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Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 223, 20 September 1893, Page 4

Tho s.s. Tarawera, which arrived from Sydnoy yesterday forenoon, and whicli was placed in quarantine in tho sfcronm, owing to tho presence of measles on board, was admittod to pratique by the Health Oifieer ab 5 o'clock in the evening, when sho berthed at tho Quay-street wharf. Tho cause of the detention was a family named Andorson, two of whoso- number, an adult and child, had developed what was thought to be moaslas. They wore treated by tho steamer's officers, there being no doctor on board, and were reported to bo in a convalescent state on arrival. In reply to Dr. Lewis' inquiry, the Central Board of IToalth, Wellington, il'otifiod that the vessol could be allowed to berth and tho passengers to disembark, and asked the doctor to tako such steps as ho deemed advisable regarding the persons affected. Tho Jattor were removed to tho Hospital after tiio steamer made fast. They travelled from Melbourne and joined the Tnrawera at Sydnoy. Among the other passengers who landed hero were tho Rev. P. 3. Smnllh'eld and Mr J. Murray, both of whom returned from brief Australian trips.

During last month, the number of international cablo messages forvrardod from Now Zealand was 503, aa against 207 for August, 1592, or 143 per cent, of ua increase. Tho number receivod were '156 and 213 respectively, an increase ofJl4'OS per cent, for last month. The number of intercolonial messages forwarded laeb month (•hows an increase of G7'l per cent., as compared with August, 1592, the respective totals being 2,382 and 1,345. The increase in the number of intercolonial rcooivod messages was 4793 per cent., the returns for August, 1892, and August, 1593, being 1,504 and 2,30S respectively.

Mr H. Ferguson, Inspector of Factories in Auckland is making a tour of inspection of the fac'/^BB now.

The business places of our Jewish fellow citizens ware all closed to-day, it being the tenth day of Tishri, tho strictesb fast in the whole year, and one that is observed by Hebrews all over the world. The Youm Kippur, or Day of Atonemenb, started ab sunset lasb night, and ends ab dark this ovening. It is the only, actual fast prescribed in holy writ, and is observed by all members of bho Jewish persuasion wherever situated. Services commenced lasb evening in the Synagogue, when Rabbi Goldstein delivered an address. At) 8 o'clock this morning services were resumed and continued throughout the whole day. There was a full Synagogue and the services were of a partly choral nature, an excellent choir being present. Rabbi Goldstein delivered an address in the morning, in which ho laid especial stress upon the necessity for private Biblical oducation. Mr S. Nathan assisted as lay reader—a position previously occupied by Mr A. Nathan. The servicos will be continued until 6.30 o'clock this evening.

Miss Eily Grace, eldesb daughter of Dr. Grace, M.L.C., was married ab Wellington yesterday to Mr Charle3 P. White, of India. Mr White, who is in the service of tho Prince of Morve, in the Kathiawar Peninsula, Bombay, takes hi 3 wifo back with him after a brief stay in Wellington. The Prince gave him a thousand rupees aa a wedding present.

Captain Edwin telegraphed from Wellington at 11.42 a.m. :—" Indications glass failing, and strong North to Eaob and South-east winds with rain, after 12 hours from now." Mr Arthur Field-Wolrige leaves for Sydney this afternoon in the s.s. Wairarapa. He proposes returning at no distant date. All who have heard Mr Wolrigo'a lectures testify to their lofty and impressive character.

The Managing Committee of the Auckland Rowing Club are actively engaged in preparing for the forthcoming acquatic season. Great improvements havo been effected in tha internal arrangements of the Club's houso, which has been thoroughly ronovated and extensively altered. The ground floor has been raised, and will in future bo used solely for tho stowage of boats and paraphernalia. The dressingroom and lockers have beon shifted upi stairs, where Committee and reception rooms havo also boon i'ormod. A baicony is to be erected in front of the shed, facing the harbour, and everything is exDoeted to bo ready in ample timo for the opening of tho season. Tho result of tho ballot takon by the Canterbury Liboral Association for candidates to stand in the Liboral interest for the three Christchurch seats ad the approaching election gave overwhelming majorities in favour of \V. P. Reovos, W. W." Collins, and E. Sandford, in tho order named. A young man named Colin Hutchinson> of tho sawmills at Nimitybelle, Uluo Mountains, N.S.W., waßlosfcinthefctiowrecently. Howenboutto eet some opossum snares, and, not returning, search parties went out. His dead body was discovered noar George's Gully, about four miles fiom his homo. The snow was very heavy, and he oither perished from cold, or exhaustion and hunger, as no marks were found on his body. A subscription was raised at Sydney on behalf of Iho captain und officers of the wrecked barqtio Girvan, tho object being to provide them with means to purchase navigating books and instruments, they having lost everything at tho time the ship went ilor/n. A sum of £30 2s was subscribed, and handed to tho captain and officers, the second ofh'cor receiving £5, chief I oflicer £7, and the captain tho balance. The following guests were staying at) the Geyser ITotol, Whaknrewarewa, Rotorua, daring tho week ending September 16th, ll!93:-Mf York, Miss York, Mr Temple, Christchurch; Jlr Mason, Napier; Mr Riddill, England ;Mr Hannell, Mr Horace Hunnell, Newcastle, N.S.YV. ; Mis 3 Mooney, Napier; MrE. D. Benjamin, Mr J. C. Davis, Auckland. Over 40 brethern attended the meating of Lodge St, Andrew, No. 8, New Zealand I Constitution, last evening, in the FreeI masons' Hall, Princes-street. The business was of an entirolycraft character, including the initiation of two candidates. The W.M. Bro. John Guthrie presided. A number of brothron from other lodges were present. A meeting of the legal profession is to be held on Friday afternoon, at the R.M. Court, at 4 o'clock, to arrange for the presentation of an address to Dr. Giles on the occasion ot his retirement from tho Bench. The many friends of Mr G. Leaning, of Pakuranga, will no doubt regret to hear that he is in a very critical state, being afflicted with diabetes. Drs. Erson and Kewes are attending him regularly, and JUiss Arnaboldi, the well-known professional nurse, is giving him overy attention. Although all that loving hands can do is being done, together with medical skill and efficient) and careful nursing, very little hopo is entertained of his recovery. Mr Loaning is a very old Auckland identity and was ono of the earliest settlers in Pakuranga. He is universally esteemed and respected, and much sympathy is ovinced for him in his present critical condition.

Minnie Mooney again made her appearanco at tho Police Court this morning, and pleaded guilty to the charge that she did steal, pluck, boil and eat a duck, tho property of Joseph Edwards, of tho value of four shillings. The magistrate, Dr. Giles, remarked thab tho accused had a lengthy polico record, and sentenced her to three months' imprisonment.

Tho opening; of the Public Hall, Whafcawhata, efected by Mr P.Tunsen, took place on Friday, the 15tli. Tho hall ie a large and commodious building, well suited to tho requirements of the township. There were aboub one hundred present, the celebration bein^ a plain and fancy dress ball, under the patronage of tho volunteers. The hall was opened by Mr Shepherd, who gave a short but interesting speech. Tho music was supplied by Mr P. Meredith, of Onehungn. Many good songs wore sung by Mrs Waters, Messrs Saxon, Wright and Hill. Dancing waa kepb up till 5 o'clock.

A rather serious accident occurred yesterday ovening to Mr J.Craig, of Dovonport, through the faulty lighting of tho Devonport Wharf. Mr Craig was embarking on a ferry boat at tho Victoria Wharf, North Shore, for Auckland, after dark, when ho feli, owing to nob being able to see the wharf steps leading down to tho gangway, and dislocated his shoulder, lie was attended to by Dr. lioborts, and had to bo put under chloroform beforo tho shoulder couid be pub back into its place. Previous accidents have occurred ab this spot, owing to the error of tho Auckland Harbour Board in nob placing tho gas-lamp on tho wharf in the proper place, so aB to light up tho steps used by passengers by the forry steamers. Tho eastern light ib is suggested should bo shifted nearer to tho steps so as to prevent future accidents."

Somewhat unusual interest attaches to the next meeting of the Union Parliament on Friday evening, as tho now Ministry will occupy tho Treasury benches for tho first tiniß. The meeting will be devoted principal!}' to a discussion of tho policy of tho Dix Government, and a very lively evening is expected. Amongst tho most important planks of the policy of tho new Ministry are:—Retrenchment], the referondum, eloctive Legislative Council, banking and educational reforms, abolition of tho system of raising money by means of deficiency bills, and simplification of tho keeping and publication of the public accounts. No alteration is proposed to be made in tho land and income tax.

For gentn' nhirts and underwear giva Smith and Ca>'gh»y a trial.~{Advt.)

" Well, .my good woman, whab are you ?" asked the judge of the Marylebone County Court as a comfortable, middle-aged lady stopped into the witness - box to explain why blio had not paid the instalments of a butchers bill respecting which the plaintiff had previously obtained a judgment summons. " I'm a she-ropodist, Your Honor,' was the reply. "A what?" exclaimed the judge, looking interrogatively at the lawyer who represented the butcher. " Don't be tautological madam,' esid the solicitor to the witness. 'Of course, you are a sho-ropo-disb. You don't suppose His Honor thinks you could be a he-ropodisb?" "What does all this mean ?" asked the bewildered judge. "I'm a she-ropodist, Your Honor," repeated the lady—" a cornkiller." "Oh, I see, a chiropodist. Well, that is a very paying business. Why don't you pay your butcher's bill ?" "Because business is very slack, sir?" "But," said the plaintiff's solicitor, "you say on your leaflets that you aro cornkiller to the crowned heads of Euiopo and the aristocracy." " Yes," answered the witness, " but my customers have fallen off lately." "Wby?" " Because "—tho answer waa given in mournful tones — " I'm too honest. I've killed all their corns." The plaintiff pressed for a committal, bub the judge was merciful. "No," ha said, "I won't make an order. We must give time for the Royal corns to grow again." -, "Thank your Honor, kindly," exclaimed tho chiropodist, with a profound curtsey, " and I hope that will bo soon. '

An enjoyabie social took placoon Monday evening in connection with tho Y.P.S.C.^j. in the Helping Hand Mission Hall. Mr H. E. Pacey presided, and the Rev. J. B. Johnston, gave an address. An interest, ing musical and literary programme was provided, musical items being contributed by Missos Woodman, McLennan, Conolly, McKenzie, Gillotfc, and the Chairman. Recitations and readings were delivered by Si3ter Blakely, Messrs Holdeworbh, and Ledbeater. Refreshments were supplied, and various friends gave impromptu speeches.

Ths fourth annual meeting of the Belmonb Crickot C!ub was held last night in tho Captain Cook Hotel. There was a good attendance of members. The treasurer's report showed a balance in hand of £6 15s 3d. The following officers were elected :—President, Mr J. M. Lennox; Vice-pll9siden.bß, Messrs J. Wesley, E. Darby, R. Gibson, A. Clark, Heriot, J. Brewin, J. McCarthy, VV. H. Downs, A. T. Firth, and H. Manklelow ; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr li. Cromwell; Assistant Secretary, Mr J. Brewin ; Captain (first junior), Mr A. Morrison; Vicecaptain, Mr W. Kydd ; Captain (second junior), Mr J. Soccombo; Vice-captain, Mr A. Parker ; Managing Committee, Messrs Morrison, Cromwell, Seccombe, Kydd, Thomas, Molloy, and Parker : Delegate, Mr A. Morrison. A vote of thanks was. passud to those gentlemen who presented trophies to tho Club last season. Ib was announced that several gentlemen had given trophies for the coming season.

The Auckland Choral Society perform Cowen'a "St. John's Eve" on Tuesday evening noxt. Tho soloists are Miss O'Sullivan, Mrs Coates, Mr \Y. Marbin, and Mr A. Stuart.

"Foreign Missions" was the subject chosen by the Rev. A. H. Collins for an adaress which was delivered last evening in tho schoolroom of the l'onsonby Baptist Church, to the members of the Y.P.S.C.E. In tho building thero was an exhibition of toys of immense variety, which excited much interest. They have been contributed by the young people, and are to be forwarded to the representatives of tho Now Zealand Baptist Missionary Society in India,for distribution amongst the children in the mission schools at Christmas.

The Rev. E. Besb delivered a very interesting and instructive lecturo in the Grafton Road Wesleyan Sunday-school laat evening on his observations during his recent) visit to the United Kingdom and America. Notwithstanding the threatening aspect of the weather, there was an excellent attendance, and Mr John Burton presided. The lecture waa of considerable length, and in it) the reverend gentleman gave a graphic description ot the various places he had visited. Ho held the undivided attention of his audience throughout, and at the conclusion of the address a vote of thanks wag carried with acclamation. A collection in aid of the church trust was taken up.

The anniversary celebrations in connection with St. John's Wesleyan Sunday school, l Jonsonby, were conciuded laat evening, when the soiree passed off with great success. A large number partook of tea, and their wants ware carefully attended to by the ladies of the Church. Thore was a still larger attendance at the subsequent meeting which was held in the Church, Mr J. Horsley presiding. The annual report read by the Secretary stated that the school was in excellent order, and that there was evory hopo of the ensuing year being successful.- Addresses were delivered by the Revs. J. Guy and 0. H. Laws, and Mr A. C. Brown. Musical selections were contributed by the Misses Withy (2) and Cox, Mr E. Cox, and were deservodly applauded. The usual vote 3of thanks terminated the proceedings.

The subject discussed by the membsra of the Athenaeum Literary and Debating Society last evening was "Should Homo Rule be granted to Ireland?" Mr Carr spoke on the side of Homo Rule and Mr E. E. Vailo against. The matter was well handled by both speakers, and proved the themo of a very good debate. The question was put and carried ton the voices in the affirmative. Mr Ernest Eugster was elected to represent the society in the Union Parliament.

"Thomas Hood, humorist, poeb and writer " was the subject of a most interesting lecture delivered last night in the V.M.C.A. by Mr Edwin Cox. The lecturer, after giving a short biographical sketch of the poet's life, rendered in a masterly manner some of Hood's most humorous and most pathetic selections. Mr T. Buddie presided. The audience though fair was not so large as the subject and the lecturer merited. The pleasure of the evening was enhanced by a violin solo by Dr. Cox, accompanied by Miss Cox, and by a selection of vocal music by the Misses Withy and Mr E. Cox. A vory cordial vote of thanks was given to the lecturer and all who took part. The recenb private performance of " Chilperic " by Misa Harding, her pupils and friends was such a success that she has by urgent request agreed to reproduce it on Saturday evening next, at S o'clock, in j St. Sepulchre's Schoolroom. The proceeds go to the funds of the Ladies' Bonovolent Society. Ie is expected that a big gathering will greet the psrformers. The Rev. S. Sorpell lectures this evening on "The Most Wonderful Book in the World," in the Lower Remuora Mission Hall. In Mr Serpell's hands, the subjoct will doubtless prove both entertaining and instructive. Tho twenty-first of the series of People's 1 opular Concerts, which takes place at the City Hall to-night, should bo well patronised, as the programme is a well-selected one. The "Gypsy Duet, from " Trovatore and "Maying" are the principal items. . l

_ The popular concerts are to be resumed in the Foresters' Hall on Saturday evening. An excellent programme has beon'prepared. Mr \\. J. England is musical director, and amongst the performers, will bo Miss E L leaton, Miss Nellie Griffiths, Miss L. «"?18y, and Messrs Charles Brown, J. Ba, par, A. W. Murdock, D. Crawford and Da-. tfCJsrdner.

The bank of the Grand Canal in the Tiontsin province, China, recently broke, and the countryfor miles at once becaaa flooded, with foarful loss of life and pro, perty. Tientsin is now completely su t , rounded by one vast sea, and a similar con. dition of suffering and death to that during the flood of three years ago is said to exist The fifth annual exhibition of the Nev: Zealand Academy of Fine Arts and the fits! held in the now gallery was opened at Wet lington yesterday by His Excellency th( Governor. About 320 exhibits were Bent in, and of those some 258 are hung ami upwards of 60 rejected. In point 0| numbers this shows an increase, over tho ex. hibits of lasb year. In consequence of the final roheareal bj tho Choral (Society of " St. John's Eve," thi; second rehearsal by the Amateur Opstj Club of " Madam Favart " will take place in the Choral Hall on Saturday next, a, advertised elsewhere. The sixth annual meeting of the Anglioat Home Mission Society is advertised to b» held in St. Matthew's Schoolhouso oi Friday, at 8 p.m. The Rev. J, Batea will road a paper on " Patriotism." Mr Batei is a man of wide reading and sound judg. ment, and what ho says is well worth care> ful attention and sure to be interesting, The Rev. I. Richards is to give Homo "Sketches of Home Mission Work," oi which ho has had practical experience, obtained by an exchange of duty on different occasions with the diocesan missionary, Mr Richards has held services at the Great Barrier Island, Tairua, Pakiri, Omaha, Northern Wairoa and Mercury Bay and so he knows something about the work of the mission. For boys' clothing try Smith and Caughey.—(Advt.) What we hope ever to do with easew& muat first learn to do with diligence.— Johnson. The cargo-steamer Indramayo is now 54 days out from London, and may arrive at any moment with heavy consignments o{ general drapery for Smith and Caughey.~ (Advt,)