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Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 246, 23 October 1897, Page 4

"Brett's Auckland Almanac, 1898," 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.

In our Racing News on page 3, the ac ceptance of Cervus is omitted.

A few weeks ago it was stated that in consequence of the reduction of freights one large company trading to New Zealand had decided to despatch one of its steamers to Australia to fill up with general cargo for London, and that the other vessels of the same line would most probably follow suit. Now, however, these proposals have been abandoned, as the steamers have since made satisfactory engagements in New Zealand, which will enable them to take full cargoes from these shores without troubling the other colonies.

The following protest has been forwarded by the lion, secretary of the honorary medical stall' of the Auckland Hospital to the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board :—

" The honorary stall' hereby protest against the action of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board in ignoring the recommendations of the staff in regard to the proposed new children's wards. The honorary staff are of opinion that if the plan proposed by the Board is carried out the results will be (1) a serious waste of public money, and (2) the erection of a building which will be entirely unsuitable for the purpose which it is intended to serve."

The finance and Legal Committee of the Harbour Board met yesterday afternoon, there being in attendance Messrs Napier (chairman), Stichbury, Devore and Gunson. The usual accounts were recommended for payment. The following recommendations were made: —(l)Thattlie agreeniant made between the Boarii^aiyi the Ga.s Company be accepted. (2.), ,T.lia,t the waiting room and the corridor pp. t thp Dcvonport ferry tee be lit at the expense of tbe Board. (3) That a plan of all the properties between Fonsonby Point and Freeman's Bay having .sea frontage be prepared and submitted to the Committee.

After a hearing extending over several (lays Emily Hobbs has been committed for trial at Invercargill on charges of arson and sheep stealing at Longridge. The first charge was of burning her house nearly two years ago, and the other of stealing New Zealand Agricultural Company's lambs from an adjoining paddock last year. The peculiar feature of the affair is that the principal witnesses are her step-children. Her husband was also called, hub counsel for the accused objected to his evidence being taken at that stage. There had, it was alleged, been "family jars" recently, and Hobbs had knocked the woman down, and with the assistance of the children tied her up. Accused was allowed bail totalling £100. At the S.M. Court yesterday in the case Mary Farquharson Gordon (Mr Beale) v. James Hay, claim possession of tenement and £(j 12s rent, judgment was given for plaintiff with ±'1 12s costs. At the Police Court yesterday afternoon, before Mr 11. W. Brabant, S"M., an adjourned case against John Wiley, charged with failing to support his illegitimate child, was concluded. His Worship adjudged the defendant to be the putative father, and ordered him to pay 7s a week and the costs of the proceedings, the weekly sum to be reduced to 5s a week if the child were boarded out. Mr Brookfiehl appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Wilson Smith for the defence.

At the meeting of the Auckland Eight Hours' League held in Foresters' Hall fast evening a deputation attended representing the Trades and Labour Council, asking for co-operation to devise means to assist the engineers 'at present on strike for the eight hours in England. It was unanimously resolved: "That this League, while deploring the existence of the strike, co-operate with the Trades and Labour Council in calling a public meeting for the purpose of taking steps to assist" the engineers in the Old Country who are now struggling for eight hours a day." A subcommitee was appointed to arrange for the public meeting.

To-day nominations closed for lav representatives to the General Synod" of the Province of Auckland. . For Waitemata Mr J. H. Upton was returned unopposed, and Mr E. Y. Cox was returned unopposed for Waikato. For Waimate and Taranaki no nominations were received. It will now devolve upon the Standing Committee to appoint representatives.

Regatta Day, the 29th January next, is to be a red letter day in the annals of the Auckland United Friendly Societies' Conference. In order to augment its funds the Conference has decided to hold a monster demonstration and gala in the Auckland Domain on Anniversary Day. The City Council has granted the use of the Cricket Ground for the occasion, and the Colonial Secretary has given the Conference special permission to hold a grand Art Union in connection with the "gala. The prizes to be given away are very valuaole and artistic.

With this issue of the Star a circular is issued by the proprietors of the " Canterbury limes" and the "New Zealand Cyclist. The " Times' !I management intend giving away 258 beautiful portfolio photographs of famous scenes and cities and paintings during the months of October «%• JNoy,eml)er, to subsciibers to the ' I lines." A pictorial problem competition is also announced, and it is notified that cyclists road maps are published gratis with the " New Zealand Cyclist." The Auckland Swimming Club will hold their annual meeting to-night in the public room ot the Harbour Board Buildings. To-morrow afternoon the Victoria will vim an excursion to Lake Takapuna, and steamers w,ll call at H.M.s. Mildura and U.M.s, Goldfinch,

The Co-operative Terminating Building Society advertise that applications are n being received for the second group of oiT thousand shares, the first group o f on thousand shares having been taken up At a meeting of the Auckland Milifcarv Tournament Committee held last evening in the Drill Hall, Captain Major presiding a letter was read from the Auckland Cycling Club asking that their letter t the Committee respecting the medals sun° plied by Mr Teutenberg in connection with the recent Diamond Jubilee military snorf should be returned to the Club and so end the matter. After some discussion tta following resolution was passed ;—" That we, themembersof theMilitaryTournanienf Committee, desire to express to MrTeuten berg our thorough satisfaction with th" manner in which he executed our order for the 100 gold, silver and bronze medals We consider the ■workmanship as beincr exceptionally good, and very much re<ret that the Auckland Cycling Club should have formulated a charge that, the goldmedals were of an inferior quality to that ordered by us and stamped upon them by the maker. That the assays made by Mr Ratjen.and the Bank of. New Zealand conclusively proved. r the jnedals tft,Jbte i of.'th e quality specified was. a •..matter "of "no sur prise to us, and we consider the Auckland Cycling CluTfTshould; not only public]? apologise to.^tr Teutetiberg WpM'sMh sions cast tipo'n his business intpgiity, bud should also refund _to this Corrfhiittee"fhi* expenses we have incurred in connection with their complaint." It was decided by the Committee to retain the cycling Club's letter, and to supply Mr Teutenberg with, a copy should he apply for it formally.

Inspector Hickson received a telegram yesterday afternoon from Constable Gordon of Russell, who stated that some natives' while searching for the bodies of those drowned in the recent boating disaster at Whangaruru, found on the coast some human remains. They have been identified as those of William King, a native and Arthur Kitchen, a European, who were drowned there in April of 1894. The natives have buried the remains.

The performance in connection with Bernard's circus was repeated at the A<menltural Hall last evening, when the slill o f Ethele, the child trapezist and contortionist, was well appreciated. Victor Mario's wonderful acrobatic feats also greatly interested those present. This afternoon a matinee performance was held which was well patronised.

Last evening a general meeting of Orangemen was held in the Protestant Hall, Newton, for the purpose of hearing the trustees' report and receiving the balance-sheet in connection with the Protestant Hall and adjoining properties. The secretary of the trust, Mr Goldie, read both, in which it was shown that with careful management it was hoped that ia a few years they would''be in a position to erect a suitable hall on the site of the present one. The report and balance-sheet were adopted, and a hearty vote of thanks tendered to the trustee for the ways in which they had looked after the.interests of the Institution.

The Helping Hand Mission will celekate its twelfth anniversary by special services in the Choral Hall to-morrow. There will be a choir of 350 voices and special orchestra. The soloists are Misses Wheeler, Woodman,, and Kimmer. The services will be conducted by the Revs. G. B. Monro, K. Ferguson and W. A. Sinclair. The annual At Home takes place in the same .hall oni Monday evening.

To-night at the City Hall -the R.B, and C. Company give another performance, which will include two new comedies," A Drury Lane Rehearsal," and "Pick Me Up." New songs, dances, etc., wiilbe introduced by the full company. Mike Maher will introduce for the first time here his pedestal clog dance. Popular prices will be charged.

We draw attention to the advertisement of Rev. George and Mrs Soltau's Mission in Ponsonby, which commences to-morrow. Meetings will be held in various place 3 during the week.

The spring carnival of the Auckland 'Cycling Club takes place on Saturday next on the Domain. Particulars will ba found in our advertising columns.

The Rev. George Williams, late of Timaru Congregational Church, who has been officiating for the last few months at Devonport, has accepted the invitation of the members of that church to assume the pastorate.

Mr H. H. Smith announces a series of limelights for Monday and Tuesday next. I had been a martyr to indigestion for a number of years, during which I tried many so-called remedies, but found I got no relief until I was prevailed upon to try Nurse Woodward's Health Syrup, and the effect was magical. I therefore feel it ray duty to give this testimonial for the information of those who are suffering from the same complaint.—W. D. Scott, auctioneer, Opunake. —(Advt.)

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Shop at the depots of the Rebate Alliance Company. Ask for their coupons and save money. See their adyt.— (Advt.) Spotted kid gloves, 40 dozen at Is per pair ; laces and embroideries in new styles. —D.S.C.—(Advt.) A lovely selection of fashionable millinery at Rushbrook's, the Importers. Styles to suit all at popular cash prices.— (Advt).

Prints and cotton dress goods, thejatesfc y novelties at Rushbrpok's, Que^-Street.,, Good prints^ad, oid; Bid and Tidinstripes' or. figures. -"Imported ■'Hire'ct apMMtes*. value in town^—{Advfe)/''". ■..,"■/. ■'•"■•.' Have you seen the.ls lid and half-cro\yn, kid gloves at Ruslibrook's, Queeii--steeet.3 They areT'the best value ever offered..,Cash-., only.—(Advt,)

The latest novelties in lace goods, embroideries and trimmings of all kinds novr showing at Rushbrook's, Queen-street. Imported direct, and selling at popular prices for cash.—(Advt.)

I.Booyds of bicycle cloth in a variety of shades and colourings to be cleared at Is lid the yard, all wo"ol and double width at Court Bros.—(Advt.)

Prints—ginghams, galateas, and muslins in grand assortment at Court Bros.—(Ad.)

Ladies' underclothing a specialty at Court Bros.' New goods iust to hand.— (Advt.) °

White figured muslins from 2|d per yard at Court Bros.' These are suitable for aprdns or dresses.—(Advt.) Our kid gloves " The Trilby " unequalled for wear and good fitting in tan and black, each pair guaranteed, at 2s b'd pair.—Smith and Caughey.—(Advt.)

For the best value in gloves and hoiserv, go to Rushbrook and Co., the importers, Queen-street, Shop open until 10 o'clock this (Saturday) evening.—(Advt). Ladies' summer blouses, fashionable and useful, a choice selection at Rushbrook s, Queen-street. Well made, comfortable nt, and good washing. Popular prices: Cash only.—(Advt). Ladies' kid gloves "The Linda,"assorted trans and black, exceptional values, at 2s lid pair, each pair guaranteed. Smith and Caughey.—(Advt.)