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Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 214, 9 September 1891, Page 4

It is scarcely necessary, in view of the interesbalreadyexcited,to remind bnrgesse 8 that the polling for the election of two ward representatives to the City Council take s place to-morrow. There are two candidates for each seat. In the North Ward, Mr W. H. Smith, the retiring Councillor, who is well-known as a member of the firm of Smith and Caughey, ia opposed by Mr Luks, landlord of the Victoria Hotel; while in the South Ward tho contest, is between Mr Robert Farrell, tho retiring Councillor, and Mr Walter Fricker. Addresses are issued by all the candidates, and should be carefully perused by intending voters. Those of Messrs Smith and Farrell have already been referred to, while Messrs Fricker and Luk3 set forth fc heir claims upon the ratepayers in tonight's issue. One gratifying fact in connection with the elections is that tho candidates are all citizens of repute, and men who are held in high osteem by their fellows. An infusion of new blood in our local bodies is often a positive benefit to the community, but striking exceptions occasionally occur, and one of theso is afforded by the City Council elections to-morroiv. It 13 unfortunate for Messrs Luke and Fricker that in seeking the suffrages of the burgesses for the liras time, bheyshould have chanced to oppose two of our youngesi and moat energetic Councillors, and two who have given complete satisfaction to their constituents. Messrs Smith and Farrell have closed their tir.sb term of office with honour to themselves and credit to tho wards they reprefeutj and it would be a sorry reward indeed-for. their first, three years of faithful and energetic eervice to reject them in favour of new and untried aspirants for public honours. The polling for Ciby North talcos place at the V.M.C.A. Rooms, and for City South at the Cf.tholic Institute.

A severe accident occurred to Mr E. Laxon, farmer, of East Tarnaki, yesterday. Mr Laxon, whilst engaged with the steam chafl cutter, was caught by tho straps and was beinjr dragged into the machinery, but was pulled out of his dangerous position by one of his men. Dr. Bewes attended to the sufferer at once, and found that no serious injury had taken place, but many severe lacerations and bruises, and a shock to the eysfcem. Upon the narrow escape from more serious consequences, if not death, Mr Laxon is to bo congratulated. The glare of fire seen last night, is stated to have been the result of an immense stock of rubbish having been burnt at Ihumatu, near Mangere. There has been quite a sudden change in the weather from tho beautifully fine and pleasant days of last week. Yeeterday was gusty, with rain in tbe evening, the wind being from the east, and this morning: it came on to blow hard from that direction. The easterly "blow" increased in force during the day, and quite a lumpy sea waa running in the harbour by tho afternoon. Outside on the east coast a strong easterly gale is reported as prevailing. Several vessels are weather-bound here, including the ahip Piako, for the Bluff.

Carriage accidents are often very serious occurrences, bub one tho other day at Clevedon, though it first appeared alarming, happily only resulted in a severe shaking to the unfortunate participants. Mr Hyde was driving some ladies to tbe English Church when the trap was overturned, the occupants being , imprisoned underneath. When assistance arrived it was found that nobody had been injured, though all complained of being severely shaken. The trap and harness were both damaged, but the horse was not hurt. A bad formation of the road was the cause of the accident. ; The latest Maori curio in the possession of the Auckland Museum is a box of pumico stone containing the lower parb of a human jaw. The relic, which is a very ancient one, was presented by Mr Chatfield, who made the find under the following circumstances : —Hβ wae ouc shooting ab Ihumatau, on the Manukau, when ho noticed a cavity in the rocks. He took away tho blocks of rock which barred the entrance, and, going in, found what he ab first thought to be a large block of pumice, but afterwards discoyered to be two blocks, forming a box. The jawbone shows evidence of having belonged to a yery old person. The two gentlemen who purchasedannual leases of Crown lands yesterday had no competition for the blocks they desired. Mr Alexander Scott obtained lot 227 a, Parish of Whangamarino, containing 230 acres,afc the upsot rental of £10 per annum. Mr Fred Brooks leased section 37 j, Wangape, containing 36 acres, for £1, but no puriri timber is to be cut, and no allowances will be made for improvements. A sitting in Chambers was held this morning at the Supreme Court. Probate was granted in the deceased estates of John Cofiey (Gteborne), Edward Allen and Andrew James Burns. Mr Buddie moved that the order of the 28th July lasb granting letters of administration re William Storey (deceased) be renewed. The order was granted. Re Nga Paroa Turnbull (deceased), Mr Buddie moved that the order of the 30th June lasb granting administration, with will annexed, bo renewed. The order was made.- On the motion of Mr G. N. Brassey, his name was substituted as solicitor for the plaintiff in the civil action Myer v. Gleeson. The Onehunga Ironworks, which have been at a standstill for the last week, are expected to resume operations in a few daya. The stoppage is from the steam hammer being injured, and as soon as repairs to that important factor are completed the men will at once efcarb work.

New Zealand's welcome to Mr Cox, M.P. for Clare, bida fair from presenb appearances to exceed the cordiality of the reception to that gentleman in South Australia. From Blmosb every part of this colony Mr Cox has received telegrams welcoming him, and promising support to the objects of his mission. He will address his first public meeting afc St. James's Hall, Wellingtonstreet, on Friday evening next, and during the evening a number of views of eviction scenee will be shown by the aid of a powerful lantern. There bas been a very great demand for tickets for Friday's lecture. Mr Cox visited the Thames on Monday, and will address a meeting there after his return from the South. The men of the City Guards and Newton Rifles did not roll up to inspection drill so well as those of the Victoria Rifles, though the muster of that corps could only be described as moderate. Captain hooper and Lieut. Somera were in charge of the Victorias; Captain Kohn and Lieut. Dormer, City Guards; Captain Robertson and Lieut. Taylor, the Newton Riflea. Captain Kohn made the inapection and Ajudt. Granfe, who in the absence of Major Goring represented the Staff, put the companies through a course of battallion drill. At the monthly meeting of the Thames Drainage Board held this morning, Mr Jamee Frater, member of the firm of Frater Bros., applied for leave of absence for three months, a3 he was about to visit the new mining district of Mount Zeehan, Tasmania. In according the request the Chairman, on behalf of the Board, declared that the Board would thereby lose the valuable services and able advico of Mr Frater for a time, but expressed the hope that he would soon return and that his visit to the neighbouring colony would not only prove pleasurable but profitable. Mr Frater has, with a short interregnum, been a member of the Board since its creation. Public sympathy appears to be fairly aroused with regard to' the widow and orphans of the late Mr Thomas G. Sibbiu. The friende of the deceased have wisely determined to strike while the iron is hot. With this end in view, a meeting has been convened by Mr B. W. Alison (Major of Davonport), to be held this evening at the , MasonicHote!,Devonport,afcß o ; : ork. The business will bo for the purpose of taking steps to express practical sympathy for the bereaved family. I

" The Paver Singers," a fine cantata, is now being actively rehearsed by the Harmonic Society under the conducior&hip of Mr F. Dryland. A rehearsal took place last evening in the Wesley Hall. A meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge* 1.C., will be held this evening in the Masonic Hall, Princes street. As this is the firsb meeting since the death of the P.G.M., Bro. G. P. Pierce, nodoubbpart of tho business for consideration will be the nomination of a successor. Magic lanterns appear to have a drawing capacity equal to that of a mustard plaster. The announcement that a number of vinws were to be shown last night in connoction with tho Epiphany Band of Hope caused the Schoolroom to be crowded with little folks. The lantern was kindly lent by Mr A. C. Caughoy, and manipulated by lilr Simpson. A number of interesting views were shown of London, Auckland,, the Arctic expedition, scones illustrative of tho jackdaw of Ilheimsy together with a number of comic slides, which caused immense amusement. On Sunday evening the Anglican Church at Helensville was crowded to the door on the occasion of the lecture on " The Story of the Life of Christ," which was given by Rev. J. Haeelden. Many people had to stand all through the lecture, and others went away, being unable to tree in at'atK The lecture was illustrated by 50 scenes, being lantern photographs of the great paiutinga of some 'of tho groateab artists who have studied Scripture subjects, and were much appreciated by those present. The lecturer pointed out that the' Gospels do not give a life of Christ, bub a revelation of God, and that to get a clear knowledge of the order of .events in our Lord's life it is necessary to study all tho Gospels carefully. He* gave an account of the nativiby and of the one mention pf the boyhood of the Saviour, and then a more detailed lecture on tho two years and three months of (he isinistry of Jesus. The pictures were shown as the lecture proceeded, and were used to illustrate it; it was not jusfc a description of the pictures, but a lecture with pictures bo help the lecture. " The J3oly Night," ' "The Child Christ and His Mother," the night scene of " Chripfc Walking on the Sea, and Saving .Petes," "The Transfiguration,". "The lord's Choir," "Ecce Homo," "Ib ia Finished," "The Angel.at thfs Sepulchre," are particularly line pictures. The lecture was a pronounced success in every way, and Mr Haselden was requested to repeat ife on a future occasion. Ab the end of the lecture Miss Alice Kimmer sang " Re-Wipefch Every Tear Away." This was rendered with true pre-. hension of both the words and music, and tho beautiful voice carried the message of the .saner to every heart.

"Does alcohol exist in nature, or is if entirely the product of man's ingenuity misdirected in the eyea of Good Templars V A most interesting discussion on this question followed a lecture by the Rev. G. D. Cox on "Fermentation and it 3 Products," given ab the Tabernacle schoolroom last evening. Mr David Goldie presided, and introduced the lecturer, who spared neither beer nor spirits nor tvine, even colonial, in his account of tho process and products of fermentation. The diagrams which illustrated the lecture were most elaborate and interesting , . There was quite a crowded audience assembled in the City Hall last evening at the magic-lantern entertainment of "Two Hours in Africa," given in aid of the evangelistic work of the V.M.C.A. One of tho features of the evening was Miss Nielsen's very sweet singing and harping, which were remarkable for melody and perfect harmony. Admission to the lower part of the hall was free, but a collection was taken up there in aid of the funds. In the course of the evening Mr Thos. Buddie explained that the proceeds were to be devoted to the defraying of expenses in connection with the Sunday evening evangelistic services in the City Hail, which were carried on at considerable expense, and said that during the fifteen years the services had been regularly hold the expenses amounted to about £2,000. MrC. E. Button gave tho descriptive readings in connection with the magiclanfcern entertainment, the selections including excepts from Stanley's "Darkest Africa." Tho views exhibited were very interesting, comprising illustrations of the exploring journeys of Livingstone, Stanley, Speke and Cameron, in the heart of Africa. Messrs England, Davis, and Gribbin (piano and violins), supplied the necessary instrumental music in excellent style. Miss Nielsen sang in all four solos to her own harp accompaniments, the firet two beiug " The Fisherman and his Child " and " He Wipes the Tear from Every Eye," and the others, two plaintive pretty songs in her native Norse tongue. Miss Nielsen has a wonderfully pure ond sweet mezzo-soprano voice, and. her singing and playiny were exceptionally attractive. Mr Ewington's address on " Poverty Problems and Socialistic Solutions" tomorrow evening should attract a larger audience than usual to the Anti-Poverfcy Society's meeting. Dr. Laishley is announced to preside, and several gentlemen have kindly volunteered to enliven the proceedings with music and songs. Both the lecturer and the Chairman are strongly opposed to Auti-Povorfcy Society's doctrines, and it augurs well for the fair and full discussion of vital questions at issue when the opposing viows can be thus amicably argued from the same platform by their respective supporters.

' The "Waikato Times" of yesterday states that the match between the Waikato and Auckland teams will nob take place on Saturday next, owing to the difficulty in getting a team. An attempt is to be made to-morrow evening to raise some money with a view te the liquidation of the debt on the vestries ot the Presbyterian Church, Avondale. A lecture will be given in the church by th| Rev. C. Worboys. 'Che subject to be deall with is London, and the lecture is to be illustrated by 50 artistically executed pic« tures of the great Metropolis, which will bf exhibited with limelight effects. By reference to our advertising ifa will be seen that the s.s. Pakeha will arrive here on the 16fch insb. She is ab present in Wellington, which porb she will leave on Friday for Waitara, thence te Auckland. Ifc is intended she should leave Auckland for Gisborne, and Timaru then make Lyttelton her final porb on tag §7fch met. An elementary class in connection with the Elwin Quadrille Assembly will be held in the Masonic Hall, Newton, commencing this evening. The secret of success is merib. That It the reason thafe Arthur Nathan's Reliable Teas have met with such favour. 2s and 2s 6d lb. Only ne?r leaf is packed.— Advt.) Pop, clash ! There goes the lamp chim« noy. No need of your breaking them. If every trouble were equally easy to stop there'd be some fun in living! "Coronet" chimneys do not break except by violence, Sold by E. Porter and Co., Queen-street ( aad ab their retail branches.—(Advfc.)