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Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 138, 13 June 1893, Page 4

This evening at eighb o'clock, tho Hon. E. J. Seddon, Premier of New Zealand, will address a meeting of Auckland citizens in the City Hall. Hia Worship the Mayor (Mr W. Crowther)will preside. The dresscircle has been reserved for ladies with their escorts. As this is the firab speech of tho new Premier in Auckland, and his third public utterance since ha succeeded Mr Ballance as Premier of the colony, tbc.c is certain to be a crowded ab« tendance. Mr Seddon will doubless deal with many political questions of engrossing interest in the colony ab present, and the address is certain to be a masterly exposition (<f the policy and intentions of the Government.

The following cablegram was despatched to-day to Thos. Sexton, Esq., M.P., London : —"Recain your seat ab all hazards, To do otherwise is to jeopardise tbs causa at Homo and abroad." (Sd.) J. A. Tote) Irish Federation, Auckland, New Zealand.

A young man named Edmand Burko waa charged at the Police Court yesterday after* noon with having broken a glass panel and jug, value £1, the property of Elizabeth Co^ney. Prisoner pleaded nob guilty, and said since hie mishap with Sandall he bad got the reputation of being the champion middle-weight of Australia. Thab was, however, false, as ho did nob want to fight. He considered himself too respectable for Auckland after nexb Tuesday, if he could get away. His people bad to leave Greystreet because of it being full of thesa frighttul women. He had a drop too much when he broke tke panel, but he did cob touch the jug. After hearing evidence the Bench sentenced the prisoner to two months' imprisonment with hard labour, without) the option of a fine. Prieoner exclaimed, "What do you think of thab, George 1 It's nob fair," as he left the dock.

An old bushman named Manual Grant died suddenly ab Otahuhu on Sunday. Ho was over 70 years of age and w«« living ia a wbare. The body was found by Mr William Eealip. Deceased is nob known to have any relatives in tho colony. He has lived for forty-five years in tho PagaUura district. No inquest will be held. A realistic dreamer, named Charles Mills, resides ab the upper township, Coromandel. He is a butcher, and ths ofchor evening dreamed that he was killing abeep. Ho gob out of bed, seized hta knife, and drew ib across his wrisb, inflicting a severe, though fortunately, not dnn< garous wound. Medical attendance v/aa subsequently obtained.

Ab tho Governor's " Ab Home," a«. Wellington, to meeb Rear-Admiral Between Smith, the officers of tho flatrsJup^ wora naval full dre?», out of compliment to H'3 Excellency the Earl of Glasgow, as ho is an old naval officer. Full drees has not bosn worn by naral visitors to Wellington a* any public function since the X>uke « Edinburgh was there. Messrs D. B. McDonald and W. Me Cullough pub in full time yesterdny on Uo Bench at the Police Court. After wo weno to press the case 3of Con way v. Leijrh a'l * counter-charges were heard. John Leigh was charged with having used tbreolsmng bohaviour towards William Contra?, and insulting language towards J»mos Con waft while William Conway was charged mth having used insulting language towards John Leigh. Mr E. Mahony nppsaraa for Mr Leigh, and Mr Tunks for Mr Conway. After hearing an amount of evidence, the Bench dismissed all the informations. Tho annual examination of pupil teachers and of candidates for employment will b8 held on Monday, 26th, and following days, at the followinp places : — Aucklana : *or candidates for employment, Welloßiey" streeb School; for pupil teachers, Newton Eas School, Upper Queen-streeb. Tn»*WJ Waiokaraka School. Hamiltoa s Hsmiltoa West School.

Very cold weather haß been exparieucsd Ofc Rnglan. Snow was on the Karioi Mountttio, the South Head, at Raglan Harbour. An inquest was being held ab the Avondale Lunatic Asylum this afternoon as we wont to press, to inquire into the circumetancos connected with tho death of an Jrnnata named Rose Campion. In reference to certain charges of neglecb made against the Rev. A. Carrick at a, re'oflnfc meeting oE the Auckland Presbytery, we have been requested to publish $be following letter from the lady whose equation to the New Hebrides work was the subjocb of comment:—"l was very torry indeod to notice the unkind and undeserved attack made upon jou, a* stated in the newspaper report of Presbytery meeting held at St. Andrew's Church on s'uesday evening last, with rogard I understand, to my gifb to Dr, Lamb's mission. All I asked you to do in the matter was to send word to Mrs Kerr (secretary of Ladies' Missionary Society) of my intentiun to give the donation, and this you kindly undertook to do, and did at once. lam therefore quite at a loss to understand how it can be suggested • that through your default the money was nearly lost to the mission.' It is far from encouraging to (subscribers to note among tho administrator? of their donations such n spirit aa would prompb so groundless a charge as is contained in the newspaper report. If my recollection serves me correctly, bha donation was paid within a week or so of my spsaking to you."

Among the passengers who leave by the f.B, Rotomahana for Sydney this evening nre Mr W. P. Feafcheretono and family, well-known residents of the North Shore. lit Featherstone is leaving to reside permanently at Sydney. Before leaving, the Commodore of the Auckland XaohtClub, of which be hag boen an activo member, is to present him with a lotter, the text of which is aa follows:—" The Committee of thy Auckland Yacht Club, whilsb much regretting your departure from Auckland, and thereby losing you as an active member, beg to wish yourself and family bon voyage, and express tho hope that at no distant' date you may be enabled to re-visit Auckland."

The Onehunga R.M. Court; eat yesterday More Mr Bush, R.M. Messrs F. Shortland and Battley, solicitors, on behalf of the Bar, welcomed the R.M. upon his first appearance as Resident Magistrate of the district. His Worship returned thanks for the kind expressions offered. Joseph Bronoan, for allowing cattle to wander in tbo public street, was fined Is, costs 7?, Joseph Hastie, William Mitchell, J. O'Keafo and others were charged with keeping certain dogs unregistered. Sergeant Greene stated all the defendants had Bipne takan out collars, and he asked that the cases be allowed to be withdrawn. The application was granted. Joeeph Moody, for keeping two dogs unregistered, ple&ded nob guilty. The defendant suted he had only borrowed the dogs, aud they were registered in another "district. The case was adjourned to July 3rd for further evidence. James Nixon was charged with using threatening language to Patrick Mjlloy. After hearing evidence on both tides, the case was dismissed.

Jntnes Robertson waa fined 10a or 4S hours this morning, afe tha Police Court), i'or having been drunk yesterday. This man,, with his brother (John Robertson), and anoo'uev man named Henry McLean, went out in a dingy shortly before 7 o'clock last evening. James Robertson being1 under the influence of drink, by some meana capsizod the dingy, when some distance from the Queen-street wharf. Fortunately, the cutter of H.M.?. Katoomba was not far off, and the sailors &b once rescued the three men from their unpleasant Rnd dangerous position. Constable Stanyer .waa on duty on the wharf at the time, and he took the drunker man into custody.

Packed in every pßrfc was the Opera House last night, when the Auckland Caledonian Society, in conjunction with Professor Carrollo and his pupils, tendered the widow of the late Mr P.. J. G. Sandall, the well-known athlete, a benefit concert. An excellent programme of twenty-two Items was gone through, the capital rule of no encorea being adhered to, although the calte for such wore many and prolonged. In an entertainment of such a character ib would, of course, be invidious to mention specially separate names. All gave their services freely, and all met with a capital reception.

The monthly convocation of Precoptory 149, of Knight) Templars, was held in the chapter-room, Protestant Ball, Newton, last evening. Companion Preceptor J. W. Boono waß in the chair. Tho encampment waa opened in ancient) form, after which devotional exorcises were engaged in. After the correspondence from London and elsewhere had been disposed of, the Preceptor stated he had a pleasant duty to perform, in the presentation of two Past Preceptors' jewels to Sir Knights Companions and Marksmen, W. Sherson nnd J. Carnahan. Tha presentation was made in a neat; speech, after which tho recipients returned thanks, saying that they hoped their illustrious, magnanimous, military, civil, and religious Order, which had been in existenca as a Christian institution for eight hundred yeara, would never be disgraced by them, nor its lustre tarnished. They should endeavour to live so in the world thnt they should be respected, end at their death they should be regretted, and hoped the jewols would bo handed down to their children following as tokens of esteem in which they were held by their Brother Sir Knights. The Chapter waa thou closed, and the brethren retired to refreshments, after which and the singing of the National Anthem, they all separated well pleased with the meeting. The jewols are the workmanship of Read Brothers, Symonds-street, and reflect great) credit on the firm.

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Education was held this mining. Preaenh: Mr R. Udy (obairman), an( j Messrs Cooper, Grand, Muir and Wilding. The tender'pf Tighe Broa. (£lO4 19.») was accepted for improvements to the echool buildings at Whangarei, Head teachers' reports on probationers for month of May were considered in detail. In reference to the pupil teachers' examination ft waa reported tbftt a number of candidates «ad applied who were under the minimum a £Q of 15 specified in tho regulations., It was decided that they should nob be admitted to examination until next year. ■Cl'fl Commibtoo also considered the selection of examinnrs in drawing, Ringing and needlework, and will make recommends-t'-ons to the Board ab next Tuesday's tocotiug.

The weekly meeting of the Eden Terrace P.M. Mutual Improvement Sooisty was f'SHI last evening, Mr W. Moor, president, in the chair. A lecture entitled "Wit" Ta3 delivered by Mr A. W. Kltson, and wae ffiucb appreciated by those present. A Tote of thanka to Mr Kitson concluded the evening's proceedings.

. The full programme for the next People's * opular Concerb which take 3 place in the wty Hall on Wednesday evening, is published in another column, The evening iiac beon set apart as a "Grand Old Irish "ignb," and it will be seen that the dirersi"Sfl bill is replete with the choicest melodies w the " dear little isle." Another crowded ""use may naturally be expected.

Upon the arrival-of Messrs Smith and Uughey's employees ab the Queen-street; premises yesterday morning, it was found that one of the show-cases {coabaining ladies' gloves) outside the shop front had &eon forced open, and fifteen pairs abstracted. The value of the stolen articles amounts to about £5. The matter has beon sported to the police.

The installation of themaßber and officers of Lodge Remuera, E.C., took place last evening, when about 50 members were present, including 18 pasb masfcora. Amongst those present were Bro. G. S. Graham, D.G.M., and the officers of the Grand Lodge, E.C., also Bro. W. MeCullough, G.D.M.G., and the officers of the Grand Lodge, S.C. Thel.P.M., Bro. C. La Koch, performed the duties of Installing Master very creditably. The W.M. for tho ensuing year is Bro. W] Morgan, late Mayor of Newmarket. Tha following are the principal officers, who were duly invested by the W.M. Bro. McCullough, S.W., Bro. Hudßou, J.W., Bro. Pirie, S.D., Bro. Grant, J.D., Bro. W. H. Skeat, treasurer ; Bro. Lovoday, secretary; and Bro. Kent, I.G. When the business was concluded, the brethren did justice to an excellent culd collation, and an hour or two was spent socially.

The Meianesian Mission waa the Bubjecfc of a special service at St. Paul's Church last evening. Tho congregation waa not very large, although a well-represented choir was in attendance. Amongst the clergy present were the Right. Rev. Bishop Cowie, tho Yen. Archdeacon Dudley, the Revs. C. M. Nelson, W. Bsatty, F. Larkins, W. Ronaldson, Lush, A. G. Purchas, L. Fitzgerald, Bates, Bolor, Eoyee, Caldor, H. S. Davies, J. K. Davis, Gould, Johnstone, Mac Murray, Mulgan, tnd Richards, with several leading members of the church. The Rev. C. M. Nelson, incumbent, conducted the service, and the lessons wore road by the Yen. Archdeacon Dudley and tha Rev. W. Ronaldson. Tho sermon, dealing with mission work, was preached by the Rev. W. Beatty, who took bis test from Acts xv., verses 25 and 26, "Our baloved Barnabas and Paul, men who have given their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." The offertory, in aid of the Mission, was £7 17s Id.

A very pleasant social evening was spent in the Alangere Public Hall on Tuesday last, when the choir and Sunday-school scholars of the Presbyterian church took the opportunity of presenting Miss Massoy with a handsome marble clock, on the occasion of her approaching marriage. Mr Allen presided, and made the presentation. Mr W. F. Massey returned thanks on behalf of his sister, and Mr John Massey also addressed a few well-chosen remarks to the meeting. The following items were contributed : — Pianoforte duet, Misses Robertson ; song, Miso Kenwood; recitation, Miss J. Speakman ; pianoforte dueb, Misses Wallace; song, Miss Robertson; piano solo, Miss E. Henwood ; violin solo, Miss L. Robertson ; pianoforte duet, Misees Scott; eong, Mr G. Speakman; song, Misß Robertson ; hymn ; every item being very creditably performed. During the evening refreshments were dispensed by the members of the choir.—(Own Correspondent.)

Last evening, in Sb. George's Hall, Newton, the Band of Hope Union gave an entertainment to the young people who had performed ab the annual gathering. Owing to the moasleß, only 350 attendod, but they all appeared to thoroughly enjoy the lantern views exhibited by Mr J. T. B. Dines, dumb-bell exercise by lads trom the Christian Standard Band of Hope, in charge of Mr A. Kelly, and the ventriloquism of Mr Nairn, which kept them luugking for half-ao-hour.

The Rev. J. B. Johnson, the Minister in charge of the "Helping Hand Mission," has published a little pamphlet of 40 pages, containing a lecture to men only on social subjects. It contains Bomestartling revelations. The book was issued by him in Ballarat when stationed there, and may oo had for 6d at tha Helping Hand office.

We call attention to Mr Wm. Levy's Bale of fruit and forest trees, etc., to be held at Avondale to-morrow, Wednesday, 14th inst., by Messrs Arthur and Esam. Mr Levy being known ao a careful and trustworthy nurseryman, purchasers can depend upon his stock being thoroughly worked, and true to nams.

The Newton Trades Football Club, hold a practice match in the Domain to-morro-v afternoon, when all players are requested to attend. It is intended to pick a team to play Otahuha on the following Wednesday.

Misa Lilian Sdgar read an interesting paper, upon "The Progress of the Nineteenth Century," last evening in the Otahuhu Mutual Improvement) Society's room. There w&3 a lerge attendance, and a vote of thanks was accorded the author, with rounds of applause.

Many ladies admire gray hair—on some other person—but ievr care to try its effects °n their own charms. They need not, since Ayer'a Hair Vigor restores gray hair to its original colour. Sold by druggists and perfumers.— (Advt.)