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Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 42, 20 February 1897, Page 4

The Hots. T. Thompson leaves for Wellington in fcbe c.c. Takajpuna on Monday uext

Tbo time for receiving claims for old age pensions under " The Registration of People's Claims Act, 1896," has boon extended by notice in the Gazette of the 4th inst. till the 50th of April next. Claims should be sent in to the clerk of the Courb for tha county in which tha claimant resides. The addressea for the Auckland counties are as follows :—Mongonui county, Mongonui ; Bay of Islands, Russell ; W ban<*aroa, Whangaroa ; Hokianga, Hokianea ; Whangarei, Whatagarei; Hobson, Dargaville ; Oiamatea, Maungaturoto ; Rodney. Warkworth ; Waiteraata, Helensvillo; Eden, Auckland ; Manukau, Onehuaga ; Cororaandel, Coromandcl; Thames, Thames; Ohinemuri, Paerea; Raglan, Raglan; Kawhia, Raglan; Piako, le Aroha ; Waipa, Te Aroha; Wsikato, Hamilton ; Taaranga, Taurauga ; Rotorua. Roborua; Whakatana, Whnkatane; Waiapu, Port Awanui; Cook, Gisborne; Wairoii, Wairoa; East Taupo and Weflb Taupo, Taupo. Tho mailEboamer arrived . from Sydney oarly bhia morning, after a very pleasant run across. Among the passengers for tnis porbare Carl Hertz, the wellknown illusionist;, and his Company. Captain Pearoou, of Sydney, also arrived by tie Zoalandia. He proceeds to Napior to take the French steamer Fiado to Sydney and Noumea, the presenbeapbnin being incapacitated through ill.health. Among the through passengers from Sydney are Mr Henry I**, comedian, wheee delineations of "Great Men I^sf; and Presenb," havo made him very popular in Sydney; Mr E. Resch, ©f Messrs AUb and Co., and a number of wool buyers who are returning to England after the close of wool eoasoa in Australia. The ateamor received a few more additions to nor passenger list at this port, and left shortly after two o'clock this afternoon for San Francisco.

The Coronor, Dr. PhilßOn, held an enquiry yesterday afternoon into tha circumstances connected with the accident in Karangahapo Road which resulted in the death of a lad named F. C. Knight. Evidenca wa« given by John James Knighb, brother of deceased, Mrs Braid, fruiter, who witnessed the accident, and Dr. Wine, who made the post mortem examination. No fresh facts were elicited and tho jury returned a verdict of "occidenfee.l death."

At tha Magistrates Coarb yesterday afternoon a claim William Rlonaghan v. J. Hawkey was heard. The claim was tor £7 on a promissory note. Mr liifctos appearod for plaintiff, and Mr Burton for defendant. Mr Norfchcrofti reserved judgment until Monday.

An adjourned meeting of the newlyformed Daffodil and Bulb Society was held in the V.M.C.A. Rooms last evening. Mr A. Taylor presided. The following; efficers wens 'elected : — Vice - presidents, Hie Worship the Mayor (Mr A. Boardman), Messrs H. Brett, J. L. Wilson, .7. J. Holland, M.H.R., W. Crowther, M.H.K., and J. W. Tibbs ; Committee, Messrs A. Taylor, T. Cheesemaa, T. Uranwell, Wright, and Rev. W. Beatty, together with the President (Professor Thomas) and the Secretary (Mr A. Cox), the latter gentleman being ex officio. The annual subscription was fixed at 2s 6d, which would entitle members to three tickets for the coming show. The drafting of a schedule and the fixing of the date of tha show were left to the Committee, who will meob ab the V.M.C.A. at 8 p.m. next Friday.

There ia on exhibition in the window of Mr Kill, near the City Hall, Queen streeti a.five oil paintine «f Broken II ill.", Tairua, the mountain on which the gold mines of that name are situated. It is painfad by Mr J. A. Bond, a pupil of Professor Aldis, to the order of Mr R. J. Farrell, of the Broken Hills syndicate, and fche owner has every reason to be pleated with the manner in which his commission has been executed. It is a faithful and very life-like representation of the subject, with which the artiab made himself acquainted during a fortnight spent on the spot). Tbe rugged mountain ia the background, and fcho pretty piece of moving water in the foreground, are very true to naturfe. The scene of mising operations is not shown, but the miners' huts on the mountain side afford ample evidence of the work that is being done in testing tho value of the property, of which great things are expected. Mr Bond desorves to be congratulutedonthe highly successful character of his work.

At Wellington on January 9th an inquest) was held on tbo child of Lpuis and Margaret Anderson, which had died under circumstances of shocking neglect, and a strong verdict was passed by tho jury. The twin brother of felile child is since dead; An inquest was held yeßterduy. The evidence showed a state of affairs jusb ac bad as in the previous caee. The jury brought in a verdict that "The child died of wilful neglect due to the carelessness of Mrs V^heelan, in whoae charge it was placod ; also of Anderson, the father, who ahowed by his habits utter neglect and want of provision for his child. Tho jury is unanimous that Mrs Stark (a registered nurso in whose house the child died) did all in her power to prolong the child's life, and doserve* praise for handling such a case." The police are now considering the propriety of taking criminal proceedings against Anderson and the woman.

Pleasurable expectations have been awakened by the successful rehearsals of "Hincmoa" by the Auckland Amateur Opera Club and Musin Concert CompaHy, The spirited " Raha" chorus has quite captivated the performers, and will, no doubt, «' catcb on " with the public. Mdme. ilusin has accepted the loading lady's role, the part of Hinemoa, and other roles will by filled by Mr George Raid, Mr Archdalo Taylor, and Mr Abol Rowe. The story of the piece ia the most charming of all the old New Zealand legends. Mr Alfred Hill has created a now departure, and the beautiful and romantic melody which abounds in " Hinemoa " will, no doubt, ba listened to by Auckland audiences with delight.

A concert in aid ol tbe widow and chi'Uren of tho late T. J. htudd, was held laeb evening in the Ponsouby Hall there being a fair attendance. The following ladies and gentlemen kindly assisted :— Misses S. Speers, Man and Messrs England, Speers, Dewert, Glover, Borchard, Coleman, Worth, Kcarretfc, Tonge and Master T. Saxon. The programme proved highly successful and the appreciation of the audience was evinced by frequenb &p----plauee.

The annual picnic of the National Oddfollows takes place ak Pine Island next Saturday, and everything le being done to enßuro a successful outing. A long programme of sports haa been arranged, the time for closing entries for which is the 22nd insb. at 8.30 p.m. Swings and oihor amusements will be provided, and a band will b8 in attendance. Steamers will run ab intervals during tlso day.

The Auckland builder*' picnic, under the auspice 3of the Auckland Builders' Association, will bo held on Saturday, March 13lh, at Takapuna. Plenty of amusements are promised, including a programme of sports, for, which trophies have been presented by a number of merchants and others interested in the building trade.

The superintendant of the Pitb-streefe ■Wesleyaa Sunday School daaiies nil those scholars who are able to abteod the funeral of their deceased fellow scholar, P. C, Knight), to meeb afe Mr G. Knight's residence, Karangahape Itoad, toaccorapanyfcho funeral to the church, where a memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. A. Peters.

The Franklin Agricultural Society's 12th annual show is fixed to take place at i»akekohe on Saturday, 13th March. Entries close era £r.d Marten,

There are over 200 names n^tC^ manento Artillery applicantsi2 6* Ungton, and men in AudTw I,?'" ** past week have also been fiJiX \P* name. as candidates for e2E2£?" £* a Idt«.w of the Goten.mXfiS^ the Permanent Artillery fowTS???^ and Auckland. * iqrce ftt MtaUw, To the Editor: Sir.—lh ;. „■ ~- . several ladies who took narYLKT*O Rifle Mafeboa Thursday to miL J' **** fact that *ome of them had"^*^ with a rifla before, and S^SSSSH'io last even ne'e Star t* fi,» i: ateß»ul "all the ladies fift^ «oma *•»" paet/'ii iDcorrecfc.™l an ? BJ 0r INTERESTED. ""• Sift, Constable Rist, of Wbitanea h«« vj: two prisoners, Arthur 0. fS a nd ffi; eon. to town yestwday. On the ««•££ he was informed by a resident of Oh«i 22 a skeleton of a man had been foood&*2" native boys at the Wbarekawha CreS The skeleton, it wag said, waß | n « :£SI posture, and appeared fce'hare b«eu SS for some montas. Constable Rist willtT^ ceed to the place on his return. A>^ The shop of Messrs Brook' Bros.) cob feet.oners Newmarket, was broken S some time during the night of WedacS last and about £3 in money (which 1™! been left in the till) and S on,e ff ood s i R tol««. Entrance to fcho bailding amX to have been made throng a back VhX and to the shop by removing the lock and eatcb of the door between the two recaii Several other robberies have occmrred ?l Newmarket of late, and it behoveti shon keepers, therefore, to be a little more on their guard. ." Sorgoa^nt Boyle, of the Defence Worki Devonport, recently purchased a BectbD and Imving built himself a nice hoow moved in about a fortnight ago, and tha day after received notice that he wii removed to Wellington, with the resnh that he han decided te auebioa his probertv through Messrg Baker Bros., who^g details incur advertising'columns of this and other properties to be Bold by them.,. Meßers Mackie and Co., of27s,'Quw n . street, have juFb received an X ray novolty in the shape of a minature eomero, wbfeb when held in certain positions, givei fi re j the subject as seen by the naked eye, then when the shutter is released, the X ray effect. This novelty is bound to catch oil the exhibition price being only 6d. The exhibition of the cinematograph and X ray apparatus by this firm continues to attract crowdß nightly. Next week new teats will be given under the rays, and new pictures will be shewn by the aid of the cinematograph. It is the intention to send this exhibition through the country districts when our rural friends may oxpecb a treat! The success of the Prince Albert Colleta hai more than realised the anticipations of its most aanquine friends. The college ma opened two years ago with ?6 pupils,md now at the beginning of the third year there are 182 pupils on the roll, 100 boyj and 82 girls.,

In another column will be found atoll 6tate of the arrangements ab University College for (hs ensuing session. Candidates for the now certificate entitling the owner to rank and 'be called "associate in lbs School of Music"- are reminded that an examination is to be held at the close of this session.

At the annual meeting of the Committee of the Auckland Orchestral Union tha Troasurer'B report on the year's work showed tbe Society to be in a good financial position, and that tho number of subscribers had increased. Ib was resolved that tbe constitution of the Union be Amended to enable ladies to join the Union as performing member?. Mr Arthur Tdwsey wa«re« elected conductor, Mr J. McKenzie Trea* surer and Librarian, and Mr A. B. Reynold! Secretary. .... , ~'„,. , , /

. Sb. Luko'a, Mount Albert, gftrden f6bs t held in Mr Wright's grounds on Wednesday last, passed off very successfully, and served the objecb well, viz., to provide for improvements in the Parish Hall. During the evening -the hall was filled, and the Sunday • school children received tbeir prizes at the hands of the vicar.

As will be seen by advertisement in another column the Wellington Rowing Club are fchis year offering a splendid lot of prizes in connection with thoir grand Mb union, to be drawn early in March. Tb» prizes number over 50, the first being * piano valued ab £60, the second a lady's llumber bicycle, etc., etc. Tickets aro only Is each.

The Premier picnic programme of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows appeal's in this issue. The Committee are u?ing every effort to make their outing afa L»ke Takapuna on Saturday, March 6tb, as succoeaful a» those previously held at Motutapu. Tho Secretaries will roceWe ontrios at the Cook-street Hall to-night.

O'Leary Broe. and Do trn«, seedsmen, of Queen-atreet, have just issued their annual catalogue of farm saeds, pasture grasses, clovers, forage crop 9, etc. Tho seeds are all of new reason's growth, and have been selected with the utmost care and judgmont, which a long experience alona can suggest. The catalogue, which is neatly printed', was executed ab the Star and Farmer offices.