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Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 5, 7 January 1899, Page 4

The Hon. A. J. Cadman, Minister for Mines, returned to town this afternoon by the Kaipara train. Mr Cadman spent the holiday season with relatives at Wairoa. 1 The appeal made through our colums last night by Mr H. Wilding, chairman of the New Zealand Society for the Protection of Women and Children and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, is one that should command public sympathy. During the past nine months the Society has dealt with 149 cases in the protection of women and children department, and 41 cases in tna-t for the prevention of cruelty to animals, irrespective of the large number of cautions given. During the same period the Society has obtained from truant husbands, and from putative fathers of illegitimate offspring, a total sum of £6 19/6 per week—equal to £362 14/6 per annum —besides two sums of £20 each, and in very many cases without even troubling the Courts. A work of this kind, involving careful investigation by competent officers, cannot be carried on without considerable expense, and the Society is at present short of funds. Mr Wilding intimates that to those who wish to satisfy themselves as to the Society's bona fides, a copy of the last report shall be sent on application to the secretary, at A'.M.P. Buildings, Queen street, Auckland. We hope that there will be a liberal response to his appeal. Apart, from the services rendered by the Society to suffering humanity, its success in making husbands and fathers bear their just responsibilities results in a considerable saving to the rates. But above all, it behoves us as a Christian community to maintain in our midst a vigorous organisation for the defence of the helpless and oppressed. We would direct- special attention lo the New Zealand story 'Sent Into Exile,' by Miss C. E. Cheeseman, author of 'A Rolling Stone,' 'Had He Known,' and 'On a Lee Shore.' The interest of Auelclanders in the story will no doubt, be enhanced by the knowledge that it is from the pen of a lady 'so well known and highly esteemed among us, and who has achieved some distinction already as a novelist. The story is begun on page 6 to-night, and it will be continued daily.

-ho Exhibition was well patronised j to-day, the military \™™*™£*£ ~,.„,,„„. .. large number ot .lsitois. S'Jonrmimeutwillbebron^^^ conclusion this evening. Ihe conteste coming up for decision this after noon | were- Lenpinjr in sections, swoicl ... sword. Son cutting, manual and , firing, bayonet v. *WO?*^™* .on horseback, and signalling, lo „ioi,i a- charge of sixpence will be . intde for admission to the The events will be Umber race, tent pitching, bayonet exere.se, wheel -ace, gun drill, obstacle race, and Ts.L.O. race The usual promenade conceit , will be hejd in the Victoria Avenue. ; Mr ].. Robertson (jun.), of Melbourne, will speak and sing at the Helping Hand Mission on Sundaj eveuiii"'. In the morfaing the hey. \.. : ... Sinclair will give an address on our motto for 1899, 'What .\oukL Jesus Do?' j The M U. Oddfellows hold their Premier Picnic at Home Bay, Mottitapu, on Saturday. February Uth. Steamers have been engaged to run from Thames. Coromandel, Paeroa, T. arkworth, PuhOi, Turanga Creek, Howick wharf and Panmure bridge. Jne Ferry fleet will run from Auckland. Special arrangements have been made with the Northern Steamship Company for Whangarei brethren. The committee meet every Wednesday evening in the Cook-street Oddfellows Hall. Tlie Birkenhead and Xortheote strawberry growers have sent thirfy!'«ix boxes' of strawberries to the inmates of the Blind Institute, in addition to those sent to the other orphanages as stated some time ago. All ihe "boxes in which the strawberries are retailed in the city are made by the blind boys under instructions from the Birkenhead and Xortheote Fruit- ; growers' Association. House furnishers are reminded of the sale at Mount Roskill of Mr E. C. Abbott's furniture, to be sold on Tuesday next, 10th. by Gabriel Lewis and jCo. The furnishings are in first-class order. The James' bioscope closes a successful season to-night at Wesley Hall, Xewton. Those who have not. seen this wonderful exhibition should avail themselves of this last opportunity. There will be an entire change of programme—new living pictures, new comic street scenes, and exceptionally good records upou the microphonograph. Tergne Whyte's popular song 'Victory' will be sung by Mr Fitts in the 'French Maid' or. Monday night. The many friends of Mr Horace Stebbing, an .Aueklander who writes under the nome de plume of Vergne Whyte. will be pleased to know that 'Victory' has been very favourably received m the South. To-morrow the Ferry Co. will run steamers to MotutapiK' Rakino Island and the fishing grounds, St. Helier's Bay, Lake Takapuna and the warships in harbour, particulars of which will be found in another column. The attention of passengers is called to the fact that the Clansman will sail for northern ports at 7 p.m. on Monday, not 9 p.m., as previously announced. . • -■•'.-■.

Successful exhibitors at the recent Auckland Kennel Club Show can obtain their medals and certificates by calling at Mr Ball's chemist shop, L»wer Queen-Street.'

The s.s. Vivid leaves on- her usual weekly excursion to Riverhead tomorrow morning, returning to the wharf at 6 p.m.

Mr Iredale, the enterprising city draper, has now added an elevator to reach his popular tea rooms in connection with his establishment. The elevator will be a great boon to the ladies who are wearied after hours of shopping. The tea rooms will no' doubt be much patronised.

The eommitete of the North Shore Native Regatta met last evening at the Devonport Council Chambers. Mr M. Niccol.presiding. It was decided to ask Mr Coyle to fire tbe mine blowing up the Enterprise. The. Medical Officers report showed that the health of the natives was excellent, five out out of the six eases of illness reported being indigestion. With reference to complaints about the sanitary arrangements, it was stated that complete arrangements had been made, and there were no complaints from the natives. A protest lodged against the winner of the war canoe race on the ground that she did not round the buoys as directed was referred.to the umpire for investigation. The committee adjourned till Wednesday, when the finance committee's report will be read. The prize money in the former events-has not yet been paid over, the others being deferred pending the result of the protest against Taheretikitiki.

Owing •to the Primitive Methodist Church, Victoria Avenue, Eden Terrace district, having been destroyed by fire during the week, a meeting of workers was held last evening to arrange for future services. The Rev. C. E. Ward presided. It was arranged that the Sundayschool should be held in the old hall, at the rear of the Eden Terrace Fire Brigade Station. If tha weather is tine to-morrow it was agreed,to hold a camp meeting, in. the afternoon adjoining the ruins of the church, to be addressed by Revs. Ward, Buchanan and Mr Benton. The Sunday school will be held in the Eden Terrace Eire Brigade Hall at 9.30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Mr R. Hobbs, as per circular in this issue, announces that lie is positively retiring from the drapery business, and to complete his arrangements for the disposal of the business he has fixed a big reduction of stock sale, which begins on Tuesday next. This is a genuine sale, and the whole of his immense and selected stock will be cut down in price, to effect a clearance, the public may therefore rely upon bargains in every department.

Mr Mac Duff Boyd, Professional Violinist, Karori Road, Wellington, writes: 'I have suffered for year- froni indigestion, dizziness, and" headache. I have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines and have found no relief. I have the greatest pleasure in saying that I have ii_ec! Nurse Woodward's Health Syrup, and f. •!, after using one bottle, instant 1 . s.

and would recommend it tc al_ those who suffer from this most troublesome affliction, especially professional musicians.'—(Ad.)

Balance of our toy and fancy goods, including some very fine dolls, will" be cleared this week at half-price,—D.S.C. sale now on.—(Ad.)

Geo_ Fowlds has a very large siock of neckties, silk handkerchiefs, collars, braces and belts, specially selected in London. Good value.—(Ad.)

We have a very fine assortment- of ladies' blouses in silk and cotton from 1/11— Court Bros.—(Ad.)

Mr J. H. Wright, of Pukekohe, notl* .'• .'. fies in another column that he intends offering himself for re-election for & seat on the Education Board. This afternoon Constable Crean, of - Avondale, brought to the police station a youth named George Heron, aged 10, ■: whom he arrested for alleged indecent L" assault on a young girl at a picnic at Manukau South Beach on Monday last. The. sitting of the Police Court this L morning only occupied a short time, f Mr H. \V. Brabant, S.M., presided. A LL first ofi'ender for drunkenness was ' convicted and discharged. Kate Mulville admitted being drunk in Queen • street at an early hour this morning. She was fined 5/L or the alternative of ' 24 hours in Mount Eden. Thos. Mc- , Garry pleaded guilty to stealing one' . box of-plum's, valued at 2/, the property of Chang Sang. Sergeant Clarke explained that Chang Sang was de- ; livering goods at the Criterion Hot 1 in Albert street, when defendant took the case from complainant's cart and ; . went away with it. His Worship imposed a sentence of 14 days' in.p. ~.oament with hard labour. , Owing to the prevalence of. measles : at this port when the Hauroto left she was quarantined .at 'the Friendly Islands and had to proceed on to Apia without landing either passengers, mails or cargo. At Samoa-she awaited the arrival of the Taviuni and the passengers, etc., were transferred to that L vessel. At Vavau pratique was not granted to the Taviuni, and at Xuku- L lofa. she was boarded by the health ;• officer, and was ■quarantined for 24* hours, during which time the passen"•ers, mails and cargo were fumigated. The January number of the 'Christian Worker' lias come-to hand, and is a good holiday number, being filled with seasonable matter. There are Xew Year's stories, a Xew Year's poem, notes and comments by tha Ll; editor upon current topics, temperance jottings, newsy bits about mission work, and many pages of other-in-teresting matter. An illustrated poem, 'The Home Coming,' and other two illustrations complete a capita] number. Mr Thornes draws special attention - to the very choice lot of city and s.il! urban properties to be sold by auction . next Friday on account -if a. gentlemaiSLLs who is leaving for England. Thee are for absolute sale, and are all pro- -. perties produeii _._.>; good rentals. P:tr« ticulars in advertising columns. '*! - An entire change of programme will be given at the Melbourne Waxwork _ to-night. Mr Watkins and Mr Bhiert I appear in new songs. Miss Ilelt'e Warden and Johhny Collins appear ia a comedietta, 'Barney's Courtship.'':^ Devilo, the illusionist, makes his first appearance, and Messrs John Fn.ler and Howard Chambers also appear. In connection with the Friendly ,' Societies' gathering, it is announcer' that Captain Lorraine, the pai.u-lmt,-., will perform several new feats dur'.i .- his descent. Works.of art value £30 A are to be given away. Tenders are Invited for the privileges of the meetij| ing. Entries close at the Wynyard I Arms Hotel to-night. Tl. Hobbs' premises will be closes. .. all day on Monday for marking down , stock, preparing for cash sale on Tuesday, prior to disposal of business.-«j||§