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Auckland Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 225, 23 September 1898, Page 4

A beautiful plate, issued as a tribute of respect to the memory of Auckland's most distinguished citizen, Sir George Grey, will be presented to oar subscribers with to-morrow's issue of the 'Star.' We fell sure that this memento of a great Liberal leader and public benefactor will be valued by thousands of New Zealanders who have personal recollections of the departed statesman.

Our cable news during1 the past few days has contained various references to an extraordinary story of adventure in Australia told by a man named Louis Rougemont, and published in 'Wide World.' G»i page 3 of to-night's issue we give a synopsis of this marvellous tale, forwarded by our London correspondent. We are not astonished that the English press find it a. very hard morsel to digest. But whatever opinion may be formed of its veracity the yarn certainly makes entertaining reading. Mr Graves Aickin has returned from Wellington, where he has been for some days in the interests of the Pharmacy Board in connection with the Bill how before the Legislature. The Pharmacy Bill has passed through all its stages in the Council and has further been read a second time, pro forma, in the House of Kepresentative.s. Mr Aickin received the assurance of the Premier that the measure will be brought again before the House as soon as the three or four policy measures now under consideration are disposed of. As the debatable matter in the Bill has been entirely eliminated there seems every prospect ot its becoming law this session.

The Koyal Humane Society of Australasia recently awarded a bronze medal and certificate of merit to George Homer, of Auckland, and the Mayor has been requested by the Colonial Secretary to present them publicly to the recipient. Homer, a steward in the employ of the Northern S.s. Company on hoard the Eotomahana, rescued Mrs Choat, of Totara Point, from drowning at the Thames on April sth, 1597.

Mrs F. J. Moss, wife of the former British Resident of Rarotonga, with her family, arrived'here by the s.s. Ovalau today. Mr Moss, who has been succeeded by Lieutenant-Colonel Gudgeon, arrives by H.M.s. Tauranga, due here next week.

The man James Ingham, injured by a circular saw yesterday morning, still iies at the Hospital in a critical condition. He is getting on as well as can be expected, considering the serious nature of his injuries.

At the meeting of the City Council last evening Miss A. M. Williams, the present junior lady assistant at the Free Public Library, was promoted to the position of lirst lady assistant, at a salary of £75 per annum. It was resolved to' call for applications for the position' of junior lady assistant at £52 per year. All applications already received for the senior position will be considered as referring to the junior position, unless withdrawn by the applicants. This will avoid the necessity of repeating the applications.

The Burns Club Assembly held a plain and fancy dress ball in St. George's Hall, Newton, last night. About sixty couples were present. The hall was most elaborately decorated for the occasion, and it presented a pretty sight. Messrs John Home and George Katterns wereM.C.'s. Mr Marriage's Hand provided good dance music. The Committee consisted of Messrs John Home, E. Jones, Jas. Baird, Wm, Moncur, Geo. Katterns, A. P. Crowe. The catering was well done by Mr Buchanan.

A sacred concert was held last night in St. John's, Parnell, the Church choir being assisted by St. Patrick's Cathedral Choir and orchestra. There was a large attendance, and the proceeds are to be devoted to the church building improvement fund of St. John's. The orchestra from St. Patrick's consisted ofMrJ. Amodeo, Master il. Hiseoeks, Mr J. Mahoney (violins); Mr Elyett (flute); Mr F. Amodeo (clarinet); Mr Parker (trombone); Mr Tait (cornet); Mr Cook (basso) ; Mr J. Harbwel], organist; Mr P. F. Hiscocks, conductor. The following programme was gone through :—" Kyrie and Gloria," " Sanctus and Benedictus," choir and orchestra; "Bel Raggio," Miss Coleta Lorrigan; "Duce di tanti eroi," Rev. Father Kehoe (with orchestral accompaniment); "Salve Maria," MissT. Hargreaves (with violin obligato by Master H. Hiscocks); " Redemptor mundi Dens," Mr T. Lonergan; "Angelas Domine," Miss Marie Quinn ; duetto, "In Questo Suolo," Rev. Father Kehoe and Miss Coleta Lorrigan; "Laudate,".choir and orchestra ; trombone solo, "Nazereth," Mr Parker with orchestral accompaniment) ; " Aye Maria," Mons. Casier," " Ave^ Mario Stella " Miss Maud Donovan ; " Veni Sancte^Spiritus," Mr J. Parrish (with orchestral accompaniment); " Laudamus," choir and orchestra. The alto soloists were Mrs Hiscocks and Miss K. Lonergan. His Lordship Bishop Leftihan was among those present.

Gas and coke consumers are reminded that Monday next, 26th inst., at five p.m., is. the last day on which discount can be allowed on their accounts.