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Auckland Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 103, 3 May 1898, Page 4

Mails from Melbourne per . India to March 30th arrived in Lontloy :on April 30th, one day before time. ..vn - " '••

The Hori/R. J. Seddon, after his installation at Christchurch as Grand Master.-of the Masonic Grand Lodge of New Zealand, addressed the brethren with great feeling. Bro. Seddon referred with telling effect to the fact that in the establishing and building up of this Grand Lodge the prediction of disruption had all been falsified, the rocks and shoals of finance had been avoided, as the balance-sheet so amply demonstrated. A reduction in entrance fees had been urged. After careful consideration he had come to the conclusion that this would be at present an unwise step. He referred to the great numerical strength of the New Zealand Grand Lodge, as compared with other Constitutions; to the recognition by the Grand Lodge of New Zealand as a deeply gratifying fact, and the strong grip of loyalty to the Mother Land that existed in the mystic tie. In elotjuent terms he advocated full and free communication between all Lodges, and dwelt upon the characteristic that should be found in all true Masons, men amongst men, charitable and upright. The strength of Masonry was not to be looked for in numbers, but in its moral status. It would be his earnest endeavour to leave the Grand Lodge of New Zealand, when his term of "oiiice expired, iv a better position than he found it. He had received a congratulatory letter from Chief Justice Way, the Grand Mastet of South Australia, and he had also to acknowledge receipt of congratulatory messages from all parts of New Zealand. -Tp the Editor: Sir, —I find that some malicious person or persons have now placed tin tacks upon the footpaths of the Mount Eden district, thereby causing great expense ami inconvenience to cyclists. Ou Sunday several wheelmen came to grief owing to this scandalous proceedmg on part of Mount Eden residents. Why cannot we bike and scorch on the footpaths as well as on the roads..—Yours, etc., Wakv'On'k.

1 he.farst meeting of the Sports Committee of the Auckland Industrial and Mmm" Exhibition was held last ni»lit. Mr T Henderson presided, and there were also iii attendance Messrs J,. J. Holland F W Edwards. C. C. Dacre, J. McLeod, H. McKinney, VV. C. Speight, C. MacCormick, H., L. 'Jewsley. Mr li. Kent, the president of the Exhibition, explained what was expected of the Sports Committee. A cycle track, with adjoining grandstand, will be included in the Exhibition buildings, und the committee, on examining' the plans, were convinced that foot races "may also be made an attractive feature as a splendid 100 yds straight can be obtained in the central portion of- the track. The members of the committee expressed themselves willing to do everything in their power to provide attractions during tho tune the Exhibition is open to the public A sub-committee was appointed to draw up a report to be presented to a meeting of tho committee on the ICth inst. The .subcommittee was constituted as follow* • — Messrs F. W. Edwards, W. Speight, ".I. W. Brown and E. Reynolds

At the ordinary maeting of the Devonport Borough Council to be held on Tuesday the Mayor, Mr J. (.'. Macky, will move:—(a) "That for the purpose'of providing an efficient system of drainage for the Borough .of Devonport premiums be oflered as follows : £125 for the best scheme, £25 for the second best." (b) "That such scheme be a comprehensive one, including the proposed system with map showing the course and levels of all sewers and drains intended to be included in the work ; also detailed estimate of the total cost of the whole scheme and of sections of same, also showing the several costs of draining both the thickly populated and the sparsely populated blocks in the borough, together with a report of the entire work, and recommending that part of the system that should be first undertaken. "

Three drivers were punished at the Police Court this morning for breaches" of the trathc by-laws. Charles Cox was fined 10s with costs "7s, for furious driving, and Edwin Befttley was similarly dealt with for driving round a corner at a pace faster than a walking. Patk. Minogue, for driving a carriage without holding a license, Was lined 20s, with costs 7s. The Traffic Inspector (Mr T, Turner) prosecuted in each instance.

.The annual meeting of the Presbyterian Elders Association took place last evening in St. James Church. There was a good attendance, and the chair was occupied by ■Mr At J. Entriean. The report submitted was of a satisfactory character. The statement of accounts showed a small credit balance, which was voted to the Presbyterian .Mission fund.: The following officers Avere. elected:—President, Mr Burns; vice-presidents, Messrs J. C Macky and John Reed ; secretary and treasurer, Mr McPherson. A committee was elected consisting of representatives from the various kirk sessions in the city and suburbs. Short addresses were delivered by the Revs.-Mr Milne of St Andrew's, and Mr Wylie of Onehunga. During the evening refreshments were supplied to the visitors.

Our 1 harries correspondent wires that H. Henderson, employed in the Moanataiari, had his head and shoulders severely bruised by a fall of mullock last night. He has a nasty.scalp wound. One eye is also injured slightly.

Mr J. Morris, the advance agent of Fitzgerald Brothers circus and menagerie leaves for Gisborne in the, s.s. Elingamite to-night to make arrangements for the appearance of the show there. Mr F. Jones also leaves for Tauranga and Opotiki on a similar mission. The company and horses will be conveyed to the East Coast in a specially chartered steamer.

To-morrow the Ferry Company will run C"M9?;.Reamers to.Rangitoto and St. Hebers Bay at 10.30'ancl 2 o'clock, retnrn™R 1n.., thl evenin S- In the ~ afternoon either the.Osprey-or Admiral will run to the fishing grounds at 1.45, 'Mit and hotwater being provided,

The following nominations were received for the election of seven' members of the Mount Roskill Road Board :- Ihomiuj Billington (for three years the respected Chairman), Alex. Boyd, W. .J. Conelly, W J. Greenwood, W. H. Haslett, J .bos. E. Hayr, W. J. Hill, J, S. Kidd (tram manager), H. Moody, R. Salmon, I. R. Walters, 0. Worrall. The annual meeting takes place to-night. The annual general meeting of Messrs Sharland and Co. was held yesterday afternoon. Mr May presiding. The directors' report, which was unanimously adopted, stated that, owing mainly to the increiised working capital, realised by calling up the reserve of 7s 6d per share, tlie business had been placed on a sound financial basis ; consequently trading operations, notwithstanding increased competition, had resulted in a profit sullicient to meet the deficit shown in last balancesheet of £2,307 12s sd, and to admit, in addition, of the writing oil'of a sum for depreciation of plant, and also off the acid works. The call'had been promptly paid on 43.268 shares, only 74 being- forfeited. The payment of the call so strengthened the company as to enable the directors to make better financial arrangements, and also to greatly enlarge the trading capacity of the company. As evidence of this, the turnover showed the substantial increase of 25 per cent, over the previous'l2 months. Messrs Jonas and Goulstone were re-elected auditors for Auckland, and Mr 11. Kimber for Wellington.

Madame Amy Sherwin, the celebrated singer, who is said to be still in the zenith of her fame, will give the first concert of her Auckland season in the V.M.C.A. Hall on Monday evening next, and Mr L. G. Sharpe, advance agent, is making the necessary arrangements. 11 is a matter for I egret that Madame Sherwin was unable to obtain cither the Opera House, City Hall, or Choral Hall, but unfortunately each of these halls is engaged for some time to come, ami there remained no alternative between abandoning the Auckland season and engaging the V.M.C.A. Hall, the next largest and most central building in the city. It will probably be somewhat diflicult to find accommodation for theautliences that may reasonably be expected to hear such q, star, hut the management will do their utmost to provide all the seating accommodation possible.

At the meeting of the New Zealand Institute of Mining Engineers this evening a discussion will be held on papers previously re"ad "Some ofthe Differences that Distinguish the Goldfields of the Hauraki Mining District " and," Ore Treatment." The New Zealand Natives' Association met last night at the Tailoresses' Hall, Cook-street, when there was a good attendance, Mr E. Ford presiding. The meeting decided to hold a conference at Wellington for the purpose of working the various kindred associations on a common basis. Notices of motion were given re the formation of a band of New Zealand natives, and the presentation of a cup for competition by the Association Rifle Corps.

Messrs G. \V. Binney and Sons advertise that by order of the Harbour Board they will oiler for sale by auction tomorrow the leaseholds of "several allotments in Mechanics Bay for a term of twenty-one years, and the leaseholds of a number of allotments in Customs and Quay Streets for fifty years. At St. Benedict's Hall, Newton, the first of a proposed series of fortnightly entertainments was held, and took the form of a select concert, which was highly appreciated by the audience. Songs were contributed by Messrs Casier and A. Murphy, Mrs Bosworth, Misses Conway. Danzey and Lye. Instrumental items'were rendered by Messrs Ballin and Rowe (inandoHfilfjj F. and A. -Amodco (clarionet and flute), and Master Tutschka (violin). Mr Montague recited, and the Very Rev. ]> Egmi gave a humorous reading. Most of the items were encored.

aro requested to draw the attention of members of the Parnell Musical Society to the notice that the usual rehearsal wiil Jake place on Friday evening instead of Thursday this week, and that the place of meeting will be the new Oddfellows' Hall Manukau Road, not St. Mary's Hall. _ general meeting of member* called for 7.45 before the practice will decide if these changes are to be permanent. There will be no rehearsal on Thursday this week. To-morrow Messrs Baker Bros, will auction at 2 p.m. freeholds at Mount Roskill, Ponsonby, Mahurangi, Morninside, also lenseholtl in Victoria Avenue Eden Terrace.

I he lease to the Taupiri Coal Companies of Mr \\. .J. Ralph's coal mine at Huntly expires to-day. Ralph's Taupiri Coal Mines, Limited, have acquired a fifty years lease of the same property and for some tune their preparations for business have been proceeding vigorously. The Managing Diroctor pikl Secretary proceeded to Huntly this morning and it is anticipated that the work of pumping the water out of the shafts will be commenced to-morrow.

We notice by an advertisement in this issue that a most attractive programme has been compiled by the officers of St Albans Lodge, P.A. Friendly Society for to-morrow evening. It being a benefit society we. think they are worthy of support, and accordingly wish them a bumper house. *

Ihe effects of indigestion (dyspepsia) are far reaching and serious. Cure yourself by taking Nurse Woodward's Svrun It never fails.—(Advt.).

I artan bowl'and scarves just opened, hu* vanety, see window.—J. R. Self, Oueen°-street.-(Advt.) ' V ■

Our yachtsmen delight in a breeze 'often wet up to their knees %ffi %£i2USJ ur Nathan' s ,Re-