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Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 289, 6 December 1893, Page 4

The practice of duelling with lethal weapons has very justly irone out of fashion amoug the Anglo-Saxon race, but £ho warlike tendencies of the Briton of today find exercise, in these piping times of peace, in encounters with fisticuffs. It is astonishine with whab bull-dog delight; some sections of our community settle their private quarrels with their tisfcs. Visitors the Police Court yesierday were enter, iuined with the fall particular account of ono of these feuds, and had also an opportunity of witnessing the light in which the law regards the combatants. Two men not unknown to fame - police fame that is— named Francis McAnally and James Egan, were charged this morning before Mr Northcroft, with fighting in the Btreet. One of the two bore signs of having been somewhat badly mauled, bubwhethor he had got his wounds in the encounter that had led to his appearance in the Police Court, or in some other fray, did nob come out in the evidence. What did come out in the statement of McAnally was that his companion in the dock hud been following him about for days endeavouring to induce him to fight, bub he (McAnally) averring that he was "a bib above street rows," bad refused to accepb the challenge. The' evidence of Egan wenb to show tnab AJcAnally's elevation above a streeb row was by no means very considerable. Although he had shown an unwillingness to settle their differences in the street, he wan determined that they should nob go unsettled, bo, according to Egan, he invited the latter to go into a cab and drive to a " convenient place." Egan wont into the cab, but afber he had gone some distance it occurred to him that the " push waa too strong," so he jumped oufi. He had before seemingly been agreeable that McAnally should have a "go " or a " fly "ab him ; bub the introduction of a lady on the scene was what led to the actual encounter. This* lady— by the way, the defendants never referred -to each other in Court but as gentleman—was Egan'a sister. He saw McAnally speaking to her and objected, McAnally says struck him. At all events, McAnally struck Egan subsequently, and when the police interfered a babble royal waa in progress. McAnally had a greab deal to say in mitigation of his offence, bub Mr Northcrofb accounted him the greater offender of the two, and ordered him to pay 40s; Egan go* off for 30i.

In connection wibh a report which has been published regarding an attack on the Anckland-builb labour schooner Roderick Dhu by the natives of Santo, one of tbe New Hebrides Group, a correspondent baa written, to Sydney to cay that the vessel mentioned returned to Maryborough, Queensland, some weeka ago, from her labour cruise, bringing 91 recruits, and that the captain reports an uneventful cruise. The whole matter must be a hoax, as Captain Norman would most certainly have reported any attack made on his ship on his return to Maryborough. The Roy. A, H. McDonald, who has arrived from the New Hebrides, states that a report was circulated in the Group to the effect that an attack had been made on the boat from the Roderick Dhu some six weeka ago, and thab the chief recruiter was reported to have been killed. I Owing to a scanty attendance, a meeting which, was to have been held at the Auckland Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon for the purpose of forming an apisociation to prospect the Cape Colville Peninsula for gold, was adjourned to another date. Mr C. Collins, of Ponßonby, has completed the construction of the hull of a pretty lifcfcle three-quarter rater, and expects to have her ringed in time to compete in the race for centre-bo/ird yachts at the Judge's Bay Regatta on Saturd«y. She is to be called the Irex, V.id will have a lead keel as well as a centre-board. She is at present to be seen at the yard of Messrs R. and A.. Logan. In the Devonporb Halt last evening, the members of the Musical Society of the marine suburb gave one of their most successful concßrte. Thorft was a very fair audience, who, one and all, ev:denr.iy appreciatad the excollent programme, judg-. ing from the applause which greeted every' contributor, and the encores insisted upon. | The concer. was pleasantly vuried, and the performur? all did full justice o the selections entrusted to them. The | items ronderad were as follows :—Piano solo, " Polka de la Reino" (LalT), Mr Alf. Bartley ; duet, " The Fisherman " (Gabusvi), Messrs Tapper and Reid (encorod) ; song, "Ring en, Sweet Angelas" (Gounod), Mrs Boylau ; violin eolo, Fantasia, "II Trovatore " (Allard), Herr Zimmerman (encored) ; vocal quartette, "The Rhine" (Kutchen), Meters Trenwith, Wright, Rogerson and George (encored); song, with violin obligato, "Beat of All" (Moir), :Mra F. E. Mason (encored) ; song, " Tbe Pigritn of Love " (Bishop), Mr A. J. Tapper ; song, " The Storm Fiend " (Roeckel), Mr Waters; song (with vioiin obligato), •' Whisper and I Shall Hear :> (Piccolomini), Miss H. Burgess (encored); fiong, A., "0, Thank Mo Not," 8., "To-night" (Franz). Mr J. Carter; violin solo, "Cavatina" (Raff), Herr Zimmerman (encored ); song, "John Anderson, My Jo!" (Hall), Miss MqCprquodaln (encored); song, " The Irish Emigrant" (Barker), Mr George Beid (encored); vocal quartette, " The Soldier's Love " (Kuehen). Messrs Trenwith, Wright, Rogorson and George (encored). Mr A. I Towaey very ably conducted, an'i he also assisted Mr A. B.irbley, accompanist. Thrcfl cases of drunkenness cams np boforo Mr Norbhcrofb, R.M., at the Police Court this mornhij/. Two ot tho offenders bein^ merely charged with being drunk for (\ tirat time, were faned the usual sh, or, in default of pay men b, ordered to go to prison for 24 hours. In the case of tho third culprit, it wa» shown that he was in charge of a cub and horse when he over-indulged himself. Notwithstanding that the ;tc oa'tferi attempted to palliate liis fault by throwing bhe blame, on tho beer, two glasses of which he said had exercised such a potent effect on him that he} had fallen nsloe'p in hw cab, tho m ißistrato fined him 20s and co?ts, •.») nfcing put at the same tiuje. thn.b Jeli,ns . i-r exercise caution witli respect ! to their ('■ti'reslmients. Owing to his assertion that he could prove an alibi, the case aeainst Benjamin Wilson at the Police Court to day, charged with stealing various articles from the pcow Mabel on the 4th of last month, was remanded for a week. The owner ot the property, Bernard McDermotf, identified a rue and some other things in Court, and Assistant Detective McMahonpaveevidence to the effect that he had arrested tho prisoner when he had the rug in his possession. Wilson absolutely denied the theft, but was unable to cay how the articles had come into his possession, as he was suffering from the effects of drink at the time he was taken in charge. He was not in town, however, when the goods were stolen, and he could bring witnesses to prove it. When questioned as to those witnesses, he said they could noc be present this morning, and on being further interrogated as to tho reason .of their absence, ho explained thab they were both in prison. This information caused a etnile in Court, bub on deliberabion Mr Northcrofb concluded thab the case should be deferred till 2 p.m. in order thab the prisoner might have an opportunity of proving his innocence. As tho elder Mr Wellor averred, there is nothing like an alibi. In connection with tbe new HuddarbParker service between this colony and Australia, Mr Murrell, formerly branch manager of the Company ab flobart, has been appointed to the charge of the Wellington Agency. Tho Christian Endeavour movement as an aid to Church work was tho subject of considerable discussion at the meeting of the Auckland Presbytery last evening. Most of bhe minisbers spoke in favour of bhe movement, although some objected to I anything that tended towaids Benaationalism in religion. The Rev. Scott West considered thab if they got leaders full of the sensational Christianity of the present day, thoy wer'o more likely to develop hypocrites than strong, manly Christians. He ciid nob believe in thab Christianity that made children of 13 or 14 get up and lecture, when thoy Bhould be Bitting on the benches getting taught. He thoughb the Churches should brighten the service with more music, and they would gob not only tho children but the young people as well. Several of the minisbers spoke in culogisbic terms of the good work done by the Christian Endeavour Societies, and the Rev. G. B. Monro pointed out thab the Christian Endeavour Societies brought inbo the Churches last year 158,000 members. Ab bhe same time, he agreed that there was some force in what Mr West had said. Ultimately, the Presbytery decided to recommend the Christian Endeavour movemenb as one of tho best means of keeping hold of young people afber leaving the Sabbath Schools. Aba meeting of the recently-formed Old Boys' Association ot the Auckland College and Grammar School last evening, the draft rules were adopted and tho following officers were elected:—President, Dr. Roberton ; Vice-Presidenta, Mr E. W. Burton and Dr. Kine; Secretary, Mr B. Meyers; Treaaurer, Mr E. Vaile; Committee, Messrs J. Parr, Babtley, Busby and Taylor. The " Bible Sbandard " for bhe present monbh is before us. The edibor in dealing wibh bhe results of bhe elections, points oub bhab the country districts have been more loyal to the Government than the cities. He advocates the Swiss method of submitting questions directly to the people. The contents of the magazine show thoughb and care on the parb of the compiler. The People's Popular Concert ab Sb. James' Hall to-night should be well patronised. Master John Fuller makes his first appearance, and Herr Zimmerman reappears. Miss Brabazon will play a branscripbion on one of Mr John Fuller'b popular conga,

The nimble burglar waa ab work last) night in Earangahape Road, tbe victim thie time being Mr Edgar Eastwood, whose store was entered during his absence, and various articles purloined. Mr Eastwood went last night to see "Taken ironi Life," and upon his return found that someone had been baking from his store. The thief had evidently aristocratic tastee, as he book all bhe cigars in the shop, also £1 and a gold and a silver chain. There is no brace left to show how entry was effected. The funeral of the late Miss Pearce, daughter of Mr W. H. Pearce, landlord of Oram's Hotel, Wellesley-streeb, took place at the Purewa Cemetery yesterday afternoon, the burial service being read by the Rev. Mr Fitzgerald, of St. Matthew's Church. The funeral corieqe consisted of I about 40 carriages, and sorrowing frleuds. The members of the Auckland Presby. tery last night appointed a Committee to take into consideration the advisability of appointing an ordained itinerant minister, in order that the offices of the Church might be administered in remote districts. One lay elder present promised £5 per annum towards the support of an itinerant minister. British sailors are proverbially successful in all they undertake, from a naval engagement with a foe ten times their strength to that peculiarly intricate operation technically known on shipboard as " eplicing the main brace." They are further remarkable all the world over for their generous natures. The entertainmenb which was given by the officers.and men of H.M.p. Curacoa in the City Hall yesterday evening in aid of the Jubilee Institute for the Blind, was a testimony both to the generosity and versatility ot our Jacks. Judging from the large audience tho concert attracted, the Institute will reap some substantial benefit from the efforts of the pet formers, and considering the excellent manner in which tbe programme was carried oub, bhe audience must have gone away thoroughly satisfied. Such songs as the "Laird o 1 Cockpea," " The Shop Walker," " The Dashing Militaire," "The Man Who Broke the Bank ab Monte Carlo," and "Alf Through Thab Little Piece of Bacon," ar<i certain of success with any audience, evep, if not sung by professionals, and the sailorlike abandon with which the performers of last nighb rolled them forth, drew forth hearty applause. Besides these songs, and others of a sentimental and patriotic nature, there were orchestral selections by the ship's string band, afbur which the hall wa9 cleared and dancing engaged in bill a late hour. The Foresters' Hall, Newton, watt crowded last evening by an enthusiastic audience, principally young people, on the occasion of the annual concert given in aid of the P>eresford-Btreet School sports fund. Mr J. Blades presided. The concert on the whole was of a high order of merit, but tbe items were bo numerous that we cannob speak as to the merits of individual performances. A cornet solo by Master Percy Wesfc, son of the well-known Bandmaster of thab name, was a feature thatj must nob bo overlooked. Master Wesb is the most youthful cprneb player we have heard, and he promises to turn oub a firsb-rabe soloist. He was mosb deservedly encored. Another youthful performance of much merib was a Reel of Tulloch, by Master Simpson and Miss Johnston, Master Johnsbon and Miss Simpeon, who daiieod with much epirib bo the tune of the bagpipes. The two lads later on danced a Highland fling, both performances being deservedly, encored. These young dancers are pupils of Mr Simpson. Other items were contributed as follows, each and all being well received :—^Piano solo, " In the Woods," Mies Gwejicfa Bees }' song, "Merry Birds," Miss Ciara flargreaves ; song, " The Lasc Milestone," Misa Bamfoni; corneb solo, "The Better Land" (encored), Master Percy West; song, '•Good Company," Miss Con way ; song, "TheKing'aOwn"(encored), Mr A S. Reid; song, "The Star of Bethlehem," Madame Turschku, violin obligato by Herr Tutsohka; recitation, "I Vanb to Fly" (encored), Mr E. T. Hart; song, ""Dear Heart," Miss Birdie Butler; eong, " S'6ter Mary Walks Like This " (encored), Mr Dix,; piano solo, " JMassa," Miss Rosie Collins ; soug, " Love's Old Sweet Song," Miss Edwards; song, "Daddy," Miss Dunningham ; violin and piano dueb, selections from " Maribana," Misses McMaster ; song, "IDreamb thab I Dwelt in Marble Halls,". Madame Tutschka ; song, " Whisper and I shall Hear," Miss Birdie Butler, with violin oblieato by Master Butler; song, "Fairies," Miss Falls. The accompanienta wera played principally by Miss A. Mcllhone. The windows of the shop lately occupied by Mr Mulligan, draper, opposite tho Auckland Savings Bank, are at present attracting a great deal of attention, owing to the beautiful and extensive variety of fancy woik therein displayed. The articles are the handiwork of Miss Teuton berg, who intends to dispose of them by art union, particulars of which appears in our advertising columns. They comprise every description of fancy, needle and bead work which could suggest itself io an inventive genius for the purpose of adornment. All the articles are of exquisite workmanship and will commend themselves to anyone possessing the slightest arbistic taste. Flowers and figures have been introducedintothe various pieces of work with excellent effect, and some are simply masterpieces of skill. Noticeable amongst others is a handsome mantle-drape of daffodils embroidered on a ground work of crimson silk, which has a companion of equal beauty. Cushions, all of which are charming in design and execution, are numerously exhibited, and make quite a feature in themselves. Brackets, tablecloths, etc. are there in every style of beauty, and the whole will repay inspection and any investment in tickets. Mr J. C. Firth notifies in another column that his Pumice Insulation Works are now complete. This latest enterprise of his, to utilise the millions of tons of pumice scattered over the vast plains of the colony, bids fair to become one of the leading industries of New Zealand. Mr Firth baa had his active mind at work for a lotig period ruminating upon the probable success of such a scheme, and after ten yeara of close labour, expense, and study, ia about to be rewarded in no small degree. Ho is now prepared to execute orders for insulating freezing works, steamers, dairy factories, creameries, cool chambers, etc.. rendering these absolutely impregnable against fire. All orders are to be addressed to Mr J. C. Firth, Auckland. The presenb issue of tha "Monthly Record," contains much that is of intereeb to those interested in the work of tha V.M.C.A. and kindred institutions. One of the most interesting articles is a review of the " English Year Book of V.M.C.A. s, 1893-94." We quote :—" It is a matter for thankfulness thab 1893 shows 5,158 centres, with 467,515 members, as against 4,982 centres and 418,972 members in 1892. This increase in membership of 48,543 in one year does nob look like the 'utter failure f so loudly proclaimed by the ' Young Man last year. The truth of the matter appears to be thab tho V.M.C.A. organisation nob being a secular club on the 4omnium gatherum' principle, its membership roll and social power does nob increase by the leaps and bounds which some would require as the outward and visible sign of true progress. Tho membership of the four Association* in this colony is pub down aa 550—jusb aboub whab it ought to be m Auckland alone ! However, we are encouraced to feel that throughout tne world the V.M.C.A. is working for God each year more successfully and with more complete organisation."

The Government of Victoria are deter. mined to extend te other products the j gvstem of export bonuses which has raieed { tlmir butter export from about £60,0001 ta 1890 to £355,741 in 1892. It .is announced that an export bonua of £6 a ton will be paid on all cheese exported, provided that) it realises 60s Lr cfft. A bonus of 2s a caße '8 l\ eQ offered to encourage the exDOfb of f«"">fc« Theaa bonuses have 0 detrimental efleet on the dairy produce norts c { other colonies because they en«bla Victorian producers to sell at lower rafcw than their competitors. On the other baiH*) the natural productiveness of New Zealand is so greatly in our favour that we fc a wi no fear of the colony beintr able to jiold itfl own *n dairy produce trade without Government aid. ' Captain Edwin telegraphs from Wellington at 12.40 p.m. to-day :—'*lndicfttio»a elans further rise." Ab the meeting of the Board of Education yesterday afternoon, the report of the Executive Committee on applications for chief inspectorship of schools, was put before the Board and adopted. The Committee said that they had considered the e jijhb applications received, and were nob prepared to recommend any of the candidates for the appointment The Chairman remarked that he was sorry to say th.it the Board waa unable to appoint, any of the applicants. They wanted someone who would advise the Board, and at the came time a man who could inspire confidence in teachers. There was a growing discontent among teachers that things were nob as they ought to be. Mr Luke thought; they should give llr Goodwin an opportnni y of showing his abilities in the capacity of chiof inspector and adviser to the Board. Mr Muir remarked that some of the inspectors wanted a chief over them. Som« weie rough and discourteous to the teachers. Mr Cooper advocated the salary being raised nnd the tenure of office made more secure. If this were done they could pet hold of a Biiitable man Mr Cooper then gay« the following notice of motion :—" That fresh applications be invited for the office of chief inspector, the salary to be £600 a year, a term of three years guaranteed. The engagement terminable thereafter by t\x months' notice on either side. Applications to be invited in Australia and New Zealand." The German barque Basufco, which lefb i Amoy for Newchwang on the 4frh nib., pub Irfco Hongkong in distress, having encountered a typhoon on the 6fch off fehe South Cape of Formosa, in which she lost her foretopmaßfc, maintopmast, and jib boom, and had her bulwarks stove in. The Norweeion barque Alexandra was totally wrecked during another typhoon near Manila. All hands were saved. Sorgeanb Brophy and partVi who were a despatched from Perth (Western Anptra'ia) In search of the murderer of Constable Collins on the let October, have returned to Wyndham. Sergeant Brophy describe* the country ov«r which they passed in tho vicinity of Osmond River as grand pastoral country, well grassed, watered, and timbered, while ths natives aro the finest race physically in Western Australia, bub extremely hostile. A half caste, abonb 20 years of age, who is supposed to be a i descendant of Leichhardt'a party, lives with one tribe. The E. and A. Company's steamer Catterfchun arrived at Sydney from Hongkong, . brings news thab further destructive typhoons have occurred in China and Japan. A very severe byphoon passed over Moji and the towns in the neighbourhood of Sbiraonoeeki Straits, during which a groat deal of damage^ was done both afloab and ashore. Afloab some 30 or 40 junks ,' wore sunk in Moji harbour, and many of t he seamen were drowned. Tho arrival ab Melbourne on Monday week of two sailing ships, the Lochnesu, from Glasgow, and the Loch Long, from London, set ab reab the anxiety which many people had begun to feel for the safeiy of those vessels. Both ships are fast sailers, and generally make tho voyage to Mel/bourne under 90 days. On this occasion, however, they have taken 10") days to cover the distance, and, although they did 1 not sight each other, they must) have sailed I almost parallel courses. I) Mariners and others connected with the ] shipping trade mustered in strong force ab I' Mogßi's Cochrane and Son' 9 auction mart tbis forenoon, when the wooden brigI antine Eliza Firth was pub up for 9 pale, by order of tbo Registrar of tho Supreme Court . The veesol waß built :i of hardwood at .Tervis Bay, N.S. W., in 'i 1P69, and is sti?l stannch and thoroughly j seaworthy, having just completed a voyage I during which Australia was circumnaviI gated. She was offered with all gear nnd I Apparatus now on board n* she lios at the I Railway Wharf, and r> >^>aranteed to carry 1 200 tons deadweight* or sJ^Oft of timber. I'Tlie first bid was fof ~<3G, which was I 'raised almost immpr.Hit? 6?y to -£200, and this i amount was slowly increased to £7)00 by the aid of £* offers. Some spirited bidding then ensued bet ween a couple of would-be i purchaser!?, and in a very short time the I price mounted to £425, ab which figure tho J veapf;] w,-.5» knocked down to Mr Dawpon. I TV jrpneral opinion of those present was : thafcthn purchaser horl secured a bargain, : a« tho Eliza Firth is an excellent sea-boat, 1 »nrt i* in first clas>s order. So languid hns the shipping tr^de been recently, however, I and so gloomy aro the prospects thab very How are disposed to invest in craft of any 1 tecription. 1 The first annual soiree in connection with '■x theManku Band of Hope wns held in tho J l'^lumahne Hall nn Thursday, November :l 'Oth. The Hall bad been very taptefully m docorated with flowers and evergreens by 1 membors of the Society under the roanago--1 "Nut of Mr J. Ooldwwor'hy. Tea was parI taken of by about ]*,0 persona, Rnd I I'efdamss Fulljames, Finlay and Golds- }| worthy nnd their co-workcra deserve credit | '"r the way in which thta part of the roeet--Ik' was managed. After tea a varied ;|| of choruses, eongs, recita- ;| lion?,dmlogues and instrumental selections, I Keurod the hearty approval of the audience. ■;i| TheKev. H. M. Maynanl, M.A., occupied I™B chair. At the conclusion of the pro--1 Sfamrae, the President of the (society proI pc?ot\ a vote of thanks to all who had j ™ped to make the meeting a fuccops, f *nich was carried by acclamation. The r'!"Kin£r of the IToxolopy brought to a close I a VQry enjoyable gathering. The Waipn Caledonian Society cele- ■; 6r»tocl St. Andrew's Day by holding a ban- ; of'Mr D. M. McLeod, it> r pa- Amonput tho?© present were Mr ,4 J' Thcmpson, 5». T.Trp v , for i\!ar«den, and 1m f , Wa?on, Chairman of the Whangarei M oUnty Council. Mr Jam** Elliotb preI,| Ainon«.«t; the toft«ts honoured was 1 ?f Mr I!. Thompson's health. Mr :|| "ORipson mfido a brief ppeech in response. M ,par!ou? other toasts, such as " The County II r^il," "Caledonia." "Local Societies," % o c Promoters of the Waipu Caledonian I d!V" The Ladies," and "The Pre?i----1 % Were duly honoured. The banquet I ertuinated with "Avid Lang Syne." I j/ta will of Alexanc^T Wilson, of Mount 1 Vn! 6tat' On ) Chepstowe. Victoria, de--1 tir*U QR ** enquire," has been lodged for m | a ' bato- The teslator rlied on 31st August '•I kit leavil1 S '* will flaterl 20th Anguet. i fa\ vnd four eodicilß, dated respectively i,l J' "ovomber, 1889, 26th February, 1890, I r/1 AojfUßt, 1892, and 20th .Tunnary, 1893. m J; t6al estate is valued at £75,000 and the ■ P»8l at £84,000. I aeai ' t)rollib 'tion order has been grantefl I feJJJ' 1 William Evans for a period of |H iJ*^ rednchions are nnnounced for the I Wvl\ trade ' (tt jMoore's, Pitt-street.— ii Mi

The funeral of the late veteran volunteer. Sergeant J. C. Soall, took place to-day in the Symonds-Btreeb Cpmetery. A military funeral would have been accorded to the deceased by his lellow-volunteers, bub Mr Soall before his death expressed a wish thab there should be no military demonstration at his funeral. The Parnell School Committee will tonight take into consideration a proposal made by Mr J. W. Tighe, teacher of the blind, for the establishment of a museum for the school, tm theory being that knowledge gained by the eye is easier, quicker and more permanent than that received through the ear. He thinks it parb of the duty of the Committee to have in the school as many specimens as possible, and indicates the class of articles which in bis opinion would be of most value. The Edon Terrace Fire Brigade held their anuual inspection parade lasb evening in the presence of Captain Field, of the Salvage Corps, and representatives of various insurance companies and the members of tha local body. The men, under Captain Slada, wer>b through various evolutions in & style that elicited the commendation of all present. General satisfaction was expressed ab the efficiency sh wn by the Brigade, and also ab the condition in which tho whole of the appurtenances were kept. The men suggested than more inducement- should be given to volunteer fire hrigfidea, in the shape of supplying books bo the libraries. Mr Kent, who acted as spokesman for the Insurance Companies, said there was no fund available for bbnt, purpose, bub he wan so pleased at whab he had witnessed, that he promieed to see whab could be done by the various companies in the direction indicated. Ab the usual meeting of the Auckland Acclimatisation Society, which was held in tho Museum buildings yesterday afternoon, there wero present: Messrs Jamee Burtb (Chairman), Bull, Choyce, Whitney and Walker. The receipts for the last month were shown to be £5 13s and the expenditure £90 2a Bd. The curator's report for the months of October and November was read. It showed that fish (trout) were plentiful in various streams up-country, near Okoroiro, and 17 licenses to fish had been taken out in the district. It was stated thab a considerable numbor of shags had been seen about the trout streams, and ib was agreed to pay Is for old birds killed, and 6d each for eggs, the curator to be satisfied that they had been obtained in the district (Okcroire). The Fi,«h Committee were authorised to spoud £10 in making the banks of streams at Waimakariri and elsewhere more accessible to anglers. Ib was euggasted that the proprietors of hotels in the neighbourbood should be asked to contribute towards this work. Ib was decided bo grant a prize of £'2 2» for hawks' heads at the forthcoming hhow of tho Otamatea Agricultural JSodiety. The fancy-dress ball lately given in the Choral Hall by Miss Scott in aid of tho bereaved Baillie family, realised £18 14s net, the expenses being £8 lfis. Miss Scott returns her thanks to the Committee of ladies, the newspapers, and the ladies and gentlemen who contributed to make the bail a success.