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Auckland Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 271, 14 November 1896, Page 4

The railway returns for the four weeks ending October lOfch, show that on the Auckland section the revenue was £10,128 138 4cl, and the expenditure £6,861 16s, the percentage of revenue beinj/ 74p63. The total revenue for the colony was £86,642 12s lid, and the expenditure £57.822 9s 3d, the percentage of revenue being 65.94,

The postal authorities complain that a large number ef Christmas cards and Christmas numbers are posted short weight. Christmas cards may be transmitted to any place within or beyond New Zealand, the rate of postage being a halfpenny for every 2oz. Christmas numbers of newspapers, such as the New Zealand "Graphic," can be sent to any parb of New Zoalund for a halfpenny, to the Australian colonies and South Sea Islands for one penny, and to all other conn tries for one penny for the first 4oz, and a halfpenny for each additional 2oz>

The Hon. T. Thompson, Minister of JuKtice, was present At the Ministers' room, Government Buildings, this morning, where he waa engaged with departmeutal business. In the afternoon he visited the show at Potter's Paddock and the cycling sports in the Domain.

11 Brett's Auckland Almanac, 1897," is now in the press and will shortly be published. Secretaries of all descriptions of societies wishing to have their officers published in the " Local Directory" of the Almanac should revise them and forward to the Star Office at an early date.

Applications for spaces in the Auckland Exhibition, which opens on tho24th of noxt month, will nob be received after next Monday. The buildings are now completely filled, but rather than disappoint those who have delayed applying until the day advertised for closing, the Committee have decided to enlarge the annexes to accommodate them. Space in the grounds for side jhowa will be allotted until within a week of the opening of the exhibition.

Recenb news from San Francisco states that Captain George B. Holland, formerly of Auckland, was drowned some two months ago on the Californian coast. Captain Holland, whose demise is announced in our obituary columns to - day, met with his tragic death in the following manner aB narrated in the San Francisco "Examiner" of September 17th:—"The little schooner Ivy, which left port yesterday for the Oregon coast, came back late this afternoon with her flag at half mast. The mourning signal waa tor the death of Captain Holland, the master of the craft. When the Ivy had reached a point about twenty miles off the Faralloneß, a northwester swooped down upon her. Captain Holland came up out of the cabin and took his station an the poop. Just at a moment when all hands were exchanging compliments on the splendid behaviour of the schooner the mainsheet was suddenly curried away at the fair lead. The sheet caught Captain Holland by the legs, and, quick as a flash, whisked him overboard. The alarm was given and the vessel hove fed.' A boat was lowered, but the sailors Eearched the eea in vain. No eign was ever seen of him." Captain Holland arrived here with his parents in Juno, 1849. He wae well known in Auckland, having Bailed out of this port in the Island trade for many year?. Hie mother, Mrs Holland (81) and hU only sister, Mrs W>»rmoll. reside at Lake Takapuna. He leaves a family ot four eon? and one rin<.i«htei to mourn his loss, beßideß many friends who knew him.

A little child, the daughter of Mr W. Newell, of Tamahere, had a marvellous escape from dearh in severnl form« a day or t*oago. The little girl fell through the cnrer of a well abnu 30ft deep into about bib of water The mother, who saw the mishap, afc once summoned Mr Newell, who was about balf-a-mile away. On going down the well some ten minutes afterwards ro hie intenee delight the father fund his child safe and uninjured beyond a few bruiees. In falling, the youngster fortunately mia.ced striking a stay acroes the well,.and also the woodwork oh which the pump was fastened at the water.

Our Taupo correspondent;, writing a few daya ago, says :—" Earthquakes have been felt in Tokaanu for the lust) fortnight ; the majority have been but; plight ones, although a few fairly heavy. Ono night last week 59 were counted between dark and dawn. No, damage has been reported, neither have the shakes been experienced anywhere else this side of the Lake. The mountains have been rather quiet of late, which may have something to do with the qnaking-, bub to-day bhisy were unusually active. Ab one time all three (Ruapohu, Ngsuruhoe and Tongariro) were apparently active, and late in the evening Ngauruhoe appeared to be very active, judging from the density of smoko therefrom, while Te Mari alao showed signs of activity." Since the above waa despatched we were informed by telegrams reported in our last ieanaof an earthquake and eruption of the Te Mari spring on Tongariro.

Ladies ate requested to Bead ia their entries for the forthcoming floral fete as speedily as possible, to enable the Committee to make arrangements for the judging, especially in the cake and confectionery competition. To facilitate the eafo return of d'eyleys, plates, baskets, etc., it is requested thab the name of the sender be aiKxsd by gum label feo the upper side of plate and under side of d'oyley, so as to be invisible until tha plate ia emptied of its contents, and tied or tacked to box or basket. Ladies sending more than one article, as in the caee of exhibits for gas stove competitions, should choose a norn de plume, and affix the same to each kind of their exhibit;, while in envelops the real mm? is enclosed, on the outside of which envelope the norn de 'plume and words " By Gas" or " By Coal" should be written oh tho principal exhibit. In the case of young ladies under 14, the age should be stated on the envelope. Exhibits may be sent directed to Mrs McKean, cake competitions to All Saints' parsonage, or Mrs McKean'a residence, up to 8 a.m. on the day of the fete, or to Mr Dix'a office, Coombes' Arcade, till 9 a.m.

Yesterday afternoon, a horse belonging to Mr Edward Bowden bolted from the Star Hotel down Albert-street), and along Custom-street and Beach Road as far as fche Parnell Hill. Ib was there stopped, however, before any damage was done.

An announcement in another column intimates that there will be published in n few days a story entitled " The Angel of Isafrel," a story of prohibition in New Zealand, byG. M, Reed, B.A.

Tbe musical comedy " My Sweetheart was rerired ab the Opera House last evening, and there was a very largo audience present. ' The performance was a most successful one, and the many attractive items in the operetta were loudly applauded. The principal roles were tilled by Misses} Dulca Dunningharn, Marie D'Alton, Hetty Howarde and Messrs F. Sherbourno, H. H. Vince, P. J. Blackman, H. Beaumont and E, S. Fort. Amongst the encored piecea were the " Coaxing Duet," Miss Dulce Dunninglinm, and Mr Sherbourne, the sone " Noaes," by Mr Fort, and " Wont' You Be My Sweetheart V Mi as Dunningham. The chorus was an excellent one, being very well trained. The second and last performance of "My Sweetheart)" will be given this evening.

Colonial tweed suits will be foued exceptionally good value at Smith anjd Caughey's.— (Advb.)

Ladies' umbrellas and sunshades, best value in Auckland at D.S.C—(Advb.)

Bush rags and blankets. Big job linen in the above now showing at Smith and Caugbey 's.—(Advt.)

Smith and Cauehey have cleared a warehouse stock of linoleums in good patterns. They will offer these at Is lid, usual price 2s lid.—(Advt.)

Our calicoes direct from the mills cannot be equalled. Customers may rely upon getting all the well-ltnown standard make 9 ab warehouse Hab priceß from D.S.C,— iAdv* >

The Christmas number of th« new Zealand Graphic" is now Led X" who desire to send copies to their friJj?* England should bear in «faS thai £j&»» mail closes on Monday at 2d » \r tt9 and letters by this mail wiu'.,,; pe.r« London on the 28th of December Sh^ middle of the Xm« B week, whentha Vrri ? from the other side of the world of 8 Jin? some pictorial annual like the " Granhfc.« cannot fail to be much appreciated. Owing to the resignation of one n f n, lady teachers, the Board of GoCnnr. ? the Prince Albert College 'are"^ ia ° applications for the position of second J ar taiS97 Th6 dUti" """ 00BlIttenc* h***

The s.B. Ratomahana will leave for th« Thames ab 10 p.ra., nob 9.30 am « previously advertised. * '

Ab Huntly on Wednesday morninefour men were engaged in work in a brickkiln when an unfortunate accident happened' A new roof had juob been placed upon the kiln and bhe stays wero being cleared away when the bricks collapsed and buried three of them. A few minuteß sufficed to clear the debris, when it was found that »n old man named Schlinker was severely injured about the face, head and lew. He was ab once seat up to the Waikato Hospital for treatment, and although he is badly bruised, it is thought thab no bonei are broken. , The Committee of the Auckland Amateur Athletic and Cycle Club met \ut evening to make fnrther arrangements for their thirty fourth carnival, which takes plaeo in the Domain Crickeb Ground en Saturday next. The following officials were appointed fer the sports :—Judges, Messrs F. W. Edwards, A. H. Cotter and T. B. O'Connor ; timekeepers, Messrs J, Mar^ shall, G. Dunnett, F. Macmanetnin • starters, Messrs Auptin Smith and B. A. Laurie ; judge of walking, Mr L. A. Cuffreferee, Mr T. F. Upfill; clerk of coarse, Mr C. White; marksmen, Messrs S. W. Somerfiold, A. A. Creamer and J. W. Winks ; press Bteward, Mr A. G. Pilkinp. ton: laptakers, Messrs W. M. Service and C. Waters ; marshal, Mr B. J. Egam.

A meeting of the Eighb Hours Leapjg was held ab the Foresters' Hall lait evening. A resolution of sympathy with the family of the late Mr J. M. Dftrgaville was paspod. The repnrts of the various Committees were adopted, and ib was decided to moot weekly, and, further, bo aak the recently announced Parliamentary candidates to attend nexb week to give bheir views upon the eight hours question.

The Oiamatea County elections took place on Wednesday. The successful candidates were:—Paparoa, T. W. Wilson; Matnkohe, R. Smith ; Tokatoka, T. B. Rorjers; Mauneraturofco, W. Chadwick j Whakapirau, F. Colbeck ; K»iwaktv ; Httkaru, Mangawai, G. F. Linnell andK. Stewart; Mareretu, H. Worth'ngton.

The programme of the previous nighf waa repeated last evening by the Delobery, Craydon and Holland Variety Company at "•he City Hall, and nqrain proved very sue* cecsfol. MiBH Amy Rowe sang well, snd the song and dance, " Rowing in the Starlight," Hy the Mayfield Sisters was a very attractive item, and had to be repeated. Mies Eva Leete'a serio • comic songs were well received, and the other itema were all excellently rendered. A specially attractive programme has been prepared for this evening's performance.

The program mo of the benefit concert to be tendered to Miss Celia Dumpier, which is given in full in another column, should be sufficient inducement to insure a crowded attendance at the City Hall on Wednesday next. Among those who will assist are Miss Harding's orchestra, members of the Auckland Banjo, Guitar and Mandolin Club, Mr W. H. WebbVs quartette, and Messrs G. AI. Reid, Casier; A. Smith, Alf. Bartley, Mesdames Shoe* smith, Boylan and Rilgour, the Misß'et Lorrigan and Rita Tole, while the clever' violinist will herself contribute two items.

On Friday, November 13th, the annual ball in connection with the Loyal Orange Lodge took place at Papakura under most favourable circumstances. Numoroim visitors were present from the surrounding districts, including many frem Auckland. Great credit is due to the committee (comprising Messrs McMurray, McKinßtry, Croskery, Sutherland, Brooks, Stephenaon, and Walker) for the pains they took to make the ball a succee*. Mr McKinetry acted as M.C in a mosb efficient manner. The music was in the capable hands of Messrs A. Sutherland (violin), Walker (piccolo), and Pipsr Thompson.

Sale unredeemed pledget from Mont da Fiete loan office at Esam and Arthur's, Monday next.

180 dozen of white and unbleached /Turkish towel?. - A job line ex b.b. Tongariro. —Smith and Caugbey. —(Advbi)

Complete seb of tooth from £1 la ; singlt tooth, ss; painless extractions, at the London Dental Institute, next Milae and Choyce.—(Adt.)

Special shipment of boys' suits er B.fc. Gothic, including the newest shapes in serge, and washing blouses. —Smith and Caughey.—(Advt.)

Best valuo in linoleums and carpets at .1. Toneon Garlick's. By far the largest stock to eeleeS from aad the newest design!.-* (Advb.)

Our special three guinea suit to measure is exceptionally good value.—Smith and Caughey, merchant tailors. —(Advb.)

Sheeting at warehouse price at D.S.C.— (Advt.)

Large assortment of Charley's Aunt shirM from 5s 6d.—Smith and Caughey.—(Adrt.) S.s. Tongariro. Large consignments of ladies' and gent 9* bicycles, lamp*, belw» and cycle sundries. — E. Reynolds •■* Co., Victoria-street.—(Adt.)

The h.b. Tongariro, bow in port, h« brought Smith and Caughey another large shipment of the famous Wateripray calicoes, loagcloths and sheacings. Customers can now be supplied with every price and quality.—(Advt.) J. Tonson Garlick'a new carpet eho»# room oh ground floor now open. i">or coverings laid superbly.—(Advb.) j

Large shipmenb of white shirts ex i.«« Gothic, from 3« lid to 8a lid, all »Q«° fronts and cuffe.-Smith and Caughey.(Advt.) • Boys' washing suits and blouses from 1 6d ; serge sailor suits from 3s 6d ; Kaiapoi KB suits from 7s 1 Id.—Smith and Caugbey. —(Advt.) For bcßb value try Judd's Drapery Ward* house, 276, Queen-streeb. — (Adrb.) Always ask for the Waterspray brand of calicoes, longclobhs and sheetings; ' Bmo° for purity, for reliability in wear; alway keeps a perfect white, and can only » obtained from Smith and Caughey, 8°« agents.—(Advt.) Australia r. Auckland. Gloves andl sunshades for tbe greab cricket matcn, D.S.C—(Adrb.) Ex s.s. Tongariro, Smith and CmbW have opened a large shipmenb of and Brussels squares, door mats, bear rugs, tapestry, Brussels, and Azmin» carpets. The above were specially WW by Mr Caughey from the manufacture^ and are exceptionally good value.--ia 4,000 yard 3 navy and white print* 8" lid per dozen.—D.S.C—(Advb.) a The besb makes in hosiery. glo^B. » " brellas, ab Judd's Drapery Warehouse, Queen-streeb.— (Advt.) Kid gloves, reliable makes, wide *«* from 2s 3d to 3s lid.-D.S.C.-(AdvM A BDecial line of 32in zephyrs, boa job by our Mr Caaghey. We are J» * these1 goods ab the low price of JW< r ysrd.-Smibh and Caughey, dree* "• chants, etc. etc.—(AdvU

Show bide fair to & Tidcceas if the number of entries K»<i £ lesß than 896 having beea iV^ThQ Committee are working ?^JeUe 3..w attache. The <rj «3*IU bedecorabed with greenery, rt*"l^. School orchestra will give >.! 'S do their part by giving their S'P° b and encouragement to so praiseP"*\ BBterpriie. Every precaution »'" lf t 'J fl steen ß uro that no damage ia 'Sl!!» exhibits. J '"' i v fair in connection wibh bb. fl? rhareh which was opened in the iW'uil en Thursday was again well ,A , tbrou'hsub the afternoon and •** «f yesterday. An interesting was arranged by Mr R. *s!icaK Before the show closes this '■"the articles rstaainiag will be i:li0 °e t L of those interested in temper I b, held on Tuesday evening next 0. pitMbMeb schoolroom to consider >' tion they should take respecting *rt7tM ■» *ha coming election. Tlroir afternoon, the popular terry If ,E»ele will run as excursion to i^l Beach, calling at St. Helier'a Bay stMMer w m leave the "*• ib 2 30,»» which the p.s. Osprey !1 ,o leave for Lake Takapuna. n .adversary of the Primitive Method|'%V« Society of Christian W nnr and also the flaral service in SiVith the Snnday.cho.l. will be jSSS-morrow. On Monday evenrf ,So, a floral service will be aald in ..'.jjioolreotn, lithi »PBcial »»wfclß ß oF tho Grafton !Z School Committee helrt lasb evenit waa decided to recommend the if'rdcf Edocatios to appoint Mr E. J. ft to the position ot second assuSaab Jut ,t the above school. fcßorroff evening in the Devonport , to|.riin Church, the Ray. R. Ferguson Siver his monthly lecture, the subject \. Palmyra, the City of Palms (from Tke programme of the Ponsonby Re- ,. to b« hold Saturday, December 19*h, 'Sts elsewhere. The evenb procaisea to ,lt( most successful yeb held. Tbo Ltittee wish yacht ownera to note that .[..[izM for Bailing races will be considervi and substantially increased, which v«ld produce better fields for all the ''* Erery possible convenience will be tbo public as regards landing !j cooTSying them bo the flagship. jferaooii tea will ba provided for lady BWM. K eW i Baker Bros, will auction on jgnabec 25th Mr Craig's farm at tonback, en the Great South Road, to Iliad sb Okura, various cottage oneitiu on behalf of the respective iniri, three dwellings on behalf of the wtji»eei Bnt* 'n tne estate °^ *stß a H f(i"Brooks, without reserve, land at Idile »nd Greenhifehe, fronting the fiitotaati Harbour.

fti Albert Lucaa harbour concert will lib plica this evening, tha p.B. Eagle lug timed to leave bhe forry tee at eight I'itol Arosnget the performers will be feeiHjrgreaveß, Olive Stokes, Mr Lucaa ad'ttkera, and Honter's Band wilt be on y, There will be another excursion on yjyevening, and the Bte«mer will call lift Hellier'a Bay each evening.

Slmts ooaßißß and Cousina were not sjtimttd this year at) the Agricultural few, and the fine display they usually ale was much missed. We find on in(irjthatthis ffrm is taxed to its utonoaf imp pace with its orders, and has kiwsbls to spare the time necessary to

Jl»*Ji VJvW roeumop running Sunday cnnionstomorrow, starting at 11 a.m.

hi day at Potter's and show night at fosrtßroa,' Men's tennis shirta with silk itripafrom3a lid, beautiful goods.—(Ad.) Special line tennis shirts, unshrinkable, manted to wear, at 3a 9d.—D.S.C.— ■ Uft)

Show day'nt Potter's and show night at Cwt Bros.' Crepou capes, tho newest, liilli-(4dvt.) Stafdayafc Potter's and show nighb at Cmrli Bros', Shoulder cape°, lined Bilk adbiautifally finished at 13s lid.—(Ad.) Slow day at) Potter's and show nighb at Court Bros.'—Lace curtains, just to hand [yToigariro. Prettiest and cheapest we ««i«rj!iown.-(Advt.}

lit DtHld A. Sutherland and Mrs •liabtA Yates were this day nominated w tha office of Mayor of the Borough ef 9a«nnnga. Nominations closed at noon. Sl«ir day a6 Potter's, and show nighb at wort Bros. Beautiful selection of dreßses J'wejtcolouringg. Special dress lengths ''Mslld tha dresß to 29s 6d.—(Advb.) «ow day at Potter's and show nighb at wßroi, Ladies skirba, la lid to 8s lid nwfcitft and colours.—(Adrb.)