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Auckland Star, Issue 210, 3 September 1894, Page 2

His Worship the Mayor, Mr J. J. Holland, in the course of his remarks as Chairman at the dinner of the Auckland and Thames Fire Brigades in the United Service Hotel on Saturday night, stated that he had been asked by many citizens to stand for a second term as Mayor of this city. He went on to say that he had decided to again seek election as Mayor when his present term of office expired. _He said he was only now getting "behind the scenes " and beginning to understand how affairs in connection with city expenditure had been going on. For instance, he found when he took office that the expenditure on wages of men employed on street works had increased by no leas than £2,000 during the two years immediately preceding. Work had been made for men rather than the retrenchment of those who were no longer wanted. Mr Holland further said that there were Beveral matters occupying his attention which he desired to see through in his capacity aa Mayor, These included the duplication of the pumping machinery at-the Western Springs water 6upply, the building of a new station lor the Fire Brigade, and the blocking of Queen-street from ' Wellesley-etreet to tbe Wharf.

So far. the Graf ton ward appears to be fchn only seat in the City Council which is to be contested, though, of course, there is time yet for further nominations to be received. For Ponsonby ward, Mr Courtuey, is so far, tbe only candidate nominated. Mr Swales, the retiring member, has decided that it is not worth while to contest the seat. He has served the city for eight years, and is now determined to have a little more leisure. Mis Ellen Endean was to-day nominated aa ,a candidate for. the-.Grafton ward in the Auckland City Council by John Endean and Wm. Ledingham. Mr R. K. Garlick is also announced aa a candidate to ■. represent the Grafton ward, for which Mr Powley, the sitting member, has determined to stand again. # The North Canterbury branch of the Educational Institute decided to recommend their teachers not to apply to be brought under the Civil Service insurance. It was openly expressed that.the insuranca under the ordinary regulations of the Government is cheaper, and the results better.

A church parade was held yesterday morning by the Auckland Naval Artillery and Ponsonby Naval Artillery Volunteers in conjunction with the Auckland and Thames Fire Brigades, who all mustered in excellent numbers, and attended service ab St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Hobsonstreet, the Roman Catholic contingent proceeding to St. Patrick's Cathedral. The volunteer parade was under bhe command of Lieut.-Commander Little, the Auckland Navals being under Lieutenants Clemens and Cowan, and the Ponsonby^Navals under Lieutenant Graham. The Fire Brigades nartywasunderthecontrolofSuparintendent Hucrhes, Captain Field being in chargei of t.helaalvage Corps. The marsh was headed by the Garrison Band under BandmasterHunter. After church, parade was ag.an, formed, and the volunteer corps returned to thn Drill-shed where they weredisEnssed, bhe Fire Brigades being dismissed on reaching the station in Albert-street, i Tho two yonng ministers of the Primitive Methodist Church—the Revs./ Mann and Henderson—who arrived from' England on Sunday, preached ia the. Newmarket, Eden Terrace, Pibfc and Edwtti street, and Alexandra-streebGhurches eeterday. One of them win retnain in 'S v^ Bd Rev. Sir Ward. Are tea .-«, fee given them on Tuesdaj

The Belle Cole Concert Company concluded thefr>ahorb season at the Opera Hoiifee on Saturday •night. A large and enfehnßiast^aiidienc^ assembled to farewell the'company, and iladame Belle"XJole in all contributed six songs to the programme before her dtslighted hearers would'resfc satisfied; The gifted soHgatrees was aUo the recipient of several, floral .tributes, and MiBS Murkeas was accorded a Similar compliment for her violin' solo, "Danse Fzigaue." The other members of the company were also well received, Mr Beaumont Kead gaining an encore for bis song, Sweet Chimiug Bells." Miss Audrey Player also deserves a word of praise for her piano solo, " Venfcre a Terre" (Op. 17).

Pollard's Liliputian Opera Company arrived yesterday from Sydney, and will rest) until Wednesday. The managemenb have decided on postpones the opening night until Wednesday, September sth. This will enable the youngsters to thoroughly recover from their sea trip. As* there is a large quantity of ecenery and effects coming by the Wairarapa to-morrow, and as it might be late when the steamer arriveß,it was judged to be too risky to open to morrow night. Those who have booked seats for Tuesday can have them altered by applying at the box office. "The Forty Thieves.." is the opening attraction, and can only be staged for a few nights. - '..-., On Saturday evening 'the usual fortnightly meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held in the Foresters' Hall, Newton, Mr Fawcus (the President) presiding. After various correspondence had been dealt with, the Shipping and Seamen's Bill was discuesed; it being finally decided to write to the Labour representatives in the Legislative Council urging them to do their best to get the Bill, through. It was determined to ask.tbe Government to take steps with a »>«' Mf the abolition of the track V-w^ aa Boonstra then tendered hw£s,* diee Tbe he was aboub to r egret ab the loss members expressed,** nd of thanks *££#&%$* terminated tbe ProC6edings. l/lf.-yr. Hunter, lately the town repregenfc'ative of Messrs" Sargoood, Son and Ewon, has recently left the firm to embark in business for himself in the Upper Thames district. He had been with his late employers tor upwards of ten years, and on Friday evening last his tellow employees assembled to do him honour. Mr C. H. Jones, on behalf of the employees, expressed regret at losing a comrade, and at the same time their pleasure in thinking and hoping that Mr Hunter was about to better his position. He (Air Jones) now i asked Mr Hunter's acceptance of a small token of esteem which served to express the goodwill of each one present, and their best wishes for his future welfare and prosperity. Mr Hunter then replied, thanking them one and all for their handsome gift; and for their very kindly expression of good feeling towards him. Three hearty cheers were then given for Mr Hunter. The presentation took the form of a massive gold locket, bearing on one side a suitable inscription, while the reverse side is studded with diamonds and rubies.

At the Police Courb on Saturday, Jameß Johnston, who was in arrears (under the Industrial Schools Act) to the amount of £4 13s, was ordered to pay 3s per week. The arrears were remitted. Arrears against Frederick Lamb to the amount of £33 7s 6d were remitted. Alex. Mackay was stated to be- £109 163 in arrears. He had paid £4 and did not appear. The Magistrate said if defendant paid £20 the arrears would be remitted. John Lowe Pollock's arrears, £4 12a 6d, were cancelled; also those of Hugh Gallagher amounting to £22 7s 6d, and John O'Neill, £5 ss. ;

The quarterly meeting of the Liconsing Committee for the Franklin district! was held at the Pukekohe S.M. Courthouse, on Saturday last. The accommodation license of the Mauku Inn was transferred from S. F. Heilland to Thomas Kinsey, and the license of the Criterion Hotel, Otahuhu, was transferred trom John Rae to Isaac Harrison. An application made by Mr Harrison for permission for a wedding-party to hold a dance on his premises was refused, the Chairman pointing out to applicant thab irregularities might arise frem such proceedings.

A most enjoyable social in connection with the choir of the Epiphany Church was held on Friday evening in St. George's Hall, Newton. There was a large attendance of friends, each adding " by their congeniality" to the enjoyment of the evening. Several vocal items were well rendered by Miss. Jordan, Mrs Kitson, Messrs Crawford, Sexton. Newbegin and Murdock. The organist, Mr Webb, assisted by Misses Webb and Pulman, accompanied on the piano. Mrs Angus supplied the dance music to the satisfaction of those present. A Committee of ladies, consisting of Misses Mills, Joll, and others, carried out tbe refreshments to a successful issue. The entertainment Committee are to be congratulated for their untiring efforts to promote the success of the social. Messrs Jordan and Crawford acted as M.C.'c.

The Columbia Rink was well attended at all sessions on Saturday. A polo match, Onehunga, v. Columbia Kink, will be played this evening. Preparations are now being made for Professor James' benefit on the 18th, when special progaamme will be offered.

Inquirers into Vaile's stage system are forming themselves into a class, which will meet on Thursday evening next. An announcement to this effect appears in pur advertisements.

There is not to bo any contest for the vacancies in the Newton Borough Council. The Returning Officer today received the following nominations, and declared the gentlemen named elected unopposed:— Surrey Ward : Samuel G. Lee, nominated by F. Prime and T. McMaster. Sussex Ward : John VVebly, nominated by Wm. Davenport and Thomas English. Richmond Ward: Thomas Wilson, nominated by R. Warnock and J. McNair.

The Rev Mr Burgess lectures to-morrow T ueftday) evening in Sb. Andrew's Church, Lower Symonde-streeb, upon "Astronomy," with beautiful illustrations shown by Mr Cooper's limelight.

At Sb. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church yesterday, Guonod's " Mease Solennelle " was sung at the High Mass, with Mies Lorrigan, Messrs Pullan and Parish as soloists. The organ accompanimenb was played by Miss A. Mcllhone, aud the Rev. Dr. Egan conducted. Mr John Fuller sang an " Aye Verum "by Murphy; The Very Rev. Father Downey celebrated Mass, and gave a short homity on the day's Gospel. At Vesper?, the Rer. Father Gregory officiated, and the choir sang several agreeable selections of music, including Faure's duet, "Crucified," by Miss Lorrißan and the llev. Dr. Egan.

Mis 3 Amy Vaughan'e weekly minstrel and variety entertainment at the City Hall attracted a large audience on Saturday night. Mips Vaughan sang a descriptive jsong entitled " Under the City Lights." 'She was loudly encored. Mr F. Williams made his first appearance, and went through a contortion act, while Mr H. Flaherty made a " hit" with his Irish specialty. The ballad singing of Mies Ivy Roy was also greatly appreciated by the audience.

The fourth dance of the series in connection with the Remuera Social Union, takes place on Thursday evening next A 'bus leaves the D.S.C corner at 7.30 via Parnell.