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Auckland Star, Volume XXV, Issue 168, 16 July 1894, Page 2

From Tahiti, via Sydney, word has been received that the municipal elections had been held, and for the first time in the history of the French colony a strong feature was made of candidates' views upon a proposal to extend by means of a substantial subsidy to a steam line the means of communication with the outside world. The Sydney " Morning Herald" says :—"There are distinct Bigna tliab the present steam service between the Society Islands and Auckland, New Zealand, does nob fulfil all the wants of Tahiti for a fast mail service. Ths new Governor, M. Papinaud, was accorded a cordial reception in Papeete, on nis arrival at the end of May. The death ia announced of a nieco of Queen Pomare IV. M. Kibollet, vice-presidont of the Chamber of Commerce, has lefli Papeete on a visib to France." A further disagreement has arisen in respect of the disputed Eawakawa coal leases, which ib was understood had been amicably arranged between the rival claimants, Tho agreement was signed on Thursday evening by Matthew's party of four, in the presence of five of the township syndicate. On Friday morning, Matthews and Co. notified Mr Reed, solicitor, that they would nob adhere to the terms of the agreement. The "Northern Luminary" understands that they wißh now to claim half the mine instead' of a third, but says surely the agreements with genuine signatures are worth something. Things are ab a deadlock again. So far as local bankruptcy business is concerned, His Honor, Mr Justice Connolly, has cleared off all arrears. There were no motions set down for to-day, therefore the sitting did nob take place. Wo learn, says tha Wellington " Post," thab the differences in connection with the Presbyterian mission in the New Hebrides Group have been settled. Dr. Lamb has withdrawn his resignation, Mr M'Dowall (at present ill in Christchurch) will not return to the islands, and Mr Mansfield, late of Wellington, will go down to Ambrym Island as second-iu-charge. Mr George Towler, of Orey-ebreeb, won two first prizes, one special, and three third prizeß, at the New Plymouth Poultry Show. Mr Towler's name has been omitted from the published liafc of prizewinners,

At the annual 12th of July celebration held by the Loyal Orange Insbitmbion of New South Wales in the Towa Hall, Sydney, Mr J. C. Neild, R.W.G.M., the Chairman, uaed like following remarks in regard to the illness of the Pope:—"ln our devotions this afternoon you will I trust, bear in respectful rcollection the distinguished head of one of the great divisions of the Christian' Church, who is now, cable messengers inform us, lying on a bed of sickness, and nearing the momentous change that awaits every member of the human family. Though there be wide divergences upon many questions between the Protestant and the Roman Catholic Churches, we all worship the same God; we alike revere the same Saviour, and we unitedly hope for tke same blessed hereafter, and Actuated by a community of human feelings, we may join in lamenting the Bufferings and expected death of a Pope who has evinced, perhaps, a greater liberality and a more ready willingness to accept and comply with the enlightenment of the age than any of his predecessors. And we may well unite with our brethren of the Roman Catholic Church in praying that it may please God thab tho physical sufferings of His Holiness may be brightened by the light of Grace." The report in the Sydney Telegraph " adds:.'' These remarks were received in silence." We may hope that the non-responsive attitude of the audience did nob indicate any lack of sympathy with sentiments of Christian toleration which were honorable in tke highest degree to the man who gave expression to them. A man named Patrick Brougham was found dead in his bed in Alexandra-street yesterday morning. His wife died five weeks ago, since when be had given way to drink. He was lasb seen nlivo in a city hotel on Saturday night, being under the influence of liquor at the time. When th« body was found there was a lemonade bottle with a small quantity of lemonade in ib beside the couch on which the deceased lay. The body waa found fully clothed and rigid. Mr M. Leonard, of Wakefieldstreeb, reported tho circumstances to the police yesterday. News from Tahiti, via Sydney, gives an account of the arrival there of the Pourvoyeur from France, via Magellan Straits. The vessel was under orders to proceed to Sydney to dock and relit. She is an 11-knob wooden-built ship, builb in 1878. The New South Wales AttorneyGeneral has given an opinion thab missing word competitions are an infringement of the law, and the Crown Solicitor, Mr George Celquhoun, has intimated to those interested in the matter thab unless the competitions are discontinued proceedings will be instituted. The description of the treasure found in one olaim at Coolgardie is pretty tall: " The gold was as thick and as big as plums in a rich Christmas pudding, and where the gold plums ended the gold currants commenced. In same of the stone there appears to be a band of solid gold.' When 'Big Ben' was hauled out one or two of the strongest strained themselves to lift him. He weighs over 3001b, and baa Beveral ribß ot gold, and his internal arrangements seem to consist very largely of thatmetal. Big Bon has been considered good enough to purchase for £2,000." The lady Mayor of Onehunga, on arrriva in Wellington, was the recipient of a eym" pathetic letter from a number of women in that city, who forwarded to her these resolutions :—" That this meeting of women, voicing, they believe, the feeling of hundreds of their sistors in this colony, heartily congratulate Mrs Yates on being the first woman to prove (by standing for a public position) that women are able and willing to assist men to make the world better in the future than it has been in the past;" " Thab this meeting wish to convey to Mrs Yafces their deep sympathy and approval of her conduct while holding the position of Mayor of Onehunga, although exposed to the unmanly insults of those who profess to bo alone fitted to hold official positions." Mrs Yateß replied thus :— "I beg to tender you my sincere thanks and gratitude for the two splendid resolutions passed at your meeting. Tell the ladies by whom the measures were carried that I am encouraged and strengthened by bheir sympathy," The ship Kilmorey arrived ab Sydnoy from London lately after a capital passage. She had a trying time of it amongst ice near the Cape of Good Hope. In lab. 44*46 S., and long. 12*28 E., sho passed an iceberg about 500 feet high and 2 miles long, besides other smaller ones. Again on tho following morning counted 117 pieces and bergs, some large, ranging from 300 feet high to over 1,000 in altitude. The vessel was in a very dangerous position amongst them. A majority were from 2 miles to 3 miles long. Although the Mayor of Dunedin was informed by the unemployed that 200 were oub of work there are only 48 names on the books of bhe Labour Bureau. Mr Farnie, who is in charge, denies that there is any unfairness in the manner in which men are selected. Miss Amy Vaughan had a crowded house at her popular entertainment given in the City Hall on Saturday night. Miss Vaughan and her clever Amazon Company gave a moat attractive and amusing performance, an excellent variety programme of eongs, dances, farces, etc., being presented. The Babies Fredo appeared in a new football song, and Chas. Moore made a hit in a new song. Entries are invited for an Irish jig competition, to take place at the usual entertainment) next Saturday evening. The pressure of customers was so great at the sale of the D.S.C., that the manager had to place a man at the main entrance to regulate the number fco be admitted. In fact, such was the rush, the doors of the premises had to be closed several times. A monster petition, measuring some 35 feet long, signed by settlers representing districts in the counties of the Bay of Islands, Hokianga, Mangonui, Whangaroa, and Whangarei, has been forwarded from Eawakawu to Mr 11. M. Houston, M.H.R., by tho editor of the " Northern Luminary," praying thab the railway between Kawakawa and Hikurangi be connected. A Magterton resident has received a letter from a friend in Hastings, recording a singular and horrifying occurrence at that place recently. A man who was suffering from typhoid fever was supposed to be dead. He was accordingly placed in hie funeral ehroud and ensconced in a coffin, after which he was removed to the local morgao. Leter in the day a second victim of the dread disease watj conveyed to the morgue, when to the iatense surprise of all present, the first dead man was observed to be sitting up in his coffin. The shock sustained in awaking from his trance had evidently been too great tor him, for although he had undoubtedly roturned to life he" was quite dead when found in the sitting posture. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a most useful local institution that has done valuable work in the past, and will no doubt do more in future. It is deserving of the support of all, and the entertainment now announced to be given in aid of its funds should be largely patronised. The entertainment will be held in Sb. Sepulchre's schoolroom on Wednesday next, July 18th, and a first-class programme will be provided by well-known amateurs. A feature of the entertainment will bo the farce, " Woodcock's Little Game," by members of the Onehunga Tennis Club. Mr Lohr arrived from, the South on Saturday night by the s.s. Upolu, in order to make arrangements for the season of "Charley's Aunt" in Auckland, The Company arrive here from the South next Monday, and open She acme evening.

Ab the Lyttselfcou Courb on Friday, Mr Beetham, S.M., gave judgment) in a case brought by a local medical man against a sergeant of police, to recover a fee for information supplied. Ib has been the practice of the police for yours to obtain such information from a modical man as might help them in Court cases, bub the Medical Association, being of opinion that tke police were going beyond their rights, the present case was brought as a test one. Mr Beethsm said that it was quite clear it waß within the power of medical men to refuse to give such information without payment, but where it had been given fora long period of time without charge, no charge could be made unless the police were aware that they would have to pay. Judgment was given for the defendant. The sugar season having now commenced in earnest at the islands, extra boats are arriving with the raw material for the refinery at Chelsea. One of these, the e.s. Taieri, arrived from Suva this morning. Relative to the disturbance of which particulars came to hand by the Ovalau, about 10 days ago, it appears that the steamer Marama arrived at Suva on the 30th ult., having on board six Fijians who have been committed for trial on the charge of murder in connection with the disturbance ab Macnata. The courb adjourned until the 24bh, is order to allow time in which to prepare the defence. Sir John Thurstou, the Governor of Fiji, in speaking of the disturbance to the chiefs at Suva, said there were two things he must do. First is bo call upon all the chiefs, whether they dwelb on the coasb or in the mountains, to aid the Government in suppressing all evil old practices such as Kalou vu Kaloti rere, and so forth, practices which were altogether foolishness, and must be put down. The second thing was to express bis thanks to all the Bulis in Macuata and the native authorities generally in Vanua Levu, for the prompb and loyal way in which they offered their services to the Governor in supporb of law and order. The barque Bolivia arrived at Melbourne lately from Liverpool. Captain Glasson reports passing " a continuous stream of icebergs." The firsb iceberg was lighted in lab. 43' S. and long. 19" E. For ben days the barque passed through a magnificent procession of bergs of every colour and shade, varying from a few feet to fully 4CK)fb in height above waterline. Dr. Lamb and Mrs Lamb left Wellington on the 10th insb. for Sydney by the Talune, en route for Scotland, and intend to return to the colony about the end of the year. During his stay at Home Dr, Lamb will take steps to further his scheme for the establishment of a Hospital on Ambrym Island. With che limited means at bis disposal he was enabled during his residence of over two years on the island to relieve a large number of natives suffering from accidents and disease, and it is with a laudable desire to increase the scope of his operations in thab direction that he is doing bis beat to induce the various organisations who control the mission to furninh the funds to establish a properly-equipped hospital. Mr J. W. Mansfield, who is to succeed Mr M'Dowell as second in charge at the mission station, will remain in New Zealand until Dr. Lamb's return. A start will not be made to ereeb new buildings in place of those burned down a few months ago, until Dr. Lamb's return to the Group. Sister Blakeley's appeal on behalf of the benevolent fund of the Helping Hand Mission has brought in some £36 9s 2d, beBides 2 cases of tea and a quantity of new and left-oif clothing. This is enabling the Mission to help the needy, and we very gratefully acknowledge the following:— Mr J. Abbott, 20s; Mr J. Abbott (Remuera), 40s ; Mr Symon, 20s; Mr Waltho, 108 ; Misa Harrison's friends, 12s ; Friend, 2s 6d ; sympathisers, 10s 6d ; H. J. Phillips, 50s and 2 cases tea ; Mr Becrofb. 10s and clothing ; Mr Mains, 20s ; Mrs Forbie, 2s 6d ; Mr Samuel Vaile, 20s ; Mr A. Wallace, 20s ; Mr H. B. Morton, 20s ; Mrs S.P., 2s 6d and clothing ; Mr Moss, 5s } Mr T. Ball, 20 ; Miss Ball, 5s ; Hunbly, 5s ; P., 4s : Friend, tin of tea ; Mrs Jackson, 20s ; S.H., 20s ; J. VV.H. 20s ; Mrs Ogle, 10s ; Miss B. and Miss D., 5s ; Warkwerbh, 3s ; Mr Hames, 20a ; Friend, F. 8., 5s ; Fare, 2s; Hillsboro working bee, new clothing; Mrs Bond, 5s ; Mrs Western, 20s ; Ponsonby Baptist Church, 20a ; Mr Garton, 20s ; Encouragement, 50s ; Monops, £5 ; Dr. X., £2 ; Mr T. Peacock, 20s ; Mr Clayton, 5s ; T.C.W., 10s ; lecture account, 16s 2d ; E.H., 4s ; Poor Man, 5s ; Mrs H. 5s ; Mrs Moulder, ss, etc. ; M.A.M., sack coals and clothing ; clothing from B. J., Rev. C, Mrs C, Mrs Kane, Mrs Moreton, Mr Philips, Mrs Spooner, Mrs Tremain, Mrs Matthews, Mrs Peacock, per Mr D.McP., Mrs Freeman, Mrs Chaplin, Mrs Hawes, left ab Sheridan-street office, Mrs Giliing, Miss Somervell, Mrs Pribb, Mrs Williams, C.H.W., Mrs Bodlo, Mrs Newcotnb, Miss McClostky, Mrs S., Mrs Wileon, per railway, Tobara.

At the annual meeting of the Farmers' Co-operative Association (Christchurch) the balance-sheet showed a neb profit for the year of £8,802, and including the amount broughb forward from last year, the sum available for distribution was £10,588. Ib was resolved to allocate this as follows :— To payment of dividend of 7 per cent, and also bonus of 3 per cent, oh called-up capital ; to payment of bonus of 3 per cent, to shareholders on their purchases of merchandise during the year; and bonus at the same rate on salaries paid and wages earned ; and also to refund 20 per cent, on all commissions earned ; to wribe 10 per cenb. off machinery and office furnibure accounts ; to carry £1,000 to reserve fund, the balance forward to next year's accunt.

Additional particulars of the collision between the yachts Sabanita and Valkyrie, which occurred on July sth, are published by cable in fcho Australian papers. Mr A. D. Clarke's 162 tona rating yacht Sabanita, ib is stated, came into violent collision with the Valkyrie, Bbriking the latter aft. The force of the impact was so great as to cub the Valkyrie down below the water-line, and she commenced to fill immediately. Within five minutes she disappeared, and settled down on the bottom in 14 fathoms of water. The Sabanita was considerably damaged by the collision, losing her topmast and having her bowsprit carried away. At the time of the disaster Lord Bunraven was steering, and bis vessel sunk before he could be rescued. His lordship was left struggling in the water and was picked up by a steam yacht. The crew of the vessel were all safely picked up by vessels in the vicinity. Several of the members of the crews of both boats were more or less badly injured. The steward of the Satanita had his arm broken, and one sailor belonging to tke Valkyrie had both his legs broken. After the Valkyrie sank a terrible explosion occurred, and her decks were burst up with a noise like thunder. The disaster caused the greatest excitement amongst the large number of persons who witnessed it. In the clothing trade Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade, has always something startling. At present men's mackintoshes and tweed overcoats are almost being given away, while flannel unders at Is lid each are simply astonishing.—(Advt). We fear no foes, and sell cardigan jackets, slightly spotted, at 3s 6d, usual 6s 6d ; knitted wool socke, 9d per pair ; cashmere socks, 6d ; boya1 Crimean shirts. Is ; Tillie and Henderson's white shirts, 2a 6d, worth 5s 6d ; at Geo. Fowlds1 great sale.—(Advt). Cheap and good. The best value ever offered to the Auckland public in boys' and youths' suits and overcoats. Special reductions for the sale at Geo. Fowlds'.— (Advt).

The usual monthly meeting of St. Luk,.. Remuera Band of Hope was held on Frii»» night. The Rev. G. B. Monro presided and daring the evening a itirriig addraw was give* by Mr T. L. Wilcock. iv large audience gave frequent marks oi approval of the various items on them*, gramme, which was as follows:—P&j,, duet, Misses Munro and Hill; recibatio. " The School Inspector," Eva Hall; «£ and cherus, "Our Fatherland," MrF Bright; recitation, •• Two Crossing Sween! ers," Miss Norah Sibbald; solo, »j£ Ever," Miss Carr ; action song with dolli by seven girls; recitation, "The BUct Valley Railroad," bliss Eva Bright; eon* "Geraldhne," Mrs McGoll; pia«o.»d« Miss Gay ; recitation, Miss Jessie Cut! dialogue, "Drink and Gamblbg;'•«,.„' "The Song Til Ne'er Forget," Mm j£ kins; recitation, "No Quarter," Mr Me. Intosh; whistling solo, Mr Fordyce. The enterbainmenb being promoted by i committee consisting of Messrs Boyla* Cuff. Ford, Captains Gibbs aid Sims, in aid of Mrs Hoare and family, to take phvceiu the Opera House on Friday next, promii«| to be a greab success. Ths leading i OC4 j professional and amataur minstrel atj variety performers to the number of fully thirty have offered their assistance, so that a monster programme will be put forth., 4 rehearsal is called for to-morrow night il the City Hall. An error crept into an advertisement fa Saburday's issue which read thab Heiut Bouskill and Pabterson were co-partners in the prize poultry recently exhibited at the poultry Bhow. Ib should have read Boußkill and Tafcfcersall. The popular winter concerts under th« direction of Mr A. H. Gee will be resumed this week, after a fortnight's interval., fhe next concert will be given on Thursday, v Mrs Turner (Miss Arnaie Montague) is to have a complimentary benefit on Wednoiday night. This concert will be the last of the presenb series, as the City Hall will ba otherwise engaged for the nexb fortnight. The second series will commence abbub the second week in August. A splendid pro. gramme will be presented on Thursday night. Mr A. H. Gee will sing "Thi Desert" (by request), "The Message,!'and "The Old Brigade."

Attention is called to the sale of furniture, buggies, books, etc., bo be held by Messrs Digby Tonka and Co. to-morrow at the residence of Mr W. F. Buckland, Remuera. Ib is notified thab the vehicles, photographic apparatus and optical lantern will be sold exactly ab 12 o'clock noon.