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Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 303, 22 December 1893, Page 2

We have been requested by the Chief Postmaster to intimato to tho public that Monday, tho 25th mat, (Christmas Day), boing a postal holiday, all mails usually despatched on Monday, will cloao ab 7 p.m. on Saturday 23rd inst, for delivory of letters, including thoso usually delivered by letber carriera. On Tuoaday, 20th inst. (Boxing Day), bho oflico will bo open from 9 to 10 a.m. in all its branches, and there will bo ono delivery by tho lottor carriers commencing at S a.m. Ab tbo last mooting of fcho Dovonport School Committeo tho Rov/* Joseph Bates was nominatod, with his consent, as a candidate for one of tho vacant Boats on tbo Board of Education. Mr Batoa is an enthusiast upon educational mattors, and one of ths few Anglican clergymen who are strongly opposed to any interference with tho secular character of our national school sytem. In his pluco in tho'Synod ho protested againsb the recent movomont in favour of the Irish Bible text book reading in schools. Ho has been a mombor of the Devonporb School Committeo for several years, and 6hould make a mosb useful member of tho Education Board. Mr F. J. Moss, British Rosidont at the Hervey Group, arrivod in Auckland this morning by tho steamer Richmond from Rarotonga, for a shorb holiday. Mr Moss remains here until Fobruary next, whon he leaves for Rarotonga again in the Government steamer Hinemoa, on tho occasion of Lord and Lady Glasgow's island trip. In connection with tho latter event, "great preparation (writos our Rarotonga correspondent) are being made in the littlo i.lo for tho visit of His Excellency bhe Governor of New Zealand and Lady Glasgow and parby. It will bo ono of bho greatest honours Rarotonga has over had, and it is hoped thab His Excellency and party will enjoy thoir visit." Tho " mystery " in connection with the death of an unknown infant on the s.s. Te Anau, while on tho passage from Sydney to Auckland on the 16th inst., has boon cleared up. Mr F. H. Stophens, commission agent, who ib turns out was bhe fabher of tho child, has given us an explanation of the affair which fully dissipates the mystery which shrouded the child's identity. Mr Stophens, who is a young man, Btatos that ho had not beon long married in Sydney when hi_i|wifedied in childbirth, tho infant surviving. This was somo five months ago. Mr Stephona was compelled to leave the baby in charge of somo friends, having to come across to New Zoaland to fulfil some business engagements here. He left the child in care of somo of the deceased wife's friends, leaving instructions for ib bo be senb over bo him in Auckland from Sydney by bhe s.s. Mauapouri lately. The stewardess of the Manapouri was unable to take the child, and it was accordingly senb by tho nexb steamer, the Te Anau, last week. Nob expecting tho steamer bo arrive ab an early hour on Wednesday, Mr Stevens was nob waiting when bhe sbeamer arrived, bub he had, nevertheless, made all bhe necessary proparabiona for its reception. Ib, however, died on the voyage of soa sickness and was buriod ab sea. This explanabion was made bo the polico yesterday, and thus the investigations of bhe polico aubhorities wore rendered unnecessary. Cabmen are surely becoming sensitive. One named Michael Keenan appeared ab bhe Police Courb bhis morning, as informanb in a plainb preferred againsb Michael Gallagher, b|iab, on bho 9th of December, the labter used provoking language, by calling Keenan " a thief and a rogue." Mr F. Earl appeared for tho defendant and pleaded not guilty. Koonan deposed bhat he drove "a party" to the Grand Hotel from the wharf, and only charged 3a 6d and 6d for toll, although he might have charged 4a. Mr Gallagher came oub bo pay and said ib was too much. Ib was bhen bhab bhe language complained of was used. Two witnesses wero called, but bhoy did nob ebrengbhen bho complainant's case. The Justices, Messrs H. Rees George and J. 'Gilmore, decided to dismiss the informabion wibhoub calling upon Mr Gallagher for his defence. Entries for the Now Zealand Swimming Championship Meeting are due before 6 p m. to-morrow ab the Albert-street Baths. Entries for the races for boys attending bbc primary and secondary schools are also due ab bhe same time.

The Dunedin Police Courb was occupied nearly all day yesberday by two cases in which persons disqualified by bhe Dunedin Jockey Club for betting were charged with trespassing on the racecourse, and refusing to leave when ordered to do so. In the case againsb Jones, who jumped tho fence, a ticket had been purchased for him. Brown purchased a bickob, bub as ho would be refused admission ho.jumped the fenco. The defence was reserved in both cases. When presenting tho School Cup to Mr T. G. Hosking yesterday evening ab the Choral Hall, Dr. Roborton, bho Presidenb of the Grammar School Old Boys' Association, took occasion to say bhab bhe Association was sending oub circulars bo all bhose who ab any time had attended the Grammar School, explaining whab were the objects of the organisation, and inviting them to join. The task, he pointed out, was one of some difSculty as there were over 2,000 old boys, and many of them had wandered so far from New Zealand bhab bhey had been losb sighb of excepb by bheir friends. Theso latter would corbainly facilitate the labours of the Association, who are anxious to loam the whereabouts of all the boys if they would communicate bo bhe Secretary (Mr E. E. Vaile) bhe addresses of bho absent ones. Those old boys who are in bhe Auckland province, and bhrough ono cause or anobher may nob rocoive a circular, will save a greab deal of trouble if they also will nobify bhe Secretary of bheir places of residence. The funeral of Mrs Amodeo, wife of Captain Amodeo, 'took place yesterday afternoon, and was attended by a large and representative concourse of citizens. The deceased lady's husband and father, Mr T. Lonergan, were chief mourners, after whom followed her children and brothers, four of bho labter bearing the coffin into St. Patrick's Cathedral, where the service for the dead was read by Father Doyle, and to tho gravo. On leaving tho Cathedral, Mr Harbwell played tho ''Dead March in Saul " upon bhe organ. The service ab the grave was conducbod by Fabher Downey. Wreaths of llowors were kindly forwarded by Mosdamos Dignan, E. W. Alison, De Renzy, Ranson, Speight, Ricketts and Bottany, Miss Sheehan and tho Christian Doctrine Society of Sb. Pabrick's. Cr. Dignan movod ab tho Cjby Council meeting lasb ovoning thab bhe bible of "Domain ranger" should be abolished, and that Mr Goldio's official designation in future be "park superinbendenb." Mr Dignan thought that ib was absurd bo call MrGoldie "Domain ranger" seeing bhab ho was no ranger ab all. The Council agreod thab Mr Goldie should be allowed to alter his official bible bo " superintendent of parka." A nuisance which exists at the lowest portion of Grafton Road, on the opposite sido of the road to the Bowling Green, is a cause of groat annoyance to passers-by aud ro.idonts. Some porson has for some time past been in tho habit of depositing all sorts of rubbish on a vacant piece of ground close to tho road and near tho gully, the latest deposit being a lob of whab seems from bho odour to bo docayod malt. Tho evilsmelling nuisanco ia no slighb ono, and the Cicy Inspector of Nuisauccs would do well to visit tho neighbourhood on a warm afternoon. " I was swimming tho horße, sir," said a lad namod James South at the Police Court to-day, in answer to tho charge ot having been guilty of bathing off St. Mary's Point, Freeman's Bay, ab the hour of 11.45 a.m., without a bathing dross. Sergeant Gamble said this was a bad practice that many lads indulged in. As tho Point was largely frequented by women and children, such a practice must bo stopped. On account of tho lad's mother ho would, however, ask tho Bench merely to caution him. The prodding Justices, Mjßssrs 11. Ree_ George and J. Gilmoro, cautioned the boy and dismissed him. Mr Vinco and bis wife came down from Drury by train this morning, and had a rothor unpleasant experience. Mrs Vinco had hor reticule open while in the tunnel, and some " spiolcr" waa sharp enough to steal her putso which contained a cbequo, a railway ticket, and some cash. The chequo waa immediately stopped ab the bank. This is bhe 9ecnnd instance reporto3 latoly of people being robbed on the train. Tho circumstances last nighb were simp' 7 perfect for a"*moonlighb excursion and concorb. Tho iiky was cloudless, and an almosb full moon mado tho harbour and its beautiful surroundings plainly discernible for miles, while the surface of the water was hardly ruffied. Ib was little wonder, therefore, that tho concert arranged by the Auckland Orchestral Union and Leidertafel as a benefit to bheir popular conductor, Mr A. Towtoy, was an unqualified success from every poinb of view. The woll-known abiliby of bhe mombers of bhe Society was a sufficient guarantee for tho excellence of bhe music, and bhe general public showod bheir appreciation of Mr Towsey'a efforts by attending in greab numbers. Whon bhe fine ferry stoamer Eagle, aglow with numerous eloctric lights, left the tee ab eight o'clock, nob a dock scab was available, and many persons had bo be content with standing room. After calling ab the Victoria Wharf, the steamer cruised slowly aboub the Waitemata, the engines being stopped during tho rendering of each item to onablo those on board to fully enjoy the music. The frequent applause testified to the" admiration of the large audience, nor wero tho tokens of approval confined to the ferry boat only. Bursts of applause from a miscellaneous collection of pulling boats and Bailing craft, showed thab many outsiders had boon abbractod by bhe sweet sounds, and wero following in bhe wake, and on sevoral occasions the crew of the German warship Bussard were delighbed ■with selections. The following programme waa admirably rendered : — Overture, "Luatpiol;" part song, "The Toasb ;" march, " Ponbificale;" part song, "Sbar of Summer Nighb ;" march, " Boccaccio ; parb song, "Res., Dearest, Resb ;" gavotte, "Mignon*," parb song, " Integer Vitn_ ; concert piece, '* Miihle im Schwartzwald ; parb song, " Tar's Song ;" gavobbe, " Pas do Fa3cinabion ;" parb song, " Miller's Daughter ;" waltz, " Autrefois ;" parb song, " Long Day Closes;" and overture, " Lichte Cavailerie." Mr Arthur Clampett made his debut ab bho City Hall in a new character last nighb as far as an Auckland audience is concerned. Ho appeared aa a vocalist, and oesayed to provide bhe whole evenings amusemont, a difficult task for even a firstclass singer. The audience was so small tbab ab fireb Mr Clampetb mentioned bhab it was scarcely worth while singing to so few. Ab aboub ten minutes past eight o'clock, however, he came forward aud announced his inbenbion bo sing a few aongs. A gentleman near the platform demanded thab the whole programme should .be gone through. Mr Clampetb told his patron that ho could get the money at the door, whereupon the gentleman retired. Mr Clampebb sang a number _of sacred and secular songs, including "Nazarebh," "Eternal Resb," "The Village Blacksmibh," "The Death of Nelson," "Tho Tar's Farewell," "In Sheltered Valo," " Good Night, Farewell, " He Wipes the Tear From Every Eye, and the " Bellringer." Mr Clampett possess6B a pleasing voice of considerable range and greab power. Ho onunciates clearly, and somo of the songs wore rendered with expression. The programme of the grand display of fireworks and illuminations bo be held on bhe Reclamation, Quay-street, on Boxing Night, obc, appears in this issue.* To avoid unnecessary crushing ab the gate, tickets may be bad ab bhe sbabioners and tobacconists mentioned.

Small boys and girls, provision baskets and kits, and tin pannikins, were to be found in greab numbers in the vicinity of bhe Devonporb Ferry bee this morning. No less than three schools held their annual picnics to-day, travelling to pleasant seaside resorts, and naturally, the scene in Lower Quoen-sbreeb aboub 9 o'clock was a particularly animabed one. The weabher and waber were all bhab could have been doaired, and tempted oub large crowds of pleasure-seekers. The Remuera school children, wibh a large number of parenbs and friends, were bhe first to geb under way, bhe capacious sbeamer Eagie loaving for Mobutapu with a full complement of excursionists. Sho was followed shortly after by the steamer Victoria, which conveyed the pupils of the Chapel-street school round tho Heads and down the channel bo Lake Takapuna beach. The members of bho Beresford-atreeb school did not leave bho ferry tee until after 10 o'clock, when bhe Britannia proceeded bo Sb. Helier's Bay with as many passengers as she could comfortably hold. The labter school had the Newton Brass Band to further enliven their proceedings, bho music boing much appreciabed. All the excursionists reburn from bheir several camping spots bhis evening. Tho Christmas bree and varieby enterbainment in connection wibh the Church of the Sacred Heart was well patronised lasb nighb. One of bhe feaburea of the evening was bhe drama "A Regular Tartar," the characters being taken by Misses White, Nolan and Carrigan, Messrs Noonan, Carrigan, Smith and McGeehan. Prizes wero given away to the children present. Lasb evening an enterbainmenb was given in bhe Cabholic Insbibube by tho pupils of the Nelson-sbroeb Public School, in aid of bhe funds of the annual school sports. In bhe firsb parb of the performance, songs were given by Miss Myles, Miss Falls, a fan song by bhe girls, a pianoforbc dueb by Miss and Master Cronin, an accordeon solo by Master Lundberg, a recitation by Miss Pollock, and a pianoforte and violin duot by Messrs Myles and Strike. In the second part, bho cantata " Tho White Garland," was creditably performed by the pupils. On Christmas Day and on New Year's Day all postal and telegraphic offices which open to the public on Sundays will be in attendance from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 7 to 8 p.m. On Boxing Day all telegraphic and telephone offices in the colony will be open bo bho public from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and those offices which open bo the public on Sundays will re-open from 7 to 8 p.m. The central office of bhe belephone exchange will be attended conbinuously. Mr Charles Hemus announces bhab his phobographic show rooms in Queen-streeb will be open for public inspection on Saturday nighb nexb from 7.30 p.m. A concerb will be given ab Otahuhu bhis evening in aid of the funds of the school picnic. We have just opened aboub 500 pairs men's sbriped worsbed and fancy tweed brousers, boughb very cheap by Mr Smith in London. Prices, 5s lid, 6s lid, 9a 6d and lis 6d. Very special value. Smith and Caughcy, Queen-sbreeb.—(Advb). Boys' navy sailor suits from 4s lid, ab bhe D.S.C.—(Advt.) White shirbs, regatba shirts, tennis shirts, thousands to choose from; now designs specially imported for Christmas ab Goo. Fowlds'.—(Advb.) The largesb variety and best value in boys' washing and serge sailor suits, ab Smith and Caughey's, Queen-street. — (Advt). 250 Men's tweed Buits, special value, 18s lid each, ab bho D.S.C.—(Advt.) Sofb felt habs with puggaries, is 6d ; sbraw hats from la each, and a manificenb lot of neokties, silk handkerchiefs, etc., at Geo. Fowlds', Victoria Arcade.—(Advt.) Milne and Choyce will keep open their premises until 10 o'clock on Christmas and New Yoar's eves.—(Advt.) Tho newest styleß in gontlemon's ties, silk haudkercbiefs, collars and umbrellas. A spocially large importation of these goods suitable for Christmas presents. Smith and Caugboy, Queen-sbreeb.— (Advb). Mobhers bring your boys to Geo. Fowlds', Victoria Arcade, and get a nice holiday suit. Some very choice lines. Good and cheap.—(Advb.) White and regatta shirbs direct from tho Belfast makers. The largest selecbion and besb value in bown. Prices, 3s lid bo 7s lid. Smibh and Caughey, Quoen-sbreeb.— (Advt). Thousands or prople drink " Reliable " Tea, a proof of their superiority, 6 Merit will boll. (Advb.) Open on Saburday evening, bhe Xmas Gif *• Fair at " The People's " Furnishing Ware house. Pretty presents from Ib upward.— J. Tonson Garlick. Come early.—(Advt.)