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Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 20, 25 January 1892, Page 2

The defeat of the Liberal Unionist in the contest for Lancashire North East (Rossendale), rendered vacano by Lord Hartington's succession to the Dukedom of Devonshire, is a remarkable indication of the change which has come over public feeling in England on the question of Home Rule since the general election in 1886. The Marquis of Hartington wae opposed on that occasion by MrL. Newbigging, a Gladstonian Liberal, who was defeated by a majority of 1,450. On this occasion the Unionist candidate has suffered defeat by a majority of 1,225. The number of votes polled in the election just held was also considerably larger than in 1886, showing that the eleotion was regarded aa a test, and stupendous efforts were put forward on both sides. Mr Parnell's death has removed the chief obstacle to complete reunion of the party on the question of local government foi? Ireland, and the bye-elections so far have proved that the English Liberals are determined that an end shall be put to the split and unholy alliance with the Tories, which was effected under the traitorous leadership of the Marquis of Hartington and Mr Chamberlain.

The Registrar of the Supreme Court held a sitting in bankruptcy this morning, and made an order of release to the Official Assignee in respect of 82 bankruptcies, in connection with whioh statements of receipts and expenditure had been furnished.

Vital statistics for December show that of the principal centres of population the Borough of Christchurch has the lowest death rate, viz., 1-29 per 1000; Auckland' being next with 1~36 ; Dunedin third, 1*88; and Wellington hag a very high re« cord of 2-16. The total births in boroughs amounted to 429, The deabha in December were 263—an increase of 51 on the number in November. Of the total deaths, males contributed 141 and females 122. Sixty-three of the deaths were of children under 5 years of age, being 23*95 per cent, of the whole number; 48 of these were under 1 year of age. The following remarks apply only to the four principal boroughs:—The births in December were 223, the same number as in November, The deaths amounted to 169 against 125 itx November—an increase of 44. There were 23 deaths of persona of 75 yeara and upwards.

Ah the inquest held on the body of Peter Cheyno, killed by falling from a telegraph pole at Wellington, the evidence showed that the accident was caused by the snapping of a bolb with whioh the deceased was fixing an arm on to the pole, and there was apparently a flaw in the bolt. A verdict of " Accidental Death " was returned.

In reference to fcbe letter in our issuo of Saturday remarking on the want of proper lighting at the Swimming Club sports, we are informed that the Baths have never been fitted wlbh lights for nighb use by the City Council, and that the Swimming Club elected themselves to light up the place, and were in consideration of so doing allowed the use of the Baths for a nominal Bum.

A very interesting race between crews representing the Oceanic and Waitemata Sawmills, the result of a challenge by the former, was pulled off just prior to the Judges Bay Regatta on Saturday. The course was about two and a-half miles, starting from Judge's Bay and finishing at the Railway Wharf, The Oceanic waa the most fancied crew. The start was by mutual consent, and was a very even one. Both crews pulled very even for the first half mile, the Oceanic pulling four to five strokes per minute faster. At the, mile the Waitematas were leading by about a length, and pulling a. fine lengthy stroke. T,be last mils both crews had settled down to pulling in earnest a,nrt well together. At the last quarter the Waifceniatas put on a fine spurt, and finished three lengths ahead.

A correspondent at Launceston wires as follows :—Wirth's enormous show, including three circus rings going simultaneously, is drawing very large audiences here. Crowds are turned away nightly. Special trains from the country are full. Ihe Company next go to New Zealand on an extended tour. The Company contains one hundred and sixteen people, and is the best show that has ever visited Tasmania.

The Auckland Orangemen had a most enjoyable picnic at Mobutapu on Saturday last. The steamers Eagle and Victoria conveyed thither a very large number of people, and the oubingon the whole passed off most pleasantly. Amusements of the ordinary character wero indulged in, and appropriate music was provided by the Newmarket Band. The party returned home early in the evening. The master plumbers' picnic to Motutapu was equally successful, about 200 persons participating. Sports of a varied character were engaged, in and the party nturned to town aboufj7.3o p.m.

Those who desire to enter objections to the city valuations are reminded by Mr Duke, of the Auckland Chambers, that he is prepared to fill in the necessary forme and take any other steps that are necessary to bring the appeals before the Assessment Court.

The Onehunga Rowing Club had a " pull off" on Saturday for a set of caps civon by Mr Laking, tailor; the winners being, Messrs Leithart, Wobater, Skinner, Lyell, Pearce and Sutherland.

The New Idea Minstrels gave a successful performance ab the City Hall on Saturday evening, being well received by a large audience, who applauded frequently and with vigour. The members "of the troupe are most of performers and favourites who have been absent for some weeks from Auckland platforms, and this no doubt was one of the reasons for the kindliness with which the Company's successful efforts to amuse were' regarded by the audience. Tom Makanini and Charles Voss seem very general favourites, and their songs, ••She Went Up Like a Rocket," etc, and f unniraents, were very liberally applauded, including the sketch echo in the woods. Miss Rose Andrew and her clever sisters were rewarded with applause for their excellent singing and acting in a duet, and contributed to the amusement in other items. Miss Ethel Gordon was well received, especially in "Mother's Old Red Shawl," as were Miss Linden in " My Rover Comes Again," and Messrs Willis, Hewson, and others, for their songs and These were in general far better than is usual in shows of this class ; the quips and jokes were likewise good, there being a noticeable absence of chestnuts or old jokes of any description. Another good house should assemble when the oompany appear to-nighb, and during the week.

The shooting competition by the City Guards for the Campbell.challenge belt and Captain Kohn's trophies took place on Saturday. The belt was won by Bugler Dormer, also the gold medal and £1 money prize. Private Shepherd, trophy and £1; Corporal Dormer, 15s : Private Stirling, 10a; Lieutenant Dormer, 7e 6d; Corporal Arthur, 7s 6d. The Range prize-winners were : — 200yde, Lt Dormer, Stirling. Osborne; 300 yds, Br. Dormer, Shepherd, Soall ; 400 yds, Shepherd, Br. Dormer, Cpl. Dormer, sQoyd«, Br. Dormer, Craig, Stirling. In the second class the following won Prizes :—Pte. Reynell, trophy and £1; PrivatoA.R. Dunn, £1 ; Private Robinson, 15s ; Private Eady, 12s 6d ; Sergeant Oakos, 10s ; Private Button, 10a ; Private Parker, 10s ; Private Fletcher, 10s; Private C. Dunn, 7e 6d ; Private Reardon, 6s. The range prizes in the second class were won by :—2ooyds, Robinson, Parker ; 300 yds, Eady, Robinson, Pa-ker ; 400 yds, Reynell, Robinson, Parker; 500yda, A. Dunn, Eady, Robinson.

The Auckland Bowling Club held their usual gathering on Saturday. The following matches wero played : —No. 1 Rink : Newcombe, Steadman, Payne, Dingwall (skip), 21, v. Bennett, H. Gorrie, Wright, Holland (skip), 9. No. 2 Rink : Lyell, Mahoney, Hooper, Thompson (skip), 11, v. Lawson, King, Carrick, Ross (skip), 21. No. 3 Rink : Jones, Culpan, Duthie (skip), 21, v. Cattanach, McDermott, Mackechnie (skip), 14. No. 4 Rink : Dinnison, Towsey, Stewart, Winks (skip), 21, v. Taunt, Wright, Kingswell, Hardie (skip), 23. No. 5 Rink : Carlaw, Tait, Miller, Cozens (skip), 17, v. Hosking, Heron, Gorrie, Edwards, (skip), 23. A boy named Bartlett, aged five years, fell oft the wharf at Onehunga on Saturday, and was promptly rescued by an elder brother.