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Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 244, 12 October 1895, Page 4

At both meetings of the Brokers' Association this morning, a fair amount of business was transacted, though in most stocks there appeared to be a alight depre. ciation on yesterday's quotations. Waihi Souths, which were standing ab 2s 3d yesterday', jumped to 2s 9d, business being done at that figure, with no sellers under 2s lOd. Good business continues in nearly all Coromandel stocks. Welcome Finds were sold at 4s lid and 5s Id, but were slightly easier at the midday meeting ; Bunker's Hill sold-at 9a 3d and 9s 9d ; f Hiuraki No. 2at Is 3d; Harbour ViewiS, Is; Golden Leads, Is;' New Golconda, Is Id nnd Is 2d ; ancl New Tokatea, 3s. Kapai-Vermonts were sold at 13s 9d ; Talismans at 14s; Alphas, 8s; Victoria, Ss 3d ; and City of Dunedin, 2s 3d. . .

A meeting of the Finance, and Legal Committee; of the Barbour: Board was held yesterday afternoon. The Committee recommended thab Mr W. Stewart's appointment as engineer of Dredger No. 121 be confirmed, and thab ho be informed that the working hours would be 55 per week, the contractor to be so notified. In reply to a communication from the Rev. S. F. Prior, regarding the accidenb to him by falling over some iron en the wharf, it was decided to express regret at the accident, and that a copy of the harbourmaster's, reporb on bhe matter be supplied him. Ib waa decided that allotmonb 95, Customsiatreet be,leased to Messrs John Burns and Co., for one year, ab a rental of £40, with the right to remove any buildings that.mighb be erected, the leaee to be terminable at a month's notice on either side. Consideration of the by-law re •' touting " on the wharves was deferred. In response to an application from the Kauri Timber Company, ib was resolved to recommend that the rental of allotments 71 and 72, Customs-street West, be reduced bo £106 for the remainder of the term of lease. The question of the disposal of the balance of debenbure.B for the loan of £100,000 was adjourned for six weeks. The application of T. W. Keane for a reduction of rent was nob considered, the applicanb not having dieclosed his interest in the allotment.

.The police station, ab Tairua, on the easb coasb below Mercury Bay, where Constable Joyce has been for some time in charge, has been closed. Constable Joyce has been appointed to take charge of. a new station being opened at Pahi, in the Kaipara.

We' would remind our reader* of the meeting of the Sir George Grey Statue Fund Committee which .takes place on Monday evening next ab the Municipal Building. Ib is hoped there will be a large attendance of all interested.

The classes in " First Aid " in connection with the St. John Ambulance Association were held again this week. Dr. Daweon gave the lecture to the men on Wednesday and Dr. Sbarman that to the ladies on Friday evening. At both classes there was an increase in the attendance as compared with the.previous week.

Miss Lizzie Warren's concerb will take place on Thursday evening, the 24th inst. Professor Carl Schmibb has kindly undertaken the musical directorship, and an excellent programme ia, we understand, to be submitted.

Entries for the Fire Brigadecompetition. which takes place ab Potter's Paddock on Saturday next, close on Tuesday evening ab 8 o'clock ab the Karangahape Fire Brigade Station. Six brigades have signified their intention of entering teams. There will probably be 36 competitors. Every evening the various teams may be seen practising to enable them to carry off the coveted honours, so thab the public may expect a good day's sport. This boing the first competition of the kind held in Auckland, the Committee are straining every nerve to make it asucqpss. Mr H. D. 1 J iko, A.D., of Ponsonby Lodge of'Druida. has given a handsome gold medal as a first prize for the. highest aggregate in the competitions, and Mr Victor Corriaga gives the second prizes .-;'..'*

The Tivoli Musical Comedy Coi_rpany on Tuesday nexb will appear in ah entire change of programme, which will include tho farcical musical comedies, "Jealousy" and "The Tables Turned," and some of the latest successes of the variety Is'ta&e!, Owing to the success attained the management have decided to remain in Auckland and give two performances in each week on Tuesdays an . Thursdays.

Mr F. Lnmbourne, ironmonger "and general house furnisher, Karangahape Roadj has now entered upon bis genuine' annual cash sale. Ho has just completed stocktaking, and he offers immense reductions up to _0 p_r c.bb to caßh purchasers. The special reductions will be seen if the public will just inspect the stock of carpet», linoleums, oilcloth, and furniture of every description.

- At a meeting of the Auckland United Friendly' Societies' Conference last final arrangements were made for the demonstration for Hospital Sunday, 17th November. The'various orders are to be asked to assemble ab the reservoir, PenBonby, at 2 p.m.* sharp, from whence they will march to the City Hall, accompanied by tho bandß under Bandmasters Impey, West nnd" Hunter. -Hia Worship the Mayor will preside at the concerb in the City Hall, for which a really good musical programme is in course of preparation. To meet the inevitable crush ib has been decided to charge for admission to tho dress' 1 circle, but the body of the hall will be free, and a collection will be taken up. It only wants a fine day to ensure bhis gathering being a great success. .

The following Bands of Hope bave entered the musical and elocutionary contest of tho Band of Hope Union which commences on Monday, November 4th : — Arch Hill, Christian Standard, Church - of Christ, . Ellerelie, Kingsland, Mahurangi, Newton Excelsior, Otahuhu, Parnell, Pitt-street, Ponsonby Wesleyan, St. Luke's (Remuera), . Sb. Sepulchre's, Tabernaclo, Unibed Methodist Free Church. . Altogether, over ninety entries are to hand, and it is expected that with late entries to come next Thursday the number will exceed 100.

This is an artistic age, specially in Chriatmaß and New Year cards. Every year brings out new orb and lovely design. This, in young persons, leads to the cultivation of the love of the beautiful in art production. Mr Goodson, ef bhe London Arcade, has largely imported from such firms aa Raphael Tuck and others. His specialties for the coming season are simply unique. Mr Good son's cards and packet cards are now an eataliahod annual fact.

The final for the championship of the New Zealand Golf Tournament waa played ab the Hutb, Wellington, yesterday afternoon, between Dr. Gossetb and Mr Wilde, both, of Christchurch. The former won five up and three.to. play. The handicap resulted in a win for Mr W. Pryde, of Wellington. The Inter-Island match was played, and the North Island won easily..

Ab will be seen announced elsewhere, the Beresford - street Congregational Sunday School are to celebrate their 43rd anniversary to-morrow. The scholars annual entertainment will be held on the following Wednesday evening.

Great interest is being taken in the forthcoming anniversary of the Helping Hand Mission, which will be celebrated in the Choral Hall on Sunday week, the 20th of October. On the following Monday, the usual monster tea and social reunion will take place, when a splendid musical programme will be gone through, and reports of the year's work presented. Further particulars will be made known nexb week.

The last of the Parnell subscription dance for the present season takes place on Tuesday evening in the Bonaventurn Hall.

A social evening in connection with St. Benedict's Club will be held on October 25fch in the schoolroom.

N. Mcßae, Wyebridge, writes: " I have sold large quantities of Canadian Healing Oil; it ia used for colds, sore throat, croup, etc., and, in facb, for any affection of the throat it works like magic. It ia a sure cure for burns, wounds and bruises."—(Ad.)

Cavour Cigars. Smoke Cavour Cigars. Frossard's Cavour Cigars,'B for 1/3.—(Ad). Gentlemen desiring superior fit and finish at a moderate coat should inapecb Smith and Caughey'a immense stock of tweeds, suitings and trouserings.—(Advt.) The best makes in boots and shoes ab Smith and Caughey'a well-known cash prices.—(Advt.)

The Devonport Wesleyan Sunday-school celebrates its 19th birthday on Sunday next. Rev. Scott West, so popular with North-Shore congregations is planned for morning and afternoon services. Rev J Crump, the. esteemed pastor of the church" takes the evening servicee. Special hymns by scholars and friends will be a feature of the.services. A complimentary concerb and dance in ' aid of the Nowmarkeb braaa band takes place in Sb. Bonaventura'a Hall, - Parnell on Wednesday next The concerb ig tendered by Miss Amy Vaughan and Company. Parents buy Mother Graves' Worm Ex. terminator because they know it is a safe • medicine for their children and an effectual expellerof worms.—(Advt.) Cavour Cigars. Smoko Cavour Cigars. Frossard's Cavour Cigara, 8 for l/3.~(Ad.)