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Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 218, 14 September 1893, Page 4

To the Editor: Sir,—l would like as a young New Zealander to ask our young men of this fair city who have any spark of manliness left in them, to beware that thoy do nob sign away the ju3t right_ of their mothers and sisters by appending their signatures to a petition gob up by the liquor party against woman suffrage.—l am, etc., A New Zealander.

Mrs Ellen Dickson, wife of Captain J. B. Dickson (well known in the Island shipping trade, and late master of the schooner Torea and other vosaels), died last evening at her residenco in Vincent-streeb, aged 49 years. The funeral is announced to leave her late residence to-morrow afternoon for the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Symondstreot.

Mr James Halyday, Registrar of Electors for Auckland, has just been appointed Returning Officer for the City also.

In a letter to Messrs Maoky, Logan, Sfceen & Co., Mr 6. H. Patterson, merchant, of New York, the following occurs with regard to the proposed export tax on kauri gum :— " You can tell the Commissioners who are seeking to impose an export duty on gum from me (and I am ■voicing the sontimont of the trade) that such a tax will kill kauri, and with it the whole industry in New Zealand. Substitutes are being largely used already. Whab has stagnated the demand for No.. 1 gum but high prices and the introduction of a substitute I"

King Tawhiao and suite arrived yesterday, per s.s. Manukau, at Onohunga, en rotUc for Pukaki to attend the tangioi the late Chief Wilson. From Mongere the party proceeded on their journey in buggies provided for the occasion.

A preliminary competition in connection with the Literary Societies' Union's second annual competition, to be held on the 29th inst., took place at the social hall last evening, when there was a large attendance. The President (Mr C. E. Button) presided. The task of the judges, who comprised Professor Pond, Rev. W. J. Williams, Dr. Davy, J. Dickenaon, Esq., T. Buddie, Esq., J. Batgor. Esq., and G. A. Paque, Esq,, was to select the be?b three solo sintters, extempore speakers, and elocutionists. The results were as follows :— Solo singing:: Miss Butler (St. Johkt's), Miss Laing (St. David's), and Mr A. E. Martin (Pitt-street). Extempore speaking: Messrs R. McVeagh (Beresford-street), C. J. Parr (Athenaeum), and R. D. Stowarb (Onehunga). Elocution: Messrs D. A. Bodley (Pitt-street), A. Robb (Onohunga), and A, Thomas (Berosford-street). Elocution (junior class): There being only three competitors, Miss M. A. Reynolds was declarod winner. Ac tho conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Chairman and judges.

The Pitt-Btreeb Wesleyan Church was crowded to tho doors last evening with a most appreciative) audience, on the occasion of a lecture by the Rev. S. F. Prior in aid of the liquidation of a circuit debt of £100, which he had determined to remove by this means. Mr W. Thornes presided, and in his prefatory remarks referred to the object in view. Mr Prior took for Mb subject "A Little Child," and his pourtrayal was beautiful indeed. Ho spoke with great eloquence on a subjoct with which he was evidently familiar, and his discourse was greatly enhanced by admirable quotations from English literaturu. The lecture was listened to with the closest attention, and the frequent and unstinted outbursts of applause testified to tho onjoymenc of those whose privilege it had been to listen to so fino an address and eloquent delivery. During tho evening tho Sunday-school orchestra, aided by friends, under the conductorship of MrForbes, rendered several sacrod selections, and a cornet solo, " L'Adieu," waa also contributed by Master H. Robinson. Before the proceedings terminated a vote of thanks to the Rev. Prior for his interesting lecture was carried with acclamation. It is anticipated that the receipts from tho entortainmont will nearly wipe oub the circuit debb.

The annual meeting of the members of the Otahuhu Trotting Club was hold at) the Star Hotel, Otahuhu, on Tuesday, 12th September, when there was a good attendance, A. R. Harris, Esq., J.P., presiding. The Chairman, in moving tho adoption of the report and balance-sheet, congratulated the club on having had a good financial year. The balance-sheob showed thab the club had a credib balance of £74 lls Gd. The members' annual subscription was fixed at half-a-guinea. The necessary members of Committee for the ensuing year were elected.

Last evening at the Franklin Road Primitive Methodist Church a welcome service was tendered to tho Revs. E. Drake and J. R. Hindes, who have recently arrived from London to labour in the colony in connection with the Church. A soiree was hold in the school-room at halfpast six, and the public meeting was held in tho church afterwards, being presided over by Mr David Goldie. The Chairman welcomed the reverend gentlemen on behalf of tho Church, and the Revs. J. G U y and W. J. Hayward also welcomed them on behalf of the Primitive Methodist Church and the ministers of the colony. Mrs Kerr spoke for the ladies of tho congregation. Messrs Drake and Hindea made speeches in rosponso. During the evening the church choir sang several anthems and hymns. One of tho reverend gentlemen will taka Mi JPotter'fj church in Franklin Road,

In connection with the Union Parlig. Mont, Mr Hay and his colleagues bavin; resigned office, Mr Dix, Leader of the Oppo.! f ition, undertook the task of forming j Ministry, and has succeeded in doing so with the following result, viz. :—Mr P, R, Dix, Premier and Colonial Secretary; Mt E. W. Burton, Colonial Treasurer and Minister for Public Works; Mr F. Q, Ewington, Native Minister and Minister of Jusbieo ; Mr R. D. Stewart, Minister o| Education and Postmaster-General; Ut A. A. Hough, Attorney-General and Minig. ter of Defence; and Mr A. G. Jarretb, Minister of Lf.uds and Agriculture.

The anniversary services in connection with St. John's Wesloyan Sunday-school, Ponsonby, will eventuate on Sunday next, when special services will be held. The children have been in training for some months back, and are now almoßb perfect in their singing. Mr Clement Bartley, aa usual, will wield the baton, and a special orchestra will render the instrumental portions. In the morning the Rev. S. F. Prior will preach, and the Rev. 0. H, Lawj, will occupy the pulpib in the evening. At' 3 o'clock the parentß, children, and friends, •" will be addressed by the Rev. A. H,. Collins. Friends and sympathisers f^ liberty all day are asked to attend tiia morning and afternoon gatherings, so as to, allow those who can only get out in tbY evening a chanco to secure a scab at the only service available for them.

The firsb part) of a lecture entitled " Leaves From the Stone Book " was de« liyered by Mr Aldridge lasb evening in the Foresters' Hall. There was an excellent) attendance, and the discourse proved to be one of the bosh of this winter's Borioe. Several beautiful views of ancient temples ■and monuments were exhibited, also many photographs of recent discoveries which corroborate Old Testame.ib narratives. The lecture will be continued next) Wednesday evening.

Professor Aldis has presented to the Free Public Library the volumes for 1891-2 of the Australasian Association for the advancement of science. Another 400 volumes of books from England have also been added to the Library.

A meeting will take place to-morrow evening at the Gladstone Hall, Northcote, under the auspices of the Auckland Liberal Association, in order to form a branch. The meeting will be addressed by a number of prominent Liberals. For the convenience of Auckland visitors, arrangements hava been made for a spocial boat to leave the Northcote ferry toe at 7 p.m. A large attendance is expected.

In another column will be found the programme for Mr J. H. Phillpot's annual vocal and instrumental concert to bo given in the lecture hall of the V.M.C.A., tomorrow evening. Herr Zimmermann, Messrs Beale, S. and J. Jackson, Herr Heinitz and quite a number of wellknown amateurs will take part, Admission is by season tickeb, or one shilling at the door.

New season's goods arriving daily, mothers will find the boys' suits wonderfully good for so little money. The latest novelties in tailoring department. Inspoction invited.—New Zealand Clothing Factory, 158 and 160, Queen-street,— (Advt.)