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Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 41, 17 February 1900, Page 4

The news of the relief of Kimberley which was made known through the city to-day by means of a "Star" extra was hailed with the greatest of satisfaction. Flags were immediately hoisted on the staffs above Government and insurance offices and other places of business. When the cablegram was read at the W.C.T.U. Conference those present joined in singing the Doxology.

Captain Edwin predicts a northerly gale, witli rain, after 12 houis; and considerable sea.

News from Ta,upo slates that His Excellency Earl Beaucharnp, Governor of New South Wales, accompanied by his private secretary, arrived at Taupo yesterday from the South. They came up the Wanganni River to Pij)iriki, and by coach from there to Tokaanu, crossing- the Lake in the steamer. The weather was generally fine, and the trip a pleasant one. Lord Beauchamp was at the Spa last night, going on to Wairakei, and continuing his journey on Monday to Eotorua and Auckland.

On Friday afternoon last a very pleasing* ceremony took place at the Children's Home, Vermont street. An invitation had been previously issued by the Matron to the Pastor and Deacons of the U.F.B. Church, and the ladies of the Samaritan Society to visit the Home in the afternoon 6f tlie day mentioned, the object being kept a secret. TXhe company having assembled, the eldest of the little girls stepped forward and said: "Dear Ladies and Friends, —On behalf of the children of the Home, I have much pleasure in presenting- the committee with a cot." Another little girl then unveiled a very nice cot with beddingall complete, the word "Hilda," the name of the youngest child in the Home, to whom the cot had been dedicated, being nicely worked on each article, the quilt bearing the name of each child in the Home. Pastor Salter in a. few words, on behalf of the committee, thanked the children for their useful present, and commended their self-denial in saving up their pennies for this purpose. The company was then entertained at afternoon tea, after which Mr R. H. Swales proposed a vote of thanks to the Matron, Miss Carnie, and her .assistant, on whom the whole matter reflected great credit.'

The non-commissioned officers and men of | the Devonport Coastguard Artillery Volunteers held a social gathering last evening in their large marquee at the camp at Devonport. The company officers and the instructors of the Permanent Force were present by invitation. An excellent musical programme was provided, items being rendered by Gunners Feltham, Biekerton, Menzies, Ingham, Harkins, Burton, Nelson, O'Gara, Westpahl, Skerritt, Sergeants Gi'inlinton. and Goldsworthy. Gunner Johnson exhibited a phonograph, which caused much amusement. Supper was served in good style, and a number of toasts were duly honoured. "The Queen." proposed by Captain Napier "The Company's Officers," proposed by Sergeant-Major Tester: "The Instructors,," proposed by Sergeant Goldsworthy, and responded to by Sergeant Furquarson,. P.M.: "The Navy, Army, and Auxiliary Forces," proposed by Lieutenant Gardner. The entertainment concluded at the sound of "The Last Post," by the bugler, the whole company singing "God Save the Queen."

At Whakatane on the 12th inst;, a charge against J. H. Spurr, licensee of The Commercial Hotel, "Whakatane of keeping- his hotel open after ten o'clock at night and of exposingliquors for sale at that time, was heard by Colonel Roberts, S.M. Serjeant Kelly of Tauranga prosecuted on behalf of the police, and Mr J. "Reed of Auckland appeared for the defence. Eleven witnesses were called for the prosecution, and deposed tra a large number of people being present in the hotel at the time it was visited by the police. It was, however, proved by the defence that the cause of the |largte number 'being- there was on account of the visit of the Premier to Whakatane, and that the majority were either lodgers or members of various deputations waiting" to interview Mr Seddon. After hearing Mr Eeed's argument for the defence the Court dismissed both charges. The Happy Hours Concert Cy. will tour the Goldfields next week. The company will play at Karaugahake on Monday and Tuesday next, Waikino oh Wednesday, Waitekauri on Thursr day, Golden Cross on Friday, and Wa? hi on Saturday and Monday.

The following entries have been r«. ceivecl by the local secretary for the annual 'examination under Trinity, College. London, in musical knowledge (theory), to be held here on the 9th June next: —Senior division, pass 11, honours 3; intermediate division, pass 39, honours 26; junior division, pass 56, honours 35: total 170. Purther entries will be received up to ten o'clock on Monday morning, and will be forwarded to London by the Suez mail, due in time to enable the names to be added to the list of candidates.

On Monday morning, at ten o'clock, the box office will open at Wildman and Lyell's for the benefit matinee of "Dandy Dick," which Mr and Mrs Brough and their company are so gen, erously giving for the Rough Eiders' Contingent Fund. It is to be sincerelyhoped that the house on this occasion will be commensurate with the worthiness of the object, and the excellence of the performance. Xo one who has seen "Dandy Dick" should fail to renew acquaintance with Georgina Tiaman, Xoah Topping, with Sheba and Salome, or with dear old Blore (with his H's on the 'At Stand). As for those who have not yet. given themselves this treat,. let them make Mr Brough number them amongst the "lot of nice new- friends" he is "in-ter-a-du.ced" to in the play. Children or young people may be taken to "Dandy; Dick" with the certainty That they will enjoy a laugh and hear nothing beyond their years. \ 'Miss Kirk, W.C.T.U. delegate from Wellington, will speak, and Miss Powell, W.C.T.U. delegate 'from. Christchurch, will sing at the Central Mission to-morrow evening.. .

To-morrow the ■ s.s. Admiral will run an excursion to the fishing grounds. Steamers will also run to St. Helier's.

We direct attention to Churton and Co.'s advertisement re valuable properties at Devonport and Takapuna, to be submitted to auction at their mart on Thursday next.

Our sale of remnants and odd lota commences on Monday next. Ladieg' should not fail to inspect the halfprice tables. — Smith and Caughey. -(Ad.)

To-night secure your working suit for 10/-, shirt 1/-, underflannels 2/11, trousers 4/11, at Geo. Fowlds.—(Ad.) Our sale of remnants and odd lots commences on Monday next. Ladies should not fail to inspect the halfprice tables.—Smith and Caughey. -(Ad.)

Eemnants of dress goods, prints and muslin will be cleared this weelc at. one half their original price. Thii week only. D.S.C.—(Ad.)