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New Zealand Herald, Volume IV, Issue 1122, 19 June 1867, Page 4

Wrecks on tite Coast.—ln our shipping columns will be found the full details of two dis-a-frous wrecks on the Kew Zealand coast. One is the barque Torquil, Captain Knarston, which vessel was compelled to run ashore near Cape M aria van 1 neman to save her from foundering, she having sprung a leak at sea, and at the latest advices become a total wreck. The other is that of an emigrant ship near Wellington Heads, name unknown. Geology.—A lecture on the science of geology as compared with the Mosaic law is to be delivered this evening, at 7.30, by Mr. B. Thomas, of Canterbury, in the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association. A.jST.Y.—A meeting of the whole of this company now in town is to be held this ca ening, at a quarter to seven o'clock, at the stores of Messrs. momLs and Jakins, for the purpose of marching out. -, T -n Police—Jolm Thomas and William Miller were punished for drunkeness at the Police Court yesterday. This was all the business before the Court. , Tiie Singing Classes at the Young Men s Christian- Association. —It is gratif}'ing to hear that there is a very considerable degree of interest excited regarding the contemplated Sinking Classes, which will be commenced (as we observe by the on Friday evening, in the large room of the \oung Mens Christian Association. The wonder is, that a movement of this kind has not been made before, doubtless there are many in this city who can. look back, with feelings of no ordinary pleasure, upon the time, when in the Old Country, they either took part in, or listened to the performances of some of the classes meeting in Exeter Hall, London, or other similar places, many a happy and profitable evening has been spent, either in obtaing a knowledge of the theory of vocal music, or in the intelligent practice of anthems, glees, and other pieces, importance of this subject is evinced by the fac* that Her M-iie*ty's Government considered it their duty to render Mr. Hullah .and his associates (one of whom, Mr. Cooper, is to be the leader of these classes here) great facilities and con siderablc monetary aid, being desirous "1° knowledge of vocal music should be d.«emmated through the length and breadth of Wc cannot expect that the promote!* ot this movement will be fortunate enough torece such Government aid in thisCQbnv.butitSCOii. fideutly anticipated that the puulic take advantage of the opportunity to PP classes by joining them. Of this , ' indeed, be no doubt, as a large number have already taken tickets.

Jewp-LI-ert.—Mr. 3?. H. Lewisson announces that lie is selling off his large stock of well selected jewellery at reduced prices, and that lie has on hand a handsome collection of clocks, electro-plated goods, &c. PiriJENOLOOiCAr. Hall.—A lecture on the "Nervous System" was delivered at Mr; O'JDell's lecture and examination rooms last night bj T Dr. Merrett, M.D. Tlic attendance was somewhat small, a circumstance no doubt attributable to tlie inclemency of the weather, but nevertheless the*lecture was listened to witli much interest. Tauka.n'ga.—By the Sturt we have received the Taurmiffa Jiecord of the lotli, nnel tlie Smi-l-cs Ji'tit/ Timet of the 13ili inst. They contain, however, nothing of interest. "We may, however, remark that the Tauranga Jivcm-J is a very marked improvement upon the late Argus. Ansivehsakt Soikkk, Albeet-stktt.t Chapel.—The anniversary soiree in connection with this chapel was held last evening, when a considerable number of the friends and congregation of the chapel partook of a well provided tea. After tea a public meeting was held, the lxcv. Mr. Harper iu the chair. When several gentlemen addressed the meeting on various subjects. The choir enlivened the proceedings with several selections of sacred music which were rendered with creditable taste and eflcct. An abridged report will be found elsewhere. Eriscoi'AT.iAN Diocesan Syxod.—The Council of the Church of England and Ireland in New Zealand, lielel its annual session yesterday, in the library of his Lordship the Bishop of New Zealand, !farnell. There were fifteen members of the clergy present, with an equal number of tho laity, r.nd several ladies also attended. 11 is Lordship read his opening address, which was ordered to be printed, and also the Ueport of the Standing Committee, and Pension Fund, which were received. Several notices of motion were given, and a motion was put and passed that the Council meet daily at -1- o'clock in the afternoon, Sundays excepted. The Council then adjourned until 4 p.m. this day. Coeettgated In ox Buildings.—The corrugated iron buildings between the barrack wall of the Albert Barracks and the Military Train stables arc advertised by Mr. A.Buckland to be sold by auction, with the other buildings, one month being allowed to purchasers for their removal. Nobth Shobe.—ln order to afford the residents at the North Shore an opportunity of witnessing the wonderful performances of the famous Great World Circus, the steamer Entern? No. 1, will run to and fro between Auckmd the North Shore to-morrow evening, leaving the wharf at Auckland after the performance. "We need scarcely remind the settlers on the North Shore of the value of the opportunity thus afforded. Intestate Estates.—lt is notified by his Honor Judge Moore that A. Boardman, Esq., Curator of Intestate Estates, has been appointed administrator of the estate of the late Daniel Niemann, of Auckland, master mariner, under the " Intestate Estates Act, 1565." "TheHebbew Nation."—The lecture on the above subject- was re-delivered last evening by theßev. P. H. Cornford, in the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association. His Honor the Superintendent occupied the chair. Notwithstanding that the weather had again proved unpropitious, there was a very fair attendance. As we have already commented at some length on the lecture in previous issues, suffice it to say that, though necessarily lengthy, from the mass of Biblical lore to be arranged, the extended epoch of time over which it is scattered, and the elaborate minuteness with ■which the rev. lecturcr went into his theme, in justice alike to himself and his subject, it was listened to throughout with unabated interest, and greeted at its close with hearty and unqualified marks of approval. Dr. Jiidd, 1. L. 8., proposed a vote of thanks to his Honor the Superintendent for his kindin presiding, at some considerable personal sacrifice, owing to the pressure of official duties. The vote was carried by acclamation. The benediction was then pronounced by Dr. Kidd, and the meeting broke up shortly after 10 o'clock. Among those present, we perceived several leading members of the Jewish community, who subsequently expressed their gratification at the impartial manner, and kindly spirit, in which the rev. gentleman had viewed the topic of the evening. This is as it should be.