The Evening Star SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1888.

Evening Star, Issue 7628, 2 June 1888, Page 2

The Evening Star SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1888.

Our supplement to-day contains our lady's letter from London, Table Talk, the tenth number of a trip 'Through America,' correspondence, a chapter of ' Triumphant Democracy,' and other matter. Mr Peacock supports the Shop Hours Bill. The Otaki subscribers t the New Zealand penny dinner fund have sent to England L 25 for the poorest school children in London. A man named Warren fell in a fit in Victoria street, Auckland, last nighty and died whilst being conveyed to the hospital. Mr R. J. Creighton is again connected with journalism in San Francisco, and again represents this colony in the United States. The police at Balclutha have reason for thinking that the fires on the farm of Mr Hume at Wangaloa on April 30 and May ?2 were the work of an incendiary. Robert Stuart, farmer, of Popotunoa Gorge, has been removed to the Dunedin Hospital, having had two crushed fingers amputated. He met with an accident while tending a chaffcutter, A ten-roomed house at Mount Roskill, Auckland, the property of W. Keyes, was burned yesterday. It was insured for L4OO, and the furniture for L2OO in the Imperial office. A vote of the ratepayers at Balclutha yesterday resulted in favor of the Athenceum being handed over to the Borough Council as a free public library. Sixty-three voted for the proposal and twenty-five against it. At a meeting of Auckland fruit-growers it was decided to ask Mesars Swanson and Dignan to use their endeavors to prevent the adoption of the Codlin Moth Bill in the Legislative Council until fruit-growers had an opportunity of considering its provisions. Some people seem to take things easy in connection with bodies of which they may bo members. Recently a Licensing Committee of one of our suburbs was summoned on the licensing day to hear applications, but only one member put in an appearance. After tho committeeman, policeman, clerk, applicants, and reporters had waited for fully three-quarters of an hour, the clerk announced that the meeting was adjourned. Later on another committeeman was seen driving a cow, and, as he passed the licensing room, he coolly inquired " if the meeting was all over," and then passed on. The Port Chalmers School Committee have resolved to leave the question of midwinder holidays in the hands of the chairman and Dr Drysdale. The trustees of Court Robin Hood, A.0.F., ore to be informed that the fence recently erected by the Education Board on sections 65and 66, Ajax road, is in its correct position. The Committee strongly approve of the Hon. R. Oliver's proposed action in the direction of raising the school age to six y*ars. Messrs Morgan and Sinclair were appointed a visiting committee for the ensuing month. Accounts amounting to Lls 10s 8d were passed for payment. The people at the north end of the town mustered in large force at the benefit concert to Mr James Parker (an old "Valley resident, who has been incapacitated through rheumatism for a long time), the drill-shed being crowded to excess. As indicating that the programme wa3 well carried out, we need only mention that those who took part in it were Mrs Oscar David and Miss Peters, Messrs H. Smith, Andrew, Pierce, Dallas, Torrance, Bills, M'Kenzie, and Dickie. Miss Young and Mr W. Collelt presided at the piano, and Mr Schlotel (in the absence of Mr 8. Myers) occupied the chair. The Committee are to be complimented on bringing the affair to a successful issue. A concert in aid of the funds of the Dorcas Society was given yesterday evening in the Foresters' Hall, Port Chalmers. Mr Cleghorn sang 'l'll conquer or die' in good style ; Miss M. Paton gave ' Ye banks and braes'; Mr Hayes sang ' Hearts '; while Herr Schweers gave a solo on the pianoforte. Miss Paton sang « The bonnia hills of Scotland ' very sweetly ; Mr G. Walker was heard to advantage in ' The sleeping camp'; and the duet ' Love and war,' by Messrs Hayes and Littlejohn, brought the first part to a close. The second part was opeaed by Mr T. Connell, who played a cornet nolo, Miss Davidson contributed the old ballad ' Robin Adair,' Mr Walker sang 'Big Ben' in good style, while Miss Elder was deservedly applauded for her rendering of the song ' Forget.' Mr Fraser sang ' The death of Nelson' in excellent.style; Miss Paton gave ' Afton water' J and after another song by Mr Hayes, the duet * Army and Navy,' by Messrs Fraser and Cleghom, brought a very pleasant entertainment to a close. Au Auckland paper is responsible for the following c—The story of a broken engagement reaches U2 from Christchurch which affords another illustration of the old saying anent reckoning your chicks before they are hatched. A gentleman over whoaa head some seventy winters have passed (leaving some of th«r snow onit)became desperately enamored of a young and charming widow residing in a suburb of the Cathedral City. The elderly lover holds wi important position in a ©unedin bank, and hoped .that gold would make up Jo Ws belayed for the lack of youth. The fair one seemed to fancy that it would make a very excellent aubatitute. She gave the old boy so much encouragement that one day lately he dropped down on his rheumaticky old knees and "nopped" in the orthodox fashion. The lady £»id " Yes," but as the old party is exceedingly.seaf she.had to bawl it into his left ear before ho .heard her. This .destroyed the rom&nce .of the thing to a considerable extent; but when Ja/JUs encourage lovers of over threescore an* £en they must expect to have a little .fcrouoie v>tn them. The impatient lover urged his darling, who is young enough, by the way, to be his granddaughter, to name the day, and make it an early one. Then he hobbled off to buy the ring, get the license, and arrange with the bank for-a months leave of absence for the honeymoon. The lady s family being bitterly opposed to tha match, all tho preliminaries had to .be arrtngod secretly; but the day before tfie&not yas lobe tied the great secret oozed out, ani tty) '■ lady's friends interposed, begging he? to think seriously what she was about before throwing hei'&aU away on such an antiquated old as the man she had promised her hand to. These remonstrances produced the desired effect. The lady decided to break off the match, and in h*r letter to the old boy sfje said that she would feel like a daughter to him. Whether he f««ifi lfre a.father to her is.very doubtful. He ought & give Hannaford a trial. T.B.H.'s motto, wbwb J?e is never tired of firing off at elderly aspirants for matrimonial honors, is "while lffe

The Southland Education Board protest against the proposal to abolish Boards. Just so, Bishop Suter, of Nelson, was highly pleased with the educational institutions of San Francisco. William Evans Dempsic, a publican and expressman at Nelson, was yesterday sentenced to fourteen days' for being illegally on the premises of Neale and Hadlow. The evidence showed that horse feed had been removed. The fifth representation of ' Jack Sheppard' at the Princess's Theatre last night was witnessed by a full and thoroughly t ppreciative audience. The principal vocal numbers were encored, the dance by Winifred and Kueebone gave as much satiafaction as ever, and the comicalities of Messrs Brough and Royce kept the audience in the best possible humor. We remind our readers that the burlesque will be played to-night for the last time; therefore those who have not yet seen it should not miss this last opportunity. The only business at the Port Chalmers Court to day was a claim for L 8 152s preferred by J. Campbell against Jane Simpson for rent. Mr North appeared for the defendant, who was not able to appear, and produced a certificate to that effect from JDr Hocken. Mr Platts (for plaintiff) objected to an adjournment, the claim being for rent. Plaintiff had been very lenient, and allowed the defendant to remove her goods, instead of distraining upon them, on the promise that she would pay; and as the case could not be heard for fourteen days the defendant might remove. After consultation their Worships (Messrs W. Elder and W. Reid, J.P.s.) adjourned the case until the 16th inst. A collection will be made at the Tabernacle to-morrow evening for the Benevolent Institution. We have received the March number of the 'Eastern Australian »nd South African,' a journal that gives special attention to commercial matters. Messrs Pay ton and Coirigan, of George street, have issued a brochure eatitled 'The Little Maroi Bulletin,' which is neatly printed, and deals with passing events in a light vein. There is being exhibited in the shop window of the Bonanza Clothing Company a capital sketch of "Old Dunedin," representing old Sandy Low, in his capacity of town bellman, before the "new iniquity " overran the land. What the doctors say: Don't use cocoa which thickens and makes an indigestible soup, but try Cadbury's cocoa essence, absolutely pure. Wholesale off Mackerras and Hazlett and R. Wilson and Co.—[Anvr.] We are informed by Mr Reidle, the manager of the Dresden Company, that owing to the very heavy stock of pianos, organs, and musical instruments held by the company, they have decided, until these are cleared, to continue selling at the old prices, the increased duties notwithstanding.—[Advt.] A successful meeting of the North-eaßt Valley Baptist Blue Ribbon Society was held in the church last night, the building being fall. Recitations were rendered in a creditable manner. Mr Buchanan contributed two readings, Mr Scoonea sang '/The Anchor's Weighed,' Mr Campbell gave the ' Brave Old Oak,' Messrs Dowie and Gray sang the ' Minute Gun at Sea,' and musical selections were rendered by the choir. The meeting was presided over by Mr A. S. Adams. Miss Derbyshire accompanied on the organ, and also played an organ bolo. At the close of the meeting several of those present signed the pledge. A musical and Shakespearian entertainment, under the auspices of the Trinity Musical and Liteiary Society, was held in Trinity Hall last evening. Mr Phillips (vice-preßident) occupied the chair, and the attendance was exceptionally largo, several persons being compelled to content themselves by standing. The programme was an excellent one, and Included selections from 'Hamlet,' 'Much Ado About Nothing,' 'Taming of the Shrew,'and 'Two Gentlomen of Verona,' the characters being allocated to Miss Crowe and Mrs Proctor, and Messrs Barrett, Watheu, Proctor, Harlock, Duke, 1 Quine, and Borrows. A number of songs were contributed during the evening, Miss Cooper and Mr Marsdea being encored, and the choir gave several selections. Miss Marsdcn made an efficient accompanist. The Rev. Mr Hill's mission was continued at the Choral Hall last evening, when the rev. gentleman gave an impressive address from the sth verse of the Bth chapter of Hosei. The Kev. Mr Borrie occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance. The Board of Management of the D.Y.M.C. A., in face of the growing interest shown in the mission, have rt quested Mr Hill to remain here for some time, and he has consented to conduct services during the whole of next week. Mr Hill addresses Christian workers at the Y.M.O. A. Rooms this evening, and has a special service for men only in the Choral Hall on Sunday afternoon, when he spoaksj from the peculiar text ' Slime Pits'; and also an evangelistic meeting in the Garrison Hall in the evening, when the text will be ' Off the Track.' A new lodge of Good Templars was instituted jn. thoWesleyan schoolroom, South Dunedin, last night by Bro. John Wilson, D.D., assisted by Bio, It. N. Adams, G.C., Bro. D. C. Cameron, G.S., Bro. W. Carr, G.T., and a number of the leading officers if the Dunedin lodges. Eight members joined the new lodge by clearance card, and fourteen by initiation. The followiug members were elected as officers for the current term:—CT, Bro. C. J. Thorn; V.T., Sis. Morrison; secretary, Bro. J. A. Wilson; F.S., Bro. J. Leslie; treasurer, Bro. A. Morrison; Chap., Bro. R. Slater; M., Bro. Loggie; D.M., Pis. Loggie; 1.G., Bro. D. M'Corkindale; 0.G., Bro. A. Develin; R.H.S., Sis. Dichson ; L.H.S., Sis. Wilson. Bro. W. Wardrop was unanimouply recommended for lodge deputy. It' was decided to name the lodge the Pacißc, and to hold the next meeting in the tame room on next Friday evening. Ten persons were proposed for membership, and a large number of candidates are expected to join at once. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to the late Good Intent Lodge for presenting the officers' regalia; to Sis. Morrison for preparing the members' regalia; and to the District Deputy, G.L. officers, and visiting members (about sixty or seventy of whom were present), for their attendance and assistance. Several members responded, conveying their congratulations and hearty good wishes for the usefulness and prosperity of the Pacific Lodge.