THE TAILORESSES' UNION.

Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 20, 25 January 1897, Page 2

THE TAILORESSES' UNION.

We observe thab a meeting in connection with the Tailoresses' Union is convened for Wednesday night, when, among other things, the question ot purchasing a ball will come under consideration. A feeling ia abroad, and finds expression in the letter which we publieh eleewhere to-day, that there is a danger thab the substantial sum gained from the very successful fancy fair which was held several months ago will be frittered away iv expenses of one sorb and another, without producing any permanent advantage to bhe large body of womenworkers engaged in the Auckland factories. This would bo vory unfortunate, because, unless the public see .some tangible result arising oub ol the last effort, it is unlikely thab they will supporb with the same enthusiasm any future appeal on behaii of thß Society. Wo cannot suppose thab the Hon. W. Jbnuinge,'President of the Union, and Mrs S. R. Hendre, its energetic and talented Secretary, have failed to realise that the future success of the movement which they have heretofore guided with so much wisdom depends almost entirely upon bhe use which is made of present opportunities. No doubb a good deal of thought and inquiry are needed before committing tbe organisation to any step bhab will proas heavily upon ibe funds and permanently influence its destinies, and we apprehend thab these considerations have delayed the convoning of a meeting which will mark another stage in the forward movement. There ia, however, quite as much danger from faint • heartedness as from undue precipitancy, and we take it that' the advertisement which is now published convening a meebing betokens a decision on this important; mabber.

The proposal to purchase a ball which will become the centre of the business and social work of the Society is one thab has much to commend ib if a building can be obtained aba price bhab will not entail an undue burden upon the resources of the Society. Experience in some of the southern cities has proved the absolute need for the successful working of any organisation of women of a place of meeting which shall serve the purposes of a clubroom, as well as a business head-quarters. Ab present the Union hire a room which is very limited in its accommodation, and illadapted for work or social entertainment. As a financial measure, ib would pay bhe Society to become their own landlords. Besides savins office ronb, some income could, no doubb, be obtained from lebbing tho hall to obher societies, and by giving entertainments on thoir own behalf. It would nob, of course, be prudent to embark upon any ambitious scheme, bub a small amount ot indebtedness might prove an incentive to effort on bhe parb of tho Union, and having kepb faith with bhe membership itself and wibh the public, a generous response bo such efforts could be safely counted upon. We have no doubb bhe pros and the cons of tho echemo will be iully canvassed ab the approaching meeting and that the President and Secretary will have some information to lay before members bearing upon the question. Tho presenb Executive of the Union have amply justified tho public confidence which is reposed in them, and under their guidunce we believe bhab the Society will bo hid to a judicious settlomonb of tho problem which is now engrossing their attention. In con-ider-ing ib, however, they should keep clearly in view that something must be done to sustain and extend tho interest which has po far boen kepb up mainly by the unflagging efforts of the office bearers. From small beginnings, amid many discouragement.., a groab deal has boen achieved. Wibh tho umplor resources ab their command—sufficient under energetic and hopeful administration to place tho Society on a sure footing—their futuro progress will, we venture to predict, bo by " leaps and bounds."

During the mouth of October last, a letter was forwarded to Sir Genrgo Grey in London from tho City Council oflico by tho Town Clerk, to tho ellcob thab the official intimation to the Council of his further valuable denatiou of books and manuscripts to the Library, by the s.s. Aotoa, was the occasion of a resolution unanimously paasod thanking him for that continued beneficence which but increased year by year the debt of Auckland' citizens since bhe presentment of the Library. The letter also heartily congratulated Sir Geo. Grey on that measure of reburning health advised by cable, and with the assurance that such news had given unbounded satisfaction trusted the time of bis return to the colony might now be looked forward to as within measurable day.. Today a letter was received ab the City Council office by sho Town Clerk from Sir George Urey, which roads as follows :— *" Norfolk Hotel,' Harrington Road, Sonbh Kensington. 10:.. i December, 1896,—-Will you be good enough to assure tho Mayor and members of the City Council that I am very much gratilied at the terms of their letter, and I shall endeavour bo do my best to render further services to them in whose welfare the fields of learning I have been so anxioiiß to promote.—l have the honour to be their aflocbionato servant, G. Grey." A man named John Carey, eged 65, died yesterday afternoon ab his residence in Chapel Square, off Wyndham street. After eating a hearty dinner and chatting with an acquaintance named James Truss-ell, who watt boarding wibh him, he went into his room to lie down, and in about ton minutes he expired. The cause ot death is unknown, and Dr. Phileon, Coroner, was to hold an inquesb today. Tho many friends of Mr Sloane Morpeth, the well-known forwarding agenb on bhe wharf, will learn with great regret, that than gentleman was suddenly taken ill on Saturday and etill lies in a precarious state. He is under bhe medical care' of Dr. Lewis and Dr. Lindsay. Quite a number of friends assembled on the wharf on Saturday to say good bye to tha American Theosophical Crueaders, who received three hearty cheers r.a the 'Frisco boat moved off. Three cheers were alao called for Mr Hargroye and Mrs Tingley. It is bhe intention of bhe Crusaders bo return hero after bhey have completed the foundation of bhe school for bhe Revival of the Lost Mysteries of Antiquity in America. They intended to have viisted the South, also China and Japan,but owing to time nob permitting had to leave these places over till next visit. Meanwhile their work will bo actively carried on in New Zealand by their local representatives, who will notify their meetings by advertisement in our coumna. _,

Ab Mapterbon on Saturday a technical objection bo the usual method of issuing a prohibition order which invalidates all existing orders was uphald by Mr Greenfield, SM. The point is thab the names of bhe licensees to whom the orders are addressed, are nob inserted on the back of the order prior to its being signed by bhe justices, instead of when the constable makes the affidavit of service.

A good deal of interest is being taken in the cinematographe to be exhibited at the City Hall on Wednesday evening. Fifteen life size pictures will be shown ab each exhibition.

After a remarkable career as a shipmaster in the Australian trade, Captain William Goddard, of Messrs Devitb and Moore's clipper ship Macquario, is retirine from tbe sea, with a view to taking up his permanent residence iv Sydney. His sea- ! faring life commenced as tar back as 1848, he being then,at the tender ago of 13. His apprenticeship was served in a small vessel on the English coasb, and it was in the y<?ar 1854 that he made his firsb voyage bo Sydney as second mate in a small Scotch vessel, the Hannibal, which was shortly afterwards wrecked on .the coast of New Caledonia, whilst bound from -Sydney to China. In 1564 ho succeeded to the command of the passenger ship La flogue, and remained in that vessel for eight years, after which, he was appointed to Messrs Dovibt and Moore's well known ship Parramatta, which; he successfully navigated between London and Sydney for 13 years. In 1885 bhe Parramabta was sold out of the trade, and Captain Goddard was. tlnen placed in command of the Macquarie.

There seems now but little doubb that Carroll, who threw sulphuric acid ab Paeroa, got to Wellington, and was successful., in eluding bhe vigilance of the police. He, during the voyage from bhe Manukau by the Mahinapua, admitted bo the purser of that vessel thab he intended bo proceed toSydney. The Mararoa left for Sydney ab 9.30 p.m. on Saturday, and was searched, bub no trace of him was found. Carroll's luggage ■ was on the Mahinapua, and this has befen taken possession of by the police. Carroll evidently had a hint that the police were on his track, and he never cnllod for his things, bub whether he loft for Sydney or nob is a mabtor of speculation.

The, entries for tha Auckland Lawn Tennis Club's ladies and gentlemen's championship slns-les are. advertised to close with Mr EL T. Maclean on Saturday next.

As notified in our adver.tisemenfcuolumns, the Ferry Company will run excursion sbeamera to Like Takapuna and Sb. Holier's Bay during the week, the etoamora running to bhe Lake on Tuesday and Thursday, and to St. Uolier'a Bay on Wodnesday and Saturday.

Ab the recent Primibive Methodist Conference held at Foilding, Methodist Union was a prominent topic during the sessions, and after considerable discussion tho following was passed :—Thais, having resolved ab our Conference of 1893 and 1895 bhab we could nob, as a denomination, accept tho basis offered by thfj Wesleyan Methodist for union, and as no other basis has been proposed to ua by them, we deem it) extremely undesirable that the quesbion should be discussed, either in our Conference quarterly meetings, or official organ, until some more liberal basis has boen submitted.to us for our approval.

Tbe Wellington Christchurch polo match was played on Saturday. Christchurch won by eleven goals to bwo. The Wellington team played a foab and hard game, but were deficient in accuracy in hitting. Lord and Lady Brasaey, the Earl and Countess ot Glasgow, and the Ladies Boyle wore among the visitors. The Christchurch team consisted of the Hon. E. Parker, B. Lane, G. Gould, and R. Heaton Rhodes (captain). Tho Wellington team were :— C. P. Skerrob, L. Tripp, P. Baldwin, and A, 0. Cooper (captain).

"The Calculating Boy " again mystified his audience ab the City -Hall on Saturday evoning, when he once more displayed his marvellous powers in dealing with figuros. The Georgia Ma_.net also repeated the interesting performance noted lasb week. Obher items were contributed by Misses Amy Rowe, Polly K-oberbson and Messrs H. Crawford and Charles Hugo The Calculabing Boy also saug several comic songs.

Tho Arch Hill branch of tho Epiphany Sunday-school held their annual picnic in the Domain on Saturday. Thero wag a large attendance of scholars, who wero conveyed to and from the Domain in a fourhorso van. They arrived on the grounds about ten o'clock in tho morning, and sports and obher timusemeobs for boys and girls were indulgad in with spirib throughout the day, under bhe supervision of thoir teachers, and one or bwo friends. Tho children wero provided wibh an ample aupply of refreshments, which were evidently highly appreciated. The party Icfb for home about 6.30, after giving three hearty cheers for bhe teachers and other good friends.

The open meeting of tho Theosophical Society in the Mutual Life Buildings last night had a largo attendance. Papers •.vera read by two ladies, members of tho Society, ono dealing with tho necessity lor sacrificing one's inclinations in tho duties of daily life, of one's wishes for the good of all, which was a recognition of brotherhood, and the second wis called "The Place of Peace." Miss Edger .also addressed the meeting, painting out tho connection between bho two papers, and showing that it was by this daily eacrifice of one's own desires that the calmness of heart and mind was reached which was tho Place of Peaco. A long discussion followed. One questioner asked why bho Bible was nob read, at these meobings, and in reply Mias Edger said thab in no sense were bho meetings of the Theosophical Society a roligious service ; they were merely for study and cfiacusaion; nor was the Socieby a sect ; also thab though many of its members were Christians, others belonged bo different religions, so ib would be necessary bo have all the other sacred books of the world read as well.

Yesterday afternoon a meeting of tbe Auckland Prohibition League was held in tha Western Park, the Rev. W. J. Williams presiding. Mr Williams spoke on tha ovila of the liquor traffic, and urged patents to save rlieir children from the tomptttttons to which they were exposed. Speeches wero also made by the Roy. W. A. Sinclair and Mr W.J.MacDermott. Tha Helping Hand Mission Hand played several selections during tho mtebing.

The manager of the Direct Supply Company (Limited) begs •to apologise through our columns to many customers wlio have sustained inconvenience through the rush on tho fir»t day of the salo. Ho wishe_> to state that he engaged all the drapery salesmen and women applying, and is now advertising for 20 more, and hopes thab on Tuesday there will be no cause for complaint on this score.