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Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 212, 5 September 1895, Page 4

Very good business was transacted on the Stock Exchange to-day. For syndicate shares in the Waihi Proprietary £100 wbb refused, while Waihi Monument shares touched -as high as £95, a premium of £50 and £45 respectively. Waihi - Silverton shares continue to advance steadily, sales taking place to-day ab 61s and 625, with further buyers at the former figure. Waitekauri Specials were also in demand, sales baking place at 90s with steady buyers ab 91a and no sellers under 100s. Huanui and Ocoana shares were likewise in demand, bub other Waitekauri stocks were easier. Ia Thames stocks the principal move was in Victorias, which advanced from 2s Sd to 2s lOd. Alburnias sold ab 7s Sd, Hazelbanks ab 7s 3d, and Moanataians at 10s 6d, Dunedins, Sheridans, and Royals were also firmer. In Karangahake stocks the principal demand was for Imperials, Uniteds, and Mariners, all of which improved in value a little. Kuaotunu shares were also in favour, Kapai-Vermonts again selling at 9s 9d, Try Flukes at 13s, and Golden Anchors ab 2s. In Coromandel stocks Bunker's Hills sold ab 7s 3d, and Welcome Finds ab 4s 2d.

A Mercury Bay correspondent writes to say thab the statement published by ua recently on authority of the Tauranga paper as to the number of men employed ab the timber mill was very much exaggerated. The .writer says .-—" There are down here married men, both circular sawyers and timber labourers, who have to eitiier go gumdigging or wait for any vessel coming inehorb of a hand to earn a crust."

A Birkenhead correspondenb writes "Signs are not wanting to the growth and advancemenb of tha Hi. tricts of Northcobe and BirkenheS •House* to let; are at a premium, _& those who anticipate their usual sum__? holiday m this salubrious and invi__ratii. districb, musb of necessity bring their hml . with them. This speaks volnm™i i_ __ ' port of your of b-repeated assurances of ». ultimate revival of confidence aad _r * perity within our borders. The co_"° season of fruit promises to bs a very one. The severe winter has kepb grov_v and vitality in proper subjection, but eh_ ? genial sunshine of the last month h already started the bender buds of you spring. Settlement in this -eparfcnienb -g going ahead apace, and new homestead" 3 springing up everywhere. Another imnnr * tanb factor which argues well f or yl •■' advancemenb of the district, is the numb l ' of young people thab collect together Tv - very successful meetings have been h \a • during the past week in the Zion B n Schoolroom, the Temperance Association ab which recitations, songs and address.. were given by its young members-ana the Young People's Christian Endeavour social, for which an enjoyable programme' was provided by the members and friends "'

Mr Michael Davitb is to leave Melbournefor the Bluff on the 14th inst., and purposes spending four weeks in this colony" making Auckland his final port of depar' turo and going home via San Francisco. " ;

The following nominations were received-, in connection with the annual election of?' councillors for tho Borough of Thames:-.* North Ward : Messrs J. W. Poulgrain and.' 6. Jf. White. Middle Ward: Messrs W H. Potts and M. Whitehead. Ward: Messrs Theo. Wood and E. H.Taylor. As only one councillor is require,' for each Ward, a poll will be taken on 12th instant.

The United Service Hotel, afc the corner of Queen and Wellesley stroets, and one of our most popular hostelries, has just undergone a change of tenancy, Mrs Martin, widow of tho late Mr W. H. Martin, having transferred her inberesb to Mr George Howard, well known in busitjess circles in Auckland, Thames, Whangarei, and several other places in the Auckland district. For a good many years past tho United Service has been one of the most favoured here by tourists and travellers, as well as by the community generally, and with the extent sive experience which Mr Howard brings with him, the new tenant ia determined ib shall continue to deserve to be so favoured while ib ramains in his possession. With a view to improving the internal appearance of the hotel as much as possible, and adding to its comforb, Mr Howard purposes having the whole of the interior re-painted and re« papered, besides having it re-furnished, ; and a number of important alterations made, which will mean a very heavy ex> pense. Tenders for the contract closed yesterday, and the work is to be proceeded with ab once. Mr Howard will be remembered here as being atone time the leases of bhe Alberb Hotel, and also — though many years back—of tho British Hotel, while visitors from the Thames and Wha« ngarei will remember him as bhe former lessee of bhe Pacific and the Commercial at the Thames and Whangarei respectively, Future visitors to tho United Service may, the new tenant having this extensive ex. perience of hotel business, rely on receiving the very best actention.

"Patron" writes: "Permib me to draw attention to the insecure state of forms in* the football pavilion at Potter's Paddock; and suggest that they should be fastened down so as to prevent a recurrence of ace!* 1 dents similar to the one thab occurred on Saturday last, in which a gentleman got 'his finger broken. Ab present no steps are taken to make those in front keep theit seats, and a3 a natural consequence the unfortunates in the background are obliged to stand on the forms to catch even a pasa : ing glimpse of the game. By doing this they risk serious injury to limb, owing to the rickebby stato, of tho seats. With very little trouble or expense the seats could be securely fastened to the stand. Ib is no use, people saying spectators shoulda'li Etand on the forms, whilsb women and others are allowed to stand up in front of them and ebub oub the view. And even when sitting down there i 3 considerable risk of the forms being overturned through people ab tho back putting their feet on them, so insecure is the basis on which they rest. :'$

Professor Segar, of tbe Auckland University College, delivered bhe first of his coum of lectures on trigonometry and hydrostatics yesterday afternoon and last evening, The number of students presenb was encouraging. These lectures are open to all persons who wish to attend. Herr Carl Scbmitb continued hi. lectures on "Tbe Theory of Music" yesterday afternoon. Interest in these lectures is steadily increasing, as is shown by bhe facb thab new pupils are coming forward to enrol themselves. Owing to the increase of pupils Profeeaor Schmitt will give an extra hour lecture fot the term. Ab the close of the season a public lecture with musical illustrations will be given connected with same.

Ab the monthly meeting of the Auckland Ladies' New Hebrides Mission held yesterday afternoon, Mrs T. F. Robertson (Pre 1 sident) presided. Letters were read from Dr. and Mrs Lamb relative to their mission work in the New Hebrides. A large box of material, for bhe New Hebrides mission was received from Messrs Macky, Logan, Steen and Co.

A most interesting Foreign Missionary meeting was held lasb evening in St. John's Wesleyan Church. Interesting addresses were given by Revs. T. W. . ealie, D. McNicoll, and the Rev. C. A. Abel, missionary from New Guinea. Although tho nighb was most inclament, yeb considerable interest appeared to be taken in the pro* ceedings.

A bachelors' ball was given in the Choral Hall lasb nighb. Nearly 500 invitations were accepted, and fully 200 couples took pare in the opening dance. Tbe memberi of Committee officiated as M.C.'a, and the catering, which was in the hands of Mr C. Canning, was superintended by Mr Castles. The following were the Committee' who carried the ball to such a successful issue; —Messrs Adam Brock (Chairman), F. B. Crombie (hon. secretary), E. T. Gould (hon. treasurer). E. B. Anderson, H. Bagnall, H. R. Bloomfield, W. E. Bruce, P. C. Gould, W. P. Goodhill, J. Jackson, R. Johnston, A. Macdonald, H. Noakes, A. W. Riding?; J. Paton,, C. Purchas, E. S. Wither?, W, Wright t_d Dr. Sbarman. f

A meeting was held on Wednesday; nighb in the Rising Sun Hotel, for the formation of a Fishing Club. Mr Phillip? was voted to the chair. Ib was decided to form a Fishing Club, to be called the Newton Fishing Club. The Chairmsn stated thab arrangements had been mad* with two members to obbain all necessary information relative to boats, expenses, etc. Another meeting will bo held on Friday, September 13th, ab 8 p.m., when 1 a Committee for the season will be ay pointed. A vote of thanks to the Chairman and Mr D. Thomson for the use ot the room closed tha proceed ing-

The annual meeting of the Aucbla--Cricket Club will be held ab the Metropolitan Hotel, Queen-street, this evoninft commencing ab 7.30. All members anintending members are requested to at* bend. . To-morrow (Friday) evening the uaan meeting of the Union Parliamenb will *" j held in the V.M.C.A. Hall, when the -<J (McGregor) Ministry will take their sedW A very lively discussion is anticipatejM their polic}'. ;Hn __ Rheumatic sufferers should us 9' 'B From all chemists. Ib cures atone £