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Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 208, 2 September 1893, Page 4

The following telegram was forwarded yesterday by Mr Alfred Kidd to Mr F. Lawry, by request of the Railway League: —" Thanks for prorapb reply. Kindly leb mo Know in time for Monday's meeting of the League, what steps aro being taken re falling three chains of bush along the lina of Stratford route, the amount of labour employed on the road and line, both cenbral and Stratford, and if Government will giva somo of this work to the Waikato natives, who badly require it."

Tho following1 is a copy of a telegram which has been forwarded to Sir Roberb Stout by Mr Edward Withy, the chairman of the Now Zealand Alliance:—■ "As Alliance chairman I earnestly repudiate Premier's assumption that Licensingßill would have been gladly welcomed by a temperance convention previous to session. Its three-fifth majority, its right of renewal, and itß requirement tbab half electors must vote, stamp it as undemocratic and re-actionary. The latter provision would have invalidated the ReesCadman election if applied to it. I congratulate you and your supportors who were prepared to trusb the people.— (Signed) Edward Withy.

Dr. Giles, R.M., was occupied at tha Police Courb yesterday in hearingl an assault case, brought by Thomas Nicholson, poundkeeper, of Devonport, against Richard Henry Davios, 'bus proprietor. A largo amount of evidence was taken. The defendant (Davios) was fined 10s and costs, Mr W. J. Napier appeared tor the progo> cutor, and Mr T. Cotter for the defendant.

The Misses Albu and party paid a visid to the Coßtley Home this afternoon and gave a concert to the inmates.

Messrs Sbakleford and Davenporb hava been nominated to fill the vacancies in the Newton Borough Council.

The American Mission schooner Pitcairn, cruising under the auspices of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, is expected to arrive at Auckland in two or throe woeks' time from the South Sea Islands, on her second visit to this port from San Francisco. Tho Pitcairn, according to news received from Fiji, wliero she now is, will leave Suva, the capital of Fiji, for Norfolk Island and Auckland very shortly, and may be expected here about the end of this month. The schooner will remain here for a fortnight or four weeks, during which time a special ten-days' service will be held in Auckland by tho Adventist missionaries, on board. The vessel has on board a tombstone sent outo from America to be erected over tho grava of the late Captain Marsh, who commanded tho veßsol on her visit) here some eighteen months ago, and who now lies buried in tho Purewa, Cemetery. During the stay of tho Pitcairn here tho present) commander and tho missionaries and other friends will take tho opportunity of getting tho stone placed over the grave of Captain Marsh, whose early death was much regretted. After leaving here tha vessel will return to tho Islands and thence sail for San Francisco again. Tho polico have made inquiry into tha statements contained in a letter signed " Orpheus," to the effect that on Monday last tho playing of Miss Vinceni was interrupted by tho obscene language of c, crowd of hoodlums in Elliott-streot, at tho back of tho theatre. Mr Cogill stated that tho lady violinist did pause once or twice in consequence of tho noise outside, being so close to the back wall fronting Elliott-streot. The noise was caused by a number of young larrikins playing aboub outside, bub no blasphemous or filthy language was heard. There are always a numbor of, larrikins aboub the Opera House and othsr places of amusement, who, on the approach of a policeman, disperse like a flock of sparrows and return when he loaves. " The Orators of Ireland" is the title of a lecture to be delivered by Mr W, J Napier in St>. James's Hall on Friday evening next (Bth inst.) under tho auspices of the Irish National Federation, Tha subject is an interesting one. The 100 turer will deal with the lives of some of the greatest of Irish orators who have lived dming tho past century. A large audienon is anticipated. The admission teo hZ been fixed at one shilling and the proceed, are in aid of the Irish Parliamentary fund.

~^T7dwin telegraphed from WellingCituil M b. : "North-easb to north 5o» •» "• % ]e wit h heavy rain and good <md «BBU ", ir » jideajg^ 3 • Tnornß solicitor, was T? dah for one of tho seats for the nominated I" fcho Auck i and City SSW 988"w-J> Courtney and p * a Rdmiston. v mrdßV a woman lost five single j nnfflj and advertised for the same in •""•-ht'i SiAK, offering 10s reward for '•«»■'?"■„?" They were returned to !? office thU.morning by the finder who Xedtopereonally accept the preferred refusea w■ v generously donated it to Knd in aid oE Mrs Henderson. T a , Troy, who was charged ab Mercer °Z ~i an ltiog and robbing a Chinaman, jfbS committed for trial by Captain Jackson, R.M. This raorningayoung man named Thomas V Ineer, of Port Alberb, Kaipara, was aditted to the Auckland District Hospital, fnffsrinefroma severe injury to hia foot. On Thursday evening Mr Mandor, pronrietor of the Port Albert sawmill, worked his employeo3 overtime in order to Tecute orders for the cargoes of two ««ola lying ab Porb Albe. rb waiting to load kauri timber, and jusb as the man were starting work a large log fell 1 the foob of young Inger, one of tho emnlovee* crushing tho big toe of the right foot[almost to pieces. Mr Mander ab once did all he could to relieve the auflerer, and attended to him as besb he could, until the services of Mr Reed, the local schoolmaster, were called into requisition. Mr Keed, who has a good knowledge of snrgory and medicine, ab once attended to Inger moat carntully, and recommendod his removal to the Auckland Hospital. He was taken in a cart from Port Albert to Mahurangi, the journey occupying nine houra and being a most difficult one. From Warkworth, the injured jdsd was brought down to Auckland in the ss, Eose Caßey. Tho house-surgeon ab the Hospital informed the young man's father, nbo came down with him, that ho is not likely to noed his toe amputated, and that every crodib is duo to Mr Reed for his careful attendance on the sufferer.

Notwithstanding the terrible waste of time that took place during the earlier parti of the presenb session of tho Houbo of Representatives, the session promises to be ono of the most fruitful and eventful in the history of tho Now Zealand Legislature. In spite of the foars that) wore oxpressed for the safety of the female franchise, the great! reform so far has weathered the troublous waters of Committee in the Legislative Council, and there is now very good reason to believe that ib will be embodied in the Electoral Bill when that measure finally emerges with the autograph of His Excellency the Govornor upon it. Opponents of the franchise in tho Council, judging by frequent divisions on crucial points, are in the minority, and this assumption is borne out by the extraordinary stonewalling tactics that bavo been resorted to with a view of obstructing the Bill. Such proceedings were previously believed to be thoroughly incompatible with the serene atmosphere in which members of the Upper House are accustomed to revise the legislation of tho people's chamber. Opponents of the measure now feel they are playing a losing gamo, and only by some unforseon move can they now succeed in preventing women from recording their votes at the next general election. The Council will probably conclude their deliberations on the Electoral Bill on Tuesday next, and then they will hare the pleasure of tackling tha liquor question. Upon this, however, they are not expected to be Tory quarrelsome, and the Bill will probably get) through finally with trifling amendments. In' addition to these two greab questions, the Government hays at one sitting passed a Bank of Issue Bill through both branches of the Legislature, and they have attacked the disturbing element ot native lands with a determination that is likely to lead to practical results. It is altogether exceptional to got any Parliament to deal with such vital questions in the closing weeks of its existence, and the mere fact) of the Government having been able to do co much speaka volumes for the support extonded to them and to their policy both in the Houso and throughout) the country. Although members are all very eager to •be off to their constituencies in of the general election in November, tha Government have not yob made any an« nouncemenb as to when the Parliament is likely to prorogue. Another month is spoken ot as likely to be occupied in legislative duties, and within that time tha lisb of Bills still blocking the Order Paper would be considerably reduced. Tha system of classifying tho business of tho House of Representatives adopted by the Government is an admirable ono and is already bearing excellent results.

We notice in another column the prorrramma of a concert inaugurated by the Protestant Alliance Friendly Society in aid of the Friendly Societies' hospital fund. This fund was instituted for a laudable object, viz., assisting members of Friendly Societies who wero not in a position to pay the hospital feos should they be so circumstanced as to require the medical assistance of that institution. Such efforts should meet with public favour, and no doubt the promoters of this concert will be encouraged by having a full house.

At the meeting of the Auckland Provincial Agricultural Association Committee yesterday an amount of routine business was transacted in the way of arranging the order of procedure for the general meetin? next Friday. WrF. W. Alaesey presided and there wore presenb Messrs Kirkbride, Philips, Carruth, Anderson and JVasher. It was agreed to appoint Mr Waymouth auditor to the Association. The question of the appointment of judges was allowed to stand over. In reference to the linntinj; classes, certain prizes had been given under specified conditions, and ib vww agreed that the clause providing for competition in thr champion or special classes only, should be struck out.

The nineteenth People's Popular Concert takes place noxfc Wednesday. • We ,are pleased to notice that in future these concerts will bo under the personal management of Mr John Fuller, and the Auckland public will, no doubt, reap the benefit of bis knowledge and voice.

Several of the parents whose children ■re-re recently committed to tbo Industrial School appeared at the Police Courb this morning to show cause why they should nob contribute towards their maintenance. "And they all with one accord began to make excuse " aptly describes their condition. Evidently the opinion was that, the paternal Government that took the children might fairly keep them. The R.M. waa, however, of a different opinion and ordered a contribution of 3s per week in two instances. Other cases were adjourned.

As will i'ie seen by an advertisement elsewhere, Mr P. J. O'Pvegan will deliver a lecture in the Wesley Hall, on Tuesday evening, under the auspices of the Auckland Anti-Poverty Society, the oubject being ''Progress and Poverty."

Mr Arthur Towsey gives an organ recital in St. Matthew's Church on Monday evening next, and presents a very enticing programme. Madame Daw will sing two solos by Gounod, in which her rich contralto voice should be heard to advantage. Mr A. McLean plays two violin solos. He is said to be one ot the finest amateur «ioliniatß in the colony. Mr George Reid iinga a solo, "The Holy Vision," new io Auckland. The choir of the Church tonfcributos two anbhoms. The offertory .«in aid of the organ fund.

We have called attention to tha import)anse of our young people being taught Jcientific subjects, and we are glad to see, as per advertisement in our columns, that a qualified practical engineer, Mr G. Gow, who holds certificates from the South Keneington School of Science and Arts, London, as a qualified teacher in machine construction, mechanics and drawing, geometry, mathematics, etc., is about to open clfts93s on the above subjects at the V.M.C.A. Rooms.

A large pair of opera glasses belonging to Mr John Thomas Bosworth, of the telegraph department, were missed from his residence, Alten Road, on the 21sb of last month. Seven days later tho matter was reported to the police This morning Acting-De-tocbive Bailey arrested a man named Henry John Atkins on the charge of having stolen the glasses.