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Auckland Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 305, 23 December 1896, Page 4

His Worship the Mayor and the Town Clerk paid an official return •»isib to Captain Winkler, of H.I.G. M.s. Bustard, this morning, and were mo*t courteously received. Tbe Buasard will remain in Auckland for the next three or four weeks, during which tima Captain JVinkter purpopes visiting Rotorua aod the Lako district. This t« the first vi«ib of the present officers of tbe Buasard and crew to our cty.

At the Police Court this morning two first-offenders were cautioned for drunkenness. A woman named Flora Nicholson was sentenced to three months' hard labour on a charge of baring used obscene language on October 10th las.. A number of adjourned minor cases were far.ber dealt with. John Meld rum was finsd 10s and costs £4 I 4« 8d for behaving offensively in a railway carriage on tbe Auckland line, to the annoyance of passengers.

The Gisborne Harbour Board has accspte- the tender of T. O'Connor, o f Auckland, nt £4.377 for the removal of papa rock to deepen the entrance to tfes harbour. When the contract is complete cargo steamers and wool ships should be able to berth at the town wharf.

Mr Jas. Moyle, of Newton, engineer, pvfeed the recent examination of the Board of Trade a? now instituted under the *ew Act- In preparing for this exam {nation Mr Moyle has been a student at Mr W. I. Kobinion's technical and engineering ctas.es in Wellesley- street School.

We should sdriie these of our readers who wish to have something interesting to read during the holidays te procure a copy ef this weeks "Graphic." Is contaiaj-- six complete stories suitable for Christmas time besides numerous sketches, poemß, etc. There are ia addition, tbo usual picturss, social and humorous matter, and special pages for Indies and children. A cheaper journal for its quality is not in the market. The contents of the number are published in ane.her column of this issue. Tho "Graphic " was published this morning, and as the stationers' shops will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing D»y, readers should provide themselves with a copy to-day or to-morrow at the latest.

MrFreyburg, Government timber expert, is urging the Wellington City Council to use red birch and mountain birch in experimenting as to the most suitable timber for street-paving. Either of the?e woods will, he believes, be found adm.rabiy suited for the purpose.

We may state, for tha benefit of those of our country friends who may desire to procure copies* of tbe recent number of she " Graphic " in which an engraving of the officers of the Auckland Pastoral and Agricultural Association appeared, that a few numbers of the issue are etill on band. The photograph, which was an excellent one, was taken by Mr E. Peglor, the well-kaown photographer of Onnhunga.

Tho Committee of the Children's Flower Show Beg to acknowledge the following gums received in answer to tbe spscial appeal for funds to enable tbem to pay the children's prizes :—Mr J. Thornes, 10.. and Friend, 5s (cer Star) ; Mr Scott, 10s ; Mrs T. Bull, 5s ; Mrs K. A. Carr, 10s ; Mr J. E. Darks, 2s 6d ; 8., 5s ; Mr F. Ear', £1 ; Mr Gillibraod, 5? ; Dr. Roberton, 10s; Mr Wilson, 2. 6d ; Mr J. Philips, 2s 6d ; total, £4 7s b'd. There are 98 first prizes, 86 second, and 10 third prizes to be provided for, aad to do this about £25 more is required. The honorary treasurer, MissM. Gorrie, Albert Park, or any of the Committee will be glad to receive any further subscriptions.

At Ellerslie racecourse this morning Mr John Rowe, the contractor for the erection of the new stewards stand, was presented with a framed photo of the stand and the workmen. Mr W, Filmer made the presentation.

Those who were not fortunate eaeugh to hoar the " Messiah " at tbe late concerts will have an opportunity of bearing this grand work on Christmas- night. The Grafton Road choir, assisted by members of the Auckland and Onehunga Choral Societies and members of various church choirs (100 in all), are to give a rendering of this oratorio in the Choral Hal!. There will be a large orchestra, and the soloists will be Misses Layer and Davies, Mr J. Ferriday aud the Rev. A. Mitchell.

Just to band ex s.g. Otarama, 500 dozen ladies' hemstitched lineu hnndkerchie.s, remarkable value at 7s 6d dozen, worth 12.. A most useful Christmaa present—Smith and Caughey.—(Advt.)

I. and R. Morley's hosiery, and Dons, Allcroft and Co.'s gloves, beat variety in to\T_i at Wilson, McCullagh andCo.'s—(Ad.)

A stylish holiday costume in white pique and spot muslin or drill at 12s 6d, 15s 6d, and 19* 9d. We are selling these at about half the ordinary wholesale price.—Smith a«d Caughey.—(Adt.)

150 men's tweed suit", all wool, at 27s 6d, worth 4Qe, at the D.S.C— (Adyfc.)

8 During the trip of the Te Anau from c Wellington to Lyttelton on Monday nigh! 0 an old tarpaulin in the low hold was found c tq.be on fire. The fla_n9s were soon extina guished. Some cargo was injured by b water, but otherwise no damage was done, f At the Magistrate's Court, Chrisschurer 9 yesterday, A. B. B. Bishop, a chemise, wai 6 fined £5 and costs for havisg Bold poison tc 9 one Pearce, who was not known to bim and " not introduced by some other person known ■ to him. ? In another column will be fouad tbe Ferry Company's list of excursions foi Christmas aud Boxing Days. Tha prin- * eipal trip on Cimscmas Day will be ths popular annual excursion round and ' between tha many beautiful islands of the Hauraki Golf, the favourite steamer. ' Eagle and Osprey being timed to leave ths 11 ferry tee at half-pswt two. There will als. 9 be an excursion to Laka Takapuna at half--3 past two. this being a lavourita resort with 1 many. Streamers will run to tha Orakei 3 Beach as ad versicst. at 1.30 and 2.30, where ' tbe Maoris will hold their usual race meeting. At eighb o'clock at nighb ths 1 Eagle will run eh excursion rouwd the 3 harbour, being illuminated with the _ electric light, and having Hunter's 1 Artillery Band on board. On Boxing Daj [ steamers will run as advertised to l_ak. " Takapuna, Sb. Helier's Bay and Piae • Island, and a fast service will be main tamed to Devonport, Northcote, Birken head and Chelsea. Tha carol singers of Holy Trinity parish, Devonport, will eing a fine selection ot Christmas carols in the schoolhouse this ' evening. The vicar (Canon Bates) will take tbo chair at eight o'clock. Admission sixpence. Tbe popularity of the Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre is world-wide, and its manufacture I become a vast industry. Ths sale of these tyres in New Zealand is now so large and tbe demand so steadily increasing as to render tbe establishment of a New Zealand branch a necessity. This has recently been opened in Christchurch. Those purchasing , these celebrated tyred should satisfy themselves thab each one bears the Company's trade mark, A cheap trip to Ruth's Wand is announced for Boxing Day. The Northern Company's steamer Waiotahi leaves Queenstreet- wharf at 9 a.m., tbe return fare bsing 2s 6d. Luncheon will be provided on the island. " Sentimental Tommy," the latest of Mr J. il. Barrio's books, bas arrived in Auckland, and Mr R, Spreckley, anticipating a good sale for a story which equal?, in the opinion of many critics, " A Window in Thrums" or "The Little Miniate," has laid in a good stock for the Christma. trade. " Sentimental Tommy " b»B been r_.orred to more than once in tho literary noto< of our Saturday supplemeot. Ib ia full of that exquisite humour which has won for Mr B*rrie a w.rm corner ia the heart of every Scotchman and of a eocd many Englishmen and Itiskm^H as welL 0»e ef the most attractive noveltieß in the programme to be presented by tho Royal Lyceum Company at the City Hail on Saturday evening, i* "Professor Pepper's Ghost," Tee "ghost " will be introduced in tbe familiar ramparb scene from " Hamlet," Mr J. A. South appearing as Hamlet. The programme is certainly a most varied one, including Ethiopian sketches and the latest Eagii.h and American songs ac well a3 new bnrle.quea and fares?. The pantomime " Aladdin " is to ba introduced for the first titae on New Year's Eve, preparations for which aie now in a very forward s.Bts. The Helping Hand Mission have made arrangements to conduct a teut mission for ten days during the ho:iday season. The tent will be pitched on Thursday next as the back oi the Waverley Hotel, near the wbarf, and the first meeting will be held that evening. The object of the mis sion is to reach the Isrge number of gumdiggers, bushmen, aad goldminer.. who will ba in the city afc that time. Tha full programme of Mr Cha«. Cooper's Chrbtm.-S festival and myrioromic exhibition, to be given in ths City Hail on ..'hrtstrnas night, is pubti. had this evening. The programme includos choice sacred sougs and duets, Milton* great drama of " Paradise Lost," with >cenic effects, the ever popular subjact of " Britannia's Bulwarks, or the Development of tbe Royal Navy and Army," portreyed with mechanical scenic effects, inter.«persed with national and patriotic sougs. Miss Amy Rowe, the Anstralian contralto, Mr Ernest Brinkman, the popular Sydney baritone, Miss Katie Fitzpatrick, Messrs Trenwitb, Buttery and Daween, besides other artists, contribute the vocal and musical items of th 6 evening. Tbe festival is for Christmas night only. The Right Rev. Dr. Lenihan desires to gratefully acknowledge tho following sums sent to him towards a Christma? treat for the orphans under his charge :—Mr Gallaugher, Victoria-street, £2 2s ; Mr Charles ClarKe, £i; and Mrs Ormond Dennistou, 10s 6d. Mils. Trebelli's farewell on Christmas m'zht should be a huge affair. We shall publish full particulars tomorrow. The programme, we are told, wiil baa most unique one. The great prima donna, who shecld be heard by the numerous visitors now in town, will recaive the assistance of a large number of artists, among whom the names of Madame Dv Rieu and Mr John Prouse rank prominently. Tho soloist, full choir and orchestra of St. Patrick's Cathedral have also kindly promised to assist, aad Mr Hiscock will as usual fill the onerous duties of conductor. Miss Florence Hardinge will bs at the piano, Special trams and buses will leave suburbs for the Opera House and return at advertised hours. Tickets are on sale at various places, also at Wildmaa and Lyell's, where the plan is now rapidly filling.

I The firm of Cottorell and Turner, frnibi j and island produce brokers and auctioneers, ;ad vertigo in another column that to-morrow at 11 o'clock they sell, orange?, lemons, p.pples, plums and othor fruit; also Fiji curios, shells, etc This firm is now doing a big and increasing trado in the above line.

There is every probability of the Helping Hand picnic to Swanson on Boxing Day being a great success. The Railway Department are making provision for 2.CCO people, running two trains in the morning (at 8.30 and 9), stopping to pick up passengers at Newmarket and Mount Eden, and returning at 4.30 and 7. The rtndezvouais an ideal spot, having a lovely bit of native bush and within walking distance of the falls. A refreshment tent will supply fruit, drinks, etc, at reasonable rates.

Every description of gents' hats at ware* house prices.—D.S.C.—(Advt.) Christmas presents, splendid selection of fancy goods and toys at Smith aud Caughey's.—(Advt.) Rew's is acknowledged to be the grocery store in Auckland for Christmas kams, new fruits, ben bons, etc., etc. Open tomorrow nigbo until eleven o'clock. — (Advt.) Visitors are invited to *ac the silk in all shades ; a large consignment jusb landed, from ls6d upward*.—D.S.C—(Advt.) Useful Christmas Present*. Ladies' Maltese lace handkerchiefs from Is lid each. —Smith and Caughoy.— (Advt.) Christmas novelties at Smith and Caughey's.—(Advb.) Our famous all wool one guinea Kaiapcti suit is remarkable value. — smith and Caughey.—(Advt.) Visitors are invited to see the bova' straw hats, 6d, 9d, Is.—D.S.C—(Advt.)" Special show of tennis shirts from 3? 3.1 j *cc windows.—Smith and Caughey.—(Ad.)

m There are nine enfries for «,«.?_ id Exhibition, iacluding two crack baS. S"" 1 3- New South Wales. For «h. «_i froni -y tiona there are no Js^ S c- tors. A large number of tnmhln.k " s~/_ss.'r.sr££ ,o earlier delivery. B*»P*wper« ar In purchasing Dunlop tyre. Uh.M. ... a- tbe most comfortable and reli-h.•*! "" ie earth), see that they bear iifn i*" ott ■d mark, and r.f„X «t»L«dS P s*' .c lopPneumaticTyreCo., Ltd (3 Z&J*? - 12J Licnfieid.tU &&£&*g& 0 _ 1°"? BDd UuS»ey> 8 special 3 i^L v» suit to measure is *__«__....>»:! , * J; Splendid range of j&Sg^f** 19 -.j.o"o^ £?* ered mnalins can be b ons h_ Q Call and see them.—{Advt.) £ 's Christmas bargains at Court Bro.' y Special lodenfe of ladies' silk gJorei £"£ :e hot weather. Tan, 1, 6d, Is 9i 1. IM •c white with black points, i td ; black wJh i- white points, Is 6d.-{Advt.) IUI »- Visitors are invited to see the ladleiMdd ~ kid, to be had only of D.S.C -(Advt]* s R„B CT ir'/ Dd f ?j rls' AnßQal8 ' Chums, Yo M g II ?D^ and ' . y»atterbox, Uhw Bou? » Sunday ab Home, Quiver, etc., etc., ne£ Sdvl? " Wiidmaaand LjellCl c Visitors are invited' to see the k M • curtains ab aU price « from lg °» J Directimportation.-U.S.C.-(Advt) Special show of boys' serge sailor saltt wanting suits and blouses ; ~c c windows.--initb and Caughey.—(Advt). _. Christmas bargains at Court Bros." A : fupenor liae of hosiery jri« opened. Ste* 8 ling, stain ess, fast blac«_ cotton, from m to Is 6d ; linen spliced beeis and toes, at U _ 6d ; open work, Is SJd ana Is 7£_T plain black cashmere, 9jd, 1. to Is Ilu ; ribbS cashmere, from lOjflU—(Adrt.) j _ Sunshades, beautiful shot silk sunshadei 8 rrom ._, bd, needle point en tout car from 7« 6d; children's from Is. Big v Mie ty to choose from ab Wilson, McC._i.agi_ and Co. c.—(Adv..) " a Auckland Industrial Exhibition, 10 000 3 tree (flea) passes. In the tirat room on'the , lefttn the entrance of the main bailding , are the very attractive exhibits of Messrs , P. Bocs and Co., the sole agents for Idof j terns' Insect Powders and Spreaders, thj , | moit famous of all iasect destroyers in the s j world. Ihis will bo in operation to prove J of its killing within five minutes all the 3 -tea, fleas, bugs, lice, ants, cocfaroacbes ( | in any place may it be ever co large. Obtainable of tbe leading stores, ckemisH ( or at the exhibition. Wholesale from P. ( Bock and Co., Cu.tom-street West Also 1 at Wellington ana Christchurch. Seethe machine in motion.—(Advt.) j Christmas bargains at Court Bros.' A , special lob of dress lengths. Agents' s i samples in perfecb condition marked less I than English cost.—(Advt.) 11 Cotton dresses in immense variety of I! style aad prices, including some "special i i purchases," and clearing ines in plain and j fancy muslins, chine sad other makes of ;prias., silk-striped gra.s la-rn; also the •. latest novelty, new metallic stripe ] silvesque, etc., eta—Smith and Caughsy. ,j— (Advt.) - j Tbe best value in men's clothing obtain- ! I able for net cash to be bad at the D.S.C.—' j (Advt.) I Chjistmss bargains ab Court; Bros.' ' | Beautiful Maltese lace handkerchiefs, pure j si;k lace and silk centre for Is 10d.—(Advt.) j Visitors to the city should look through I Wilson, McCullagh and Co.'s stock of new j aod up-to-date drapery goods. It will pay I bbem to do co, as Wilson, McCullagh and | Co. give the besb value.—(Advt.) Visitors are invited to see the men's I tweed suits. 20s 6d ; unequalled value.— D.S.C.— (Advt.) Ladies' hem?titched handkerchiefs, halfdozen in fancy box. 2s 3d, 3s and 3s 3d— Smith and Caugbey.—(Advt.) Christmas bargains at Court Bros.' Floor cloth and linoleum cheapest in the city. j A line of etxtra heavy (two yards wide) aod j beautiful designs 4s lid, worth 7s od.— j (Advt.)