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Auckland Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 207, 2 September 1896, Page 2

The usual monthly Committee meeting of the New Zealand Society for the Protection of Women and Children, Auckland, was held, io the Society's office, A.M.P. Buildings, yesterday afternoon al 3.30. Therfl were present Mr Wilding (Chairman), JUra King, Captain Sparks, Rabbi Goldstein, Bey. F. Warner, Her. W. A. Sinclair, and Mr E. Baker, J.P. Mr Thwaites was unanimously elected to a seat on the Uro> mittee. The Chairman reporter! th.it fes had received a telegram from the Premier offering hia congratulations on the paafinf of the Criminal Code Act Amendinc Act. The Secretary's report of tl.e rcontli'i work waa given, showing th.«t> biirhtfen casoa bad been brought under the Sccicty's notice during the month. These hm\ entailed the writing of 119 letters nnd t|| Paying of 79 visits, while 105 vlsiu b*i been received.

,'k; t rt a passen^era by the *.c. -*S?JSi arrived this morning from "C^^T^a. Air Darley, a weUknown Mi[TtirSc^l«, has been on a ««» r*2s* •**• **•• to eßtabhßhins a •"^Ljjfljatioa there* "JtZLjof the Auckland.Athahfflam tefc . Society was held *i? l^Tbe Development ot AngloSSTi •«« principal articles of 3SS pn*»<* Ending gold and kauri hot not timber, we learn that last 15001 «^rted £7,301,394 worth of these ye*J- Sd New Zealand prodace. rtMßsl4l of this large sum we are ?J& to ir "tporte of wool, frozen ißf!?ltd Slow, which shows the enormous "TV^roer" for September this is « \^ Lt as a justification for the issue sheep number dealing: i^StiSSj with South Island sheep ;"s^is The excellent photographic EX'of tha various breeds of sheep :ffiSnTof the best stud flocks in the KfT^ether with the mass of informaSdrenVn the practical aspects of sheep Sip?" Zealand, make this number Ka "Farmer" especially auitabla for ISlnj; to friends in the Old Country by the outgoing mail. A concert in aid of the Newton Volnnfar Fire BHeade take* place on Friday nert is*- Georse>9 HalK A, CaS ifca' iiostrel and variety programme has been prepared for the occasion. Among the narfonnora announced to give items are Air rW«a Hogo, tha well-known negro SSJr, gand Messrs T Oake, A. 'Skriond and 8. Barchard. Mr Wiggins ■ ,nd Ms popil (Mr C. Madden) will give a "kipping rope dance- The Artillery Band have consented to play a number of "elections outside the hall previ.us to commencement of the concert. •: In the absence of Herr Carl Sehiaitt, who is at present on a holiday at Uairoa South Sir G. A. Paque conducted the usual weakly rehearsal of the Auckland Gbaral Society I ait evening in a manner highly appreciated by the performing member*. Mr? N«kon, President of the Ladies . Committee, acknowledges with many thanks the reetfpb of £50, proceeds of the performance of "Eaab Lynne recently given in aid of tha iunda of the Auckland Beaevolsnt Society.

: As a resalt of the two performances of » East) Lynne" at the Opera House on Friday and Saturday last the funds of the Ladies' Benevolent Society will benefit to the extent of fifty pounds now and a further fifty potinds from the Government subsidy later. This should be a great help to the poor and needy of our fair city. It is intended to reproduce the drama next Saturday night for the benefit of the Club, with the original cast, so those who were unable to obtain admission will be enabled to witness the performance of Mrs Henry Wood's realistic drama.

;VDr. Naasen since his return from attempting to find the North Pole has canted renewed interest to be takea in the Artie reeioa. On Thursday evening a limelight lecture illustrated with beautifully coloured views will be given in the Y^M.C.A. Rooms. All are invited.

Mr Mackesy, from Whangarei. will give bW-aecond lecture ia the V.M.C.A. on ' Friday evening, the subject being "Tbe ■Science 'of-Time, How the Stars Confirm the, Bibb." Mr-Joseph Heave, who has lately retatn«e3'from a visit to the Stundista, a aeot of'pe^«eca^flt 7 Chrif^Q.s in Russia, gave, lasts evening, an account of his experiences among them, at the Grafton Road Woeloyan f Sunday school. The lectors was illustrated with limelighe views, which added considerably to the interest of the narrative. There- was a very good attendance,' and the ' lecturer waa well received. The anniversary of the Arch Hill Weeleyan Sonday-sehool was celebrated last evening by a soiree and entertainmß«lL Mr John Burton presided over the after meeting. The annual report showed •a increase in the number of scholars, and that' tbe finances were satisfactory. The Revi. W. J. Williams and Sinclair gave addresies, Mr Higgott contributed two •ongg, and Mr D. A. Bodley gave a recitation, while anniversary hymna were >aag by tbe Sunday scholar?, under the cbndactorship of Mr A. Roaaer.

, The naaal monthly social in connection with Sb. Benedict's Club takes place on Friday nexn in the schoolroom. Musical » Item a will be given.

The Prinaitiye Methodisb Sunday-school, Newmarket, held the annual tea last evening. There waa a good tea provided, and two sittings at the tables. Mr Goldie presided over the after meeting. The report*, which were satisfactory and encouraging, were read by Mr H. Moore and Mr F. Hitchcock. Addresses were delivered by Messrs Goldie, Hawkins, Bennett, Miss Blakey and Rev. C. E. Ward. Hearty singing was rendered by the children, Mr H. Moore leader, Miss Wilson organist). Volunteers were asked t» help in the teaching and singing, etc., for the coaiing year.