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Auckland Star, Volume XXV, Issue 169, 17 July 1894, Page 5

The Governmenb propose to lease for pastoral purposes those portions of Tiritiri Islaud, at the entrance to Auckland Harbour, which are not required for lighthonse uses. The total area of the island is 611 acres, and of this about 20 acres will be reserved for gardens, etc., for the keepers, the remainder being based for grazing. Ab present the only animals which " graze " on Tiri are rabbits. Today one of the surveyors attached to tho local Government survey staff went down to Tiritiri by tho s.s. Rose Casey, under instructions for the Crown Lands Commis-ioner, to lay off tbe land to be let for grazing, less the area reserved around the lighthouse for tbe use of the keepers. The following players have been chosen to represent Auckland against Tauranga at Epsom on Saburday nexb:—Full-back, R. Masefield; thtee-quarfcers, T. Robert., H. G. Kissling, D. McGill; halves, VV. Elliott, F. Edmonds, J. Ronavne; forwards, E. Anderson, H. Donald, R. G. Hallamore, I. Mills, R. Oliphant, W. Rhodes, H. Speight and C. Stone. The players meet tor training on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons ab five o'clock ab the Metropolitan Ground.

At a meeting of the Auckland Football Association held lasb evening in the Occidental Hotel, Mr H. R. George prosiding, it was resolved : "That the date for the tournament forwarded to the New Zealand Football Association be withdrawn, and that the same be played in September on a day when there are no Rugby football fixtures, the Secretary of this Association to immediately interview the Rugby Union as to the free dates and to telegraph to the hon. Secretary of the New Zealand Football Association with a viow to having the same confirmed."

A painful accident happened to a boy named Arthur Bourgeois, at Napier, a few days ago. The lad was running along, having in his right hand a paint brush, and falling, the pointed handle of tbe brush entered the socket of his right eye, injuring it considerably. He was taken to tho Hospital, where he received medical atfcention, and is now progressing favourably, hopes being entertained thab his sight will not be injured.

The members of the Nowton Schools Committee held their regular monthly meeting in tho Newbon West school lasb evening. Presenb: Mr H. Thompson (Chairman), Mr T. H. Marbyn (Treasurer), Messrs A. Burfoob, T. W. Freemau, J. M. White, and J. Peak. The chief business of the meeting waa the consideration of names and qualification of teachers eligible to be appointed as Mr Gaudin's successor at the Newton Easb school, Mr Gaudin having been promoted to the charge of a school in the country. Alter reading the names and qualifications submitted, the Committee were unanimous in recommending thab Mr J. A. Fell receive the appointment. Mr Fell ia classified D 3, an English certificated teacher of seven years' experience and recently connected with the staff of the Grafton Road school.

A meeting of the Auckland Waste Lands Board was to have been held today, but lapsed for want of a quorum. Two of the members of tho Board—Major Harris and Mr R. Thompson, M.H.R.'s — are at present in Wellington. A meeting of the Board has been called for Monday next.

At the meeting of the Auckland University College Council yesterday afternoon, •Sir G. M. O'Rorke was unanimously reappointed Chairman of (he Council for the remainder of his term—aboub two years.

Ab to-day's meeting of the Board of Education, the lists of first and second year pupil teachers who passed the recent examination were submitted to the members, also the list of candidates who passed the examination. Alberb E. Jackson, who heads the lisb of successful candidates for employment, is a brother of Mr D. H. Jackson, M.A., B.Sc, lately of the Auckland University, and afc present studying at tho Royal College of Science, South Kensington, London.

A letter was received by the Auckland Harbour Board to - day from the local manager of the Kauri Timbor Company as follows :—•'l would beg to call your attention to the fact bhab our water frontage in Cusfcoraß-streeb is rapidly becoming silted up, so much so that shortly we shall be unable to getkauri logs into our mill. The causo of this silting is from the intake at Freeman's Bay; tha tide running out brings matter with io and deposits are formed along our frontage. We should much esteem if you would arrange for the immediate removal of this matter in the vicinity of our mills. Our requesb is of an urgent characber aud your early abtention would oblige."

An inquest was held yesberday afc the Fitzroy Hotel by Dr. Philson, coroner, on the body of Patrick Brougham, who was found dead in bed ab his residence, Alex-andra-atreet, on the previous day. The jury returned a verdict to the effecb " Thab decased died of inflammation of the lungs Aggravated by intemperate habits, "

Writing of Madame Camilla Urso, who will appear here shortly, a Christchurch contemporary says:—"There was reason for the enthusiasm, for never did a Christchurch audience lis.en to a better concert. Madame Urso, in her first solo, a 'Ballade' by Mo.'zkowski, a composition cf markedly yeb delicately varied character, displayed in full perfection her extraordinary powers as a violinist—her magnificent bowing, faultloss in style, unexaggerated, bub splendidly effective, her artistic baste, exquisite daintiness, and tbe intense feeling which mark, her playing as that of the true aitisb, who ' pours her .oul into her work.' "

Afc the meeting of the Auckland Harbour Board this afternoon, a lebber. was received from Mr G. N. Brassey wish reference to the Northcote Wharf. Mr Brassey, who wrote on behalf of the residents of the Northcote Point, drew the attention of the Board to bhe unsafo condition of the wharf at that locality. " The wharf," he stated, " has for years been nothing more than a bare structure, open at both sides, with no side steps to admib of small boats coming alongside, or even to be used for the purpose ef taking bhe water level for the purpose of saving life. I have been requested to ask your Board to grant us the same concession as that extended to tbe Birkenhead and Devonporb districts, viz., that a hand-rail be placed on both sides of the wharf, .oee.her with a flight of sidesteps that ladies and children can ascend And descend. Both of these matters are absolutely necessary for the preservation of life and limb, and if nob attended to may come day result in loss of life."

The " Christchurch Press" states that at a meeting: of the Christchurch Presbytery the following: resolution was carried : —" Thab this meeting, having reconsidered the whole business ot the Ambyrm mission, expresses its regreb at the misunderstandings thab have arisen and ab the misrepresentations thab havo gone abroad in connection with tho acceptance of Mr McDowall's resignation, and thab it now puts en record that its sole ground for taking this step was that it had reason to believe, and still has, that, withoub questioning Mr MeDowall's suitability for other Christian work, he had not proved himself suitable for the work required of an assistant in our mission at Ambrym ; thab the Committee further expresses it fullest confidence in Dr. Lamb's administration of the affairs of the mission, appreciates his services, and requests him to withdraw bis resignation in order thab it may proceed ab once to the consideration of the future work of the mission." Dr. Lamb tbe_ withdrew the resignation ho had handed in. At a later stage of the proceedings tbe Rev. R. Erwin notified his desire to resign as convener of the Foreign Missions Committee, b\t upon the representations of his brethren ho agreed to allow the question to be passed for the presenb.

The following inquiries for missing relatives are from "Lloyd's Journal"' of May 20th :—Belsey (Thomas Appleton) left lingland about 19 years ago ; last hoard of in September, -18S0, from Lyttelton-street, Christchurch, New Zealand. Aunt (Mrs Dowd) asks. Constance (Edward), general storekeeper and kauri gum buyer, was last hoard of from Taheka, Hokianga, New Zealand, four years ago. S. Collins asks. Pearson (Henry Yeomans), who left Denford, Northamptonshire, in 1874 ; last heard of from Wanganui, New Zealand. His sorrowing mother would like to hoar. Grove (William), ot Hatton, Middlesex, sailed ior New Zealand 30 yeats back : last news from Auckland 1076. Brother Harry inquires. Woodland (William), son of William Woodland, of Union Chapel, Woolwich, Kent, was i,i New Zealand 10 years ago. Sister asks.

Messrs Macklow Bros., sawmillers, of Mechanic's Bay, have given three months' notice to the Auckland Harbour Board of their intention to terminate rental of the timber booms in Mechanic's Bay, as the piles they have pub in from timo to time are continually being carried away by vessels going in and out of the intake, and aa they find tbab bhey do nob require so large a space for their logs.

A concert was given lasb evening in the Mounb Eden Congregational Schoolroom, being one of the series of winter entertaintainments. Mr J. P. Hooton conducted, and fche following glees were sung by the members ot the Beresford-street Congregational Church choir: "Twilight," "Tell Me Where is Fancy Bred," and the "Rhine Raft Seng." Mr P. McKean performed a couple of solos upon the flute in charming style, and Mr Walton contributed two solos on the violin. " Cast Thy Burden " was sung as a quartette by Misses A. Edmonds, Hicks, and the Messrs Cousins; "Lift Thine Eyes," waa also sung by the Misses Edmonds and Davies ; "The Sailor Sighs, was sung by Miss Davies and Mr Peace. The former also sang, " Father's Boat;" Mr Edgar Walton, "Alone on the Raft"; Miss Hicks, "0 Fair Dove," and Miss Edmonds, " The Last Milestone."

Afc a public meeting held afc Greymouth last nighb tho following series of resolutions was passed :—(1) Deploring the scarcity of employment of many men without means of obtaining food and clothing, and asking the Government to goon with certain authorised works and so relieve the congestion of the labour markeb ; (2) asking the Government to proceed with the main road from Paroa to Teremakau or work such as tarring bridges ; (3) the Minister of Mines to be asked to equip and subsidise a few competent parties of miners to systematically prospecb tho country for gold, the meeting being of opinion thab much good would result from thoir labour ; 14) the foregoing to be forwarded _o the Premier and member for tho district.

Another society portraib will appear in the " Graphic " bo-morrow. The subjecb is one of bhe beat known and most popular of Parnell ladies, and is justly considered one of the handsomest womon in the North Island.

Despite the turbulent state of the weather last night, there was a very large attendance of members and frienda at the usual weekly meeting ol St. Benedict's Club. The meeting had been declared an "open night," in order that the parishioners of St. Benedict's and others might be afforded an opportunity of hearing the Piev. Father Glasheon's lecture on "Irish Wit and Humour." Amongst those present were tho Rev. Fathers Egan and Downey, the former presiding over the meeting. The Chairman in introducing the rev. lecturer, spoke at considerable length about the progress thab tho Club had made, and in a vory humorous manner explained the mode of working, etc., that was adopted by the Club. The Rev. Father Glasheen who, on rising, was greeted with applause, then gave an able and amusing lecture, in which he quoted numerous examples of Irish wib and humour from various writers, and also from accounts of celebrated trials auch as tho Parnell Commission, etc. During the lecture the Rev. Dr. Egan gave a capital illustration of " Irish bulls,"' by means or a reading from Samuel Lover's works, entitled " The Story of a Gridiron." On tho motion of Messrs O'Sullivan (vice-Presi-dent), and Jas. Stead (Secretary), a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Rev. Father Glasheen for his lecture, and the meeting then dispersed, altor a very pleasant and interesting two hours had been spent.

A concert in aid of the funds of the local brass band was held last nighb in the Public Hall, Onehunga. The chief item on the programme wa3 a local hit by Mr Tilaon Smith (a comic song), "They Turned off the Gas .at the Meter." A select dance was then held after the concert, and "a very enjoyable evening was spen. by all present,

At the Northcote Presbyterian Church lasb evening, fche Rev. T. F. Robertson delivered liiß popular lecture "The Battlefields of Scotland." The lecture was thoroughly appreciated by the audience. •Scottish songs were contributed by Mis? Read and Mr Clark6 Johnson. On the motion of Messrs Campbell and Clarke, hearty thanks were accorded lecturer and singers. A collection having been taken up on behalf of the building fund, proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to kUe chairman, Mr Rushbrook, and the singing of " Auld Lang Syne." Members of Road Boards and County Caunciis would do well to peruse an article in the "New Zealand Farmer" for July on '* Roads and Road-making," in which common defects ot the style of road-making thab prevails in many districts are pointed out, and practical hints given as to tbe proper system to follow. Among 9. other points the writer refers to proper drainage as imperative in road-making work, whether the road is to be metalled or not. He truly says thab be throw metal upon what is practically an undrained marsh is to throw it away altogether, for it will soon sink out of sight and use under traffic. The practical disregard of this rule in many country districts is pitiable, and is enough to make Telford and Macadam turn over in their graves. News was received yesterday by Cap tain Parker, stating that the Government had accepted the services of the new torpedo corps. A meeting is to bo held in the Drill-shed to-moriow nighb for bhe elecbion of officers, etc. The new corps will soon be in working order. The Columbia Skating Rink was again well patronised yesterday, and a crowd is expected to-night, boing ladies' invitation night. There are over a thousand tickets out at presenb. Tho Auckland Lodges of Druids have agreed to hold their usual ball during the month of September, bub tho date is not yeb fixed. A meeting of the appointed joint Committees of the Auckland and Ponsonby Lodges is called for Thursday nexb at Pitt-street baths. The adjourned annual meeting of the New Zealand Public Service Association will bo held this evening at the R.M. Courb buildings, High-street. Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade, ia offering some very choice 6uibinga for 50s the suit and trouserings at 13s 6d per pair, cut by Mr Young, recently arrived from London ; and Glasgow.—(Advt.) 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 rogulato the number to be admitted. In fact, such was the rush, the doors of the premises had to be cloaed several times.— (Advt.)