A CHAPLAIN FOR THE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF AUCKLAND-

Auckland Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 296, 15 December 1898, Page 4

A CHAPLAIN FOR THE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF AUCKLAND-

<• The Standing Committee of the Anglican Synod of Auckland has recently started a scheme to provide a chaplain for the Gaol and Hospital, the Lunatic Asylum, and the Costley Home. In endeavouring to make this provision for religions ministrations in public institutions, the Standing Committee is following a rule which obtains in all large dioceses, it is impossible for a parochial clergyman to adequately minister to his own parishioners aud to the inmates of large public institutions within his parish. The attempt made by Archdeacon Dudley to minister to the Hospital and the Gaol, in addition to his own large parish, ;.vas, no doubt, to some extent* the cause of his breakdown in health. It has now been decided that, so soon as sufficient funds are available, a clergyman shall be appointed to act as chaplain solely to the four public institutions. He will be responsible for the Sunday services—will visit the inmates during the week, and undertake the burial of the dead from these institutions. Towards the support of such a chaplaincy the Standing Committee have about £1150 per annum, and they ask for promises of another £100 per annum from the residents of Auckland and the province. It must be remembered that the unfortunate inmates of these public institutions come from all parts of the province, and an effort of this kind should appeal to town and country alike. The importance of religious ministrations in these large institutions cannot be over estimated. It is hoped that sufficient funds will be raised to secure the services of a thoroughly experienced clergyman. Voluntary religious work has been generously rendered for years past in all these institutions, and will still be necessary but under a competent, chaplain the work can be better organised. It is hoped that the chaplain will be able to start rescue work among the fallen women, and arrange some .scheme for helping discharged prisouers. It. is gratifying to notice that the Church of England in this diocese is alive to the necessity of ministering to those who are outside their parochial organ-? isations. 'Go not alone to'those who need you, but to those who need you most' was a wise maxim cf a great leader of religious enterprises. This maxim is evidently being acted upon by the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Auckland. The new "wnaplaincy to the Public Institutions Fund' should receive generous sympathy and support.

The Hon. A. J. Cad man left- Welling-1 ton to-day en route for the Thames, j where he is to officially open the Thames-Te Aroha railway on Monday next at 12 noon. -At the ceremony the ' school children will assemble to sing 'My Own, New Zealand Home' and 'God Save the Queen,' under the direc-l tion of Mr John Grigg. It lias been ar-' ranged for Mrs Dun lop (wife of the county chairman) and Miss Scott (sis-j ter of the Mayor of Thames) to hold the ribbon across the line upon the i entrance of the train into Grahams- j town station.

By the steamer Takapuna, which left Onehunga to-day for New Plymouth and Wellington, Bishop and Mrs Wallis. of Wellington, who have been on a visit to Auckland, left again for the South. They arrived here a couple of days ago from Wellington overland, visiting Taupo and Rotorua on' the way, and' during their stay in. Auckland they put up at the Grand Hotel. Bishop and Mrs Wallis were accompanied by Col. Williams and Mrs Williams and daughter, who are on a visit to this colony, and who also left to-day for the South by the-Taka-puna. Col. Williams and his wife and daughter return to England shortly via India.

An old man named Thomas Hamilton met with an accident in Albert street a little after seven o'clock last evening-. He was riding tp his residence in that neighbourhood, when the horse swerved and slipped, and both came down on the pavement. Unfortunately Hamilton was unable to get his feet released from the stirrups, and hi:; left leg was broken above the ankle, and in addition he was cut about the head. Messrs Henry Donll and \V. H. Carter, of the ilt. John Ambulance Brigade, rendered first aid. fixing- the patient's leg up in splints and bandages, in the meantime, as the rccident took place near the Central Mission, Mr W. H. Smith telephoned for The Ambulance Brigade litter, and some other members of the Mission also rendered such service as they could. The old man was taken up on the litter to the Hospital by Constable Cassidy and others, and bore his sufferings manfully all the way. The Albert Park looks in capital order just now. the many flower beds being a mass of bloom. The fountain too has been cleansed and painted, while a lot of other work has been done in the matter of beautifying the park. The whole bears a pretty and striking effect. I Messrs Wild man and Lyell. the wellj known booksellers and stationers of ! Shortland-street. have just opened a j special shop in the Victoria Arcade for I tlie sale of Christinas cards. Their window has been tastefully dressed to I represent an English Christinas, and j they have a very fine display of cards. j To-day Mr C. C. Dacre, secretary of j the North Shore Native Regatta and Aquatic Carnival, received a telegram I from Mr Perkins, of Christchureh, in { which that gentleman .stated Tb'r.t he j will bring his one-rater yacht Water- . lily tip here to compete in the Interj colonial One-rater Championship Pace. I The yacht and the owner are expected |to arrive here from Lyttelton on I Christmas Day. j A correspondent writes with refer- ; j enee to an excursion to the Hot Lakes j | Wonderland and Tattpo, advertised fby Cook's Tourist Agency, that the I prices quoted are but a very slight | reduction, if any. on the* ordinary I rates. Cook's local branch'! the man- | ager of which organised this trip for ! the Christmas holidays, informs us | that the reduction is. apart from the j cheap railway fare, a substantial one, I the price, besides the 112 miles coaching, including the sights at Arateafea Geyser Valley. Waiotapn. and Taupo— in fact, the finest sights in The Hot Lake country. The difference is somewhere about 15/ in favour of the tourist, exclusive of the reduced railway rate, besides which the Taupo and Wairakei Hotels are making a reduction on ordinary rates. A start can be made any time between Monday next and January 3, and the trip, which can be done in as little as five days, may be extended over several weeks. The Barrier Beefs Gold Mining Company propose erecting a wharf at Whaugaparapara, Great "Barrier Island.

The Duke of Hamilton and Brandon, who is starting on a tour of the Australian Colonies, was at- one time a lieutenant in the navy and came unexpectedly into the title on his cousin's death in 1595. He is the Premier Scotch Duke and carries on his shoulders the weight of fifteen other titles also mostly Scotch. He would have been very rich but his sportive predecessor, the Red Duke, managed after losing one fortune in the sixties to find a flaw in the entail. This placed properties worth a; huge sum at his absolute disposal, and what he didn't spend he left to his daughter. Lady Mary Douglas, who will be a considerable heiress.

Mr Crispe. one of the inspectors of the Maintenance Department of the railways, has been transferred from Invercargili to Auckland, and has entered on his duties. Another officer has taken over the district lateiy supep-ised by Mr McSherrey, resigned, whilst Mr Neale goes to the North of Auckland as inspector over the Whangarei and Kawakawa maintenance branches. Mr Thomas Culpan, the DeputyRegistrar of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, has been appointed DeputyRegistrar under the Old Age Pensions Act for the Auckland provincial district. The fine yacht Muritai, belonging to Mr Lushington, which has been on view at the Queen-street wharf during the past week, will be sold by Messrs W. Blyth and Co., auctioneers, at 13 noon to-morrow. As the yacht is for absolute sale and has been viewed by quite a number of yachtsmen, there is likely to be keen competition for her possession. The fine little yacht Merry Thought, belonging to Mr Gray is also to be sold at the same time.' Doth yachts are in splendid order and fitted out ready for sea.

Mr Mac Duff Boyd, Professional Violinist, Karori Road. Wellino-ton writes: T have suffered for years from indigestion, dizziness, and' headache I have tried everything inythe shape of patent medicines and have found no relief. I have the greatest pleasure in saying that I have tried Nurse Woodward's Health Syrup, and found, after using one bottle, instant relief and would recommend it to all those who suffer from this most troublesome affliction, especially professional musicians.'—(Ad.) Wilson McCullagh and Co., are showing Fancy Coloured Grenadines at 10k! yard. All Wool Delaines at 1A usual price 1/9.—(Ad.)

Brett's Auckland Almanac- p,„ eial Handbook and Diarv to llT 1* be published on Thursday n ext will, as usual, contain calenX H*' tables, map of New Zealand i * mail and railway timetable,'ffi-1 and postal directories, statistic? lal maries, garden and farm Z 1 Um* and .a fuH budgj! o^fafiS* relating to Auckland city and^ districts. The diary table S ya? e dprSS on good paper include money f ab W and answer all the purpose, of household and commercial diary ti, book contains over 300 paces *'t,,7 • sold at the low price o/ o fe S* As a handy work of refer_3' throughout the year no business firm or private house should be without* copy. a

Exhibitors at the Exhibition and visitors will find in the 'Graphic' *v ™*. the Srst of „ series $%£ of the leading exhibits. The- chief attractions of the Exhibition will hi reproduced in the pages of the Graphic' weekly, special ar^ane-P ments having been made for photo" graphing whatever of Interest is to found in and about the building I his week m addition to a number of engravings of the lar» hi, plays there ■is a full ™ photogravure of the Choral Hall during the Governor's sneech at the opening ceremony. Three photo graphers were accorded pcrmision to photograph the scene, but the results were only satisfactory in the case of the 'Graphic's' representative Be sides these interesting mementos of the Exhibition the number contains the usual variety of miscellaneous il'. lustrations, among which may be mentioned views of the A.A.A. and C.C.'s carnival, showing the' new pavilion in the domain and the leading victors of the day. Dairy Commissioner Euddick has returned to Wellington from an inspect tion of the principal cheese and butter factories of the South Island, and expresses himself exceedingly pleased with what he saw. His visit, he says has confirmed the opinion he formed as the result of his trip to the West Coast of the North Island, that New Zealand, with its natural advantages should be able to produce large quantities of dairy produce of a: quality which ought to command the highest prices at Home.

On Saturday, December 30, at 10 a.m., Messrs Hunter and Nolan. will sell by auction the whole of Messrs Alison Bros.' horse stud at Motukorea (Brown's Island). The sale will take place at the Durham Yards.

Our Gents' White Drill, Khaki, and Flannellette Suits from 8/6 are exceptional value. Smith and Caughey. Wilson McCullagh and Co. have just opened 57 magnificent Silk"Blouses, running at 12/6, 15/6, 16/9 and 23/6 each. These goods are marked at about half usual price.—(Ad.) Smith and Caughey have just opened a splendid line of Boys' Kaiapoi Tweed Suits in good useful shades from 7/6 (Advt.)

Splendid Striped Zephyrs at Wilson1 McCullagh and Co.'s. New season's goods at 7Ail yard. Silk Shot Zephyrs at Sd, ysual price. 1/3.—(Ad.) Smith and Caughey. are showing an immense variety of Boys' Washing Blouses in latest- styles iroin l/llp(Advt.)

Great variety of Needle Point Sunshades also White and Cream Simshades from 3/11 each at Wilson McCullagh and Co.'s.—(Ad.) All parents should inspect Smith and Caughey's Boys' Clothing Department. They hold an immense stock, and give special value.—(Advt.) Ask for Q.S. Corsets; clock-spring steel practically unbreakable. All drapers.—Ad. / Mothers have your boys well dressed for the holidays, you can do it cheap by calling on Geo. Fowlds.— (Advt.)