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Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 203, 28 August 1893, Page 2

At the next meeting of the Auckland Harbour Board Mr Crowbher will move the following motion, with the intention of passing tho same as a special resolution under the Public Bodies Powers Act 1887:—"That surrenders ot he following loaaos (1) from the Board to Richard Henry leotuan dated the 29th day of July 1879 of lot No. 75 reclaimed land, Cuetomsstreet West, of which Charles Bailey it the assignee ; (2) to John Sims and William Hoylo Brown, dated the twelfth day of Augußt, 1879, of lob No. 69, roclairaed land, CustomS'Street West aforesaid, of which James Sims is the assignee; (3) to William Winstone and George Winstone, dated the twenty-ninth day of July, 1879, of Lot No. 73 reclaimed land Custom street West, aforesaid of which Adam Henderson and Joseph Spraggon are the assignees, be accepted, on condition, that tho assignees do accept new leases of tho respective pieces of land demised for the remainder of tho term of the surrended laasos upon the like terms and conditions oxcept as to rent as are contained and implied in the surrendered leases, and that the rent payable under such new leases for the unexpired term of the original leases, shall be the annual rental pf forty pounds, and also upon condition thab the respective lessees under such new leases shall pay the cost of and incidental to such surrenders and new leases." Mr Witheford is to move, " That the work of erecting a retaining wall on the east side of Birkenhead Wharf bo authorised and tenders c alied for same."

His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by Lady Glasgow, paid his firab official visib bo Pebone, Wellingbon, on Saturday afternoon. The Vice-Regal party wore met by the Mayor and councillors, and an address of welcome waß presented by the residents. His Excolloncy, in replying, alluded to the industrial progress in the borough, and expressed tho opinion thab it would become an important centre. The party were then driven to witness the Association football match, Auckland v Otago.

The "Bay of Plenty Times" says :— "We learu that two blocks of land on the Welcome Bay property, some containing 900, acres have been disposed of to gentlomen intending to settle on them, by Mr David Lundon, Commission Agent, in whoso hands the property ab presenb resbs."

In referenca to Mr Napier's motion to purge the Harbour Board electoral roll, tho Financo and 'Legal Committee have adopted the following report on the subject, to be submitted to the meeting of the Harbour Board tomorrow:—"This Committee having considered the Btate of the electoral roll of the Board, is of opinion bhat there are many unqualified voters thereoD, but as the statutory period for compiling the roll has not arrived, recommend (a) That the secretary confer with the Collector of Customs with a view of cauaing the roll of shipowners to be purged of all owners of vessels lost, and owners of vessels nob legally upon the register; [b) That in future all wharfage dues shall ba paid before goods are removed troin the wharves, and all harbour dues shall be paid in strict conformity with tho bye-laws ; (c) That the secretary shall satisfy himself thab only bhoso persons who are legally qualified to pay harbour dues shall pay suoh dues, and have their names placed upon the roll of electois."

Referring to the annexation of the Solomon Group by the gunboat Royaliab, tho Fiji. " Times " says : — " The headhunting of which so much has been heard, may be regarded as a tiling of the past directly tha fact becomes recognised that authority is to be enforced systematically. Fever, which is prevalent at certain seasons, will no doubb disappear as the islands become cleared and planted, and thus deprived of the miasma which is the primary cause of the scourge. It is stated that, in addition to rich virgin soil and abundance of fresh water, a wealth of mineral resources are among the attractions. It is well thero are somo drawbacks or a large exodus from <Anstralia might be anticipated before tho places in question are quite available for the enterprising multitudes who, dazzled by the halcyon days in store, as those are depicted by enthusiasts, might otherwise be tempted to trust their future to places as yet nob very far removed from tho primitive conditions of nature."

.The usual monthly meeting of the Managing Committee of the Auckland branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute was hold on Saturday. Twentysix teachors wore nominated for membership. Mish Bayley, of Puni sohool, and Miss Frasor, of Wellesley • street, were elected members ot the committee in place of Mrs Skeen and Mies Cleveland, resigned. A member brought before the committee instances of alleged excessive requirements and unwarrantable excoases of duty by inspectors. The consideration of these complaints was deferred until the committee had the particulars before them in writing. Ib was decided to prepare a salary and promotion scheme for submission to the quarterly meeting of members with a view to supplying the Auckland Board of Education with a echeme for its consideration.

Ab the meeting of the Auckland Harbour Board to-morrow afternoon, the question of erecting a retaining wall in the vicinity of tho Birkonhead Wharf will come up for consideration. The reports to be submitted by the Works nnd Tariff and Finance and Legal Committees contain nothing of much importance. The Works and Tariff Committee have referred the question of compensation to Mrs Lander for improvements affected by her husband, tho lute Mr John Lander, to the signal station at Mount Victoria, to the Foreman of Works for his report. The Foreman of Works also brings up a report to-morrow on the Birkenhead slip and the proposal re retaining wall.

At the farewell concert to be given by the Misses Albu at tho City Hall on Fridny evening nexb, Mr Arch. Tayler and Herr Valdemar Unmack will sing two duettos for baritone and bass, by Gnnnar Wennerberg. The duets belong to a collection of duettos called " Gluntarne," illustrating in word and music scones from the life of the Btudente at tho Univorsity of Upsala in Sweden. G. Wennerberg is one of the principal Scandinavian composers, and ho has through these duettos, never before heard here, had his name known over the world. The titles of the two that are to be sung are "A Moonlight Night," and " Walking Home from the Banquet," in English translation.

Nominations of candidates as councillors for the Surrey, Sussex and Richmond Wards in the Newton Borough Council are due on the sth of September at noon.

On the recent voyage of the American mission schooner Pitcairn, now at Fiji, from 'Frisco to the Islands, she spent a week at Mangareva, the largest of the Gambier isles lin the extreme Eaßtern Paciic), then passed on to Tahiti. Tho Gambler isles together with the entire Paumotu Group and the Society isles, are under tho control of the French, the principal industry being pearl-fishing in the Paumotu and Gatnhier isles, and copra, cotton and coffee production in the Society i isles. A correspondent writes: "We are again patching [up the old rotten fence around Government House, which in sotno parts is in really a disgraceful condition. Surely it is time a new fence was erected. Can nobody be found bo speak a word for the Auckland gubernatorial residence, or will anything do for Auckland? What with cutting down and disfiguring the ornamental trees, the place is made to look as unsightly as possible. The Key. Father Lenjhan, of St. John the Baptist's Catholic Church, Parnell, was yesterday the recipient of a present of a sum of money from the choir and Sundayschool teachers connected with his church. The money was given to enable Father Lenihan to purchase an appropriate present as a memento of the anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Miss Lizzie Richards, the organist, made the presentation and read the following addres* :— " Dearest Father Lenihan,—Kindly accept the enclosed from your affectionate children of the choir and Sunday-school. Wishing you most sincerely every blessing and happiness, together with length of years in our midbt. These are the feelings of our grateful hearts towards you. From the members of the choir and teachers of the Sunday-school." Father Lenihan thanked the donors for their kindness in suitable words. ThoSalvation Army have invited Auckland citizens to an indignation meeting to bo held at tho Barracks, Albert-street, tomorrow night, to protest against tho imprisonment of Capt. Korr, recently sentenced to a month's hard labour at Milton (Otago). Mr S. 0. Brown, Mayor of Newton, has consented to proßido, A number of Auckland and Newton councillors and other influential citizens are expected to be present A young lad named W. McAHater, aged 14 years, escaped from the Shortland Gaol at the Thames on Friday. Search was at once made for him, bub ib was not until yesterday thab he was found roaming about the hills ab bho back of the township. MeAlister was convicted with several other boys of creating a disturbance in the Academy of Music during a theatrical performance, and was fined 40s and 10s 8d costs. As the fine was not' forthcoming he was arrested on a warrant of committal and sentenced bo one month's imprisonment. A meeting of the Auckland Institute will be held in the Museum Buildings this evening, when four papers will be read. That of most general interest is by Mr James Adams, 8.A., the headmaster of the Thames High School, and is entitled, 'Why Should School Teaching Prepare only for the Counter and the Desk ?" The writer maintains that after a certain standard has been attained, school teaching should consist to a much greator extent than is the case ab present of those subject* which load to a knowledge of science, and those practical applications of it which are likely to be of use to a boy in his future profession. An interesting discussion, is expected to take place.

To the Editor: Sir,—ln Saturday's issue the shipping reporter of tho Stab makes it appear that Auckland ship-builders are as busy as they can be; but the facts are quite different. Instead of " the majority of the yards abutting the Waitemata" being engaged, it is quite the opposite. I enclose you herewith a list of the names of eight Bhip-yards that are absolutely doing nothiug. There are over seventy shipwrights in Auckland, the majority of whom have boon idle for a considerable time. If you doubt this, I am prepared to givo you the names of those who are now seeking employment.—l am, etc., R.

Tho annual meeting ot the Newton Pigeon and Canary Club takes place this evening in the Foresters' Hall at 8 o'clock. Among other matters to be dealt with is the formation of a Pigeon Flying Club. The facilities for pigoon-flying in Auckland Are many, and savoral of our local fanciers aro importing Homers from tho Old Country in view of the coming flying matches.

Tho Anglican Church In bhis colony is ab length publicly acknowledging the "value of woman's work in tho Church," and a movement has been begun in Christchurch for tha establishment of an order of deaconesses to assist the clergy in their parochial labours. A full account of the institution is given in the September number of the "Church Gazette," now published. An urgent appeal is made in a special supplement for funds for the work of the Home Mission. The programme of the Hobart Church Congress, 1894, is given, and the subjects suggested should prove of great interest to all Church people. Amongst other good articles is one on "Plymouth Brethren," "The Most Ancienb Piece of Sacred Minstrelsy," " Theological Study in New Zealand," and " Saints of the Prayer-Book." Current topics, ac usual, contain many interesting items, and the parish news both in Auckland and other dioceses is replete with information, thus keeping up a bond of sympathetic union throughout the Anglican Church in this colony.

The pictorial service of song " John Tregenoweth " should draw a large audience to-morrow evening in the Foresters' Hall, Newton. Tho story is probably tho most popular temperance story written, and is from the pen of the renowned Rev. Mark Guy Pearse, who visited the city some few months since. Mr Chas. Cooper, who has charge of the pictorial part of the service, intends to introduce some very beautiful scenic effects, such as the " foaming sea," which will be ehown upon the screen moving in a moefc realistic manner, and the vision of Christ) upon the Cross, and tho dungeon scene. The Bongs and choruses will he eiven by the well-known Christian Standard choir.

Tho Rev. Father Doyle, yesterday, ab St. Patrick's Cathedral, thanked tho congregation for subscribing so generously the amount required to pay the boys' passages who were committed lately to St. Mary's Industrial School at Nelson.

Misß Lilian Edger, M.A., lectured at the Choral Hall last night on " The Evidences of Theosophy." to a large audience. Mr Sanders presided. Miss Edger in the course of her lecture advanced arguments in favour of the truths of Theosopby from both Theosophic and outside worke, especially calling attention to the evidences deduoted from tho world, religious and scientific facts.

Yesterday afternoon the first of a serie3 of Sunday afternoon concorfcs was given a' the Choral Hall, therb being a good attendance. No charge was mado at the doors, bub a collection waa taken up in the hall. Mrs McLeod and Mies A. Mcllhono played a pianoforte duet, after which Mr Crawford sang " Passing Hence." Mias Lizzio Warren sang "Eternal Re9t," and Miss Featon contributed two songs. Mr H. Tytherleigh eang " The Lost Chord " and "Pro Peccatia " very successfully. Horr Zimmermann was amongsb tho performers, playing two selections on the violin. Mr Goodison's singing of "Rocked in the Cradle of bho Deep" concluded an enjoyable concert.

Smith and Caughey are opening up, ex s.s. Ruahine and Matatua,. large consignments of new spring and summer goods for all departments.—(Advt,)