The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1834.

Auckland Star, Volume XXV, Issue 67, 19 March 1894, Page 2

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo.

MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1834.

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The celebration of St. Patrick's Day never fails to excite a large amount of enthusiasm among our Roman Catholic fellow citizens. The weather on Saturday was fitful enough to damp the ardour of ordinary excursionists, but it. apparently failed to effect any abatement of interest among the Catholic Benefit Societies, and the crowds of youngsters who wended their way to the domain. Although a large proportion of those who took part in the demonstration were native-born youths, they have been accustomed from earliest childhood to venerate the famous saint," and to associate his name with the establishment of the Christian faith in Ireland —a faith to which her sons have clung amidst all the vicissitudes of their history. The Catholic youths of New Zealand, therefore, though many of them have never set a foot on Erin's shores, are deeply imbued with the traditions and spirit of their ancestors, and although so many of the early settlers from Ireland have passed away, the numbers in the colonies that attend the annual fete on St. Patrick's Day appear steadily to increase with the growth of the native-born Catholic population.

There has been a good deal of speculation of late years in regard to the general progress of the Papal communion in English - speaking countries. It is evident from many signs that the authorities at the Vatican, in view of the decadence of the Latin nations, are fully impressed with the importance of grafting Catholicism upon an Anglo-Saxon stock. The trend of events in the Empire during the last half century has given shape to this idea. Fifty years ago it seemed as if England was in danger of surrendering the principles of the Reformation and of drifting again into the arms of the Roman Pontiff. The wave of Tractarianism that swept over the land and the secession of men like Manning and Newman, shook the Established Church to her foundations. But subsequent events have not justified the glowing anticipations formed by Cardinal Wiseman when he spoke of subjugating "an imperial race." Although thereestablishment of the Papal hierarchy in England by Pius IX. evoked a burst of national emotion, and aroused Protestants to passionate protests, it was soon apparent that the alarm was uniounded. More than a generation has passed since the Catholic bishops commenced work in their newlycreated English dioceses, but the increase in the number of their adherents is small, and is chiefly due to the influx of Irish people into the large cities. Some members of the English

aristocracy- have gone over to the Pope's camp, but.scarcely anything has been done in the "'ay of gaining converts from the mass of the population.

In the colonies, Roman Catholic missionaries were early in the field, and they have displayed zeal and selfsacrifice of the most praiseworthy kind. No branch of the Christian Church is more distinguished by its earnestness and devotion. But here, as in America, their followers chiefly consist of Irish settlers and their descendants. This is evident to any one who visits a Catholic place of worship. The distinctive features ot the Celt unmistakeably predominate.

This limited field of operations is doubtless to some extent accountable for the fact that the growth of the Catholic Church in the colonies is not so rapid as that of the Protestant denominations. According to the " Victorian Year Book for 1893, the pioportion of Catholics tothe wholepopulation of the Australasian colonies has fallen off during the years between 1881 and 1891. The Protestants have increased as a whole 41 per cent., and the Catholics only 32 per cent., while the gross population has increased 39 per cent.

The Pope has long been anxious to increase the influence of his Church among the English as well as the Irish residents in the Empire. We observe by a cable message to-day that His Holiness expresses gratification at Lord Rosebery's assumption of the office of Prime Minister. It is thought that His Lordship may favour the establishment of diplomatic relations between England and the Vatican. This scheme has long been passionately cherished by Leo XIII., but we must confess we see not the faintest chance that it will be carried out. No assistance the Pope could give in the solution of the Irish problem is likely to lead the present Prime Minister to rouse a burst of indignation by suggesting such an experiment. We can, however, easily believe that, from the Popal standpoint, the establishment of diplomatic relations would be regarded as an important step towards increasing the strength of Roman Catholicism in the Empire.

The Australian and New Zealand dele gates representing the Postal Conferencearrived from the South on Saturday even' ing by way of Rotorua and yesterday were shown round the city and suburbs by the Mayor and Chairman of the Harbour Board. To-day the delegates assembled in Conference in the Auckland Harbour Board public room and transacted certain business deferred from the Wellington cession. The first matter for consideration was a report drawn up by heads of departments. One of the recommendations made therein was that the carriage of mails across the Australian continent should be accelerated; and this was agreed to. With regard to the postal rates between the United Kingdom and the colonies, the existing system, under which each country retains its own postage, was approved, it was agreed that the newspaper rate of postage should be one penny for. tho firsb four ounces, and a £d for every additional two ounces throughout the colonies. Other important matters dealt with were in respecb of postal notes, private telephone lines, the hour zone system, the gambling evil, etc. A full report ia published in another column.^

The first triennial poll in connection with liquor liconfos under the Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act of laeb session, ia to be held throughout the colony on Wednesday next. In several churches laeb evening reference was made from the pulpib to tho approaching licensing elections, and stress was laid on the necessity of all electors recording their votes on so important a subject. To-day the nominations for tho licensing districb of Waitemata wore to close ab Warkworth with Mr J. Morrison King, Returning Officer. The Registrar of Electors for Auckland City informs us that there are on tho City roll for bhe licensing election a total of 15,121 names, or over a thousand loss than ab the last general elections. A greab number of names had to bo struck off from the roll since the election for tho House of Representatives. The number on the Auckland roll is very nearly the same as the total in Wellington City. In our case over 7,500 votos will have to be recorded to carry local option.

The Premier (Hon. R. J. Seddon) and party are expected to return here on Saturday nexb from their Northern tour, via Helensville. Nexb week, the Premier, accompanied by Mr Carroll and Mr G. Mueller (Commissioner of Crown Lands), will pay a visib bo Whakabane, Bay of Plenty, in order bo hold a meeting with representative natives of the Urewera people near Whakatano. lb is understood thab at this meeting the question of gold-prospect-ing in the Urewera Country, surveys and other subjects of importance will be discussed.

His Excellency Lord Glasgow forwarded an invitation to the delegates of the Postal Conference to take tea ab Governtnenb House this afternoon ab 5 o'clock, which was accepted ab the session this morning. Before the Conference adjourned, Mr Adam Porter asked tho Hon. Mr Ward to intimate that the s.s. Waiotahi had been placed ab bhe disposal of thedelegatesand their lady friends by the Mayor, Mr J, J. Holland, and the Chairman of tho Harbour Board. The intention is to take a trip round the harbour. The invitation was accepted with thanka, the delegates agreeing to start ab 10 o'clock to-morrow morning. Invitations to bo prosenb have also been forwarded bo members of bhe City Council and the Auckland Harbour Board.

We loam that Mr E. C. Pilkinpbon, seedsman, who met with a severe shaking and injury to his ankle by hie horse bolting in Parnell the other day, is progressing favourably. At the time of the accident he was assisted by Messrs Fordyce and Nicholson, who were near, and carried to the house of the former. Mrs. Fordyce and a Mr Morgan soon mada him comfortable, the ambulance knowledge of the latter standing him in good need. This is not the first occasion on which Mr and Mrs Fordyce have rendered timely assistance ab accidents at this spot.

At a meeting of the Greymonth Charitable Aid Board, members declined to transact any business and adjourned, pending an explanation from the Ministers of Education in regard to the subsidy withheld and paid over to the Industrial School. If an explanation is nob given the Board will resign.

Trades and Labour Council met on Saturday and elected Mr T. Hadtield (Bootmakers' Union), Mr James Regan (Typographical Association), and Mr T. Tudehope (Carpenters' and Joiners' Society) as delegates to represent the Council ab the Labour Conference.

This afternoon the whole of the postal delegates party were invited to i-oa at Governmenb House. T'< • •

regal parby atbend Hen ! To-morrow Lord and I,

for Raratonga in bhe Guv-m-iuiil- dieumer Hinemoa. The other moinbors of the Viceregal parby will be the Ladies Augusta, Alice and Dorobhy Boyle, Mrs Stewarb, CaptSbewarbiA.D.C), Capr. Elliot (Private Secretary), Mrs Boyle, Miss Eastwood, Mr F. J. Moss ißritish Resident ab Raratonga), Dr. Collins, Messrs Millea and C. Vanderbyl.

Advices received by the R.M.s. Massilia show bhab bhe ship Cimba, a wellknown Sydney trader, had a perilous experience on bhe passage hence to London. When wibhin two days' sale of Cape Horn the ship was overtaken by a berrific north-wesb gale, and whilst running was struck by a heavy sea. The wave completely demolished the wheel, and carried away the steering and standard binnacles, burst in the after companion, and flooded the saloon, besides doing a lob of other damage. The man ab bhe wheel was washed along bhe deck, and when picked up was found to have hia lefb leg and arm both broken. Captain Fimister had a narrow escape. He was washed off bhe top poop, bub managed bo save himself by holding on to something ab bhe break of the poop. Relieving tackles were fitted on the rudder, bub ib was found bhab bhe tiller had been sprung. At considerable risk the ship had to be brought to the wind, and for about an hour after she was hove to her starboard side was completely submerged, the water being nearly up to the main hatch. Ib was an anxious time for all hands, bub, by dint of greab pluck and perseverance, Captain Fimisber succeeded in getting the damage made good. The ship was then grfb on her course again, and, despite her misfortune, was the first arrival home with wool from Sydney tor the January sales.

At the Police Court this morning, before Mr R. S. Bush, S.M., a young man named John Mabbison was charged with having broken one glass jug and four tumblers, value 68 6d, tho property of Cecilia Johnston. Mr Brassey appeared for bhe proeecutrix. The dofendanb pleaded nob guilby, and the case was remanded tiil to-morrow morning. Harry Young was charged with that he did, on the 9th of March, ride a bicycle on the foobpabh in Kyber Paaa Road, in bhe Newmarket Borough, contrary to the by-laws of the Newmarkeb Borough Council. The defendanb did not appear. After police evidence had been given, a fine of 5s and c ?fc3 was imposed. A man named John Shanaghan was charged with having driven a vehicle drawn by one horse down the Queen-streeb Wharf without leading the horse by bhe head while on the wharf. The defendant pleaded guilty, and said thob he had forgotten the by-law. The Magistrate after telling him that the bylaw was framed for the safety of bhe public, dismissed him with a caution.

In anticipation of the approaching Labour Conference, to be held here, the Trades and Labour Council met ia the Foresters' Hall, Karangahape Road, on Saturday evening, and elected by ballot Mr T. Hadh'eld (Bootmakers' Union), Mr James Regan (Typographical Association), and Mr T. Tudehope (Carpenters' and Joiners' Society) to represent the Council at tho approaching conference. It was also agreed that the Council should meet the Southern delegates on their arrival in our city and accord them a hearty welcome. The Secretary was instructed to thank the Harbour Board for putting their large room at the disposal of the Conference, and also to write to the trades in the city inviting suggestions.

There is something liko a "Jack the Ripper" sensation in Adelaide. A telegram to the Sydney " Telegraph " of recent datestates :-■ "Another stabbingaffair, similar to two or three that have been perpotrated in tljo various park lands during the past six months on young women, took place at the South Park lands on Friday night. Aboub 8 o'clock a young single woman left town to walk to Unley. After entering the park lands she saw a young man coming towards her. She stepped to one side to allow him to pass, but he came up to her, caughb hold of her by the shoulders with one hand, and tried to catch hold of her neck with the other. She then felt a cub from a knife on her throat. She screamed out, and her aseailanb leb go his hold and ran uway. The young lady waa not badly hurt. The police aro of opinion that the present assault wa9 perpetrated by the same man who committed the other, and that he is a lunatic."

A sensational shooting case is reported from Porb Melbourne. An elderly man named John Mackay, a general dealer, living in Bay-street, Port Melbourne, was disturbed about two o'clock in the morning by a noise in his shop. He took a loaded revolver in one hand and a candle in the other, and wenb into his shop. He was looking for burglary, when a man reached across to him and pub oub the candle. Mackay, thinking thab the man was aboub bo strike, fired his revolver and shob the man through the breast with fatal effect. Mackay at once informed the police. Ho was arrested on a charge of murder, but subsequently bailed out. The man shot is Alfred alias Edward May, and be was known to the police in connection with several minor otlencos. May had only just; been discharged from prison.

News from the Islands per steamer TaViuni is nob of any special interest. The Suva " Times " Bays :—•• We understand thab the management of tho Union y.S. Company of New Zealand, have in contemplation the placing of a second boat— tho Ovalau, we believe—in the hew Zea-land-Fiji trade, thereby making a fortnightly ir» place of a monthly service. This is a step in tho right direction, and if carried oub by the Company as suggested, should materially assist in the output of fruit from Fiji, and, nodoubb, a corresponding increase in tho amount of produce from New Zealand will be the ultimate result. As sketched oub ab present, bhe tI.S.S. Co.'s management suggest a fortnightly service as far as Wellington, each alternate steamer making Jbybtelton and Wostporb its terminus. We would suggest thab one of the steamers go as far as Dunedin. It is a centre of population—from which many arteries are fed, and these are just bhe facilities with which lihe Fiji fruib producer desires to be associated. Were these conveniences secured, they would in our opinion be of more importance than a prompt time-table—not that thab desirability is to be undervalued.

Some smart burglars were ab work in the Young Men's Christian Association buildings, in Albert-street, on Friday night. On Saturday morning those in charge of the Sunday - school Union Book Depot found that thieves had effected an entrance during the night and had stolen some 30a in cash from a drawer. It seems that one of the street gratings on the Wellesley-street frontage was lifted up and an entrance gained to the depot by* the cellarage. The 30s was found in the shop, and the safe was tampered with; bub could nob be opened. The thieves—who seem to have numbered three persons—then let themselves oub into the street by the door on the Albert-street frontage. The police have bo far been unable to tind the burglars.

Ib ia reported that a temperance society is employing photography to convert the intemperate. . The object is to waylay the unhappy man on his return from the club in the early morning, and with a small hand'camera make a few studies of him embracing a friendly lamp-post, or reclining peacefully in the gutter. These are shown to the unfortunate victim in his more sober moments, with the intention of thus inducing him to see the error of his ways, and join the ranks of the temperance society.

This morning ab the Supreme Court, in the case of C. Wynn Marbyn who had pleaded guilty to forgery of two m-vines on the Colonial Bank, Mr TunU ado an application bo His Hontir. Ho .-ked that the previous order of His Honor relative to a sum of money found by the police on the prisoner be varied. The order made was that £12 be handed to Mr Turner, whoße cheque had been altered, and the balance to go to the bank. Mr Tunks submitted that Mr Turner and the baak should bear & fair proportion of the loss, and stated bhab the clerk passed the cheque in the hurry of business at the hour of closing. Ib was only reasonable to suppose that oven in a country bank like VVhangarei there was a rush ab closing time. His Honor said the previous order must stand.

An open-air meeting under the auspices of the Auckland Prohibition League was held on Saturday night at a vacant) allotment facing Karangahape Road. The meeting was called to " educate " vobers relabive to the course tc be pursued at the pending licensing election. Mr Field, of bhe New Zealand Alliance, opened bhe proceedings, and he was followed by Mr George Aldridge and Mr Souefcer. The three speakers urged the electors to vote for total prohibition. Mr Field apologised for the absence of Mr E. Withy. Ab intervals the Helping Hand Band played selections.

Ab Sb. Benedict's, bhe ceremony of bhe distribution of palms took place yesterday morning before the High Mass. The choir sang Haydn's " Hosanna "and the " Sbabab Mater," and during the Mass the soloists wero Madame Tutschka, Mieses Danzey, Q)'Neill, Burke, Rev. Dr. Egan and Mr Parish. Herren Zimmerraann and Tutschka assisted, the former playing in faultless style Gounod's "Aye Maria" ab the offertory. Ab vespers the Rev. Dr. Egan preached on the day's festival and the lessons of holy week. There was a large congregation at> both services.

Professor Pannell's swimming exhibition which was to have been given on Saturday afternoon ab Northcobe was postponed. Mr Pannell announces that on Wednesday next he will give an exhibition of his swimming feats in mid-harbour, assisted by his two dogs, "Rover" and "Help," and that his pupils will take part in a swimming contest for prizes at the end of the Northcote Wharf.

A chronicler of society's fads and fancies says that skirt-dancing, high play, and the perpetration of practical jokes seem just now to be the leading amusements of country-house parties in England. He says that under some roofs pretty heavy gambling is indulged in, and baccarat and nap with high stakes have as many women as men votaries, to say nothing of practical joking of a suspiciously rowdy sorb, such as apple-pie bed-making and booby-trapping.

Captain Bongard, of the Melane&ian Mission yacht Southern Cross, recently collected subscriptions from those interested in the Mission work of the vessel for the purpose of providing a small ventilating engine on the ship in order to drive fresh air into the engine-room by means of a fan—a very necessary equipment when in tropical waters. This engine has now been fitted up on board, and Captain Bongard, who says it is working very well, wishes to return thanks to all those who contributed towards its cost. The Mission vessel sails shortly on her usual cruise to Norfolk Island and the Western Pacific.

The " Suva Times " records the death of Mr William Winton Porter, one time manager of the Levuka branch of the Bank of New Zealand, from blood poisoning.

The proprietors of the Waitemata and Oceanic Sawmills Companies on Saturday generously treated their employees to a day's outing. The picnickers, some 200, were conveyed in five of Patterson's large four-horee brakes to the farm of Mr Parr, Waikomiti, headed by the Waikoaaiti Hand, who kindly gave their services free. The party arrived at their destination abouc eleven o'clock, and after an adjournment for dinner spent a pleasant afternoon. Races and games of all kinds with prizes for the children were ably conducted by Mr Alick Neill, assisted by a few others. A special feature in the amusements for the children was the successful inflating and ascension of a large balloon, the handiwork of Mr Neill, who all through the day worked hard to make the picnic the success ib undoubtedly was. The party before leaving gave three cheers for Mr and Mrs Parr and the Band, and started for home, which was reached by seven o'clock, all thoroughly well pleased with their day's outing.

The service ab the Tabernacle was specially interesting yesterday evening, owing to tho presence of Ensign Sandemand and Captain Gunsekera of the Salvation Army Indian contingent, whodelivered addresses on the Mission work of tho Army in India. The Tabernacle together with other Baptist Churches in the colony have a number of missionaries in the Bengal Presidency connected with the Zenana Mission.

A very large number of persons assembled yestorday morning and evening at the Cboral Hall, when the children of the Graf ton Road Wesleyan Sunday-school celebrated their anniversary services. The Rev. A. J. Serpell conducted the morning service, and in the evening the Rev. W. Lee preached. In the afternoon the Rev. C. H. Laws gave an interesting address to parents, children and teachers. The singing of the young people, assisted by an orchestra, Mr Shaw an leader and Mr Gatland conductor, was most pleasing in its heartiness and efficiency. To-morrow the soiree and public meeting in connection with the anniversary will be held, when the Roy. W. Lee will preside, and addresses will be given by the Revs. G. Burgess and S. F. Prior.

The anniversary of Beresford-streeb Congregational Church was celebrated yesterday by special services, the church feeing tastefully decorated for the occasion. The Rev. S. F. Prior preached in the morning, and tho Rev. G. Burgess ab night. The latber also addressed a large congregation in the afternoon. Special music was rendered at each service by the choir.

Special services were held in the Union Free Church in the morning and evening yesterday, to celebrate the third anniversary of the school. Despite the uncertain state of the weather large numbers were present on each occasion. The Rev. E. Best preached in the morning from the 66th verße of the first chapter of Luke's gospel. In the evening the Rev. Mr Dewsbury discoursed on the text " I am the true vine." Special hymns were sung by the children afi both services under the conductorship of Mr Bishop. The collections for the day amounted to £10 Is 9d. To-morrow evening the annual teo meeting will take place.

Association footballers will be on the war path immediately after the Easter holidays. Ab their firsb meeting the question of forming their clubs into districts will be considered, and as Auckland will be invaded by some sixty leading association players of New Zealand, consisting of teams from Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington and Napier, to compete ab the tournament for Brown's Now Zealand Championship Shield, our footballers will have all their work cub out to secure the coverted trophy.

The annual meeting of the Maketn Presbyterian congregation was held in the schoolroom, Maketu, on March 16th, at the close of the usual monthly week-day service. " The Rev. T. Norrie presided. The Sabbath-school was reported as in a prosperous state. The reporbs were adopted and thanks voted to the outgoing Committee and the Sabbath-school teachers. The following were appointed as the Committee for the ourrent year, viz.:—Messrs Stembridge, McDowell, Barclay and Hark.ness ; Sub-committee for Ajrarimu, Messrs G, Sutton and M. Sinclair.

"The saved Indian" drew a large concourse of Salvationists to the Obahuhu Barracks last evening. A Bpecial Bervice was held, with musical selections.

Anniversary services were held yesterday in the Obahuhu Baptisb Church. In the morning service was conducted by the Rev. J. Blaikie and in the evening by Mr Murray. Their were fair congregations ab both services.

The Easter cruise of the Auckland Yacht Club promises to be very successful, and a large number of yachts are expected to take part in it. The Commodores of the Club request all yacht owners to meet at Drunken Bay on Friday morning next in order to arrange the rendezvous. I

Ib will be seen on anobher page of this issue, thab the Rev. A. H. Collins will deliver an instructive iecturo, entitled " Lessons from the Street." As the proceeds are to be devoted to a worthy object, ib is hoped there will be a large attendance.

The moonlight concert in connection with Sb. Andrew's Presbyterian choir, which was postponed lasb week on accounb of the weather, will bake place bo-night in the harbour. The p.a. Eagle has been chartered for the occasion.

San Francisco has the greatesb proportion of divorces to marriages of any city in the world. For every 10,000 marriages bhere are 2.233 divorces.

Drink Dixs delicious fan toas. Special holiday packets. Coombes' Arcade, Queenstreet.—(Ad vfc.) Think of it! Hard felt hats, latest shape, 2s lid ; sofb felt hats, Is; large white shirts, Is lid each ab Fowlds' eale.— (Advb.) Extraordinary value in men's macintosh coats, over 400 to select from, A large quantity being bought cheap at McArthur'e sale.—Smith and Caughey, Queen-street. — (Advb.) Nothing to touch them in the city. Men's colonial tweed suits, 25s ; boys' and youths' sac suits, 10s 6d ; knickerbocker suits, from 3s lid at Fowlds' sale.— (Advt.) Smith and Caughey are hard afc work opening up and marking off new autumn shipments, ex steamships recently arrived. —(Advt.) The greab sale still continues to draw ab Fowlda', Victoria Arcade, and no wonder, selling men's belts and braces at 6d ; linen collars, all shapes, 7d.—(Advb.) Tried in the fiery furnace of public opinion and never found deficient. 11 " Reliable" Teas. (Advb.)