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Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 290, 6 December 1900, Page 4

Messrs. . .J. Callnan and Adam presided over a brief sitting "of the Police Court this morning. The business was confined to charges of drunkenness, for which offence James McCall was lined 10/ or 48 hours' hard labour; James alias Richard Shepherd, 5/ or 24 hours; William Carroll and George Heighway, each £1 or 7 days; Henry Lawson Walker, 14 days' hard labour; and Selina Nicklin, one month's hard labour. . One first offender was fined 5/, and another convicted and discharged with a caution.

It is intended to call for tenders shortly for the formation of a reservoir at Titirangi in connection with the Nihotapu water scheme. The engineer is at present on the goldfields and is inquiring as to the relative merits oi fluming and open ditching as means for carrying water.

The Mayor has received a letter from the Wai hi Brass Band asking that the band be allowed to play in the Albert Park on -the afternoon of Sunday, December 16th, and to take up a collection to help to defray the dost, of their forthcoming trip to the band competition at Christ-church. The request will undoubtedly be granted. For the last two or three years the Waihi Band has been recognised as the premier band in the province, and has done exceedingly well against the pick of the colony's, bands, so that the public may expect a musical treat. It is to be hoped that a considerable sum will be realised to help to represent Aiickland in the forthcoming competition.

A peculiar accident happened to Mr Patterson, blacksmith, of Levuka, Fiji, on the recent trip of the Ovalau to Auckland. Mr Patterson sat down in a canvas deck chair on day and the bar slipped, so that the occupant fell backwards. In doing1 so he put his hand behind him to save himself. His hand was jammed between. the bar and the leg of the chair and severely crushed. When his wounds were dressed Mr Patterson, sat down on anothe.r chair, which immediately collapsed, and he was only saved from another fall by a bystander. On reaching town it was . found necessary to amputate one of the fingers of the injured hand, and Mr Patterson is now claiming compensation . from the Union Company on the ground that the chair was unfit for use.

The hearing of the charge of libel brought against Matthew A. Ferri by Nicholas Green* an-Austrian board-ing-house keeper, was continued after we went to press yesterday. The alleged libel was contained in a letter sent by accused to the Inspector of Police, in which he said the Austrian boarding-house keepers "have held private meetings (on the rules of Anarchists), with a view of making plot to • kill." The informant Green gave evidence as to the feeling between the Austrians in Auckland and the accused. Witness admitted that the Austrians were contrib\iting 50/ each towards the cost of the prosecution. John Bilich, another boarding-house keeper, gave corroborative evidence, stating that great annoyance had been felt by the boarding-house keepers at the statements made in accused's letter. Eventually the case was adjourned till next Wednesday, when further evidence-for the prosecution •will be called.

Mr F. F. Watt' editor and proprietor of the Hot Lakes "Chronicle",' died at his residence, Kotor.ua, on Tuesday evening, after an illness extending over several weeks.1 Mr Watt' was born in Montrose, Scotland, m 18M, and came to this colony at an ear.y age, afterwards visiting Australia and America. In 1895 he purchased the Hot Lakes "Chronicle," vvhicii he owned up to the time of his death. Mr Watt leaves a widow, but no family. : ;

A lad named Herbert Brown, seven years of age, while running, along the top of the Breastwork at Mechanics Bay last evening, overbalanced himself and fell into the watey, which was about sft. deep:A man named Ernest Adolph, an employee of Messrs Macklow Bros..'hearing the screams of aie boy's companion, ran at once to the spot, and succeeded in getting the lad as lie was sinking. But, for the promptitude of Adolph the boy would have been drowned.

General satisfaction is expressed by the public- in the arrangement ot trains in connection with the Mercer Kes-atta on Saturday next, At the previous regattas the return trains have left the aquatic township much too early in the afternoon, people having to hurry away immediately after the last race. This year the last, train for town, leaves at 6.35 p.m., which Will thus give the public an opportunity of viewing ttie beauties of the Waikato around Mercer, and then reaching home at a reasonable hour. Numbers of boats and canoes will be available for those desirous of having an hour's pleasure on the g-lassy waters of the noble Waikato.

The employees of Messrs Arthur Yates ami Cb.. and D. Hay and Son, together with several visitors, yesterday journeyed to Home Bay, Motutapu,' where the annual cricket match was played and resulted in a win for Yates and Co. by 2S runs, thanks principally to the', splendid batting of Brown, who scored 53 not out, and 35, out of totals of 79 and 68. Hay and Son replied with 37 (Leonard 17 not out), and 84 (MacGregor 39, am 3 McDonald 25). For the winners Angus took S wickets, Key 6, and Brown 2, while for the losers McDonald 15 wickets, Sloman 4, and Leonard 2, were- the successful bowlers. Messrs McDonald (McDonald and Son) and A. Bevins gave every satisfaction as umpires. During the afternoon a party went out fishing, but were not so succesful as the cricketers. After tea a start was made for town at about 6 p.m., cheers being given for Mr lteid, who had kindly given, permission to hold the picnic on his island, and for Messrs Craig and Kirk, who had kindly assisted the visitors. Town was readied about 8 p.m., cheers being given for Messrs Hay and Yates, and for the umpires, after which all dispersed, having spent a most enjoyable day.

The erection of a public hall at New Lvtmi is just completed, and the hall will be opened on Friday evening next. The dedicatory oration will be delivered by Mr John Bollard, M.H.E., who will preside over,, the. evening ceremonies. After the chairman has delivered his speech, there will be an excellent vocal and. instrumental concert,'and this Will be followed by a ball. A first-class band has been engaged, and several 'busses will run to iaM itaia NewL'yrin on the occasion.

* In his annual report, the Headmaster of the Thames High School (Mr Jas. Adams, 8.A.) calls the attention of the Governors to the unnecessary expense entailed upon those who attend the University examinations. In the case of school children this can be remedied by holding the entrance and junior examinations in the several centres of population, when the/ cost would be little more than the fees for examination. At present travelling and maintenance of candidates whilst in Auckland must cost each pupil five pounds, an expense that can be illaft'orded, and in many cases is prohibitory. In the case of the degree examinations, many of the candidates are ■ teachers with small salaries, and to suit them the examinations should be in the holidaj's, as at the London University. As they are held at present, the Governing Boards of schools are put to extra expense, or the candidates are compelled to pay substitutes. Mr Adams sugg-ests that a letter from the Board of Governors to the Minister of.Education would do a great deal towards remedying- this evil.

Messrs. L.-D. and N. Alfred. 2fa than made a most important addition to the Sylvia, Park stud at the St. Albans sale, held at Melbourne yesterday. They purchased the brood mare Lissadurn, sired by the famous Bill of Portland, from Cooya.

A very attractive programme has been prepared for the Napier-street public school concert, which is to be given in the Opera House to-morrow evening. The teachers and pupils of the school have been engaged for many weeks pa-st in making ready for the concert. There will be over 200 performers. Amongst the items on the programme are pretty choruses, dances, bayonet drill, negro songs, elub^ drill, dumb-bell drill, fairy dance, patriotic songs, etc.

This season's golden apple brand of cider is again on the Auckland market, and the enterprising firm, the Campbell-Ehrenfried Company, has the agency. Messrs. Pletqher, Humphreys & Co., the .manufacturers, report an excellent crop of apples 'in Canterbury during the past season, at least so far as quality is concerned. Consequently they have been successful in producing cider for this summer's consumption eqtial, if not superior, to any they have hitherto produced, and it will, they are confident, command a large demand this season^ i The bottle cider has received their special attention, and this golden apple champagne cider of 1899 vintage is quite equal to.the best productions of England and Normandy, where it is justly esteemed as the queen of beverages.

The Knox Church congregation hold a sale of work to-morrow, which is to be opened by Mr. W..M. Oatts, of Glasgow. The Ladies' Guild have a very large selection of beautiful and useful goods from Britain, as well as various parts of New Zealand, and patrons may rely upon getting excellent value for their money. A firstclass programme of instrumental music will be provided.

Winners of prizes at the recent horticultural show can obtain tho same from Messrs. Yates & Co., Queenstreet. Prize-winners in children's classes are asked to state the nature of the prizes preferred, whether books, garden . utensils,. seeds or plants.

An entertainment of a more than usually deserving character will be given this evening'in the City Hall by Mr. P. E. Dixs Gaiety Company. This is a benefit performance tendered by Mr. Dix in aid of the Auckland Ladies' Benevolent Society. An excellent programme has heen prepared, and ~nders should-not hesitate to pay the City Hall a visit and witness one of the best variety performances that has yet. been presented, in. this town. Mr. Dix has brought the City Hall entertainments to a high degree of merit, and those who patronise the concert this evening will be sure of having a good evening's amusement, besides enjoying the satisfaction of helping a good cause. Amongst the members of the company, who will appear are Frank M. Clark, the clever comedian; the marvellous Faust trio, the Wirigate sisters, Ivy; Scott, Ida Rrislj-n, the Lin wood sisters, Conny Moreny, McKisson arid Kearns, and other well-known artists.

Those who have had the pleasure of listening to the interesting lectures on Cornish life and character delivered by the Rev. E. Tremayne Dun. stan, of Sydney, will be pleased to hear that he has consented, by request, to give an elocutionary recital in Beresford-street Church.to-morrow, night. Several'musical items will be rendered by leading local artists. *fa charge will be made for admission, but a collection will be-taken in aicj of the Auckland Congregational Home Mission funds.

On the occasion of Mr and Mrs G. H. Powley's return from their trip to the Old Country they were given, a | hearty! welcome' by .their employees. The factory was very tastefully decorated by the young ladies with flowers, 'evergreens, and ribbons. Mrs * Powley, on her entrance, was presented with a handsome bouquet. .Mr | F. M. King presented Mr Powley vfith a beautifully illuminated nddress on behalf of the employees.' Mr Powley. on behalf of Mrs Powley and himself thanked his employees for their vers- ' hearty welcome.

The St. Mary's parish Sunday, school picnic will, this year, by kind, permission of Mr Eeld, take place at Motutapu on Saturday, the Bth ihst. The p.s. Britannia will make two trips to the island, one at 9 a.m. and the second at 1.30 p.m. \

The secretary of the' Auckland Cricket. Association has received communicatiions from the Chi-istehureli and Wellington Associations regretting that they cannot accept the pro* posed dates for the interprovincial matches and suggesting others. The 'Wellington Association wish Auckland -to play on the way down, beginning either on December 21st or 22nd. The matter will be considered by the local association to-morrow evening.

The employees on the railway, Auckland section, have arranged to hold a monster picnic ..cm .Christmas Day at Motutapu. Steamers .will leave Auckland wharf both morningl -and afternoon, a band has been engaged, and a programme of sports arranged. Christmas Day has been chosen owingl to the fact that, a large number of railway employees are on. that day. able to get away, whereas on other holidays extra trains are' running.

The Ponspnb3' annual regatt* tstk.es place on Satuar^y, I.?,,Jeffries close on Pridaj^ ni^Ht^nfestv, at the Ponsonby ,Club Hotel. There is/; every promise of the regatta ifteiPf &• great success, and no doubt there HviU ; be a large entry list..

The fifth annual convention of the New Zealand section of the ;The6sophical Society will be held in Auckland on December 30th and-3lst this year, and Ist January, 1901. A g-oocLat-tendance of delegates is expected, and Axickland members are "already preparing to receive them and entertain them with brotherly hospitality. The meetings of the Convention ■ will be open to all sympathisers and friends of the movement. ''-.'

The anual concert of the Napierstreet School will be heldin the Opera House to-morrow evening". The programme includes character songs', choruses, nigger minstrelsy, military movements, and Indian club swinging1.

A first-class livery and bait stable with up-to-date plant is offered for sale in Wellington,, See advertisement. -■'~. . . ■

Attention of investors is drawn to the sale by auction to-morrow at 2 p.m.. by Messrs. Samuel Vaile & Sons, of properties in the estate of the late' Mrs. Shepherd. The lots comprise "Langham House," .Termyn-street; two allotments, Jermyn-street; two allotments, Beach Road, city; 34 allotments, Cheltenham, Devonport; 14' allotments, Epsom; and 3 allotments, Parnell. Special attention is di awn to the fact that the Jermyn-street-frontage is now to be offered in tyro/ lots instead of three, thus greatly increasing the size of each section." The trustees are resolved': to realise.

Valuable properties will be sold by, auction to-morrow at noon by Mr. Thornes, in the estate of the late J. C,. Seocombe, embracing shops in Karangahape Road, cottages and large allotment in Nelson-street, ldrgeblocka of building land and cottages in Khyber Pass, Franklin Road, Otab.ub.il an<* Howick; also several country properties.

Mr. A. Marques, Doctor of Science, , will, by request, continue his most interesting lecture upon the relations between sound, form and colour, andtheir effect upon physical health, tomorrow evening. The doctor's addresses are frill of interesting- scientific matter. He is the author ol the interesting book, "The Human Aura,' and he has been asked to lecture on' that subject on Sunday evening. ' ';' The last of this year's course of afternoon theosophical talks for ladies : will.be given by Mrs". Draffln in the Theosophical Society's rooms to-mor-row afternoon. :-w