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Auckland Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 157, 6 July 1896, Page 2

The Government has taken a new departure by appointing what are to be known as military cadets. Three young men have been stationed ab forts in Wellington for training, and have received a promise that if they succeed in passing the necessary examination, they will be gazetted j UD ior officers in the permanent artillery. Another one ia bo bo taken on on probation an an early date. It ia proposed, if the cadet" are found to be efficient, to station one at each of tho four principal ports.

Before tho usual Civil Sittings of the Supreme Courb on Saturday morning Mr C. R. Walker, late of the Magistrate's Courb Office here, and of the Supreme Cburb Office, Wellington, was, on the application of Mr C. J. Parr, admitted to practice ub a solicitor of the Supremo Court of Now Zealand.

At the meeting of the Auckland Harbour Board to be held next Tuesday, Mr Kent will move, " Thab pending the result of the conference between the Chamber of Commerce, the importers and the Harbour Board, the resolution abolishing all free storage be held in abeyance." Mr Napier will move, "That the Devonporb Borough Council be requested to remove the barbod wire fence which it has erected on the Harbour Board's property ab Beach Road, Devonporb, and Should the fence nob be removed wibhin seven days after notice, the Foreman of Works be instructed to remove the same."

Aa English syndicate, through their colonial representative, is willing to construct electric tramways in Wellington, and pay a sum of £10,000 for the privilege, providing they be allowed to run them 21 years.

Ab the annual meeting of the Canterbury Farmers' Cooperative Association, the balance-sheet, showing a sum of £14,347 to be dealt with in dividends, bonus on commission, purchases of merchandise, and wages, waa adopted. The chairman reported that during the year there had been an increase of business in all its branches), and it hud been profitably and successfully conducted.

Mr and Mrs S. A. Nathan and child left by the Takapuna to-day in order to take passage by the 8.8. Tongariro. They expecb to be absent from the colony for about six months.

The sneak thief is still abroad. A widow who earns a living as a laundress, at Kel-son-street, had two. large table-cloths which were left out' to bloach stolen from her place the other night.

The graduation ceremony in connection with the New Zealand University took place on Saturday evening. Mr Justice Williams, the Chancellor, presented tho diplomas. Ho said one member had tho degree of Doctor of Science, three had taken the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Science. One of these was a lady, Misa E. H. Siadoberg. (Cheers.) Eight members bad taken the degree of M.A., a lady being one of these, who took ife with first-class honours. Three members had taken Bachelor of Science, nine Bachelor of Arts, two Bachelor of Laws.

In the Pibb-streeb Wesleyan Church lasb evening the Rev. W.Williams, in tho course of one of a series of eermons on " Our Neighbours," strongly condemned the anbiChinese legislation now popular in the colonies. He said thab before the Europeans denounced the Chinese for their vices, they should show them a bettor example. Every hostile enactment in tho colonies waa a blow to Christian missions in China. If they wanted to know what a Chinaman could become they bad only to look ab Quong 'fart, the well-known Sydney merchant and Christian philanthropist. China, he asserted, would yet play a greab part in bhe future, and hor Governmenb would nob always submit to a permanent injustice being done to her children.

Tho " Land of the Moa and Kangaroo " entertainment ab tho City Hall this evening is expected to prove a greab success, the liinolighb.panorama boing a special feature. Miss Mary Day makes her first appearance, and the following artistes are also assisting :--Misses Celia Danipier, Birdie Butlei, Messrs R. 11. Buttery, A. E. Ring wood, Alex. Smith, Leslie "Dix. Tho Waiata quartette are giving for the firsb time "An Evening Serenade " with limelight effects, and Messrs Leslie Dix and Arthur Stephens a humorous sketch entitled " The Chemist's Experience."

Rushbrook's sale—Small boys' overcoats for 3a lid each; men's beavy tweed overcoats, 16a lid; boys'* tweed k nicker Buits for 3s lid, grand value.—(Ad vt.) Va We teens. —Special line of oddments in fancy velveteens greatly reduced during our stocktaking, fair, commencing Monday next). Smith and Caaghey.—(Advfe.)

To-nighb the third term for this year of' fehe Auckland Technical School will begin. Additional preparations are now completed to cope with the increased numbers expected in various departments. During the term iusb ended, 18 olaeaea have been held in 12 subjects. In the latter half of the term, fully 70 per cent more students were enrolled. The course of instruction is now beiug specially arranged to meet the requirements of the Science and Art Department South Kensington and the City and Guilds of London Institute examinations, the papers for tho former Department being expected to arrive here shortly. Every effbrb is being made tearing the instruction up bo date. Several additional classes have been provided for, notably staircaßing and handrailing (theory and pracbice), under thoroughly competanb instructor, also advanced class in dressmaking department. Full particulars of these and other additional classes, as also alterations found neceseary, in certain other subjects, are given in the new supplementary syllabus which will be ready in a few days. Heads of families will do well to peruso the syllabus, as ib contains subjects applic able to the requirements of both sexes of all ages. Technical, trade and science subjects are well represented. Tho female section comprises cookery and dressmaking, consisting of day and evening classes held ab hours to euib the convenience and the wishes of those engaged in domestic duties. The fees are exceedingly low in this as in all other sections, and when we consider the need that exists for a better knowledge of these subjects the classes should be well attended. A day class in woodcarving is also provided, for ladies and is well patronised. Tho attention of counbry residents is requested to the fact that the time-table, particularly for the day classes, has been specially arranged to suic their requirements, enabling them bo come and leave by train without undue loss of time. Special train fares may bo secured on application bo the Secretary.

"How much bebter is a man than a sheop ?" was tho title of a sermon on " Applied Christianity " delivered in the Beresford-streeb Congregational Church last evening, by the Rev. G. Burgess. Mr Burgess eaid that Christ's estimate of humanity and the scathing remarks bo those who neglected ib, were sadly needed as a protesb ab tho present time. Sheep, in many instances, had the advantage of man in tbab they were well born and well fed. He had this year stood by the open graves of some whom he had every reasot. to believe were victims to the criminal neglect of the community. The scantity of human life should be enforced, and tho authorities given to understand that it deserved protection. Better drains and sanitary inspection might have prevented the hardest of death iv the city.

The charge that is often levelled against clergymen of want of business ability and administrative capacity is mentioned in "The Helping Hand" this month, and reference ia made to Pastor Birch's mission in America. Tho "Easy Chair Notes" are copious and full of interest. An articlo is devoted to Richard Weaver, the miner Evangelist, who was instrumental in converting hundreds to Christianity. Rer. Pastor Jamea Blaikio supplies a page, entitled "Sydney in Daylight and Dark." Mr J. A. Norrie, of Wellington, bears testimony to a case of healing by faith. Pages of excellenb reading are devoted to both old and young, and some twenty extracts are given from letters bearing testimony to the value of " Tho Helping Hand." Capital illustrations are given of The Door of Hope building in Cook-street, the I'arnell Orphau Home, and a Camping scene on tho Waikato River.

A little girl, three or four years of age, has been picked up at the end of the Qaeenstreetj Wharf by Mr Hands of tho Thnnaoa Hotel. He will keep her till somebody claims her. She wore a .white hab and greon dress.

We draw attention to the advertisementl of the Auckland and Public Schools Foot" ball Association*' match Uoromamlel v. Auckland, to be played at the Domain (Jrickeb Ground on Saturday next, July 11th. , . . .

Professor White .lectures to-nighb in Wesley Hall, on "How to Take Care of Number One." Ho will give a free reading of heads, and award a prize to the healthiest person.

Mr John Fuller's limelighb concert tomorrow nighb will take the form of a " Tour Through the Highlands and Lowlands of Scobland," with appropriate songs and stories. Mr Robin Hay and Mr W. Musker appear for the first lime, and the popular tenor • will render " Mary of Argyle" and " Sing to Me the Auld Scotch Sang*." A new' plantation serenade will bo given, the humourous duet " Where Are You Going My Pretty Maid," will be repeated, and the trio "Threti Little Maids From School " will also be rendered.' '

A meeting of the Women's Political League will be held at the V.M".C.A; Rooms to-morrow afternoon ab three o'clock. The executive meet at 2.15.

On Wednesday nexb Mr F. G. Ewington will deliver a lecture enbibled '• The Charm of Literature" ah the V.M.C.A. Hall. There will be appropriate musical selections and recitation.

Our great fair will continue open all day Wednesday uufcil six p.m.—Smith and Caughey.—(Advb.) Great) clearing sale at RushbraaU's. 194 dozen gents.' linen collars, shapes ub now worn, all clean, now goods, clearing at 2s lid per dozen, any sizes; "sold by the dozen only.—(Advb.) Special lines ladies' undorclolhing, travellers' samples bought job, at Smith and Caughey's great semi-unnual fair.— (Advt.) Hatß for hlie million ab the pale of Varnom's stock at Kushbrook's. Uutrimmed hats, 3d, Gd, 9d each ; trimmed hafts, Is lid and 2i 6d. Rare bargains. Flowers and feathers at nominal prices.—(Advt.) Special sweeping reductions off blankets, rugs, quilts, and all furnishing drapery at Smith and Caughey's semi-annual fair. — (Advb.J Our stock-taking fair ia now proceeding. Wo give startling value in dreaa stuns; see them.—Smith and Caughey.—(Advt.) Grey si'sßiue, 2d yard ; flannelette, If d ; towels, Id each ; Turkish towels, 2£d each, at Smith and Caughey's.—(Adb.) Go to Rushbrook'a great sale of T. Varnom and Son's stock for ladies' winter jackets, immense value, 4a lid, 5s lid.— (Advt.) Special line of 900 pairs of men's tweed working trousers from 3a 6d per pair during our groat fair.—Smith and Caughey.—(Advb.) Special reductions in our gente' mercery department.- Men's shirts from 9d, caps 3^<l, sox 4Jd, lambawool underwear at greatly reduced prices. Smith and Caughey —(Advt.) Special reductions in men's waterproof coats during our 21 days' fair. We guarantee all our coats for two years.— Smith and Caughey.— \ Advt.) We close on Saturday ab 1 p.m.—Smith and Caughey.—(Advt.) Great sale at Rushbrook's. Varnom'a stock. Ladies' and children's gloves 3d :»nd 4£d pair. Silk gloves, evening shades, 9d pair.—(Adt.) 580 bearskin door maks, Is 1 Id, 2s lid, 3s lid each, at Smith and Caughey's. great fair.—(Advt.) Ladies' and children's cashmere hose, every make and price reduced. —Smith and Caughey.—(Advt.) . Smith and Caughey'e large afcocks of linoleums, door mats and hearth rugs are all greatly reduced.—(Advt.)

The Choral Society's first orchestral concert'of the season will bo given in the Choral Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) evening An excellenb programme has been arranged for the occasion, not the least important item of which it an " Overture do Concert recently composed, by Prof. Carl Schnutb, the conductor of the Society. .Thom, aß u selections from •• Mignon," Haydn a 6th Symphony. Moazkowski'a " Foreign Parts," and the overture to " Fr» Diavolo, a quintette by Messrs S. and J. Jackson, P McKean. G. Wright and R. Craie will be given. Mrs Stewart will make bar reappearance in two vocal item*. Mops. Henri Caeier will sing, with violin and 'cello obligate*, Flechier's "Stances" and the grand aria from Vordi's "H Lombard! entibled "Je Veux Encore Entendre la Voix," this with full orchestral accompaniment. The final rehearsal will take placo this evening^

Councillor Roberb Farrell haß given notice of his intention to move at the next meeting of the City Council "That the urgent wants of the city render it neceseary thab provision should be made early in the following matters, viz., completion of the necessary drainage, erection of town hall and firebrigade station, purchase of recreation sites, extension and purchase of wafcer supply, and, thab in order to enable the ratepayers to rote on the advisibility of a special loan for such necessary purposes, the Government bo at once communicated with and requested to introduce a short Bill repealing clause 19 of the City- of Auckland Additional Loans Act; ;1883, whereby the city is precluded from levying any further rates, and that the Auckland members be requested to support and pro* mote the pasting of such Bill, full information of the Council's position being forwarded to them."

Ib ia with regret that we announce fcho news of the death of Mr J. H. Field, who passed away ab hia residence, Home Buy, Ponsonby, ab about four o'clock yesterday morning, after, a painful illness extending over several woeke. Mr Field, who was 60 years of ago, had, up to a few weeks ago, enjoyed good health, bub broke down rabher suddenly, and, gradually sinking, he passed away as already utatad. Deceived was an old resident of Auckland, and for the past 25 years had a job printing establishment in Alberb-etraeb. He took a keen interest in all public affaira, and some years ago on active part in local matters. For Botno yeara paeb Mr Field was an elder of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Poneonby. At the evening service yesterday reference was mado by the minister (the Rev. T. F. Robertson) several times to the life of deceased. He spoke feelingly of his uprightness of life, honesty of purpose, and integrity in business matters; and expressed the deep sympathy felb for the widow and family (the majority of whom are grown up). The funeral will leave the late residence of deceased for VVaikomibi cemetery ab 2 bo-morrow afternoon.

On Saburday, the 20th Juno, the hull and cargo of the stranded ship Scottish Dales were submitted for sale at public auction by Messrs Brown and Joske, of buva. The hull and provisions as sbe now lies wore tiisfc submitted, and were knocked down to Messrs A. M. Brodziak and Co., oi Suva, for £90. The cargo, consisting of one and three quarter million feab of timber, was bhen submitted, and found a purchaser in the same firm for £125. The lifeboat was sold for £14 10?, and the gig for £8 15*, with all gear, sails, etc. The aboye lots .were of course subject bo import Customs duty.

Smith and Caughey are offering black silk laces ab Id, 2Jd, 3Jd, 4Jd per yard, during the sale only.—(Advb.) Rich coloured silk and fancy ribbons at 3Jd,- 4id, G4d per yard, ab Smith and Caughey'u during the aalo.—(Advt.) Ladies' and gents' boots and shoes have been marked ab positively clearing prices. AH goods being quii.o new, and by standard makers, we guarantee the boat value in footware, at Smith" and Caughey'a.~( Advt.) Special purchase 50 dozen ladies' fourbutton kid gloves, all uizof, Is pair, during Smiih and Caugbey's fair?—(Advt.) Ladies' 4-butbon kid gloves, all colours, 2n 6d pair, usual price 4s 6rt, slightly spotted.—Smith and Caughey'e.—(Advt.) Our well-known . .Auckland-made umbrellas are considerably reduced during fair.—Smith and. Caughey.—(Advb.) i Bush brook's, clearing Rale of Varnom's sbock. Children's pinafores, 6d and Is each, aprons, 6d, 9d, Is, each. Nice new goods. —(Advt.) Dress materials. The whole of Messrs Varnom's choice stock of new and useful drees goods being rapidly cleared ab greatly reduced prices. Single width from lfd ; double width sgd yard.—(Advb.). Clearance Bale of Varnom's 8 stock ab Rushbrook's. Child's hose from 66. pair: ladies' cashmere hose from 9£d pair.—(Ad.) We beg bo draw special attention to our large stock of boys' and youths'clothing. Boys' sailor suits from 2a fid, youths' long trousor auita 5s lid.—Smith and Caughey. —(Advb.) ' Afa Smith and Caughey's during the sale real torchon lace at 4&d and 6£d per yard. —(Advt.) We close on Saturday at 1 p.m.—Smith and Caughey.— Advb. Smith and Caughey invite all economists bo visit their great semi-annual fair, which is now proceeding. Every abtention will be given to customers ; an extra staff of "assistants engaged. No one pressed to buy. Everything marked in plain figures.—Advb. Every line in the Manchester department at Smith and Caughey's bears a great reduction. Calicoes, sheetings, linens and all household.requirements are re-marked in plain figures. Fair begins at 10 o'clock this morning.—(Adb.) During our fair special job lob of Surah silk ab Is Ofd. chine silk, Is lljd per yard. Smith and Caughey's sale ia now proceed* ing.—(Advb.) Large bizs pure silk hem-atitched handkerchiefs, 1« 3d, Is Gd, Is 9d, 2s 3d, 2s 6d each, size 16 inch to 26 inch, astonishing value, at Smith and Caughev's during the Bale.—(Advt.) Rich silk Maltese lace handkerchiefs <jab Is lid each—Smith and Caughey's, during the sale only.—(Advb.) Clearance sale of Varnom's drapery stock now on nt Rushbrook's. Lovely ribbons Id, 2d, 3d, a yard. Handkerchiefs Id each.—(Advt.) Sale of Varnom's stock. New dress trimmings, new lamb and beaver trimmings 4£d yard. Imitation fur trimming, marked Is 3d to la lid, now clearing at 9d yard.— (Advb.)