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Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 175, 26 July 1893, Page 4

At a moeting of tho Auckland Employers' Association on Monday afbernoon, it wa. decided to protosb againsb Mr Shera's Restraint of Monopolies Billm tolo. Tho Association also decided to represenb to the Govornmenb bhab the Shipping and Seamen's Bill was unworkable and inadvisable and thab the present Shop Assistants Act gave all necessary facilities to assistants in shops for the woekly half-holiday.

Messrs Cruicksbank and Co,, agents for Shaw, Savill and Company, notify bhab bhe iron ship Westlaud is shortly due here from Napier to be placod on berth for London. Ib is expected thab she will havo a quick despatch, and shippers aro requested to apply to tho agents for full particulars re freighb, etc.

The Henderson School Committee held thoir Arbor Day on Tuesday, July 25fch, when they planted over 300 trees, somo obtained from the Government nursery and others presented by Mr Hougham. There was a vory good muster of settlers, with their wivos and children. Mrs La Trobe provided refreshments, and not only wore tha trees planted, bub a very jolly day was spout. A decided iinprovomonb to tho Now North Road has jusb beon effected by bhe Mount Albert Districb Board, where that road is crossed by the Kaipara railway. This place has hitherto been a terror to travellers on account of the danger from passing trains, the road ab this poinb being crooked, uneven, very narrow, and much below the level of tho railway. The road for a considerable distance on each Bide has now been widened and straightened as far as possible, and raised above tho level of tho railway, co that trains aro cloarly visible, and the old atone fences which formerly obscured the vision have been replaced by opon railings pointed white. Tho work has bean very substantially carried oub by Mr Knight, undor tho supervision of Mr Boylan, tho district engineer.

Yestorday tho Foasb of Sb. James was celebrated by a mntinoo in bho Hobsonstroet Convent School, to honour the Roy, Administrator of St. Patrick's, Very Rev. J, J. Hackett. Some very uaefal and handsome gifts for the coming art union wero presented by tho children. A programme of music, recitabionsebc, was given by tho children, including tho following :— Misses Flo Quinh, Graco Quino, Reenan Barker, A. Grubb, L. Ryan, Grubb, Rogan, Bowden and Hnrte. As the close of the entertainment bho Rev. Father Hackott thanked the children for the treat they had given him.

Mr Charles Morris writeß with reference bo bho statement of a correspondent bo tho effect that Mr and Mrs Foley bad been assaulted on tho road near New Lynn lasb week, by bhree young men. From the account given by Mr Morris, we should judge tho wholo affair to have been n trivial mattor, which all the parties concerned would have thoughb nothing at all aboub, but for the miahap to Mr Foiey by which his ribs were injured. Who wis to blame could scarcely be sottlcd satisfactorily by nowspapor correspondence. Mr Morris asserts that tho young men wero nob.

The usual quiet of our district (writes our Kuaotunu correspondent) was somewhat enlivoned on 'Saturday evening by an ontertainmenb given by a nabive minstrel troupe, under tho leadership of Mr George Brown, half-caste. Tho various items woro rendered in masterly stylo, especially whab are known as tho longshoe and hornpipe dances. Miss Gibbs, of Coromandel, presided ab the piano, her skiiful manipulation of that instrument being much applauded by an enthusiasbic audience. In mining matters we are very quiet. The Rod Mercury buttery resumed crushing yestorday morning on good ore. The various contracts for driving in other claims not yet boing completed, stoping cannob bo proceeded with. We still sudor from the epidemic of measlc3. Young and old have boen attacked, bub no fatality as yeb. ,

Ab the Columbia Rink lasb nighb the two first heats of a milo skating handicap race for a handsome 18 carat gold medal were run off. The starters wero :—First heat : Diamond, l_ lups ; B. Rnynes, 2 laps; F. Wright. 3 laps; Evans, 4 laps. Second heat: W. Ford, scratch; P. Rhodes, 1_ laps; F. G. Raynes, 1^ laps. Tho first heat was won by B. Raynes, with Diamond second ; the second hent by W. Ford, with F. G. Raynes second, in 4min 30sec. The final is to be run off to-nighb ab nine o'clock,

The eleventh anniversary of the Pitt and Edwin streets Primitive Methodisb Church was celebrated by a meeting and sacred concerb lasb evening. Mr D. Goldie was the chairman. The breasurer, being called upon for his reporb, showed bhe debb on tho church, which stood at £150 in July of 1892, had been reduced to £125. Tho receipts from all sources were £161 10s, the expenditure £157 15s, leaving a balance in hand of £3 10s. The church reporb showed good work had been done, notwithstanding thab for bhe first quarter bhere was no miriisber. Since Ocbober of lasb year, the Rev. J. W. Hayward had officiated with acceptance, and ab. the end of tbe year an increase of 13 members was reported, after filling vacancies caused by removals. Tho orthodox tea-meeting in this instance gave place to a vory successful sacred concert, the church being filled. A pianoforte solo was played by Miss Gribbin. Sacred vocal solos were given by Mrs Bartlett, Miss Davies, Miss Butler, Mr W. Georgo, MrC. Peace, Mr E. Walton, Mrs Taylor, Mr J. Johnson, and Mr F. Dryland. Mis 3 Goodacre and Mr Mabbeson played a pianoforbe and violin dueb, and Mr F. Gribbin. performed a trumpet solo with harmonium accompanimenb by Miss Gribbin. Miss Goodacre acted aB accompanist to the gingers during the evening.

The annual eoireo and concert in connection with St. Peter's Presbyterian Church, Surrey Hills, was held last night. Tea was served up at half-past six o'clock, the tables being presided over by'Mesdames Somerville, Johns, Watson, Casey, and Misses Currio, Somerville, and Gilmer (2). Tho Rev. R. Somerville, pastor of the church, presided ab the concerb, and bhe Revs. R. F. Macnicol and Jas. Hill wore present The programme was a diversified one, and the different items received loud plaudits. Tho Misses Andorson and Misses Gilmer contributed pianoforte duets, while a violin solo was given by Mr R. Walton in a masterly manner, A capital itom was the vocal quartette, " Spring's Delights," by Messrs Peace, Astley, Bartlebb, and Walton. Miss Jennio Pollock's recitations were much appreciated, and so was a cornet solo by Master P. West, 10 years of age ; while Mr A. Taib was heard bo advantage in bhe song, "She Wore a Wreath of Roses." The ever popular song, " The.Death of Nelson," gavo Mr Astley an opportuniby to display his vocal ability, and Miss Hasbie rendered the song, "Love's Old, Sweet Song," acceptably. One of the best items was the song, "The Land o' the Leal," feelingly rendered by Mrs Bartlett, the accompanimenb being played by Miss McClatchey. Mr Culpan and Miss Conolly played several of bhe accompaniments. A successful entertainmont was brought to a close with the Doxology,

The hall which the Newton Branch of the Salvation Army havo erected facing tho Ponsonby Road is quite an improvement to that important thoroughfare. The contractor has almosb complebod his work, and it is expected the opening services will tako placo on Sunday week.

" The Merchant of Venice " was repeated last nighb ab Sb. Mabthew's schoolroom to a crowded audience. So largo was bho afcbondance thab many persons wore compolled bo sband throughout the performance Tho members of St. Matthew's Dramatic Society aro to be complimented upon the proficiency attained.

Ab the last meeting of the Congrogationa Union it was decided to inaugurate a jubilee fund for tbe laudable purpose of lifting tbo debts off church buildings. On Thursday evening a concert will bake place in tho Newton Congregational Schoolroom, and tho proceeds of the performance are to be devobed to bhe jubilee fund. The Newbon Choristers, under the conductorship of Mr W. E. Baxter, will render various concerted numbers, the soloists being Mrs J. Rowe, Misses Patteson, Wood, Hobson, E. Wood, Messrs Ibbobson, Morath, Ellyebt, A, Rowe, J. Rowe aud C. Spragg.

" The Relation of Publio Finance to Public Liberty" was the subjecb of a leebure by Mr E. W. Burbon to tho members of the Athenaiura Literary Socioty last evening. The lecturer emphasised the fact bhab tho solvency of tho Stato was its life, strongly reprehended tho disastrous debtincurring policy of several of our successive Governments, and epoko against the power which Colonial Treasurers possess of contracting big liabilities independently of Parliament. The " referendum," in matters concornine 1 big loans and financial ventures, was advocated. Tbe recent Burplus, ho alleged, to bo mybhicel. These statements caused somo discussion and comment, but the lecturer, Blue Book in hand, stood by his statements, and was warmly thanked by the members for the instrucbion he had given.

Dr. Scott delivered a lecture laab nighb, before tho Debating Union Association of Onohunga, upon the "Laws of Health." He urged upon his audience the need of a proper drainage system, and condemned the presenb lack of precaution, Mr A. Robb was chairman of the meeting, and an enthusiastic vote of thanks was accorded to tho doctor for his interesting lecture.

A very successful meeting of the Christian Standard Band of Hopo was held at Cook-street last nighb. The ball was packed and a good programme was provided by the following members :—Missos E., S., and L. Marson, Lottie Perkins, Alico Shopherd, Messrs W. H. Marson, J. Wabkins, S. Marson, A. Kelly, J. Cunningham, W. Shepherd, E, Vickory, H. Leslie. Mr R. Downoy (presidenb) was in the chair. Mr Brame delivered tho temperanco address. The shield won at the last Band of Hope Union competition was formally received. Mr Greenwood conducted a spelling bee on temperance words, which was an interesting item.

The August issue of "The N.Z. Primibive Methodist " has an illustration of the cathedral of Methodism—John Wesley's chapel, City Road, London. A conforonce sermon, " In Doubting Castle," by bhe Rev. J. D. Thompson, of Adelaide ; " Happy Evenings " (for the libble onoe), " Temperance Items," " Young People's Column," " Primitive Methodism in England," " News from the Churches," "The Direct Voto Convention" (leader), "Moses," "P.M. Missionary Jubilee Demonstration," " Christian Socialism," " The Best Remedy for Low Spirits," etc-, ote, are a lisb of its contents, and are all of a vory readable character.

The services at the Union Free Church aro evidently growing in interest. Lasb nighb bho church was moderately well filled, and the stirring address delivored by the Rev. Mr Blaikie, of bhe Tabernacle, was listened to wibh marked attention. To-nighb Mr James, from Melbourne, will give the address.

A social reunion of bhe members of Sb. John's Boys' Club and bheir fronds took placo in bho Ponsonby Wesleyan Sundayschool room last ovening. Tho building was gaily decoratod with flags, Chinese lantern and evergreens, Tho evening was sponb in games interspersed wibh musical items. Tho side rooms wero taken up with an exhibhion of curios and work done by the members, and al6o an olectric battery. Amongst the items on bhe programme was a dialogue by eighb of bbc members, " The Trial of Charles I." The role of King was credibably filled by Mr G. Bettany, and the minor parts were equally well taken by M essrs Bradshaw, R. A. Scott, Coke, C. Green, Cromwell, W. B. Scott, Downs, C. Butler, Ireton, T. Garland, Harrison, H. Butler. During tho evening refreshments were handed round.

Ihe thirteenth People's Popular Concerb takes placo ab bho City Hall this evening, when a very attractive programme—as published in yesterday's issue—will be presented,