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Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 309, 31 December 1891, Page 4

The Star will not ba published feo-morrow (New Year's Day), but will appear as usual on Saturday. Our Hokianga correspondent wives :—« " The brigantine Cainille has been lying here for two days windbound. At 6 o'clock on Tuesday night the Glenelg attempted to tow her to sea, but only got as far as the bar when the ton-line broke. Another start! was made, when the line gave way again, and in trying to pick up the vessel the, second time the steamer ran into her tow, doing some damage. She then brought tha Camille back, and- proceeded to Onehunga. Some repairs are needed before the Camille will be fit to go to sea." News from Rotorua states that thg suicide of Mr J. 0. Ely the, Government surveyor at Rotoma, is deeply regretted. Yesterday a number of native chiefs visited the deceased's house, ■ and remained some time "tangi-ing," and sang a song of lamentation. He was greatly beloved by the Maoris, who likened him unto one of their great ancestors, Uenuku, who looked after the welfare of his people. Mr Blythe's position was an important one, being Government Surveyor and Road Inspector, at a salary of £250 a year. He was a prominent figure during the Tarawera eruption, being an inmate of Haszard's house on that terrible night, when the illfated building fell and killed live persons. Mr Blytlie's life was well insured in the Government office in two policies, one of which was just recently effected for £1,000. Mr Malfroy has. received instructions from Wellington to take charge of all deceased's documents, pending a successor. All that has been finally arranged as yeb in reference to the English mails is that] the federal service of the Australian colonies shall be the service to alternate with the San Fratscis-co in keeping up the fortnightly despatch and receipt of mails decided upon by Parliament. Negotiations I as to how the arrangements shall be carried out are still unfinished, but the delay seema to be beyond the control of the New Zealand Postal Department. The chief point of difficulty is that the new system will entail extensive alterations in the time-table for the Union Steamship Co.'s services betwe en Melbourne and Bluff, in order to connect with the steamers of the federal service either way, and the Company has not yet signified what it is prepared to do in the matter. The London Post Office ia also slow in completion of its share of the arrangements. To-morrow night the City Hall will bo occupied by Clarke's Minstrel and Variety Company.; A first-class programme will be provided. Million prices of admission will be charged, viz., 2?, Is, arid 6d.

'In answer to several inquiries we are enabled fco state that it. is tho intent-ion of i the Post Office authorities to sort the 'Frisco mail od arrival for delivery afa the private boxes, but there will be no outside delivery. Our obituary column to-day contains the death of Mr Frederick Hannken,' an old Auckland resident, who has passed away at the ripe age of 01. He was well, known as a capablo musician. -The funeral takes place ox\ Saturday morning next, leaving the late residence of deceased in Unioa-street at half-past nine a.m.- ■ ■ • ■' : The District Assembly Auckland Knights of Labou? held a social in the Cook-street Hall last evening. There was a good, attendance of ladies and gentlemen, Mr R. French presiding. The Chairman explained the principles of the Knights of Labour organisation, and believed the order was destined to achieve great success. There, were in. the Auckland province six assemblies, and it was anticipated that another assembly would be opened in Ponsonby shortly. In answer to a question the Chairman slated that any trade union, instancing the carpenters, could- join the Knights, and yet preserve it 3 individuality as to what were the best requirements and welfare of tbab trade; the only proviso made by the Knights of Labour Constitution being in reward to strikes. During the evening limelight views were shown by Mr Dine?, and a first-class microscope was under" the control of Mr Smith. Song;?, were rendered by Messrs Jury, Jennings, Dixon and recita-. tions by Miss French ("Christmas in the Workhouse") and Mv Burton ("Shatnus O'Brien ") wore highly appreciated by the audience. Altogether a very pleasing evening was spent, and the proceedings concluded at half-past ten by a_ general wish of "A Happy New Year" to all. Refreshments of a "very liberal kind were partaken of during the evening. . The three-masted schooner Silver Cloud, which arrived ab the Kaipara on Tuesday night, with a cargo of coal from Newcastle, which port she left in company with the barque Wenona, bound for Auckland, toad moderate weather across, bub on crossing the K-vipara bar with moderate south-westerly breeze, had the misfortune to be overtaken by two following seas. The first that broke on board did no damage, bul> the second shipped carried away the stern rail, after platform,,and a greater portion of the wheel. One of the men ab tha wheel was injured, incapacitating him from duty. The after cabin doors were smashed in, and cabin flooded, cabin fittings being carried away. The binnacle and compass were washed overboard, the topgallant bulwarks were also washed away in several place.?, besid93 other damage done on deck. So completely was the vessel submerged by the sea that Captain Hayes, who was on the tore yard, could not see the mizen boom.

The weather was glorious for the continuation of the tennis ' tournament at Napier yesterday, and the courts were in capital order. There was a large attendance; All the principal contests were concluded. Captain Russell broke his leer when playing. Harrnar. beat Marshall, who was out of form, for the championship singles. Harman played a hard, brilliant game, forcing Marshall to act on the defensive., Fen wick and Lotran, after a hard struggle with Koch Brothers, easily beat Marshall and Harman in the doubles. Misa Douslin beat Mrs Abraham for Ladies' Singles, although the latter led and was expected to win until tho end, when Miss Douslin adopted a ..more aggressive attitude, and pulled off the game after a very plucky struggle. The only events bo be decided are Men's Handicap Doubles and Combined Doubles.

The address on the work of Dr. tfarrsardo's Rescue Homes in London delivered in the Choral Hall last evening by the Rev. W- J. Mayers, of London, was listened to •with interest by a large audience. Mr C. iO. McMillan presided. The opening hymn was sung to the accompaniment of piano, violin, and cornet by Mr Mayers and two of the.Barnardo Home boy*< who accorapaay him. The B.ev. T. Spurgeon led in prayer, and the boy bell-ringers played the " Hibernian March." very cleverly on their bells. The Chairman delivered a few opening: remarks, and Mr Mayer? f.horc spoke afc considerable Jeugfch of the good work effected amongst the poorer classes of London by Dr. Bernardo's Homes and the benevolence of assisting friends. The address was illustrated by limelighb views. During the evening some exx-ellenb musical selections on the violin, dulcimer, bagpipes, and bells were given by the boys, s.nd these item 3 were evidently greatly lilted by the audience. In addition, to the admission fee a collection was taken up in aid of the funds of Barnardo's Homes. Mr Mayers announced last evening that the expenses of the present mission of himeelf and tho boys were defrayed by a London citizen, and nob oufcof the Home funds.

In the Opera House this evening Mr H. M. Stanley will make hi 3 first appearance in New Zealand, when he is to deliver the firab of three lectures in Auckland. The subject of to-night's story i.« " How I Sound Livingstone in Central Africa," a narrative of the first, and in the minds of many, the greatest expedition made by Mr Stanley in to..the Dark Continent. As wa« the case in Australia, the lecture will be illustrated by a large map of Central Africa brought up to date. The second iecture of the series will be delivered tomorrow, and the last on Saturday, a? Mr Stanley leaves on Monday for SYc'iingtori, where he opens on Wednesday. We have boon requested to mention that to-morrow being a. public holiday tho plan of Feats ■will be open in the vestibule of the Opera House. At the meeting of the University College Council yesterday afternoon Sir M. O'Rorke presided. There were also present Bishop Cowie, Colonel Haul tain, Messrs W. Dilvorth. J. H. Upton, Jtiev. J. H. Simmonds and Mr W. Crowther (Mayor). The Chairman welcomed Mr Crowther and Mr Upton as member? of tbo Board. The former has' a seat a? Mayor and tho latter fills Sir F. Whitakor's place. I'o was resolved after some discussion tc adopt n resolution passed by tho Committee) to reduce the rental of the Taupiri reserve from £200 Io £150 and foregoing arrears of rent. Tho application of Mr C. Urn ford for a reduction of rent oti the reserve nt Lake rtfmihia was referred to the ranker for report. The flax <jrowth, Mr Brurord states, has caused the depreciation of value. The application of Mr ..'. H. Graham to rent certain land at Whakatano at 10s an acre was referred to Messrs JJtlworth and Udy lor report. Accounte to tho amount of £99 7s 6d were passed i'or payment.

As a tibt\ntr finale to the Christmas festivities, an errfjftainment was given'in the Paiunure 10dl under the auspices of the Jtov. JVJojkignore Walter McDonald on .Monday evening. There was a large audienco. including tv number of AuekIfuiders. The prouranime was provided by Hisses Quinw, Lynch, Loneigan. Brady, and Master Wilkinson, Messrs A. Loomb, J. Hogan, Fred Yunge, Montague, Loornb, and Cassolla J>rof?. A dance followed tl'.e concert. the Js'ev/ Year in, don't, fcrgefc t;.« call for the be?t whisky in iho market,, the Caelic— (Advt.) Xiargainp :-Ll neil f ] a m.islc<.', 10',d, 1? 7d, Is9d, a.-id Is b<l yard ; taped Jace curtain?, 2s ;d, 3s 3d, and 5s 3d ' per pair; vncn'tf tonrii-i hat, tics, etc.. the prettiest silk hand kerchiefs in the city ub J. Ureeu's, 78, V icfcoria- street. — (Ad v c") frem the country are acair. re-mwdsd-that; ti.e greatest variety and bost. value in boys' or njec's clothing, hats, *hirts, and -ecktie?, is to be found'afc Gee. *owld3', Victoria N Arcnde. --(Advt.)

A number of Aucklanders wiil remember the name of Brogden, the contractor for the principal railways in this colony. Papers from the Old Country to hand this week contain notices of the marriage of Miss Annie Edith Brog'den, who spent three years, along with her parents, Mr and Mrs Alexander Brogden, in the 'different centres of New .Zealand, and who made a number of friends during their sojourn in Auckland. The bridegroom was Mr Edward Kensington, of Copethorne, Suseex, in which county his family is well known. The ceremony was performed at St. Peter's Church, Leigham Court Road (Strathearn), aboub 10 miles from London, by the Rev. H. Baron Dickenson. Afterwards Mr and Mrs Kensington left for Italy to spend the honeymoon. Mr John. Lawson,. the present' Official, Assignee in Auckland, came to Auckland in 1872 as chief accountant for the firm of Brogden.

Some months ago the' Helping Hand Mission Lad given to them' by the owners, Messrs Bycroft, . Fry, : Stone and White, a fine- tent capable of seating 300 people. The Committee of the Mission are anxious to put it into practical and immediate use, and have secured permission to erect ib on the vacant allotment behind the New Zealand Shipping Company's offices in Customs-street, and will commence a iveek's mission on next Monday evening at 7.3 Q. They hope thereby to give a helping hand to the crowds that at this festive season throng' our streets of an evening. Various city ministers and local preachers have consented to give addressee. An orchestral band will, lead tho singing assisted by various choirs connected with the city churches, who will attend on different evenings. . The Bra«s Band of the Mission, which invariabl3 7 draws a. crowd, will render assistance each evening.

Photographers' places of business are generally a source of pleasure to sightseers. Hernus' and Tuttle'a studios in Queen-street are to be open to the public thie evening. Tuttle's will be open on Saturday morning' for the convenience of visitors to Auckland and picnic parties.at ha If-oast seven.

Last Monday being the anniversary of the opening of the Matakana Public Hall, the occasion was celebrated by a concert and dance. Mr A. Campbell presided. The programme was contributed by Mrs RaynerJ Capt. Syms, Miss Syms, Mr Kelly, the Misses Campbell, Messrs Morse and J. lf, Phillpot. Mr David Cruick&hank thnnked the Auckland visitors, and Capt. Syms, on behaif of his friends and self, replied. " Auld Lang Syne " was then sung by all hands, and a ball followed. r

The "Bible Standard" for January is issued. This journal now enter.? on the twelflh year of its publication. The editor has the pleasure of stating that the past year was the most successful experienced, a larger number of copio? having been circulated, and the subscribers paying their subscriptions promptly. A hope is expressed that in the near future tho price will be reduced to one penny. The present issue ia full of interesting reading of oil kinds, and the publication both in appearance and contents reflects credit on all connected with it. The principal articles dealt with this month are :—" Notes on Scripture," " Life ia Christ," " Uncle Daniel's Bible Class," " To Our Readers " (poetry by John Blackmail), "Association Notes," "The Home Circle," "King Out the Old, Ring in the New " (by the oditor), " Children's Corner," church, current, and mission note?, "The Month," etc., etc.

The manager of the Auckland D. I.C. hag issued a neat little complimentary card, which we presume has boen sent to the customers of the firm. It will be found very useful for bueiness men, It gives the time-tables of the various 'buses, and special shipping leaving the different porbs in the colony.

Mr Hudson, the well-kr.cwn chemist of Hobsou and Victoria-street?, has i.-sued a very useful wall calendar for 1892, with monthly slips ; also a very pretty pocket one, printed in gold. Both wore executed at the Star Office.

Ab all the bent resorts in the city, Gaelic whisky is obtainable. It is a test that the proprietors know how to please their customers when they provide the best brand. Nothing like-Gaelic—(Advt.J.