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Auckland Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 18, 22 January 1897, Page 2

The Hon. A. J. Gould, Minister of Justice for New South Wale*, arrived by the Alameda from Sydney this afternoon bound on a pleasure trip through this colony. Mr Harry Musgrove. of Melbourne, who piloted the last Australian eleven through England, America and thia colony, is a through passenger by the R.M.S. Alameda on her present; trip to America, where he ! proceeds to arrange for the forthcoming tour in America by an Australian baseball tesm. The team is composed chiefly of South Australian and Victorian players, several prominent cricketers being included in tho team. They leave for America by the March mail-steamer. We believe an effort is being made to alleviate the distress from famine in India by the people in New Zealand, who are always so ready to help the needy. If each New Zealander gave one meal ib would be a great halo to oar Buffering fellow subjects, who have only one meal a day in good times, and often bub one meal in two or throe days when there is any shortage. The two men, Wm. Carlson and Charles Wm. Henry White, who are charged with cutting aud wounding Kenneth Bayne at Te Kuiti on December 17th wibh intent to do bodily harm, were again broughb up to-day and remanded for another aighb days. A handsome addition bo the Judge's Bay yachting fleet has just been turned oub by Mr James Reid, from his shed in Lower Albert-street. Sho ia a speedy-looking craft, built to order of Messrs A. Bevaa and W. Gibtos. Her dknan*io»s are :—2of h 6in on the waterline, 26fb 6in length overall, ! 7ffc beam, 3ft 6in depth of hold. She bas a j curved bow, long countor, and a nice easy. run foro and aft. There is a good roomy cabin, tho yachb being builß mainly for cruising, though sho will be a competitor in tho Anniversary Regatta. Tbo yacht will be rigged with only ono headsail, and will ! have a large spread of canvas. She is wal!! designed, and the workmanship throughout reflects much credit on the builder. Tho Now Zealand Institute ia taking steps to pre.-orve the records of unique characteristic!) of tho Maori race. It ia-in-tended to publish fcho work ia fivo partß. The first, which will be ready shortly, will be devoted to illustrations upon Maori art. The other four parts will deal respectively menfcs and drcsa. Tito work is being undertaken by Mr Augustus Hamilton, registrar of the Otago Univereify, and arrangements have been made for Mr Hamilton to go through all the Maori country and obtain the best photographs possible. Ab Chrietchurch, on Tueeday night, as the tram was being driven on the public road and railway crossing ab Addington, a special brain consisting of an engine and one carriage grazed tho back of the tramcur without doing any damage There wero several passengers on thti tramcar. The estimated speed of the train was 20 miles an hour. A sborb time ago a horse was killed ab -Sydenham under similar circumstances, and the driver is atill in the hospital. Aba meeting of the Committee of the Christohurch Industrial Association last night, a subcommittee waa appointed to draw up a basis for the federation of all such associations throughout New Zealand. Aba special meeting of the Onehunga Borough Council held last night it was decided on "the motion of the Mayor to appoint Wednesday afternoon as the statutory half-holiday in Onehunga for the ensuing year. Tho annual conference of the New Zealand Fire. Underwriters' Association's Council is convened in Dunedin for the Ist prox,, tho body being composed of the chief officers of all the companies doing business in New Zealand nnd Australia. Mr D. Craig, general manager of the New Zealand Insurance Company, proceeds South to represent his company ab the conference.

A well-attended meeting of the Auckland Lodge of Druids was held lasb Tuesday evening, A.D. Bro. A. A. Lepine presiding. The balance'sheeb and auditors' reporb were presented and adopted, showing a very successful half-year's operations. D.G.P. Bro. W. T. Jennings, in reviewing; the past 12 months, congratulated the Order generally on the rapid progress made. He stated that he hoped, to be able to open a Lodge at Waihi before his term as D. P. expired. The following is bho list of officers for the ensuing term : — J.P.A., Bro. G. Downey ; A.D., Bro. A. A. Lepine; V.A., Bro. A, H. Hay ward ; Secretary, Bro. G. Peace (re-elected) ; Treasurer, Bro. J. Flanagan (re-elected) ; A.D.B.'a, Bros. J. Farrell and Mitchell ; V. A. B.'b, Bros. Morrison and Bartlett ; 1.G., Bro. E. Thomas ; 0.G., Bro. J. Strathern ; Librarian, Bro. J. Ovenden (re-elected) ; Organist, Bro. J. (Joegr&ve (ro-elected) ', Surgeons, Bros. Drs. Darby and Moir ; D.G. L. Representative. Bro. J. Flanagan, (re elected). It was decided to reconamond Bro. R, L. Holleforthe position of District President.

Tha annual Sunday-school treat in connection with Sfc Peter's Church, Onehunga, was held on Wednesday in the beautiful grounds of Sb. John's College, which were kindly lent for the occasion by the head master, the Rev. P. & Smallfield. The children, to the number of oue hundred, and fifty, and the following teachers, Mra HaselfJen, Misses Jackson, Hills, Jeffery, A. Jefl'ery, McLeod, Reevee, Smith, Burden, Browne, Green and Richardson, and Canon Haseldon and Captain Ttjabardson, were driven to and from the College in brakes supplied by llr H. C. N, Tanner. Over 50 parents and Irienda alao went over and formod private picnic parbioe in the grounds. The large rpoms of the College and fcho excellent arrangements for tha pupils, and the gain of a chapal, all came in for much admiration from the paronts of the Sunday-school childicn. The treat waa voted by old and young alike to have been an immense success, and the principa) of the College was warmly thanked for his kindness'in allowing the picnic to be hejd there.

The bridgo near Cartiorton caught fira yesterday, it is supposed from a spark from a traction engine, Mrs Cameron, who was driving home, caw ib and carried water in a millinery box, which checked the fire till assistance came and saved the bridge.

Tha Ront^en X Rays apparafcae exhibited by Messrs Charles E. Mackie andCo.,oa their premises opposite J. Tonson Garlick'e, continues to attract large numbers of visitors nighbly. This firm is setting aparb a very large room on tbo ground floor for the comfort; and convenience of patrons. Photography, or more properly termed Radiography, is to be'a feature, and-the parlour vrill be opened in the afternoons for ladies and children. We have eeen a Radiogram taken by Messrs Mackie and Co. of the bones in Dr T. Hope Lewis' hand, and quite agree that ib is superior to English samples which wo hava seen, the time of exposure too being less by several minutes. The Cinematograph, another novelty of improved make, will be also exhibited to the public, -opening next week. This instrument is without vibration, the noise ia reduced to a minimum, and there is a continuous projection of pictures, thus obviating the tedious wait, which ia unavoidable in most instruments, whilst the films are being changed. A meeting of the Otahuhu Fruitgrowers' Association waa held in the Masonic Hall, Otahuhu, on Wednesday lasb. The President, Mr T. Lippiabt, occupied the chair. Mr W. Lippiatt drew the abtentiou of the members to the danger that existed of the introduction of a new insect pest, of the genus Curculio, which he believed, if once imported into this colony, would bocome a greater past) than the codlin moth. He pointed oub thab the cocoanub fibre, in which Japanese plants were generally packed,, should-bo thoroughly disinfected. Messrs A. Sburges and William Lippiatt wero appointed to confer with Mr Johns, bho delegate of the Auckland Fruitgrowers' Union, before he leaves for the conference of fruitgroweraab Hobarb.

The annual re-union of the Newton Braaa Band was held lasb evening ab Purcell's Newton Hotel, Mr James Stewart presiding; An excellent musical programme was provided, and bhose present spenb a social evening. Musical selecbions, vocal and instrumental, were contributed by Messrs Ward. McGinnis, Edmonds, Harris, F. Dryland, G. Read, Robinson, Sly, and a recitation by Mr Cunningham. A number of toasts were honoured. During the evening Mr Ramsay, on behalf of the Band, presented to Bandmaster Trussell a conductor's baton, handsomoly made of puriri and mounted with gold, bearing an appropriate inscription, the baton having been mounted by Messrs Road Bros., jewellers of Karangabape Road. Mr Ramsay spoke of the high esteem in which Mr Trussell was held as a bandmaster, and said, aa showing bhe estimation in which he waa held as a musician, be had been appointed one ot the judges ab bhe forthcoming Te Aroha band competition. Mr Trusßell suitably replied, and presentetl bhe Band with the music of a new original fantasia entitled "Confidence," composed by himself. Ib was stabed thab the Band had raised aboub £50 during the year by performances for purposes of charity. The Band had sustained a great loss in the destruction of a quantity of music and musical instruments by bhe late fire ab the Howe-sbreeb Kindergarten buildings, and were now Tvithoub a band room in which to practise.

A gathering took place ab tho District Hospital yesterday afternoon to celebrate tho opening of the new wing of the Nurses' Home. Those present included many who helped ab bhe recent ball given bo provide funds for tho Home furnishings and medical library for tha use of the nurses. Tho nurses off duty entertained the visitors and ahovvod them over the place, and bhose present) were highly pleased with tke comfortable and neat appearance of the Home and the hospitality shown by bhe matron and the nurses.

An interesting table has been compiled by Dalgeby and Co., Limited, of Chriebchurch, showing a fiumrnary of bbo export tn x^ozen meats from thia «, ft | n , M ,_H lv .j->, the six jmonbhs ending December 31«t, 1896. Oub of tho twelve exporting ports, Auckland takes the ninth position for frozen mutton and is last for frozen lambs exported. During the period reforred to there wore exported 677,373 carcases of frozen mutton, 111,622 legs, 23,191 piecee, weighing in all 40,457,4491b, also *68,388 carcases of frozen lambs, weighing 2,538,7031b, and 1,159,4991b of frozen beef, making an aggregate of 44,185,6511b of animal food exported from bhiß colony in six months in a frozen condition. This is ab the rate of slightly over 1,692,5251b per week during the period under notice. In tho course of last year the exports from tho colony in frozen meat amounted to the following totals:—Carcases oF frozen mutton, 1,486.101; lees, 389,651; pieces. 112,313 ; weight in pounds, 91,191,185 ; lamb oarages, 783,072 ; weight in pounds, 23,689,333 ; beef, 3,007,3001b. Thin shows thab during 1896 no less than 122,887,8181b of frozen meat of all classes, mutton, lamb, and beef, lefb the colony for British markets, in addition to whab had been exported pub up in tine, etc.

To-night a complimentary benefit will be tendered to the veteran actor, Mr J. A. South, in the City Hall, and an excellent programme has been prepared, including many Very attractive musical and variety items. Mr South'a claims to the recognition of old theatre-going Aucklander3 are considerable, for he was many years ago closely identified with the stage in this city, having frequently appeared ab the Duko of Edinburgh Theatre in Queenstreet, and also the Prince of Wales Theatre. Since then Mr South has been all over the world, and has bad a very extensive and varied dramatic career. Be should have a cordial reception ab the hands of hia old friends and the Auckland public generally fco-night.

A very pleasant gathering took place on Thursday evening at the Arch Hill Hotel, when Mr Percy AUeop, who is leaving for America on Saturday, was presented with an address and entertained aba anpper and amouo concert by his old chuma and follow ■ employees. Mr Robert Teague, who occupied the chair, proposed the gueet of the evening. Tue toast was drunk with musical honours. The address, which had been beautifully illuminated, was then read. It referred to the esteem in which Mr Allsop was held by his wide circle of personal friends, and also alluded to the active part he ba3 always taken in the social and political affairs of the city. Mr Allcpp feelingly replied, thanking his old chums for bhair many proofs of goodwill. A very pleasant evening was spent—songs, recitations, etc. A word of praise is duo"to Mr Dampsy for the tempting spread which he had provided for his guests.

The Auckland Club's Summer Swimming Carnival will take place to-morrow in tha Calliope Dock, and aa an excellent programme of sports has been arranged there ehould be a good attendance of thoao interested in this branch of aquatics. One of the features of the carnival will be a lifesaving and resuscitating drill, in which the following club members will bake part: — H. N. Gold water, operator ; J. W. Phillips, subjocb; D. C. Goldwater, No. 3 ; and J. H. Kinnear No. 4. Mr R. W. St. ' Glair will superintend this life-saving exhibition.

A series of Sunday excursions are adrer tised to run to the beautiful ia'.ar.d of Waiheke by tho a.s. Waitoa, which haa been newly painted and refitted. The Newmarket Brass Band will be on boavd.

Tho fields in the various events at the Auckland Cycling Club's Carnival which takes place on the Domain on Saturday, February 6bh, promise to be very large. In the cycling events, competitors from almost every club in the colony will take part, whilst in the, pedestrian events tho secretary has already received nominations from New Plymouth, Elcham and Wellington. As will be seen elsewhere, entries for all events cloaa to-morrow evening a b bhe Metropolitan Hotgl.

An English mail via Brindisi, and bear* ing bhe London posb mark of December lltb, .came to band by the R.M.J. Alameda from Sydney bo-day. The Coasul-Genoral of, France arrived from Sydney by the Alameda to-day, and was met on board by Mr A. Millar, French Consul, Auckland. .We notice also that Mr Shepherd Allen was a passengaiv A rumour was. current lately to tho enec* thab an Auckland business firm, contemplated erecting a theatre in a cenbral position in Quean-street. On inquiry, however, we find that though it is considered that such an undertaking would be a profitable investment, tho firm in question have no present intention of putjtmg the idea into practical form. One of the interesting features of the Auckland Anniversary Regatta, to take place noxb Friday, will be tho ladioa' whaloboab rac.O. Although a mile whaleboat race will baa very arduous struggle for members of the fair sex, four crews of young women are, expected to take part in this event, for which a trophy valued at ten guineas is offered. One crew of ladies is coming up from bhe Waitara, whero many of the young ladios are accustomed to pulling in whaleboats, the. Waitemata City Rowing Club are entering another crew of lady enthusiasts, another crow is expected bo enter from the North Shore, and a crew of Maori women from tho native Bottlemenb ab Orakei Bay will also enber. Tha natives have no whaleboafe, but will, nodoubb. obtain tha übo of ono from one of bhe local rowing clubs. Regatta entries close to'uigbfe 9t bhe Waitemata Hotel. In addition to the ordinary programme bo be given ab the weekly enterbainmenb of bhe Specialty Company bo-morrow evening, bhe Calculating Boy and the Georgia Magnet, who have created 6uch an intense interest in this city, will appear, and this will bo tha lasfc occasion on which their wonderful feats may be witneesed in Auckland. Mr Suckling Baron has retired from the position of managing director of the Now Zealand Electrical Syndicate, and Mr Robert Turnbull, who has baen in tern charge foe some months, has been appointed chief representative in the colony. Another expert is coming from England to assist him.