The Evening Star FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1898.

Evening Star, Issue 10783, 18 November 1898, Page 2

The Evening Star FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1898.

Mr H. H. Drivar has been appointed president of the Baptist Union for the ensuing term. The Conference close their labors this evening. Mr J. Mill, J.P., presided at the Port Chalmers Police Court this forenoon. David Do Maus, for allowing his chimney to take fire, was fined 2j 63, without costs. Messrs J. H. Hancock and A. Hardie sat at the Police Court this morning, and fined Henry Fleet half a crown for being drunk while in charge of a horse and express in Macandrew road. There was a large attendance at the Otago Art Society’s Exhibition last evenir g when instrumental music was provided by Miss D. Moore (violin) and Master Moore (piano). The latest picture sold is No. 49, ‘ Anemones,’ by Mrs E. C. Reynolds. The Balclutha ‘ Free Press ’ lias it that Mr Thomas Mackenzie will not return to the colony for some time, at all events, having accepted an extended term, at an increase of salary, from tlio Canterbury Farmers’ Cooperative Association. The Caversham Borough Council, at their meeting last night, considered the special reports of the inspector and the Finance Committee with reference to the manner in which the contractor for the removal of oightsoil had performed his duties, and it was ultimately resolved to bring the contract ,o an cud. We understand that proceedings are about r o be taken against Peter Grant, charging him with attempting to dissuade a person, by bribe, from giving evidence in the gaming cases heard on the 3rd inst. The information is laid under section 121 of the Criminal Code Act of 1893. The case will be heard next Thursday. With respect to the periodic shower of the Leonids, or November meteors, which yesterday’s cables tell us have illuminated [fie whole of New York, Sir Robert Ball says, in his ‘ Story of the Heaven*,’ oublished in 1893, that the year 1899 (not 1898) will bring the meteoric shoal to the ari ll’s track. The last great display •‘.v.invd in 1866, aud the orbit of the .i-.oUorker is ouc of thirty-three years. Last evening, at the Central Mission Hall. SlutVord street. Miss Violet Clarke, who has pin veil the organ at the week-night services fur sume time, ami who is about to leaviDunedin with her parents for (Ireyinouth. was presented by (he Rev. W ■ Ready, on behalf of the congregation. with a beautiful quid Imioeh in recognition of her faithful and valuable services. Mr Ready, in making the presentation, said that the young 1 1 ,1 had alwitvs been at her post in all weathers, and he felt he expressed the feelings of the congregation when he said they were all smrv to part with their organ* t and Mr and Mrs Clarke and the rest of the familv. all of whom had worked so well for the welfare of the mission.

The Sisters of the Church had every .■easou to feel gratified with tho attendance ■ t their sale of work yesterday evening, as St. Hilda’s Collegiate School was literally crowded to the doors. Dining the evening here was an entertainment consisting of tableaux, recitations, and music. The tableaux presented by the pupils were 1 Britannia,’ ‘ Keen’s Mustard,’ ‘ The Old Woman and the New,’ and ‘Seven, Seventeen, and Seventy.’ Mrs Collet Dobson and Mrs Harris recited, and Mrs Valentine, Mrs A. Logan, and Miss M'Leod contributed jongs. Miss Amy Murphy played a piano iolo, and in conjunction with Mrs Baker acted as accompanist. The evening altogether was a very enjoyable one, and the stalls seemed to be doing a roaring trade. Caversham is booming the gymnasium aobby show. The attendance keeps up wonderfully well. Last night the takings amounted to £23 odd, and the Committee new see their way to the realisation of their highest expectations. Features of last night’s entertainment wore the physical drill by a squad of the children under the direction of Messrs Abed and Yeung, Mr .lames Swan's uproariously-funny song, Mr Briggs’s clarionet solo, some pretty dancing by three little girls, and a pianoforte duel by the Misses Cowie and Umbers. A model yacht, built by Mr James Brown and rigged by Mr Campbell, has been presented to the Committee for disposal. To-morrow afternoon the girls’ action songs will be repeated, uid the effort will close on Saturday evening. Mr Justice Pennefather sat in Chamber? Hfis afternoon to take uncontested businets The first thing was the fixing of dates for cases ou the civil list. His Honor made the following appointments ; Gallagher v. Gillagher and Hoigh v. the Union Steam Ship Company, November 22; MacMullan v. MacMullan (divorce), November 24; Carson v. Donaldson, to be taken at a special Chambers silling ou Saturday, November 26; Palmer v. Duncan and Duncan v. Palmer, 1) member 7. Murrell v. Gilkison, December 9 ; Fergus v. Foreman, December 12; M'Pneo v. Wright, December 14; Howell v, the Queen, December 16 It was ordered that Colbeek v. Guthrie be moved into Chambers.

The winning numbers in Miss Grace J. Joel’s art union appear in this issue. The first prize goes to Mr D. Ktil, jun , the second to Mr Ho’more, ami the third to Mr Cakden. Now shipments opened tc-day at T. Ross’s.— White washing gloves from6d ; strong 4-button kid gloves, tan, brown, ami blac>, perfe.t fitting, from is lid ; two thousand umbrella?, Is lid to 21s; new sunshades, corsets, aprons, blouses, collar?, cuff?, laces. At T. Ross’s.— [Anvr.] An entertainment will be given in the Great King street Congregational (.butch this eveni A rummer is here, and with it the pioblera of thu family outfit. Forinfants’millinery, • mart sailors ami Fey straws, or a bonnet, the Lon Accud will please b>fch your taste and purse. 178 Princes street.—[Advt.] Wo are requested to remind intending competitors in the typewriting an 1 shorthand competitions. also in the certificate designs, that entries close to-morrow. Late entries for tho Otago Agricultural Show close to-morrow. Mr E. Boot, surgeon dentist, No. 63 Princes street, next Messrs Lorie ami Co, Artificial teeth a specialty.—[Advt.] A meeting cf shareholders of the Commerc’a' Property and Finance Company will be held this evening. Bismarck ac!*iowledgod having made thou Bands permanently wretched, Well, much misery may bo avoided by purchasing your hats and shirts at Wallace’s (late Bloxarn's), Princes street. -[Ai.vx] Crystal (3 J, Temple, No. 96, hold a concert to-morrow evening In Lower Choral Hall. This society have a membership of 162 juveniles pledged against drinking, smoking, swearing, and gambling, ami cordially invito friends and parents to attend. Boxed notepaper and envelope?. New York and British ; large assortment in all sizes and tint?. Livingston, Princes street.— [Advt.] The carters’ meeting takes places on Saturday evening in tho Trades Hall. A dramatic and musical entertainment in aid of tho Girls’ High School Magazine will be given in the hall of the school, Dowling street, on Monday evening. The closing session of the Baptist Union Conference wiil be held this evening at theHanovrr street Baptist Church. The Union termon will bo preached at 7 30 by tho Eev. Joseph Clark, of Auckland Tabernacle. The Communion service will afterwards be conducted by the Rev. A. North. A special meeting of the Union will be held after both set vices to deal with the appointment of a Union evangelist.