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Auckland Star, Volume XXV, Issue 99, 26 April 1894, Page 4

Lord Glasgow gave a dinner party ab Governmeiib House lasb night. The following guests were present:—Sir G. 2d. O'Rorke, Mran3 Mrs Jas. Russell, Mr and Mrs Thos. Morrin, Mrs and Miss KerrTaylor. Mr and Mrs Smith, Miss Fairchild, Mr .Vender Byl, Sir Henry Ogle, Bart., commander of H.M. ecrew corvette Rapid, and Lieut. Martin, of the Rapid. Tonight Lord Glasgow presides at the annual meeting of the Parnell Orphan Home.

With reference to the comet referred to in a cable message on the stb inst., our Thames correspondent wires thab it has been regularly observed at the Thames lately. A preliminary estimate of its orbit has been calculated by Mr Grigg, of the Thames Observatory. He states thab bhe comeb is now aboub crossing the earth's orbit, a little behind the earth's place, and in consequence of its proximity to ushas become visible to tbe naked eye, having the appearance of a hazy star, lb may be found almost in a line between Sinus and Canopus, in the western heavens. Should the weather prove favourable ib may be watched during the week travelling rapidly in the direction of Sirius. A photograph was taken on the 12th at the Thames, and others will be made if circumstances permib.

The adjourned meeting of the Auckland University College Graduates' Association was held in the College library on Monday evening, 23rd insb. There were twelve members present. Mr F. E. Baume, L.L.B. was chosen Presidenb, and on taking his seat received the congratulations of Sir G. M. O'Rorke, Rev. Canon Nelson, and others. Mr George Lippiabt, M.A., was elected Vice-President, and Mr John Boyle, M.A., Hon. Sec. The business re grudua.es' member was postponed to a further meeting.

We notice thab the trustees of the Mackelvie art gallery have added six new cases for the exhibition of specimens, curios, etc. The cases are in themselves a handsome addition to the gallery, being?of,American walnut bhroughout, mounted with plate glass, and finished in a style of workmanship that reflects credit upon the makors. Mr Cheeseman, of the Auckland Museum is re-arranging tbe exhibits, and bringing forward somo not hitherto shown for want of room. Tbe cases themselves have boen made throughout by our local company, the D.S.C., and are very creditable specimens of workmanship, ,

Last year, an experimental shipment of pure bred sheep was senb to .the-Sydney sales,, which are _.§ld;in July, by several breeders, both in the No.th and South Islands. Some of the shipments .realised very fair prices, especially purebred Lincoins, which sold very satisfactorily. Ib will be of interest to those who intend shipping sheep to Sydney this year to notice thab the freight haa been reduced from 7s 6d to 6s. This reduction, which has been obtained through tho New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, will be greatly appreciated. The Loan and Mercantile expect to send 4,000 or 5,000 sheep to Sydney this season.

Mr Herbert Jones, F.R.G.S., has returned from his trip through the Urewera country. He has entirely recovered from the effects of the ace-dent he was the victim of through riding into a barb-wire fence in the dark at Galatea. While ab Gisborne he was present ab the meeting of the Maori Parliament. Mr Jones returns to England shortly, where he will deliver a course of lectures on New Zealand scenery and places of interest in the colony. With this end in view he has gathered a large number of photographs, which will be utilised as illustrations in hia series of lectures.

The election of a bishop to succeed Bishop Stuarb was discussed at a special meeting of the Hawke's Bay Diocesan Synod yesterday, when the matter was deferred till the meeting of the new Synod, after September.

Mr Northcrofb. S.M., reserved judgmenb yesterday afternoon in the action broughb by T. and S. Morrin and Co. v. Captain '!■ Firth and officers of the 8.8. Indramayo, to recover £17 16s, for damages sustained by barbed wire shipped by the Indramayo from London to Auckland.

At the inquest yesterday ab bhe mortuary building of the Hospital, on the body of the infant Gladys Mills', the jury returned'a verdict of "accidental death." The evidence went to show that the deceased Was playing with her little brother, who had got possession of a box of matches. Before assistance cams the child was badly burned, and died ab the Hospital of her injuries.

Tbe 44th anniversary of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is to be celebrated this evening by a soiree in the Choral Hall, tea being on the tables ab 6.30 and the Rev. A. Carrick presiding. Durißg the evening several part songs will be rendered by the choir, and what promises to be a musical treat will be the numbers to be given by Mrs Cooper and Mr A. H Gee, the latter singing Gounod's "Nazareth" and " Thou Art Passing Hence, Brother."

The annual conference of the New Zealand Amalgamated Shearers and General Labourers' Union opened at Christchurch yesterday, Mr J. W. Kelly, M.H.K., presiding. The membership is as follows :— North Island, 600; Marlborough, 200; Canterbury, 1,200; Otago, 550 ; Southland, 350 ; or a grand total of 2,800, being an increase for the year of 800 new members. During the lasb shearing season members had been supplied with ballot papers for the purpose of allowing the executive to obtain a concensus of opinion on several questions affecting the interests of the Union, and although ib had been carried that the name of the Union should be changed to the "New Zealand Workers' Union ;" thab a newspaper be established in the interests of Unionism; that a death benefib society be adopted; thab shears be imported by the Society; and thab subscriptions bo raUed to 10d per annum ; still ib was a matter of regret thab only about 700 voted. The report and balance-sheet were adopted.

Another performance of Bernard.* Circus was given la6t evening in the tent on tbe Harbour Board Reserve, Custom-street, and was largely attended. An interesting programme was gono through; ahd those present, especially the juvetflles, were highly pleased with bhe performance. The entertainment will be repeated this evening and until further notice. On Saturday afternoon a matinee will be given for school children.

Mr A. H. Gee's Wednesday popular concerts are in great favour with concert* goers and the public generally. Last nighb another large audience assembled at tha City Hall, when the Beventh of the series was given. Mr A. L. Edwards sang " Margarita." Mr Gee's firsb song waS "The Wolf," and in answer bo an imperative recall he delighted the audience with " The Gallants of England." Subsequently, Mr Gee's powerful and melodious voice A as heard to its fullest advantage in •' No, My Courage." Mr Gee's singing of "The Gay Hussar," was equally good. MIBB Reeve made her first appearance at the concerts, and played two pianoforte solos admirably, and also accompanied. A couple of recitations by Mr Montague were well received and heartily applauded, while Miss Coleta Lorrigan was fully entitled to the plaudits she received for her three songs. Mr Arthur Krone gave a couple of comic songs, being accompaniod.by Mr E. J. Burke, while Mr Hunter's quintet played some capital instrumental music.

The World's Trio and America 3 Novelty Company will open a short seaso n in the" Opera House on Monday next* The Company includes Mr Charles Fanning, the comediim, who created such a favourable impression with Frank Clark's Company a little time back. Mr James Mooney, another member of the Company, is a native of this city, and flow ranks amongst the highest in his profession in the colony. Popular prices of admission will be charged.

. Mr George Aldridge lectured to another large audience last nighb in the Foresters' Hall on " Rameses 11., the Great WarriorBuilder," who reigned over the Land of tb» Lotus for a period of 68 yearsj and lefb on record on the walls of the cities, tomb*, and temples that he built a complete history of the life of himself and his wife and sister, Mer-en-mub. Several portraits of this marvellous man were shown on the sheet, taken from the works he caused^ to be erected in his 'honour. In conclusion, the lecturer told the story of the finding of Barneses" mummy, and gave as the last picture a portrait of him in it, as he appeared after 35 centuries, while laid in the Boulak Museum at Cairo.

The Union Steamship Company never lose a chance of patronising coloniallymanufactured goods if tho quality is satisfactory. Joshua Bros. Boomerang brand Australian brandy, after careful comparison, has been adopbed by the Company. This excellenb brandy seems to be rapidly displacing,that shipped from Europe.

At the usual meeting of the Eden Terrace Primibive Mebhodisb Mutual Improvement Society on Wednesday evening, Mrs Kerr gave an essay on " flobbies, ,r which was thoroughly appreciated by a large and attentive audience. The following were elected members of bhe Union Parliament: —Messrs Herbert, Wheabley, T. Moor, Tarlin, and Pillinger. The Sb. George's Quadrille Assembly held their usual fortnightly social in the Sb. George's Hall lasb evening, when there was over fifty couples on the floor, and a mosb enjoyable evening was spent. The music, which was supplied by Messrs Reia* and Davidson's band, was excellenb, while Mr A. McLean performed the duties ol M.C. most satisfactorily. y. -■

The Rev. S. F. Prior will deliver'o very popular lecture of bis in the Pibt-stxeeb Wesleyan Schoolroom this evening, a': t.W» The subject is "A Trip to Brisbane. Latesb novelties in mantles, millinery and dress fabrics just opened ex s.s. Tongariro.—Smith and Caughey.—(Advt.) One guinea all* wool suit is a marvel of cheapness.—Smith and Caughey.— (AdvU

Captain Edwin telegraphed from Wellington at 2 p.m. to-day :—" Indications for frost to-night."

By the Mariposa this morning Mr John Bouskill received a valuable consignment of pure bred poultry from the States, consisting of brown, white, black and buff Leghorns, the last two named being the firsb of those varieties yet introduced into the colonies. They will be on exhibition at the Suburban Poultry Fanciers' Club Show on the firab week in July.

The South African Chambers of Commerce t,ro demanding t| reduction of the eastern cable rates.

The results of^he reeeub Easter encampment of volunteers, held at Otahuhu, have been must satisfactory. It was the first purely volunteer encampment held here under the command of a volunteer officer. On Monday Lieutenant-Colonel Dignan and Quarter-Master Selfe went out to Otahuhu, where they paid off contract accounts in connection with the camp, and then vnibed Mt John Rue and thanked him for tbe use of his paddocks for the encampment. Aba memento of the encampment, Mr J. R. Raima, photographer, has taken a group of the volunteer staff, bbc central figure being Lieutenaut-Colonel Dignan, in the Government House grounds.

We learn thab the damage done to the .took of Messrs Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., by the recent tire on bheir premi.es, is under £300, and that the insurance thereon has been paid in full.

A meeting of the Newton District Football Club was held last night in bhe Foresters' Hall. Mr Wrighb, Vice President, presided. The following officers were elected for the Firsb Junior's team :—Capt. H. Hobson ;• Deputy Capt., A. Gussy; Committee, Messrs W. Johns, W. Phippa, god W. Kelly. At the close of the election, ■Mr Wright, Vice-President, presented the Club with a banner. Mr H. Donald received the banner and thanked bhe donor for the gift. The meeting dispersed amidst hearty cheers for Mr Wright.

A mosb interesting union of the members and adherents of St. John's Wesleyan Church took place last evening. At 6 o'clock a sumptuous tea was provided, and 'in response to a general invitation a very large number of the friends assembled. After tea, the meebing took the form ot short addresses upon such topics as: "Sabbath Schools," "Local Preacher and his Work," "Tbe Chrisbian Endeavour Society," "Class Meetings," and " Hints from bhe Chapel Steward to the People." The choir, under MrHorsley, occupied a prominent part on tho programme. The Rev. C. H. Laws, presided, and the speakers were, Miss Porter, Mr Hutchinson, Mr H. Field, Mr Dix, Mr Beaumont and Mr Godfrey. This {fathering is only the first of others to follow quarterly.

The Auckland Orchestral Union's first concert of the season takes place tonight in the City Hall. The reminder is perhaps unnecessary, fo( the attractive programme which the Society has published for the information of its patrons and bhe memory of past concerts have not allowed bhe evenb to be forgotten. For bhe items which have been prepared for bheir entertainment, we cannot, do better than refer the public to that programme. As a large audience is exp&cted, music lovers should be early at the hall in order to secure good seats.

The City Hall will again be occupied by Mis * Vaughan and her Amazon Company on Saburday evening next, ' when her patrons are promised another change of programme. A r.sw firsb part, is announced, '• Little Rod Riding Hood," also some fresh faces, including Willie Wiggins, champion slopping-rope dancer, Messrs Lacun aiid Edmonda, Amy Vaughan, Harry Cowan, Messrs Makinini, Oates, Diamond, and others. Popular prices will be charged.