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Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 15, 19 January 1892, Page 4

Yesterday, a poll for the election of six councillors for tho Borough of Birkenhead took place. Tho polling was as follow : —E. J. White, 74: J. G. Kay, 72 ;A. E. Porter, 70 : R. J. Hardy, 6S ; B. T. Hawkins, 65 ; W. Thompson, G4 ; 11. Jones, 21. The first six wore declared duly elected by Mr Thos. Seaman, who acted as substitute Eefcurning-Ofiicer.

The moufchly meeting of the Newton Schools Committee was bold in the Navvton West- School last evening. Present :Mr J. M. White (Chairman), Mr G. Knight (Treasurer), Messrs W. J. Macdcrmott, T. McMaster, H. Thompson, J. D. Gow, and W. Service. The Committee nominated ill- Edmund Bell and Air John L. Kelly aa candidates for election to the Auckland Board of Education.

The addition to the Museum, in Princesstreet, is being hindered from completion owing to the glass required for a portion of tho roof having to arrive from England, it is expected that some two months will elapse before the glass reaches Auckland. The building is 100 feet in length by 50 feet wide, and is so constructed thab when tho time arrives for extending it to tho street frontage tho same design can be further carried out. The large and valuable canoo belonging to the Museum has been placed in position in the now building, and we understand that the Maori house and carvings will also be located there. Mr J. L. Holland is the contractor, and the addition will cost something over £1,000 when completed.

Constable William Grey has been promoted to the position of second-class constable, for courage displayed recently by saving tho life of a boy in tho harbour. It will bo remembered thab Grey plunged from the wharf on a dark night and effected the rescue.

A verdict of death from natural causes was returned by the jury thab inquired into the circumstances connected with the sudden death of Mr Joseph Glenny, at Helena Bay, Whangarei, on the 11th of January. Mr Glenny lesided at Dovonport, bub had gono with his wife to visit Mr Charles Cowan. He wa3 taken ill in the night, and died shortly afterwards. Dr. Hall deposed at the inquest that apoplexy was the causo of death. Mr F. F. Day, J.P., ofiieiated as coroner.

A painful accident occurred near Kamo on the 11th instant which was nearly reeulfcinp; very seriously for a man named Duncan Finlayson. He was engaged cubting up a bullock for Mr Brown, the contractor at Pipivvai, and was using an axe with his right hand ab the same time holding the beast with his left. By somo means the axe slipped and severed an artery below the second joint of his thumb. His mates bound up tho wound, bub as tho artery had not been tied, Finlayson bled profusely. As the flow continued, he decided to ride in to Kamo, where he arrived in a very exhausted condition. Dr. Hall secured tho artery, but Finlayson was so weak from loss of blood that hi fainted.

Messrs R,. Fry and G. N. Brassey collected a sum of money last week and handed it over to Mr J. B. Stoney for tho purpose of procuring fruit and toys for the orphans now in camp at Home Bay, Motutauu. Mr Stoney being the Hon. Secretary, proceeded to the Island on Saturday, and presented the children with the toys so thoughtfully provided. About fifty ladies and gentlemen also went down to Motutapu in tho Eagle. The children are in excellent health, and evidently thoroughly enjoy camping out. Messrs Claude and Blades inspected the eight tents, and awarded tho prizes presented by Mr Kohn, jeweller, for the two best-kept one.*. The presents consisted of a gold breastpin for the senior scholar in charge of tho boys' tents, and a silver brooch for the girls. The children will return to town on the 27th inst.

The medical staff of the Cardiff _ Infirmary recently succeeded in extracting 43 out of 53 marbles swallowed for a wager by a local youth named Magcc. The ivinner of fcs.k fSKt-raorflinary wager looked none the wrrss eßh.er ft?.*' Jus strango repast or the assiduous attempts fJ t the medical men who had the case in hand..

Dr. J. Giles, R.M., being now fully _«, stored to health, presided at tho Police Court this morning. There were only t\ vo inebriates. One, being a first offender, was fined ss, or 24 hours in default. John Wells, for a second offence, was fined 10s or 24 hours' hard labour in dofault. '

Cr.~ _^per x has given in tho followinr, notice of" motion to tho Town Clerk ;~I " That a special order bo mado repealing clause 98 of the building by-laws, and ro. onacting the same, omitting the words 'and with tho advice of tho BuildingSru> veyor.'" The clauso in question has referonce to the position of tho entablature or frieze, and takes away tho power of the Building Surveyor to grant reductions, or vice versa, in tho height tho same should be from tho ground.

Fruit-growors who send plums or peaches to salerooms complain of the petty depredations of the cro>vd of lumpors and "onlookers who surround the auctioneer while the goods are being offered. Some orchardists send plums to auction in neab' little ten-pouad boxes to suit tho convenience of small purchasers. In order to show tho quality of the fruit the lid j 8 lifted, whereupon almost every hand within reach takes a plum. This may not be so serious when a 401b box is opened, but it means considerable loss when the package is a small one.

On Saturday night next, and every evening during Regatta week, the City Hall will be occupied by a local company styling therasolves " Hugo's New Idea Minstrels." Popularpriees willbecharged,viz.,lsand6a. Tho programmes to be presentod will be of the minstrel order, and a number of newfeatures are promised. In the present) dearth of amusement, the Company should do good business.

A telegram from Wellington states that the Cricket A~*~"h:'.'>--n n. i„o Empire City fi-"' A,,-,., n.tiy will be unable to do n,•.,!■_ tnan send a team to Auckland, and Napier will consequently have to be omitted from their programme. Want of funds is tho chief obstacle.

Mr Horace Chester closed his season ab, tho Opera House last evening. His clever character sketches were well received, as were also his excellent imitations of wellknown public personages in the old country. Mr Chester will appear to-morrow night at Pulcekobe. On Thursday Mr Chester is to appear at Papakura, and ou the following night at Onehunga, finishing at Helensville on Saturday. Afterwards the country districts will be visited, Mr Henry Davies, acting as manager.

At the Police Court yesterday Mary Breen was charged with having used insulting language towards Rose Jones.— Mr W. J. Napier appeared for complainant and Mr J. O'Meaglier for the defendant. — Mr and fllra Jones, also Michael McGuinness, deposed to defendant having used the insulting language. The defendant denied having used the language, and alleged that offensive remarks had been used by the complainant.—Mary Breen, mother-in-law of defendant, Esther Breen, and Thomas Breen gave evidence for tho defence.— Tho Bench decided to dismiss the case, each party to pay thoir own costs.

The funeral of tho late Mr Maurice Dunbar took place at the Catholic cemetery, Howick, yesterday, tho procession of syuipathisingfriends being the largest witnessed at that picturesque and prettily-situated village for some time past. Mr Dunbar had been ailing for a considerable time, during which he was tenderly and assiduously nursed by his devoted wife and other kind friends. He bore his sufferings with wonderful resignation and Christian fortitude, and died fortified with the sacraments of the Church. During his protracted illness he was regularly visited by Monsi£*nor McDonald, who also performed the funeral rites in a very impressive manner. Very great sympathy has been extended to _i" surviving widow in her present affliction.

The annual aquatic and athletic sports carnival ab Waiuku is announced to be held on Monday, Ist proximo. The programme contains twenty events, and should afford a day's good amusement. Choice selections of music by tho Waiuku Cavalry band will enliven the proceedings. The steamer Manukau will leave Onehunga immediately on arrival of the 7.45 a.m. train from Auckland, and return the following day at 12 noon. As an inducement to visitors, return tickets will be issued at four shillings, available until tho 3rd, and should any wish to return overland, via Pukekohe, conveyances can be had at a reasonable charge. Messrs Goo. Large and A. M. Barriball, the lion, secretaries, assisted by a competent committee, aro working hard to ensure a successful meeting.

To-day, a very fine specimen of the Japan lily aretum was on exhibition in the window of Messrs Hesketh and Aitken, seedsmen, of Queen-street, and attracted considerable attention from passers-by. The spike contained 13 large flowers, about niue inches each in diameter, and tho whole head of the spike measured fully three feet in circumference. Each flower has a powerful perfume, and boro a striking and most delicate appearance. Tho ground of the flower is white, and it ib tinted with yellow stripes aud pink spots. Mr William Goldie, who has chargo of the Albert Park and Domain, grew the lily, which reflects infinite credit on him.

MrDeverell, an artist whose sea studies attracted some attention last season, exhibits in Messrs Champtabup and Cooper's windows a well-executed oil picture of some pohutakawa trees at the Lafci beach. The painting is but a study in foliage, but it is a clever study. The trees aro faithfully painted, the technique displayed being decidedly good. The glimpse of th) sea beyond is likewise good, but would probably bo more attractive and agreeable if either some summer cloud shadows wera cast or the surface was somewhat ruffled.

A boy named Richard Maloney got into the harbour yesterday. He had gone under the wharf to fish, but slipped into the water. Fortunately, he was able to catch hold of a pilo, and was soon hauled out by Constable Mr.cky.

Tho departure of Mr Thos. Logan, an old Thames resident and prospector, for Broken Hill, severs another link in the historic chain in connection with our goldfields. Tho Logan family were not only inveterate prospectors and skilled miners, bub took a warm interest in politics, and were the means of bringing out Sir George Grry as the representative of the Thames in Parliament. The first requisition to Sit George was written and printed by Mr W. Wilkinson, now of Auckland, and it was to the Brothers Logan that he entrusted the same for signature by the -peopla of the Thames, a task they successfully carried out in the face of strong opposition from the monied interests. The requisition secured Sir George's consent, and-the mining interests secured his return. Two of the brothers have preceded Mr Thomas Logan, and so successful have they been in wooing Dame Fortune, as to be in a position to retire in affluence, tho resu.t ol successful investments at Broken Hill. ** Thos. Logan still retains his own freenoia at the Uupor Thames, which is now w high state of cultivation, the result ot m» labours thereon in combination with mining ventures. ■ A meeting of the Committee appointed to arranrre for the picnic in connection wiw St. Matthew's Church was held last mgni, when it was resolved thab this year.' festivities should be held on tho -JfO <» January at the Pah Farm, Onehunga. Ham cars and 'buses will leave th 3 school-room ab 10 a.m. and convey the picaicsers to *« grounds, where every arrangement win made by the Committee to ensure an c joyablo outi _g. Hob water whl be provided for those who wish to make ttia,|

Mr Geo. Mcßrido held Tl'« 6mpl Sicat Point Chevalier on out in brakes &£**■ ftbcSselves - with the usua 3"'j° ye "„-and swimming. A good S- d f| supply of provisions was proSi* 1 *:! fcSl baker, which was done to Towards to Mr Mcßride _ S"^" 1 tCnt Albert, where they wero idencaf J r ndid tea , and where hey S,:comedto»'-Pj9 and .songs till about J -IS* '» ' Ja hen «!»* loffc . for , T B> thoroughly enjoyed themfelves. he Connci i of the Chamheld yesterday urternoo-, Wott ammer *L ,idin<r, ib was resolved— **■ FOrr heopSor of the Council of this W» W-dvisable that the colony Gba-nbe-. .."resented ab the Chicago •K*n *S recommend that the same j_. hib ,tior., ana ion afc fchQ t fuII Chamber. (2) That the exconsiit principally of our bibita shou dM« ' ua,-, r abbit in 3' »„d other natural products (_) * tob6 fL Pxhibßion bo in the name of the Tb attbe /nnt separately for each prov.nU.^ no J?hat the Chamber and ci» ldiS " rl t C D ; P sted be requested to unaerllW™ m n of getting together such &'' *° Twill represent their districts, products ss * f f carrying out the 5) Tb h a fold S\he Government of tho «" rtto Khat»Boeti n „ of the Chamcolony- Seated be held on Thursday *"!ffi to consider the matter, the '^ a Cine district to be invited to ja.mbera.rw altend " nn _;« P rl for gratuitous disM Xrf«% R oftheColle« tnbutionanuaine p £ Uctmaa and of the Auckland University f ,i1ß92 Anyone who wishes to ge, nlv may procure one on applica-fl'ffo-S The feo. fixed for ab. *. J Z the lectures aro very moderate— teudanceattric'e b ocoapyln g rt it Sk, .and one pound for a onC !Lovin„ two hours per week, and •** ffiatelv. For laboratory inflic at the rate of ten term for one half-day in each ibll ngS ln3 pertermfortwo half-days i W \ o lefandsoon proportionately. It iDMC A™ to bo "enorally understood that doe f ' r o the°College are not confined *sffi.tnd«.£oftheNe W Zeabut are open toall persons 1j ". !?„« fee" The loctures and Sir pactice' are of the greatest Si value to students of. chemistry, P f«___ who take an interest in a " d ,tlbieetscan extend their knowin botany. lVv 700lo E y, and elementary physiofiftfcSwdelivered by the Professor rißMogy and Geology. SBSSSd. The A. Battery will S. parade on Thursaay, and the others , lopo to get their men together for early parades as well. Aa accident occurred to a lad named John Looney ab tho Calliope Dock this moming. He was playing and fishing with some companions when be fell, striking his head against the stone side ot tho doc_. Tho result was a nasty fracture. Ur. Roberton saw the lad and sent him to the ' Hospital, :