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Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 214, 7 September 1895, Page 4

A considerable amount of business was transacted on the Sbock Exchange this morning, mostly at late values. Alburnias were firmer, and also Sheridans, while Monowais changed hands at Sβ Bd. WoodBlock sold as high as 365, and Owharoae at 7a Bd, an advance of Is upon yesterday's values. Kuaotunu stock were in demand today, Kapai-Vermonte advancing tolls, while sales were reported of Try Flukes, Waitaia?, Invictas, and Golden Anchors. Welcome Finds were firm at from 4e to 4e 2d, but Bunker's Hills wore easier,

The water-police received information thia morning thao the body of a man, believed to be thab of John Wall who was drowned off the Sugar Works ab Chelsea, on August 15th lias been found on the beach near Kohimarama. The spob where the body has been found ie come two or three miles from the scene of the accident. Constables McDonnell and Oliphant, have gone down to the place in a steam launch and will bring the body to town thie afternoon. The inquest will be held on Monday morning ab Gleeaon's Hotel commencing ab 10 o'clock.

The Auckland footballers who have been touring Naw Zealand, playing the annual representative matcV.es against the various provinces, arrived from New Plymouth by the Takapuna about 10.30 yesterday evening. The tour has nob altogether been a succeee, but it has been much more satisfactory than was expected. Seven matches were played, three won, three lost, and one drawn.

Dr. Hooper having given a certificate that death onsuod from natural causes, there will be no inquusb on the body of Richard Bell Booth, who died suddenly while in tho vicinity of the Stock Exchange yesterday.

The Supreme Court was occupied during the whole of yesterday hearing a charge of alleged ill-treatment against Herbert Fell and Amelia Fell, of the Thames, of a girl named Laura Fell, between 12 and 13 years of age. Mr Purchas defended the accused, both of whom ploaded nob guilty. This morning tho case was continued, when further evidence waa heard. The case for the Crown concluded about noon. Mr Purchas, for the defence, submitted thab the girl had been a troublesome girl, and thab she had not been unduly chastieed. He then called Elizabeth Hogau, a member of the Salvation Army, who gave evidence for the prosecution at the Thames Court. She deposed thab the neighbours had come to her so often about the treatment of the child by Mra Fell, thab she watched and listened ab the house of accused. Witness had never seen the child struck or heard the child cry. Witness passed the house at different times of the day. The case was proceeding when we went to press. William Wedston alias Archibald Wedaton McNair was brought up for sentence oa two charges of theft and receiving at Paeroa and Onehunga. Sentence had been deferred in order to allow prisoner to call evidence as to character. Evidence on behalf of prisoner was given by the father of prisoner and Messrs Pike and George Morley. His Honor sentenced prisoner to 12 months' imprisonment on each charge, the sontences to bo cumulative.

The Hon. Capt. Audloy Coote, the representative of the Froiich Sub - marine Telegraph Company, and the wellknown advocate of the French Pacific cable, is a passenger on board the R.M.s. Alameda, from Sydney to Honolulu. He was prime mover in the proposal for the New Caledonia cable, and he is now on his way to Honolulu, to which locality parliamentary power for laying a cable haa been obtained. He says that there is no doubt now that the cable will not stop at Honolulu, bub will be brought on bo Australia.

Ab a meeting of members of the Auckland Yacht Club, held at the Harbour Board Buildings, Mr J. L. H. Bloomfield, Commodore of the Club! presiding, the following gentlemen were nominated for tho positions to be tilled at the annual meeting on October 4th :—Mr J. L. R. Bloonitield, Commodore; Messrs A. W. Chatfield, H. Horton, H. Haiuee, T. Gilfoyle and Captain Gibbe, Vice-Commo-dore ; Meaura F. W. Mace, F. Lind. F. Jaggar, Rear-Comtnodore ; Mr R. S. keynolde, Hon. Treasurer; Messrs W. A. M> Cormick and D. Carter, Hon. Secretaries; Messrs J. Wiseman and J. C. Webster,' auditors; 0.- R. Waymcuth and G. V"! Edgcumbo, measurers; Captaiaa Gibbs and Duder, Messrs J. Buchanan, J. C. Webster, O. 8. Kiesling, G. Goldie, H. r! Bloomfiold, T. Henderson, W. R. YVil ßO n H. P. Windsor, W. Lind, A.' Swinnerton! to ll mer 2 ?' Ja^^ar » w - Seagar, and A. W. Chatheld, Committee. The resignations of Mr H. F. Windsor and Mr 3eo. Goldie, officers of the Club, were accepted with regret.

Theusual weekly meeting of the Eight Hours' Demonstration Committee was held last evening. The Rev. Shirley Baker presided. Ib waa resolved to terminate the negotiations with the Amateur Athletic Club and adopt a professional programme. The sports secretary brought up a programme of 17 events, which was adopted. Ib was resolved that a deputation waib on the Auckland Trotting Club and request them to alter the dates of their forthcoming meeting.

The telegraph department has conferred a great boon on the residents of Upper Queen-streeb by the establishment of a public telegraph and telephone bureau in Mr Euf/sber'a Jubilee Watch Depot, as advertised in the public notices column of this paper.

The full programme of Mr John Fuller's "Land of the Rose, Shamrock, and Thistle" entertainment at the City Hall on Monday next appears in this issue. With Mr Cooper's beautiful limelight views and vocal items (illustrated), by Misses Katie Fitzpatrick, Lydia Fuller, Howard Chambers, and John Fuller, a grand concerb will be given.

A Fraud Averted. —By seeing that Frossard s name is on all packets of Cavour Cigars. Sold 8 for Iβ 3d,—{Ad?t.)

In connection with the bankruptcy of Mr C. J. Taylor, reported by cablegram, it should be mentioned that ib is more than fifteen years since he was a director of the Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, and had nothing to do with the recenb manageraenb of that concern, although he con« ! tinued to bo one of the largest shareholders. The entertainment by Professor and Madame Davis, the two really clever exponents of spiritual phenomena, yen* triloquiem, elate writing, _ and card trickery, will conclude bhia evening. Professor Davie is one of tho best exponents of the "mysterious " we have had with us for many yeare past. On Monday evening the Professor will commence a short season ab the Thames. The quarterly meeting of the Thamea licensing Committee waa held yeeterday. The only business was the granting of it transfer of the license of the Waiwawa Hotel, at Gumtown, from Jno. Peebles to Michael O'Connor, and transfer of the license of the Imperial Hotel, Pollen-streot from Frederick Cowling to Faany Constant*

The annual fortnightly meeting of the Fnion Parliamenb waa held last evening, Mr J. H. Upton proaiding as Speaker. The new (McGregor) Ministry took their eeatt for the first time, and their policy was discussed by the members. A motion adverse to the Government was moved by Mr Rosser and carried by 22 to 19, after which, the. House adjourned and Ministers retired tc consider the situation.

The spring term of Sb. Andrew's Colleeei Lower Symonde-etreeb, commercial school for boys, begins on Tuesday, September 17th. The chief aim of this College is to thoroughly prepare boys for business pursuits. During the preeenb year, over bwenfcy bbya have obtained good appointments in mercantile houses in the city. The principal, Mr T. Harle Giles, may be seen during the holidays at his private residence, Sb. Andrew'a Lodge, Alfred* street, next Choral Hall. Prospectuses may be had on application to Mr Giles.

Mr C. W. Robinson's Spanish operetta "The Gipsies" was again greeted with a bumper house on Thursday evening. Two more performances are announced for next) week in our advertising columns of to-day.

Miss Amy Vaughan's Amazon Company have provided an unusually good minstrel and specialty programme for then* usual weekly entertainment in the City Hall tonight. A full orchestra will bo present.

The casb of characters for the forthcoming production of " The Mikado " by the Amateur Opera Club appears in another column. Ifc will be seen thab some of our moat fealented amateurs are taking tho leading parts. The box plan for the season which commences on Monday, 30th insb., will open at Messrs Wildman and Lyell'e on Wednesday nexb.

A circular of a most unique character by Mr R. Hobbs appears in to-night's Stab. It is an important announcement of hia spring and summer season's new goods. Every department, viz,, dress, Manchester, clothing and fancy, are all attractively stocked with goods of sterling value, aud at most reasonable prices.

The Water-colour Portrait Company announces in another column that old or new portraits are either copied or enlarged by them. Letters addressed to Miss Summers, A.M.P. Buildings, Queen St., will ensure a call from her. Specimens can also be seen at the above address.

In another column will be found a notice from the manager of the Mutual Baking Company, which will be of interest to householders.

To-morrow afternoon eteamera will rua at short intervale to H.M.s. Wallaroo in harbour, first steamer leaving: Ferry tee at) 1.45.

A Criminal Abtempb.— An attempt to sell imitation Cavour Cigara in Australia. Smokers, beware !—(Advb.)

Lace collars and cuffa as now worn, jnab landed, D.S.C.—(Advt.)