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Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 30, 6 February 1899, Page 4

The young man Hunt, whose accident at Kararnu was reported a few days ago, is progressing favourably, and had so far recovered on Friday that he was removed to his father's place at Hargate.

1 At a meeting of the proprietors of I the Union Bank held in London a I dividend of 12/(5 per share was cleI clared, being at the rate of 5 per cent iper share per annum. The sum of I £29,777 was carried forward. 1 Colonial shareholders are notified they ' may now collect their dividends. i The bell presented to St. Andrew's I Presbyterian Church by Mrs Lhzabeth j Somervell arrived from Glasgow via the South yesterday. The bell, which lisa very large, one, was cast- by i Messrs \\ ilson and Co., Ltd., Glasgow, land bears the inscription: 'Presented !to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, I Vuckland, by Mrs Elizabeth Somervell, to the glory of God. James Milne, ALA., minister. Among the old identities who visited the Exhibition on Friday last was one who is a very old identity indeed, viz., Air Joshua Robinson, who is consider--1 ably over S7 years of age. To show J what life and'vigour there is in the lold gentleman it may interest many to I hear that about two months ago he ! walked to the top of Rangitoto and j back and felt none the worse for his j trip, which is surely a wonderful feat i for a man of his years. He is at present 'enjoying the best of health, and as | far as appearances go he bids well -to i reach the century.

The Italian cruiser Etna, on a cruise round the world, arrived from Fiji on Saturday afternoon. She has visited Spain. Madeira, South America. San Francisco, Honolulu, Samoa and Fiji, and after a short stay here proceeds on to Sydney. Yesterday morning the vessel fired the usual 'salute to the British flag, which was acknowledged by Fort Cautley. On Saturday evening, Mr Robert Rose, Italian Consul at Auckland, visited the vessel, and yesterday afternoon took the commander and some of the officers for a drive. There w^as some delay on the Etna's arrival before communication with her was held, the commander wishing to see some of the harbour officials first in order that he might not infringe any of the port rules. The launch Presto, with a number of tradesmen on board, went off as the warship came to her anchorage, but as there were no harbour officials on board her they were refused admission to the ship. Mr F. Williams, an Italian, explained that there was no reason why they should not, come ashore, and one of the lieutenants came off in a boat to consult with the harbour authorities. Captain Duder, harbour master, gave the officers all the information desired. The ship's doctor came ashore in the evening, and on being communicated with Dr. Lewis, health officer, granted pratique, the ship having a. clean bill of health from Suva, and there being no sickness a.board. The Etna, came in without a pilot, it not being customary for warships to take pilots when entering- port by daylight. A pilot was avaailable, and Captain Giovello knew to signal to bring him out, but did not hoist it..

An okl Thames identiy named William Taylor died there to-day, aged 62. Deceased was formerly one of the owners of the City of Alanchester mine.

Air Howard Chambers, who is well known in Auckland musical circles as the possessor of a very fine and well cultivated bass voice, leaves Auckland by the Westralia. to-day for Sydney, having severed his connection with Afr John Fuller, a. member of whose company he has been for the last two years, proving himself a favourite everywhere. It will be remembered that Air Chambers first appeared with Afr A. H. Gee in Auckland, and his interpretation of 'Pooh Bah' in the 'Alikado' whilst a member of the Auckland Amateur Club will. still be pleasarifly recollected. He has since toured New Zealand professionally, and is now leaving here under engagement with Air Harry Rickards to join his Tivoli Company in Sydney. Air Chambers' many admirers will be sorry that Auckland is loosing one of its best vocalists, and will join us in wishing that the success that has followed him everywhere may establish him as great a favourite in the larger Australian cities at; he has proved himself here. We trust that his professional engagements may give us the opportunity of again hearing him sing at some future date.

The s.s. Rotoiti takes 90 tons of butter from Auckland, to be transhipped at Wellington to England. During the past week Taranaki sent 400 tons of butter to England. A sale of forfeited shares in the Victoria G.AL Company is advertised for to-morrow. ♦

Alessrs Bollard and Fronde, the wellknown firm of painters and siVnwriters. Queen-street, notify that they have dissolved partnership." The business at the old premises will in future be carried on by Afr R. H. Fro'ude. The Summer Aleeting of the Takapuna Jockey Club was brought to a successful conclusion en Saturday afternoon. Everything passed off successfully, and the racing was of an interesting character. The totalisator receipts for the three days did not come up to last year's, when £23 255 was handled by Air Bloomfield and staff against £22,400 in 189 S. After the race for the Welter Handicap, Mark Ryan, rider of the mare Arerry Alaid was accosted by Sergeant Gordon and his name was taken, the complaint being that the mare was unduly punished. It is understood Police* Court proceedings will follow. The arrangements for the taking of the publicVo and fro from, the North Shore were most complete, and reflected credit on Afr Alex. Alison, manager of the Devonport Ferry Company. At a meeting of the Grand Lodge of Druids to-day the sum of £.2 2s was voted to the Sir George Grey Alemorial Committee.

AlissAlabel Farrell, Associate" of the Auckland University School of Alusic announces that she will resume duties' as teacher of the piano at her residence, Anglese;fstreet, on Alonday, February 13. " '

Smith & Caughey are selling to-day a line of Boys' All-wool Cream and Cardinal Serge Blouses for 1/11 each usual price 5/11.—(Ad.) Furniture Sale.—Our great furniture sale is such a success that we have decided to keep it on for a few days longer—only a few, mind you.—Tonson Garlick Company (Limited).— (Ad) Immense reductions have been made m Gents' Summer Clothing at Smith & Ccaughey's Great Summer Fair- a Tennis Suit for 5/11.—(Ad)