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Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 85, 12 April 1899, Page 4

.. The American mail steamer Alameda arrived from San Francisco, via' ports, at 5 o'clock this morning, after a fine trip across the Pacific. The vessel left Sail Francisco at 7 a.m. on March 23, 10 hours late, the delay being- caused by snow blocking the railway line across the American continent. At Apia the vessel experienced the heaviest tropical downpour she" has yet met with. The rain fell for several hours, during which time it. was impossible to see beyond a few

hundred yards from the ship's , side. The vessel's passenger list is a small one. Included in the through list are Count Vanderweid and Professor Hart, of Melbourne. She resumes her voyage to Sydney at 5 o'clock this evening. -Her mails bear London date of March 11; New York, March •IS; San Francisco, March 23; Honolulu,, March 30; and Apia, April G.

The Auckland agent of the Labour Bureau (Mr Ferguson) has received instructions to forward an additional party of 12 suitable workmen to the Poro-o-tarao Ohinemoa section of the North: Island Trunk Railway. Applications from men already oh the books will be received at the office of the Bureau till noon to-morrow.

There arrived at Auckland this morning, Geo. M. Schilling, America's champion one-armed athlete, who has undertaken the somewhat arduous task of walking round the world, for' a wager" of 5,000 dollars. The conditions of his' contract are that he must neither 'beg, borrow, nor spend.' He is allowed four years to accomplish the feat, and must accumulate 5,000 dollars on the journey. Schilling, who is a native of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, is but 25 years of age, and has a robust and athletic appearance. He stands- over six feet high, and. does not look any the worse for his fatiguing exertions, and thrilling adventures. When nine years of age he had the misfortune to lose an arm through getting it caught in the belting of some axe-making machinery, near which he was playing. He started the present tour from New York city on the 3rd of August, 1897, attired in a newspaper suit, and was absolutely penniless. H<^ traversed a considerable distance in America, after which he'shipped from Vancouver and landed at- Sydney. He left Australia at Melbourne for .Tasmania, and landed at the Bluff on the 16th December of last year. He' has worked his way northwards, going from Wellington to Wanganui, and arriving at Hamilton after some very rough travelling through the King Country. He proceeded on to Auckland after partaking of a meal. He returns to Wellington by way of the East Coast, and leaves for Australia, where his dog (King II.) is in quarantine. Japan will be next visited, and then Europe. He intends to reach Paris in time for the Exhibition in June next year, at which place he hopes to earn by lecturing and other means the 5,000 dollars stipulated in.the contract. Accidents "excepted, Schilling is confident of accomplishing the task he has imposed on himself. He reckons that already he has walked 11,000 miles. Schilling speaks Spanish and German fluently, and is acquainting himself with the French language in order to enable him to carry out his programme in Paris.

Elsewhere in this issue is published a list of the contents of this, week's number of the 'Graphic' The number comes in time for transmission abroad by the outgoing 'Frisco mail on Monday next, and in view of that the subjects of the illustrations have, as far as possible, beep selected to tnke the taste of our friends in the Old Country, and to give . them another, glimpse into the scenery and life which is characteristic of New Zealand. We would specially call the atention of our Thames and Coromandel readers to the pictures Of iheh ail d places pillustrative of the Governor's visit to the Penihsula. Among the volunteering views the,pictures of +h. Samoan contingent, which appeared in last- week's issue and. wevre highly appreciated wil be found republished. The continued demand for these plates, and the la.i that all the editions of last week's number of the 'Graphic', have been sold. out have rendered this repetition necessary. Besides a host of miscellaneosu pictures the number is rich in stories, sketches, social news, and interesting matter of all kinds.

The monthly meeting of the Council cf the Auckland Acclimatisation Society was held yesterday afternoou, Mr Jas. Burtt (president) presiding. The monthly report of the curator of the Waimakariri/hatchery was read. It stated that thfe principal work during the past month was the making cf a fourth pond on the flat, fed by the river, and which was 100 yards iv length and 12 feet in width. This would give accommodation for all the large fish, and they should do better under the new conditions. The curator said he had let Mr Chiffing, of Morrinsville, have 300 of the larger fry, as he took &■ great interest in' acclimatisation matters. On the motion cf Mr Bull, the matter of appointing rangers was left to the decision Gf the Game Committee. '•/ '■

At the opening meeting of the Athenaeum Literary Society last evening at the V.M.C.A. rooms Mr T. Hutchis6n, - S.M., gave a lecture on 'The Renaissance.' There wag a good attendance. The lecture was replete with encyclopaedic information, showing the effect of the Renaissance on each European country and its effect; on human progress generally. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer on the motion of Dr. Laishley.

To-morrow evening' Knox Ch.ur.h_. Parriell, 'celebrate their . anniversary with a grand vocal and instrumental concert. ' A varied programme has been prepared, >as will be seen in our advertising column. Mr Steek the well-known elocutionist, is .mentioned for two recitations;' the Misses Max-well-are" to singVthe favourite thiet 'Sainted jMother,': from Wallace's "M'aritanu; -Mrs Kilgo'ur renders two solos. Banjo and ■ mandolin duos, and piano and organ duos, are also to be given by Miss Fountain. Messrs 11. Fountain, J. Cardno, and W. Dacre respectively.

Yesterday afternoon the usual meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was' held in the Central Mission Hall, Albert Street.' Mrs Thome, acting-president presided. A considerable . amount of routine biisiness was disposed of. After some discussion on \Mrs Harrison Lee's recent mission it was resolved to again invite her to visit Auckland a few months prior to the election. A message was received from Mrs H. Lee refuting an erronous report- that had been circulated in reference to'her writings in temperance papers in Australia. She receives no money for any of them, all is freely done for the good of the temperance cause.'. The President, Miss Brown-, who is about to take a visit to England, was presented with a travelling rug, also an address embodying the high appreciation of her work, and regret at being called upon to part. Miss Brown very feelingly responded in a telling speech reviewing the-past and present, urging each member to be faithful and work with increased vigour. Miss Brown leaves next Monday .at 5.30. in the -'Elingamite.' /.- , _■■<:'__■.

The case of the infant who was so heartlessly abandoned- and exposed on a verandah in Parneil last Fri .lay night has been placed in the hands of Detective Herbert, who is making inquiries into the' matter. The following particulars of the. clothes found on the child arc published in the hope that they' may lead to its identification: a baby's long flannel ette night gown, with herring-cone stitching, pink selvage; a square of pink flannelette; ' baby's binder of white flannelette; baby's chemisf:, with narrow lace edgings round armholes; bay's white nightgown, with faint white blue stripes : running through it, and large white honeycomb shawl with fringe. The infant i 3 about two or three months' oh-, with dark complexion, dark blue eyes, and no birth marks.

By the permission of Colonel Banks the officers, non-commissioned officers and men. of the Auckland garrison will attend the performance of 'David Garriek' at the Opera House on Friday night, which occasion will be a complimentary benefit to the popular actor Mr . Harry Roberts. The performance will also be under the patronage of the President and members of the. New Zealand Natives' Association,, Superintendent Hiighes and the Fire Brigades.

At the meeting of the Fountain of Friendship Lodge, M.U., last evening. Bro. H. J. Syms, P.P.G.M. treasurer was presented with a handsome gold medal in recognition of 50 years' service in the Lodge. Bro. J. J. Holland, P.P.G.M., made the presehtalion, the recipient suitably replying. On the reverse of the medal is in-scribed:-—Presented to P.P.G.M. Syms in recognition of 50 years services rendered to Fountain of Friendship Lodge, No.- 3920, M.U.A.D., April 11, 1899.' The health of Bro. Syms was honoured, and songs were gWenbv members.

The usual. meeting pf the W.C.T.U. was held, yesterday afternoon in the Central Mission Hall, Mrs Thorne presiding. It was decided to forward a telegram to Mrs Harrison Lee, inviting her to return to Auckland to hold meetings prior to the coming elections. A travelling bag and an address were presented to Miss Brown, the president, who leaves for England by the Elingamite on Monday next.

The ordinary meeting of the Devonport Borough Council was held last night, there being present the Mayor (Mr J. •C. Macky), in the chair, and Crs: Mays, Niccol, Duder, Entrican, Brookes, Handley, and Creeth. Requests for repairs to Glen and Grove Road were referred to the Streets Committee. Renewals Of drivers' licenses were granted to Messrs D. Parker, J. W. Todd, and R. Todd. A complaint was received that hackney carriages were running as stage coaches instead of waiting on their stands. It was decided to inform the proprietors Of the vehicles that if they desired to run as hackney carriages they must pay the same ice; The Mayor wasf authorised to inter? view the manager of the N.Z. Ardent Insurance Company with reference to "clause 2 in the terms Of the drainage loan. Building permits were granted to Messrs J. M. Logan, j?hompson, and Gray. '"■;*'•

The annual meeting of the Auckland Presbyteriari Elders' Asstfciatioh- tofck place in St. Andrew's Hall, Lower Symond's street, last evening. Mr John Burns, president, occupied the chair. Mr McPherson, the energetic secretary,' read the annual report; Which after a little.dis c'ussion 'was' unanimously adopted.. Encouraging and interesting addresses were delivered by the chairman, the Revs. D. J. Steel and R. Sommerville, and: by the following' members of the Association: Messrs A. J. Entrican, Brownlee, John Reid!- and Murdoch, showing the good objects and benefits of- the Association and its power for good. Miss McPherson gave a capital recitation and excellent music was coritrlbuted^fcy members of St, Andrew's choir. Tea was provided and presided over by the following ladies of St. Andrew's: Mesdamjb H. Davey, J. Reid, Falconer,-and Whitfield, and the Misses Kirk-yvood, Winks, and Fraser. A hearty vote of thanks to these ladies was^iven and also to the speakers and choir. The office bearers elected for the current year were: Mr John Reid, president; Messrs John Burns and R V B. Herriott, vice presidents; Mr McPherson, secretary; together with a committee of elders drawn from the various churches. Several of the speakers urged that the meetings of the> Association ■ warranted a larger attendance of elders. -

Just arrived splendid shipment of velour dart, specially imported for heavy curtains for halls, diningrooms. Look in at our windows'.— Tonson Garlick Co.—(Ad.)

We/have just opened up a choice, vriiiety of fancy collarettes, bows, silk and net ties; also novelties in sequin 4 net, and silk blouse fronts, at lowest cash prices.—Smith and Caughey.— (Ad.) ' - - '

In our new premises we arcshowiug the selection made by our London and Continental buyers; 1000 cases of drapery and furnishings now opened. —D.S.C.—(Ad.)

Just look. The' largest, show of blankets ever shown in our warehouse now open for inspection in our large windows. Just look in for yourselves.—Tonson Gai'lick Co.— (Ad.)

We-have now in stock every shade in plain artd Vtwilled flannellettesi white, pink, and1 cream, 28in wide. 3Jd, white, pink, cream, v blue, red, cardinal, maroon, 32in,. 4Jd up, at Smith and Caughey's.—(A3,)

• Special value in striped flahnelletteg, ?i?A_ wide, Gd and.Cjjd per yd, g>ood patterns, at Smith and Caughey's.—(Ad.)

Coat and skirt dress materials in all-wool covert coatings, Sedan, Amazon, repp, coi-duroy, etc.; an immense assortment and extra good value, 42in, Is 63d to 2s lid, 4Sin 3s 3d and 3s 6d, 52in in new -tan, drab, grey, blue, green, etc, 3s 9d, 3s lid, 4s 9d, 5s lid, 6s Cd ta 8s lid.—Smith and Caughey. -(Ad.) ' ;;

.To Carters with horse teams.—l can employ up to 50 extra teams to cart pipes ex Mamari dxiring the next week or so. —Apply at once, J. J. Craig, coal shed, Breakwater Road.—(Ad.)

Our glove department is fully furnished with all the standard makes of ladies' kids, newest shades and stitchings, at wholesale prices.—D.S.C.t-