed to Messrs F. Kneebone and Co.'s drapery and clothing sale at Upper Symonds-streeb. Having bought the stock at a great discount oft cost price from K. H. Abbott and Co., the new firm are clearing the stock ab surprisingly low prices. Mr George McDonald, advance ntrent for Sheridan's " Fun on the Bristol," arrived to-day for the purpose of arranging for the season of that excellent combination in Auckland. Monday next is the opening night. The company concluded a splendid season in Wellington last week, and is now playing in Napier. The hull of the old iron ship Hyderabad, which was wrecked many years ago off Otaki, Wellington—where more than one good ship has left her bones—has been purchased from the underwriters interested by the Onehunga Ironworks Company, for scrap iron. A party of mechanics has been sent down from Onghnnga to break her up, with the intention of sending the material to the Manukau, where it will be used as scrap iron. She was constructed of splendid material—Lowmoor iron. The work is expected to take some time, as the portions severed must not exceed Bcwt. The old wreck has been embedded in the Otaki beach sand for many years. The closing services of the mission given by the Redomptorist Fathers at St. Benedict's Church, Newton, were well attended yesterday, both morning and evening. Ab the eleven o'clock mass the ceremony of erecting the mission cross took place, Rev. Fathers VViseel, Vaugban, and Mangan taking part. After mass, which was celebrated by Rev. Father Wissel, Father Vaughan, whose learned and touching discourses have been keanlv appreciated by the Catholics of Auckland", preached from the text, " God forbid that I should glory in anything save the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ." He showed how the cross, from being looked upon with infamy by the Jetvs, had become a mark of triumph m the Christian Church, relating the "story of Cohstantine, who, bofore going into battle, saw the sign of a glorious cross in the heavens, with the inscription, "By thisj sign thou shalt conquer." Speaking of the crosses which each one had to bear in life, he reminded them of the saying, "No cross, no crown," and told them that when they appeared ab the judgment seat of Christ; they would not be asked whether they had prospered in life, whether they had gained fame for themselves; but rather whether they had borne the affliction or poverty which Heaven sent them in a proper spirit. Ib was a common thing for people to say they could , bear with anything bub just what they had to suffer, any cross bufe their own, but such was not a proper spirit. God chastened whom He lored, and illsuccess in life was as often as not a mark of divine favour. Mr Knox was back in his old place, and it ia only justice to say that the musical portion of the service was rendered with that precision and spirit for which St. Benedict's is remarkable. The admirers of Miss Achurch and her company will inspect with interest the portraits done by Mr Hanna, and now on view in his showcase. Not only are "there really good photos of the stars, but a group of the company is really excellent, aocl so are some unique portraits of the baby Nora. The child wasT christened after Ibsen's heroine, and Miss Aehurch's pet role is taken in a variety of positions.

Henderson was honoured on night with a visit from Sir Wm. Fox and Mr Glover, of the New Zealand Alliance. They addressed a fairly attended meeting in the school-room, the" Chairman being Mr R. S. West. The main feature of the addresses was the advantage of the prohibitive laws. Both addresses were very acceptable, judging by the frequent applause. Singing rilled up the interval, Miss L. Hepburn presiding at the organ. At the close oE the address Mr Campbell moved a vote of thanks, which was duly seconded by Mr Warren. We have to thank the Registrar of the Auckland University College for a copy of the University Calendar for 1891. The book contains all information regarding the time-table for lectures, terms, regulations, etc., needful to studeats or those desirous of becoming such. The scholarships, their value and tenure, given in connection with the institution, are stated, together with all the subjects for each of the nece&sary examinations. A list has been made out of all those who have, up till this year, been successful in the several examinations'. We are pleased to find among this so largo a number of A.C. and" G.Spupils. Preparatory to the book is a, brief sketch of tho history of the College from tho year 1870, when it was , . first founded under an Act of the General Assembly, up to the present date. Credit ia due to Dr. Kidd, Registrar of the. College, for the complete and highly-satis-factory character of the compilation. Id the Calendar for 1891 students and others, interested in tho working of our University Cjllege will 'find an exhaustive text-book, embodying all the information they require with regard to tho operations of the institution, i The fourth annual meeting of the Agrr cultural and Industrial Association, of Fij l was held at Suva on the 27th ult. A shore resume of tho agricultural products of the colony was given in the annual report. Coffee, it was staled, had become a thing ot the past. Ex porta for 1890 were nil, against 5 tons in 1887. Notwithstanding: the growing demand fovtea, there did not appear to be any satisfactory progress made in extending tfie ucreage urjder cultivation. Export? for 1890 were valued at Is 6d per lb, £140 2s 6d, against % tons in 1889. Sugar has asserted for itself no mean position amongst the exports notwithstanding the low pricesstill ruling. Exportsfor 1890 were 10,000 tons, valuo £16 per ton, equal to £200,729, against 13,178 tons in 1889. There was an improvement in the export of copra as against that of the previoua jfear, and every prospect of a further improvement both in price and quantity and quality. Exports for the nine months ending 30tb September, 3,085 tons, value £27,76"5, as against the year ISB9, value £39,138. The banana export had been steadily assuming proportions which as an industry rendered it first in imDortance to the colony, notwithstanding" the persistency with which the shipping comDanies disregard the interest of the planters. Practise saying the right'thing at the right time. Say the wrong thing whenever you will, only try and say it to yourself. ' ' .. ■;