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Auckland Star, Volume XXV, Issue 102, 30 April 1894, Page 2

Lord Glasgow and family attended St. Paul's Church y.esterday morn ing. This morning, Lord Glasgow^ Major Elliott and Captain Stewart lefb by early train to Heloneville, en route to Dargaville for a week's shooting. The Hon. E. Mitchelson accompanied the party. Next Friday Captain C'ayton and Professor Schmitb go on a shooting expedition to the labter'a country estate at Wairoa.

We have great pleasure in drawing the attention of our readers to an able article by Dr. Laishley, published to-day, on the teaching of history in our primary schools.

The Hon. W. P. Roevos, Minister for Labour and Education, went to Waiwera on Saturday on a brief visit to the Hot Springs. He returns thi6 afternoon by coach from Waiwera to Devon porb, and tomorrow evening he addresses the citizens of Auckland at the City Hall. Mr Reeves also speaks on Wednesday evening at Hamilton, on political subjects.

- The two new Professors chosen for tha Auckland University College—Messrs Egerton and H. VV. Segar - arrived iv Auckland yesterday from England, having coino out to Wellington by the s.s. Aorangi from London, and up the West Coast to Onehuuga by the e.g. Takapuaa. The two Professors are to replace Messrs Pond {deceased) and Aldis, who recently held tbe Professorships of English and Classics and Mathematics respectively at-tha Auckland College. Profesaora Egerton and Segar will commence their duties as soon as possible. The students will welcome them aba conversazione on Saturday next. Mr Egerton, Professor of English, is 31 years of age, and unmarried. He is an M.A., of Dublin, Senior Moderator and Gold Medallist in Modern Literature (Dublin), and has had eighb yearn' experience as class teacher, during three of which he lectured on English ab Queen Margaret College (Glasgow), and Extension Lecturer in English Literature and Modern History. Mr Segar, 8.A., Professor of Mathematics, was Second Wrangler at Cambridge in 1890, and Smith's prizeman in 1892. He won distinction in mathematics and philosophy in 1886 and 1887, ;nd was 6rat in England in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and scieiice, in the senior Cambridge local examinations. Mr Segar is unmarried, and is only 25 years of age. He has lectured at Aberyetwyth College,. and also ab Liverpool College.

A Hpecial meeting of the Auckland Harbour Board, with Mr Adam Porter in tlie Chair, was held on Friday afternoon for the purpose of receiving the report of the snb Committee appointed to arrange the information regarding the port of Auckland that should be sent to Wellington for publication in the next New Zealand Year Book. The report as presented, after receiving some slight alterations, was adopted, and it was decided to send it> to Wellington. The following is one of the principal clauses in the report:—"The port has excellent appliances and conveniences for carrying on an extensive commerce. Largo and commodious wharves (four in number, with numerous teea) have been erected by the port authorities adjacent to the main streets ot the city. Those wharves are brilliantly lib with gas, have powerful cranes, and extensive shed accommodation for the housing of cargo. Upwards of 16,500 tons of cargo can her. torcd at one time in these fthecta. The depth of water at the Queeo-sfcteet Wharf is 26 foetat low waterordfnary spring tide*. There is a berthage accommodation at the wharves of nearly 14,000 feet. The railway communicating with the interior runs to the end of the Railway Wharf. The export stores for frozen meats are adjacent Co the last-named wharf, and tho ocean-going cargo-steamers load largo quantities of frozen beef and mutton with rapidity from these stores. An abundant supply of the purest water, brought by the city waterworks from distant springs, is available at the'wharves, a flow for shipping purposes of 60,000 gallons per hour being obtaiuable."

A young man named Charles Avonell was charged at the Police Court thin morning with having been guilty of furious riding. The defendant ploaded not guilty and was represented by Mr McAlister, while Sergeant Gamble conducted the case for the police. The evidence showed thab a boy ran across the street and was knocked down by a horse ridden by the accused. The Bench dismissed the information.

At a meeting of the Devonporb Borough Council to be held this evening, the Mayor (Mr E. YV. Alison) will nfove that a general rate of Is in the £ be struck in the borough, and also "That a special rate of 9d in the £ be levied on all rateable property within the borough, for the purpose of providing tho interest upon the loan ot £15,000 raised by this Council for waterworks purposes. Such rate shall be an annual recurring rate, and shall be payable every year until the said loan is paid oft."

To tho Editor: Sir, —You are in error in utatin« I wae present when the Foreman of Works dug up the drain leading from the residence of Dr. Ereon, which emptied into the corner of Queen and Captain streets, not into the sea, as you have been informed. It has been carried by a resolution of the Council,that all drains be taken up, and this is being done without any respect of persons.—Youre, etc., E. Yates.

The Hikurangi coalfields are now producing coal of good quality, which is being carried on tho Hikurangi-Whangarei line to the wiiarf at vvhiincraroi. The Scotchman wafl the lirßb vessel to load Hikurangi coal carried by i lie railway, as heretofore all coal had t>o be carted. The schooner Saucy Kate, cutters Four Sisters and Leo, also tho Scotchman, aro loading and to load with Rikurangi coal for Mr J. J. Craig.

The 8.8. Invercargill arrived ab Port Chalmers at 2 p.m. ou Sunday, after landing a search party for the men reported in a destitute state on the West Coast. Captain Sundstrom took every precaution and fired continuous eignals, which were calculated to bo heard aba distance of seven miles, but met with no response. Finally, he landed two men at Tewaewa Bay to unite with a search party there, thus form-, ing a party of five men with two dogs to go in search ot the missing people. A hard northerly gale, with comparatively smooth water, prevailed along the coast.

The " Post" says :—We understand tbab the directors of the Wellington Woolljn Manufacturing Company have decided to postpone the consideration of the question of declaring a dividend until the close of the financial year. In the present dopressed condition of business generally throughout the colony, the directors doein it prudonfc not to declare an interhn dividend as has been usual hitherto. There is, however, no reason to fear that at the end' of v year a dividend may not bo declared a s usual..

A little child belonging.to Mr Duggan, of O'Neill-etrcet, Ponsonby, was swinging on Saturday, when the outhouse to which one end of the rope was fastened, collapsed. The child wae throwu to the ground so violently that two bones in one lev were fractured. The injuries were attetided to by Dr. Beale. \

The marble altar of the Church of tihe Assumption lOnehunga), consecrated Hit Sunday by Hie-Lordship Bishop Luck, tlje Rev. Monsignor Paul, V.G., Fathers Turtotl Welsh, Hackett, and Gillan assisting], was a present from Dr. Luck, and origin' ally cost not less than £500 in Europe. The altar is composed of a great variety of beautiful marbles. Ib has attracted a great many visitors.

The quarterly meeting of the National Independent Order of Oddfellows was held in the Protestanb Hall, Karangahape Road, last Friday evening. The meeting was opened in the Purple Degree by the Provincial Grand Master, Bro. J. T. B." Dine?. Bros. P.G. E. Taylor and P.G. McDowell were received and initiated into the Purple Degree by the P.G.M., assisted by P.D.G. Master Armstrong, P.C. Secretary H. Phillips, Past P.G.M.'s Gorman, Moore and T. Cleal. The gathering was then resolved into the ordinary meeting of the district, and the following delegate*' credentials were received :—Bros. R. Young, T. Cleal, W. Knox, Gorman, E. Wrigley, VV. Andrews, P. Moulden and H. Harkins. A keen discussion took place upon the action of the U.F.S. Conference in adopting a constitution without first submitting the same to the Friendly Societies for their approval. Bro. Young, a delegate to the Conference, upheld the action of that body, while Bro. Dines, alao a delegate, condemned the action of the Conference most strongly. The discussion went to show that it was desirable thab the business of the Conference should be submitted to the societies for approval, before adoption by the U.F.S.C. It was resolved the action of the Executive, in their payment of £32 funeral donation be endorsed, and also thab a management levy of 6d per member be struck.

Captain Kennedy, of the Terranora, has telegraphed to the Marine Department that he has examined the wreckage eff the Mohaka River, but was unable bo remove it. The visible wreckage is portion of the mast of a vessel, in about 10 feet of water in 14 fathoms. The bearings from the mast are: Mohaka River, W. JS, ; and Waitua River, N.W. i N., 3J miles offshore. It is almost directly in the track of vessels between Wairoa and Nupier.

There is on exhibition in the Exchange, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, an ingenious patent, which has aroused favour able comment from all who have seen it. It is called the " Excelsior Indicator," and is patented by Mr D. Whitburn, of Auckland.' The purpose of the indicator is,to readily afl'ord information aa to time-tables, public institutions, places of business, »nd other news of interest, any branch of information deeirod being brought under riew by means of a dial. The patent), which the inventor desires to Bell, will no doubt he found a valuable and handy compendium of general information.

An Association football match fas to have been played on Saburday on the Domain, between the Grafton ana* West End Clubs, but owing toateum fromK.M.S. Rapid putting in an appearance the Grafton players generously gave way to allow the sailors to play. The match was well contested throughout, and (oma excellent footwork was shown, the passing of the West End team was really good, and the unselfish play of (he team generally won them the match. The game ended : West End, 3 goali: H.M.S. Rapid, 1 goal. Fricker and O*en showed up besb for the We»b East,-«nd thefull bncka and left.wings were most prominent for the naval team. ■'

There was a large assemblage ab Bernard's Circus on Saturday night to witness the clever acts performed by the members of the troupe andjthe educated horees, dogs and monkeys. Mr J. Cullen's local songs and bits secured great applause. The circus remains here another week.

At a meeting of the Auckland Trades and Labour Council on Saturday evening, a large amount of busineeewas transacted, and the following officers 'were elected :— President, Mr Fawcus ; Vice-president, Mr F. A. Cleveland ; Secretary, Mr T. Tudehope ; Treasurer, Ml F. Roycrofb. Various bills of interest to the working community were circulated to the members, and referred bo Committees to report; on.

The matron of the VVest Kindergarten begs to acknowledge the following donations :—Milk daily from Ambury anil English, Cottrill, Ayrshire Dairy ; meat from Garrett, Knight, Salion, Melbourne Butchery ; bread from Phillips and Teaedale.

At St. Benedict's yesterday, there was a large attendance at the High Mass, when the choir sang Webjr's Mass with their accustomed finish and excellence. Mr John Fuller displayed his fine vocal powers to great advantage in his excellent rendering of the " Cujub Animam," by Ropsini. Herr Zimmermann played an exquisite obligato, and Mies A. Mcllhone ably accompanied on the organ. The Rev. Dr. Egan conducted, and also preached during the Macs, which was celebrated by the Very Rev. Father Downey, In the evening an excellent musical service included Gouuod'a "0 Salutnris," and Verdi's "Jesu Dei Vivi," in which Miss Lorrigan, Messrs Casier and Thompson, were the soloists. Other solos were contributed by Madame Tutschka, Misses Good, Danzey, Brannigan, Corden, Mr Parish and the Rev. Dr. Egan.

Pastor Blaikie stated ab the Tabernacle yesterday that next Friday he would continue his market day service in Queenstreet. Be also said that it was due to the church and* congregation to say that the versions of the allair which appeared in the daily journals were misleading. He explained that he had gone on with his service as usual it the accustomed place, and was at the second' hymn, when the barrel organ man (with monkey) came down to the service,; and commenced operations alongside. Mr Blaikie said his co-worker assisted him to finish the service, a constable having in themeantime requested the organ man to "more ou."

Yelterday the annivorsary of the Alex-andra-street Primitive Methodist Church was; colebratod by special services, which werf largely attended. In the morning the; Rev. W. S. Potter preached, and the Rev. C. B. Ward in the evening. AX the children's servfce in the afternoon an address was given by the Rev. A, Peters. The annual soiree will be held to-morrow evening. It may be mentioned that the Alexandra-streeb church is the oldest Primitive Methodist church in Auckland. The site was given by Sir Geo., Grey over 40 years ago. Among the ministers who have had charge are those whose names are familiar bo our oldest residents — Revs. Robert Ward, J. Long. W. Colly, W. Tinaley, D. Dutbon, F.R.S., W. S. Potter, A. J. Smith, J. Guy. There is a well-conducted Sunday-school of some- 300 children, of which Mr D. Goldie is superintendent. On Saturday nights for years the workers have conducted open air meetings at the firebell at the junction of Grey and Queen streets. From its foundation the church has been foremoab in temperance and ail social reforms.

At the Opera House this evening, the World's Trio and American Novelty Company will commence a season of six nights. The Company included : Charles Fanning, king of comedians; James Mooney and Harry Crawford, champion high kickers ; Charles Naylor, who makes his first appearance in Auckland ; Charles Moore, E. C. Clayton, W. Toohey and Professor B. Rashe, Miss Georgia Devoe, Miss Polly Robertson, Miss Delroy, Miss Lynne, Miss Ida Holbein, Miss Bella Wilson, Lily Smith, Elsie Glen and others. A really good entertainment is promised ab popular prices.

The funeral of the late Mr John Britfeon Fairburb took place on Saturday last, in the Church of England cemetery, Otahubu. There waa a large concourse of Borrowing relatives and friends present. The Rev. Canon Gould read the services in an impressive manner, the hymn "Oh what the Joy and the Glory musb be was sung by the mourners,, and scores of floral croeses and wreaths were deposited upon: the grave as a last mark of esteem,

The last trip Made from Sydney by the B.S. Mararoa is said to have been a very pleasant one. The fine weather made the various games and amusements gob up by the officers nwsb acceptable to the large number of passengers. Yesterday, Captain Allman was preeented wibh the following address' by the passengers:—" Dear Sir,—We, ibo undersigned, passengers by j the s.B. Mararoa, do most respectfully wish ' to convey our sincere thanks to yon for your untiring courtesy towards us during * our voyage, especially by complying to our request by allowing for the atnueomenb of the ladies and gentlemen the use of tho drawing-room for a dance on the 28th instant."

Although certain people lay great atrws upon' th« facb that our public school system is Vfhat they choose to term "Godless," still ie is gratifying to record that ail the Police Court this morning the pre- ■>, siding Justices remarked, "We get morai * truth but of children than oub of adults." A lad eleven years of age, who attends a public school, had just given evidence which practically decided a case.

Yielding to a, very general desire, tha' Committee of the Auckland Choral Society have decided to repeat thejperfonnance of '. "Elijah" in tho. Chbra^Jall on Tuesday week- This performai^ w |jwill be open to the public at euch^"" tfe as should secure an audience Jjh^'°" ;,,. tix the seating accoiDaiodat!on'"or ntii'e Choral Hall lo its utgiosb limits. Seldom has the Society given a performance of such merit, and in . this they wero fortunate in securing the eminent assistance of Sir A. H. Gee, who gave a rendering of the part of the " Prophet" in such a manner as to call . forth the heartiest applause we have heard from Choral Society audiences. The Committee have wisely made the charge for i admission such as will be within the reach of all, and those who wish to make their seats secure can do so by payment of 6d extra. The box plan is now open at Wildman and Lyell's. The performing members are - requested to meet for practice tomorrow night). «

Another excellent performance was given i in the City Hall on Saturday night by ' Miss Amy Vaughan'a Amazon Company. The change of programme attracted a large audience, and tba entertainment greatly pleagad those present. A very attractive first part entitled, " Little Rod Biding j Hood," aroused general approbation. New songs and dances were given by Miss Amy Vaughan, Harry Cowan, Makantni, Oakee, Diamond, Wiggins and others, and the Company succeeded in giving a very amusing performance throughout.

The final of the St. George's Rowing Club double eculls for the cup presented by Mr C. F. Thomas eventuated on Saturday afternoon, Messrs F. J. Hill and H. A. , Marriner getting home by a little over a length from Messrs J. Gallapher aud H. A. Busby, after a well • fought - out race. Besides the cup presented by Mr Thonks Mrs Thomas also presented silver oars to each holder of the trophy. The course for the race was from the Bastion back to Judge's Bay (yacht Viking). The race for final was a vory even odo, both crews keeping abreaat till within a quarter of a mile ot home, when H. A. Marriner and F. J. Hill - spurted, gaining first honours by barely a length. The first race for the Cup was held last year when it was won by H. G. Meleopp ■-' and H. A. Marrihev.

The second annivereaty of the Newton JUuU' Mission was held on Saturday laeb, and in lieu of the customary tea and enterbuinment the members and their friends left in the morning by the p. a. Taknpuna fora picnic and fishing excursion to the islands of . the Gulf. The young people were success*' ful with hook and line and managed to capture over l3oschnappur and kahawai. Tea was served at Molutapu, and after three hearty cheers, had boon given for tho i Messrs Reid Bros, the party embarked tor home, thoroughly pleased with the day's \ outing.

The photos of two. pioneers of the Primitive Methodist connection on the Nevr ! Plymouth station (Messrs W. Barrett and E.Moyle) with historical sketches appear in the present) issue of the "Primitive Methodist." The new editors seem determined to uphold the magazine's good name. They write, "We are not so much . anxious to make our monthly periodical ' high-class,' as useful, helpful, and interesting to our people, and from time to time . containing some of the better thoughts of our ; ministers and laymen." If the numerous , articles on varied subjects in this number are to be taken as crilerions of the future.) then the " Primitive Methodist" should prove a power for good to the Church it , represents. •','..."

Informations will be laid against all proprietors of billiard-rooms not registered to-morrow.

Mr John Fuller, who has delighted public audiences in Auckland for the paeb twelve months with his fine tenor voice, takes a farewell benefit at the City Hall to-> night, and will proceed South almost immediately thereafter to take up the management of the weekly popular concerts in Christchurch. Mr Fuller during his Bhort stay here has made many friends, and it ie^ pleasing to learn that a very generous response "has been made by our local talent in providing for Mr Fuller's farewell concert, such a long and attractive programme. Ito only remains for the public to provide a bumper house, and the popular tenor will have a fitting send-off.

The opening meeting of St. Stephen's Mutual Improvement Association takes place this evening, at 7.30, ih St. Stephen's Church, Ponsonby. The President, the Rev. T. F. Robertson, opens the session of this popular Association with a lecture on 11 Lord Rosebery." We understand the lecture is of a non-political charaotor, and is intended to givo reasons for the extraordinary popularity of Rosebery in Scotland, and for the marvellous influence of the youthful Prime Minister with all classes of the people, specially with the Bribish democracy. This lecture ia free, and all are invited.

The Fredo Family ooen ab Onehnnga. on Tuesday night, with "a troupe of female acrobats, the Australian musical students, Mr J. Walsh (comedian), and various other attractions. Small charges are advertised, and good business is expected.

An excellent opportunity is now afforded to persons desirous of acquiring suitable. suburban sites for homes, in the Mount Eden district. Some of the finest volcanic land in the district is now open for sale at Mount Eden on the property of Mrs B. H. Abbott. Messrs Baker Bros., land agents,, have been authorised by Mrs Abbotc to cub, up, and offer for private sale, her property knoVn as Moalands, in the cloße vicinity of the Mount Eden Railway Station. This property, which is now open to inspection, is one of the mosfi pleasantly-situated and. healthy places aromid Auckland. The block comprises 6£ acres, cub up into sec-: tions of convenient sizo, and is one of the few eligible sites close to the city that have. bop long ago been subdivided and builb upon, the distance being twenty minutes' walk, or about a mile from the Free Library. The nearest neighbour is Mrs Bleaisard, whose property is not only a landmark bub one of the ornaments of Auckland. The' soil is volcanic, and, in fact, is about the nearest purely volcanic land to the city. The limited number of allotments offered are first-class building sites, and the prices are fixed at moderate rates. The locality is a very pleasanb one in all respects. Plans of the block, with full particulars, will be issued as a supplement to the Stab next Saturday.