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Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 257, 5 November 1897, Page 4

The Children's Flower Show was opened this afternoon in the Drill-shed, and is a pronounced success. The exhibition is one wliich has many claims upon public support. The Committee have worked ener: getically, and we hope that their disinterested labours in a good cause will be rewarded by a IfiyTge attendance of visitors tonight and to-morrow.

To-day, the famous sth of November, is the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The Auckland small boys have for some days past been making vigorous preparations for celebrating the occasion with the orthodox bonfires and cracker jubilee to-night, and the shops which sold fireworks have done a brisk business during the week. To-day was a school holiday" on account of the Children's Flower Show, and the boys in the city and suburbs were in great glee at being thus enabled to finish their arrangements for to-night's bonfires.

An old identity passed away yesterday in the person of Mr Robert Morgan, aged seventy years. In the early days Mr Morgan was engaged for a number of years m mining at the Thames, and latterly lias kept a store there. He leaves a wife and a <?rown-up family of four, and his brother, Mr E, C. Morgan, is a Thames resident of long standing. The late Mr Morgan was connected for many years with the Primitive Methodist Church, both at the Thames and in Auckland.

An inquest touching the death of Thos. Remington, gumdigger who was burnt to death at Lucas Creek last Tuesday, was held yesterday. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death by burning The deceased was 63 years of age, and had no relations in the colony.

' A representative meeting of ratepayers was held last night at Onehunga. His Worship the Mayor (Mr D. A. Sutherland) presided, and in his opening remarks informed those present that lie had convened the meeting to chose a suitable candidate to succeed him as Mayor of the Borough-He-had filled the office to the best of his ability for three years, and although he had been asked to continue for another year he had positively decided not to do so. It therefore devolved upon the ratepayers to select a candidate for the office for the ehsuim*- year. Addresses were delivered by Mrs" Yates, Messrs Rowe, Brown, Douglas and Nixon, after which it was agreed with only four dissenting to nominate Mr J. Laking for the Mayoralty.

At Maungatoroto on Tuesday last before MrT. Hutchison, S.M., a claim for £80 was made under the Timber Floatage Act, 1884, by Messrs Flower and Son against Messrs McCarrol Bros., of Marareto, for -alleged damage to plaintiffs land. Great interest was taken* in the case, the settlement of other disputes bein_r dependent on the decision. Plaintiffs applied for an adjournment to enable their solicitor to be present, which was opposed by Dr. Laishley (instructed by Mr W. J. Napier) and refused. After the plaintiff had given his evidence and undergone cross-examination, Dr. Laishley said he thought it was not necessary to go further, and the Magistrate suggested that ■plaintiff had better accept a non-suit. This he accordingly did and a non-suit was recorded, with costs £13 19s 6d against the plaintiff. A few days ago a largely-attended native funeral too"k place at Onewhero, on the Lower Waikato, the remains interred being those of a young Maori chief named Rawiri Whanamunga, son of the native chief Rawiri Tene of Wharekawa (Hauraki), who was only about 18 years of age, and in spite of the attentions of a Maori "doctor at Kaitangata he succumbed. A tangi was held and the Kohanga native brass band played suitable airs. A Maori clergymen performed the burial service.

As the 9 o'clock steamer was comingover from Birkenhead a horse that was on board created a little diversion. The animal stood quietly enough until the whistle was blown, when it commenced a bit of circus play. Unfortunately the hinderpart of the horse was towards a pile of boxes of strawberries and loquats. The result was disastrous to the fruit, and the deck soon presented the appearance of that fashionable colour, crushed strawberry. The fruit was spread pretty well over" the deck, but no other damage was done.

At the meeting of the City Council last night it was resolved to co-operate with the Harbour Board and Chamber of Commerce with the object of calling a public meeting of citizens to consider the question of the port of arrival and departure of the San Francisco, Island,, and other mail steamers.

Entries for the spring carnival of the Auckland Amateur Athletic and Cycle Club, to be held on November 20th, close with the secretary at the Metropolitan Hotel to-morrow evening. A large number of entries have already been received byf post from athletes and cyclists at Bay o Islands, Mercury Bay, Thames, Gisborne* Wellington, and the Waikato. School" boys are reminded that the entries tor the two championship events also close tomorrow evening.

The Tabernacle schoolroom was crowded to the doors last evening when the Rev. Joseph Clark re-delivered his lecture entitled "Nature's Noblemen, or the Triumphs of Poverty." Mr S. H. Matthews presided. At the close of the lecture, which was listened to throughout -with the greatest attention, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Clark. During an interval Miss Spedding played a selection from "St Paul*' on the organ, and a collection was taken up in aid of the Northern Gumdiggers' Mission.

There was again a good attendance at the Kinematograph and phonograph entertainment in the Opera House last night. The views and phonograph selections were heartily applauded, and some of the views were loudly encored. A matinee performance will be given to-morrow afternoon, children being charged sixpence to all parts of the house.

Cndbubtedly one of the most successful movements of the nineteenth century is the Friendly Society movement. Its ramifications extend throughout the known world exemplifying the mainfold blessing of unity, thrift, and self dependence" The Friendly Societies in the colony have a capital over half a million sterling. In this city members of Friendly Societfes are now strenuously endeavouring to make their gala which" is to be held in the Domain ou January 29th a great success. The art union tickets may be obtained from the secretaries of all Friendly Societies.

The monthly meeting of the Onehunga School Committee was held last night, when there were present: Messrs Dunwoodie (Chairman), Rowe, Barr, Kelsall, James, Brown, and Laking. " A satisfactory report was received from the Inspector (Mr Petrie) on the conduct of the school. Mr Petrie reported that certain alterations and repairs were- urgently needed to the school building, the ventilation and sauitary condition of the same being very bad. It Avas resolved to draw the attention of the Board of Education to the Inspector's report.r' Mr W. N. Mcintosh, headmaster, reported favourably of the teaching staff, and he also stated the number of scholars on the roll to be 510 with an average daily attendance of 435 for the quarter. The .Chairman informed the Committee that the quarterly allowance of £22 10s had been reeeiveu. Accounts amounting to £3 9s lOd were passed for payment.

. A novel and very interesting function by way ota" cake and basket" social eventuated in the Public Hall, Panmure, on Wednesday evening last, under the presidency of Monsignor McDonald, and was numerously attended, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather. The spacious hall with its beautifully got up baskets and sundry other adornments, looked everything that could be desired. The baskets with their very tempting contents were auctioned by an experienced officer and the bidding was spirited in the extreme, some fetching the handsome figure of is 6d. This part of the evening's proceedings caused very great amusement. The stm," band led by Mr P. Q uin i an con . tnbuted largely to the pleasure of the evening, and the kind artistes did full ius tice to their respective numbers on the well-selected programme as follows • Trio Mr and the Misses Quinian; song, Miss Kay ; song, comic, Mr Skerrit ■ sono- Miss Swan ; pianoforte solo, Miss BadlevTsom*-" Miss McCornnck; song, comic, Mr Skerritsong, Miss Swan; vocal duet, Misses xSaaiey.

A meeting of those interested in the Eamtable Terminating Building Society will be held this evening in the Newmarket P;ib!ic Hall. Mi* 3 B. Kent wUI Tprndl 16 ,*hair Bp.m. The Equitable 1 emanating Building Society have removed to No. 6, Mercantile" Chambers next to tne Bank of New Zealand

The Auckland Philatelic Society met last evening in Holison's Buildings, wh en mt v A. Gribben, \ ice-president, occupied ofefc r °ne or two ye old specimens memb stamPs were exhibited to

On Tuesday the 9th inst., Prink Wales' Birthday, the hours of attenl °* observed at the principal telegrat.li * i throughout the colony will be fim ;&&?*' a.m., and from 7to S p.m. Th e J 0 *. exchange will remain open as usual The sale of work organised by tli_ fibers of St. Mary's Guild for the B Z m^' reducing the debt on the chS° Seoi opened in the Parish Hall yesterday aft" noon. The interior of the halloasV • fully decorated with ferns, greener? 1' flowers, giving a charming effect. £\ aiu* amount of work was exhibited for gai ?e stalls ranged along the sides of the WJ1 ings, which were presided overbyladU the congregation, who were dressed in • tumes suited to the wares they were C<vi" ing. The following ladies presidp.* the stalls .-Refreshment, Mrs A;V\7* donald, assisted by Mesdames W PV.il Shrewsbury, Misses Cuff, Hill/'Kissr' Grant and Alexander; Chinese Misses Home and Ronayne; j^f* Misses Abbott (two), Burcher and Hew. ' Christmas tree, Mrs H. B. Morton asSf { by Mrs Munro, Misses Gillies, Challis a^ Whitson; pinafore stall, Mrs Ruck sisted by Mesdames Ward, H. Ca__f: bell, Leathern, and Misses Mo*#S Roskruge, Kempthorne; English -wa Mrs T. Kissling, assisted by ilisses Kiss ling and Bailey. The articles met w& ready sale, and sufficient funds shotiU be raised to effect the object desired.' T_ sale was continued in the evening and thi afternoon, and will also be open this even ing, when an excellent programme! 0 ( musical items will be gone through A shooting gallery has also been. arrayed for, and the prizes offered for competittZ will consist of various works of art, surt as satin cuthions, etc., etc.. If sufficient inducement offers a new saloon rifle Trill also be competed for. The sum of m<m taken yesterday, so that the balance ofthe old debt should be cleared off this evening A well attended meeting was held at the Ponsonby Hall last night under the auspices of the Auckland - Co-operative Terminating Building Society. Canon CaJder occupied the chair, and gave a very-lnejil address upon the working, of the Starr. Bowskett system, after which various members of tbe Society entered into further details on the subject. After the meeting a number of shares were taken up-in ti e second group of the Society. Meeting will be held in other suburbs during tf ß coming week.

A very successful gathering took place-in Tuesday evening at the Tabernacle, it being the monthly meeting of the Band of Hope, and the "Children's Night." The large schoolroom was crowded, over 500 being present. Great interest was evinced in each piece by both old and young. .Tfe entire programme was given by the young folks, and was as follows:—Piano solos Misses Alice Cai*bine, Pearl Ratcliffe, Eos Buchanan ; recitations, Misses Mary Baker Bene Russell and Master Arthur Porter;', solo, Miss Rosebud Bloomtield; son-*T (action, etc.). by the children, "SeeSaw/' "Raindrops," and " Fiower Girl;" musical drill (rings) and broom drill, by the children; temperance dialogues, "A. Christmas Party," and " Doctor Squills," by the children ; speeches, by Master Fred Porter (chairman) and Master G. Winter. Miss Alice Carbines played the accompaniments. Great praise is due to Misses Newman and Hawkins for their zeal and careful training of the young people in their several pieces. . .'

The Committee arranging the Ponsonl)*? annual regatta are making rigorous preparations for that aquatic event, which ii to take place on Saturday, December 4th. An attractive programme of 24 events has been arranged, including a cruisers' race, five other races for yachts, -11. 'rowing events, a log race and a nuinherpf Mpe shows. The gig races are expected to bring in large entries, and the yacht,racesi will be interestintj contests, especially ass number of new yachts will compete in ttit various classes. A race for naval aiil man-o'-war cutters is on the programme, and another event is a pair-oar race for ladies. The Committee are now canvassing for subscriptions, and it is to be hoped the public will respond liberally, as the Ponsonby regatta is a very popular fixture and like other regattas serves a good otject in promoting healthy out-door sport. Mr S. D. Hannais Chairman of Committee and Mr W_ B. Taylor, hon. secretary.:;*

What should prove a most interesting" lecture will be delivered tins' evening in the Foresters' Hall by MrW. W. Collins, a gentleman who formerly represented! Southern constituency in the General. Assembly. The subject of the lecture is " Nansen, the Hero of the Polar Regions." Mr Collins proposes to give a detailed account of Nansen's. famous expedition, and the lecture will be illustrated -".uth photographs shown by oxy-ether limelight.

A very interesting social was held in the Primitive Methodist schoolroom, Alex-andra-street, last evening, Mr D. Goldie presiding. Songs were very ably rendered by Miss Moore and Mr A. Trenwith; recitations were given by Miss H. Bkkely and Messrs Davidson and Cox. A presentation of a Bible was made to Mr and Mrs W. Hutchinson on the occasion o their marriage, by Mr Burton, on behalf of the school, to which Mr Hutchinson, on behalf of himseif and his wife, briefly replied. Refreshments were distributed during the evening. A very enjoyable meeting was brought to a close shortly before 10 p.m.

When you ask for "Reliable' 1 tea,see that you get it, as some retailers often try to substitute inferior brands. —Adv..

Cnildren's black lace spun.silk socks just opened at Wilson, McCullagh and Co. s(Advt.) Stylish French printed muslins at.6jd yard, worth Is, at B. J. M. Kemps, Parnell.—(Advt.)