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Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 240, 9 October 1891, Page 2

The latest English and American mails wero brought into port in good time this morning by the O.S.S. Company's fine mailsteamer Mariposa, Captain Hayward, from San Francisco by way of Honolulu and Samoa. Thursday is now the usual day of arrival of the 'Frisco mailboata, out owing to being delayed at San Francisco awaiting the arrival of the mails from London via New York, the eteamer was detained a day.

I The delay arose through the R.M.s. Umbria being a day late on the Atlantic passage. Notwithstanding her detention, however, the mail-boat managed to got into port in veiy good time, having accompliihed the whole trip in 19 days 16 hours from pilot to pilot. As usuid, she is in splendid order, and her passengers speak of the trip as a very enjoyable one. Splendid weather and smooth seas were experienced throughout, and the voyage down tho Pacific was t.n | exceedingly pleasant one. On this I occasion tho Mariposa called in at Apia, Samoa, for the first time, instead of afc Tutuila as heretofore. She steamed right into Apia Harbour on the morning of the 3rd inst., and remained there six hours, thus affording tho passenger.:; a few hours' run ashore. Things at Samoa were found to be quiet. In ail tho steamer has brought down 110 passengers of all classes, 41 saloon and 34 steerage of whom are for Sydney, and 18 saloon and 17 steerage for Auckland. In addition sho brought a small quantity of general cargo for New York, and a fairly largo shipment for Sydney. Amongst her passengers for tho colonies are a number of returning colonials, back from a European trip, including Air J. B. Chambers, of Napier ; Mr John Donaldson and wife, of oCairo ; Mr S. Williamson and wifo ; and Mr W. B. ChafToy, of Victorian irrigation fame. Amongst the through passengers tor Sydney also are Mr Peter Sells and Mr Charles Stow, who came over in advance of Sells' circus, the colossal American show which is to come down to tho colonies by the R.M.s. Manowai noxt month. Ths circus is stated to be an immense aflair, comprising a great amount of wild animals and other unique features oi" shov/dom. Tho criminal sessions opened \ . :.oi-diiy at Now Plymouth. The Court \v,i.< occupied all day hearing a case of breaking and entering against XV. Barnard, well known in .porting circles. Mr Jeilieoe defended. Leon Jacquash was admitted on probation on a charge of cattle-stealing. Sentence was deferred in tho chargo of rape on a little girl against 11. Bailey, a lad about 15 years old. Altogether fcwonty Dunedin firms have entered as exhibitors ab the forthcoming Tasmanian Exhibition, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill being represented. It ia undorstood tiiab a number of firms have also sent entries direcb to the Tasmanian Government. At least ten artists will send ten pictures, and one or two persons will bo selling Maori curios in tho New Zealand Court. Mr F. N. Meadows, who had charge of the Canterbury Courb at tho late Dunedin Exhibition, goes to Tasmania as superintendent of the New Zealand Court. Mr A. Kidd, instructed by the Executive Committee of the Northern Railway League, has written to the National Association asking that body to nominate one of their members as their representative upon the Northern liailwa}' League Committer.', and suggesting the names of thoir president (Mr J. Batgor) and vice-president; (Mr A. H. Nathan). Tho Government steamer Hinemoa returned to West port from Milfoid Sound eavly this morning. Seventuen prisoners wero landed ab bho prison settlement in the Sound, and a similar number were brought back to Wellington. Since the last visit of tho Hinemoa tho health of the prisoners at the camp h&3 been good, and nothing worthy of noto has occurred. Tho Hinemoa leaves Wcstport to-morrow for Wellington via Stephen's Island, French Pass, and Tory Channel. The order of examination for University degrees, senior and John Tinlir.e scholarships, honours in arts and science, and tho legal profession, has been issued under authority of the Rev. D. W. Runciman, supervisor. The examinations will commence at fche Academy of Music, Lornestreat, on Monday, November Kith, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 2.30 p.m. to 5.50 p.m., and will be continued on following days during tiie same hours until Thursday, November 26th. A largo and interested crowd gathered on the Queen-street Wharf last evening to witness tho departure of the Harbour Board's steam dredger No. 121 for Melbourne—hor second attempt. She originally left here with 18 hands all told, including Capt. Eurgoll, master, and Mr W. Loddor, chief engineer ; but bsfoi-j leaving on this occasion she shipped four more men. Some difficulty was experienced with regard to the post of second engineer, that officer standing out for higher pay for the run across than thab given to his chief. He got ib too. Tho big dredge was delayed for somo considerable time on leaving, owing to her crew not turning up in full. Captain Burgell and the Harbour Board officials by frantic exertions succeeded in mustering most of the recalcitrants, bub in the meantime some of tho other " sailormen " had vanished, and more bother was tho result. At 6 p.m. the vessel nb lasb lefb the wharf, bub remained oub in bhe sbream for some bime awaibing bhe arrival of a truant fireman, who had brought his kit aboard early in the clay, but later on disappeared from all his officers' ken. The studio of Mr Charles Ilemus is proving a very powerful centre of attraction to the public at the present time, for there are to be seen a large number of splendid photographs of bhe "Princess Ida" characters. It is scarcely more than a week since the opera concluded its season, and Mr Hemus has done his work rapidly, for already bis pictures are printed and on exhibition. Ho has also done it well, aud the results have pleased the subjeebs and delighted the public. While bhe sbyles and abbibudes vary, the same artistic posing, grouping and finish are apparent in all the pictures, and they are splendidly developed 'in a manner that reflects infinite credit upon the establishment. There are some splendid pictures of Mrs Cooper (Princess Ida), who is nob only beautifully photographed herself, bufc whose splendid costume is reproduced in all its charming detail. With Miss Reeve and Miss Warren together the artist has been very successful, and several pictures of Miss . Warren alone are admirable — one in reclining posture especially so. The series also comprises excellent phobographs of Mr Tayler, and several capital groupings of Florian, Hilanon, and Cyril. Twenty of the charming Amazons form another group, and here again the artist has done justice both to himself and his subjects, the picture being an admirable one. There are a great many pictures in many different styles, and they make a splendid show in the vestibule of the studio. The work is both artistic and masterly, and speaks well for fcho capabilities of Auckland in high-class photography. The "Princess Ida" illustrations in bhe " New Zealand Graphic " nexb week will bo taken from photographs supplied by Mr Hemus. A well-known visitor to this port, in the shape of the New Zealand Shipping Company's clipper ship Waitangi, is again in the Waitemata, having arrived thia morning from Loudon with a full cargo valued at about £22,000. The Waitangi was for many years commanded by Capt. Thos. Leeman, but that officer has now left the Company's service, and his place is taken by Capt. John Sinclair, formerly of the barque Waimea and ship Hurunui. A noteworthy feature in connection with the clipper is the fact that all her officers are colonial "boys," from the captain downwards. Capt. Sinclair is a native of Lyttelton ; his chief officer, Mr Robert Fraser, hails from Wellington ; Mi John Wilkin, socond officer, belongs to Christchurch ; while Mr W. A. Mackellar, third officer, is an Auckland boy, being a son of Mr Mackellar, of the Local Customs Department. Mr Mackellar has secured his certificate as second mate, and is making good progress in his adopted profession. The Waitangi'* voyage out- from London was uneventful, save far the loss overboard of tho boatswain, and the time occupied waa 94 days.

Bowlers will observe from our advertising columns that the Green is to be opened for play on Saturday, 17th October, wnen a full attendance of members and friends is expected. -Many havo been looking lorv/ard to starting play to-morrow, but, in consequence of" tho .ec_nb rains, the management deem _it prudent fco postpone onenii)!_r for a week. Tiie Green is m excellent, order, and, with tlio tennis lawn adjoining, should attract a large number of members this season.

Tho usual fo!'tni;.'itly business meeting of tho Newmarket" Borough Council was held in ihe Council Chamber*, Manukau [load, 1.-.-.6 evening. The Mayor, Mr Geoi-.'o Kent, presided, and there were also present: Messrs V/hyman, Edgerley, Lumpkin, Stone, Laxori, Heron and Angus. A considerable amount of ordinary business was transacted. A letter was received from the Railway Commi.sioners declining to havo the Park Road railway bridge widened, except ab the expense of the Council ; or to provide gate 3or attendants afc the Victoria Crescent and Newrnarkotstreet crossings. Messrs Hancock and Co. wero given permission to erect three horseposts in front of tha Carlton Club Hotel. The Council approved of the action of the Streets Committee in accepting the tender of Mr XV. Bennett, £7 13s for labour and is 4d a load for ash, for laving ths Victoria Quadrant and New market-street drain The work has been done.

A leading member of the French New Hebrides Company told Sir G. Berry, AgonS-General of Victoria, that M. Kibot, .French Minister of Foreign Afl'airs, seemed disposed to consider a proposal to exchange French interests in the group for an equivalent elsewhere. Another idea that has been mooted is the formation of an international company holding a charter from England and France conjointly, to develop tlio French Company's 3,000,000 acres. Mr Hifiginson, who is a leading man in tho company, opposes the first, bub approves tho second proposal. Sir G. Berry replied that Australia's interests must be conserved, and Australia could afford to wait.

Mr J. J. Patterson was in the chair at tho meeting of tho Pitt street Mutual Improvement Society last evening. Miss Aitken, acting as editor for the evening, read the contributions to the journal for the second session of 1891. Articles on "Strangers," "Pew Rents," and "Small Men " wore read, the moat debatable :<:d interesting being the experience of fresh arrival- in an unknown city, and the effect of a sympathetic welcome on newcomers. Two poems, entitled respectively " Higher " and " Tho of a Kiss," were also read. Misses A. and K. Reynolds varied tho programme with a pianoforte duet, and Mr A. ilosser sang " True Till Death " in good style.

Thero was a largo attendance afc St. Sepulchre's schoolroom, where Mr Haselden delivered his lecture on the " Life of Christ." Tho beautiful limelight lantern pictures wero much admired. Before commencing his lecture Mr Haselden expressed the wish that the proceedings might be regarded as sacred. There was, therefore, no manifestation of approbation, though the spectators often appeared to want to express their satisfaction, especially when Miss Rimmer sang -'Jerusalem," "He Wipes the Tear" and " The Better Land." Mr Hudson sang acceptably " Consider tho Lilies."

The annual meeting of the Caledonian Society was held last evening, Dr. Walker, President, in the chair. Proceedings commenced with a duet, sung by Mrs Anderson and Mr Prescotfc, after which Miss Dickinson sang '•Pretty White Lilies," and Mr Fort recited "Home Rule for Ireland." The balance-sheet and report wero then read, showing a balance in hand of £11 12s 3d and assets estimated at £43. These reports were adopted and the election of officers proceeded with. Dr. Walker, President, resigned in favour of Mr J. Roberfc-

son, and that gentleman took the chair. Mr Frazer was elected Treasurer, Mr Michaels Secretary, and the Committee as follows:—Messrs Tait, Simpson, Johnston, Graham, Crndock, McCune. For the position of Vice-President there was a contest, Messrs Tait and. Partington being proposed, and the latter was elected by 17 to 12. Business having beeu concluded, songs were given by Miss Syme, Master C. Carrate, and Mr Oarratb ; dueb, " All's Well," Miss Pickard and Mr Vinicombe ; song with banjo accompaniment, Mr I_. Walker; recitation, "Miss Alsopp." "Auld Lang Syne" having been sung, fche room was cleared and dancing commenced.

Those who wish to enjoy a good laugh, should not miss fche performance of *■ La Mascotte " at tbe Opera House. The excellent acting of tho Company as a whole, coupled with the funny antics and witty remarks of Rocca (Master H. Quealey) and Laurent, Duko of Piambino (Master A. Stephens) makes the performance highly amusing. The various other leading characters were well sustained, and encores were frequent, Miss Lily Stephens receiving a handsome bouqueb in bhe final scene. The acting of Befctina (Miss Lily Everett) was especially good. "La Mascotte " will be repeated this evening.

An interesting lecture was delivered in the Wesleyan Church, Birkenhead, last evening by the Rev. C. E. Beecroft on " A Ride on the Knife-board of a London 'Bus." Tho lecture was practically a description of a drive through London. Mr Button occupied the chair. The audience was large, and interested to the end, frequently manifesting appreciation witli rounds of applause. It would be impossible to give anything like an outline of the lecbure, but bhe descripbion of notable buildings, personages, and works, such as St. Paul's, General Booth, and the underground railway—and the lecture was full of these descriptions—was masterful. The lecture was full of fact, point, wit, and pathos.

The work of the Holping Hand Mission is attracting so much attention that the Mission Hall, seating over 450 persons, is crowded on Sunday evenings, and the Committee have found it absolutely necessary to secure the use of a larger building for the conduct of meetings in connection with their anniversary services. Arrangements have therefore been made to bold the sixth anniversary of the Mission as follows :—

On Sunday, October 11th, morning service in the Mission Hall, afternoon and evening services in the Opera House. A public meeting, at which interesting reports of the year'B work will be submitted, will be held on the following Monday evening in St. James's Hall. On Wednesday in the Mission Hall, the scholars will sing some new pieces.

Tho anniversary of the Albert-street Mission was a success. Tea was partaken of by about 100 persons, 80 being children from the surrounding district in whose interest the school is working. At the public meeting the paronts and friends of the pupils were pressnb, Mr 11. J. Roas presiding. The Drum and Fife Band, under bhe direction of Mr A. Leigh, opened the proceedings, and gave several musical selection?, during the evening. Shorb recibations and songs were rendered by the children, each performance being enthusiastically applauded by the appreciative audience. Mr H. M. Smeeton, superintendent of the school, gave a short address to the children, and stated that Mr Burlinson, who controlled the night school, was able to vouch for the assiduity of the scholars and tho efficiency they had attained during the short time they had been under tuition. A rough outline of the year's work was given by the secretary, showing the number of pupils comprising the various deparbments, viz., Sundayschool, nighb school, and band, and the satisfactory results pertaining thereto. Prizes were awarded to two children for besb attendance.