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Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 298, 23 December 1897, Page 4

The 189S edition of " Brett's Almanac1' contains as usual an exhaustive budget of information on all commercial and industrial matters connected with the colony. I'.s statistical summaries are very full and recent. No book is so suitable for a New Zealand business house to send to foreign clients, or for a colonist to post to Home friends who are desirous of informing themselves about the resources of New Zealand.

The Government steamer Hinemoa arrived at the Manukau this morning, bringing up from Wellington the majority of Auckland members of both Houses. They reached town by the 9 o'clock train. The passengers who came up included the Hons. A. J. Cadman, B. Harris, W. T. Jennings, W. Kelly, Sir G. M. O'Rorke, Messrs W. Crowthe'r, F. Lawry, W. F. Massey, J. Bollard, R. Monk, J. McGowan, and Henry Kaihu.

His Worship the Mayor and Town Clerk paid an official return visit to Captain Wallmann of H.I.G.M.S. Falke this morning, and were most courteously and hospitably received. Captain Wallmann purposes visiting Rotorua. and the Lake districts during his stay.

To-day our principal thoroughfare bore quite a very appearance. The various trains and steamers brought large numbers to town, evidently all on shopping intent. A good number of men has already arrived from the goldtields and other districts. while steamers which arrive to-night and to-morrow will bring large contingents.

Special grants for roads for the ensuingyear are reported by Mr 0. Mays, clerk of the Waitemata County Council, as follows : —North Shore-Awanui (balance) £217, Upper Waiwera-Wade-Wainui (new) £100. track to kauri forest via Piha, work in progress ; Waiweri Springs, in progress : Henderson-Swanson (new) £150, Kumeu Main Road-Rewiti (new) £150, RewitiParkhurst (new) £150, Wade-Lucas Creek (new) £100, Wainu-Kaukapakapa (new), £IGO, Waikomiti - Huia, in progress;' Waikomiti-Swanson (new) £200, SwansonWest Coast (balance) £100, Henderson roads (balance) £200, Waikomiti West in progress.

Sportsmen may not he aware that especially good catches of trout are being made this season in the Waikato. A fisherman at Okoroire the other day landed twelve good fish and general report states that the streams are full of "fine trout. The cheap fares now offered by the Railway Department should induce many to visit the Oxford and Okoroire districts.

The funeral of the late Mrs Lawry wife of tie Rev. H. H. Lawry, took pEe^ terday afternoon at Purewa. ■ The cterZ men who took part in the funeral serviS were^the Revs. J Law, W. J. Watkin, H E. Dewsbury, Mitchell, W. J. William, and TV. Sinclair. The coffin was covered with wreaths sent by sympathising friends Ine bereaved husband was unable to follow the remains to the grave, as he is suffering from influenza and is confined to bed. Ihe chief mourners were Mr Josiah Lawry, Rev A. C. Lawry, Miss Lawry, and Mr and Mrs Lyons. v Donations are acknowledged by the Prison Gate Brigade Home as follows • Timber from the Kauri Timber Compan7 Leyland and O'Brien, Waitemata Mild' David Goldie, Mackellow Bros., Bacr na ii Bros., Scholium and Co.; corrugatecAron from F. Prime, F. and W. Fowler J Cowart (Hagey Institute), J. Pettifog also sundries from Burns and Co., T A S. Morrin, Cruickshank and Miller- J j Craig 12 hags of sand. ' ' '

At St. John's Church, Ponsonby, Mr H Percy Taylor, of this city, was married yestemay afternoon to Miss Olive A Russell, daughter of Mr A. S. Russell' local manager of the South British Insurance Company. The wedding excited a good deal of interest, and there was a kr»' c attendance of the fair sex. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Henry Bull. The bride, who was given away'by her father, wore a handsome cream silk, while the bridesmaids, Miss Eva Russell and Miss Kate Taylor, were dressed in white with hats to match. The groomsmen were Messrs W., Russell and P. Taylor. The interior of the church was beautifully decorated by some of the lady teachers of the Sunday-school, and the bride on her way out of church was the recipient of a pretty floral horseshoe, a present from her x class. Mr Horsley officiated at the or^an during the ceremony, and a hymn was also sung by the church choir. From the church the bridal party drove to the resi- ■ deuce of the bride's father, in Sentinel Road, and later in the afternoon Mr and Mrs Taylor departed on their honeymoon!

There was a battalion parade of the volunteer corps in the Auckland Garrison at the Drill-shed last evening to witness the presentation by Colonel Pole-Penton Commander of the New Zealand forces, to the "A" Battery of Artillery of the Sargood Challenge trophy, lately won by the Battery in rifle competition against the whole of the colony. There was an excellent muster of the volunteer companies which were inspected by Colonel Pole!* Penton, who was accompanied by Lieut.Colonel Banks and Captain Grant, District Adjutant. The trophy is a very handsome one and is valued at 50 guineas. In handing over the trophy to Captain O'Brien, officer in command of the Battery, Colonel Pole-Penton, who came up from TVellincton to make the presentation, complimented the corps on their success in earning off the cup for the first time, a performance due to their splendid firing, of which they might justly feel proud. He read a letter from Mr John Ross, general manager in New Zealand for Messrs Sargood, Son and Ewen, in which Mr Ross expressed regret at his inability to be present to witness the presentation, and expressed the hope that the Auckland volunteers would prove equal to retaining the trophy. Colonel Pole-Penton referred to the liberality of the firm in offering so valuable a trophy for competition. After the presentation the parade had a march-out through Queen-street headed by the Artillery Band.

Phyllis Perrier, the little girl mimic, opens in the Choral Hall for a short season, starting on Boxing night. Though merely a child she keeps large audiences laughing till the tears run imitating Maggie .Moore singing "Molly Beilly," Frank Lincoln's " Phantom Cocktail," or a Scotchman taking snuff. Phyllis received a special hearing from their Excellencies at Government House while in \Yellington, Lord Ranfurly writing that the party were "greatly amused by her droll mimicries."

The half-yearly meeting of the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Metal Workers Society was held last night in St. George's Hall, Newton. The report and balance-sheet showed the society was progressing, there being a balance to carry forward to next year. The outgoing officers were re-elected.

The tender of Mr George Towler was accepted by the City Schools Committee for tarring and sanding Wellesley^streeb playground. The name was erroneously printed John Farrell in our report of the meeting.

The prize money won at the recent Floral Fete, held by the Auckland Ladies' Benevolent Society, was paid over yesterday afternoon at Sowerhy's Hall. Mr A. E. Devore presided, while Mrs Nelson, Mrs Goodall and other members of the Committee were present at the distribution.

The Auckland Shorthand Writers' Association met in St. George's Hall, Newton, last evening.. After "the usual reading practice the Association broke up for a fortnight's vacation.

The p.s. Wakatere will leave Quaystreet Jetty No. 3 on Saturday, 25th December, for a trip round the islands in the Tamaki Straits. The Newton Brass Band will be in attendance.

Sick headaches are very prevalent during the present hot weather. Llorente's Laxative Pills will cure by removing the cause. —(Advt.)

Many medicines for constipation do not effect a thorough cure. With them it p like pinning up a blind instead of having it mended. Llorente's Laxative Pills area thorough corrective of constipation and its attendant evils.—(Advt.)

Great show of Christmas and New Year cards now on at Wildman and Lyell's. Special room in the Victoria Arcade.(Advt.)

If you want gloves for Xmas presents go to Court Bros.' Tan kid, Is 4ld to 5s 6d; white undressed, 2s (id ; silk and fancy in great variety. — (Advt.) Xmas presents—Great variety of ladies handbags, Colgate soaps, perfumery, and fancy packets at warehousepriees.—D.S.G —(Advt.)

For years past "Reliable" teas have stood first of ail, because they are invariably of uniform good quality. Best of alb—Ad. Bought, specially for Christmas trade 350 men's, youths','and boys' Kaiapoi tweert suits/ Good patterns and cheap, at Ernesj Moore's, 240, Queen-street, next to TanfieW and Potter.—(Advt.) Just arrived—lso pairs lace curtains, 2s ild to 25s pair. Beautiful patterns. Wonderful value.-B. J. M. Kemp, raf nell.—(Advt.) If you want skirts for the holidays go to Court Bros. Prices from Is lid, 2s lid, * lid to 21s.—(Advt.) 3,200 yards striped and fancy prints> excellent value, 3|d, 4Jd. G2d per yantSmith and Caughey. —(Advt.) Ladies' blouses in great variety. A special line with detachable cutis ana collars at2s lid. Specially cheap. —!).»• ** -(Advt.) Beige coatings for ladies' costumes-2s» 2s 6d, 2s lid, and 3s 9d per yard, with ricn shot or fancy silks for vests or trimmings in great variety at Wilson, McCullaga.ana Co.'s.—(Advt.) George Fowlds is offering a verj; choice assortment of gents'neckties, ladies parst and handbags, suitable for presents.-lA°;' If you want blouses for Xmas P rff™ go to Court Bros., prices Is 9d, 2s M, A Md, 3s lid, 4s lid to 255.-(Advt.) _ The little boy who was so much admire as he walked down the street got hßjw from Ernest Moore, clothier and meice , •340, Queen-street. Hundreds oMW nave been suited there since.—(Ad vt. )