AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XVIII, Issue 6270, 21 December 1881, Page 4

AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

The monthly meeting of the Board of Governors was held yesterday morning in tha Ministers' room, Post-office. Present : Messrs. J". M. Clark (in the chair), J. M. Dargaville, M. H.R., A. E. Maclceohnie, T. Peacock, M.H.R., Colonel Haaltain, Ber. C. M. Kelson, judge Fenton. The minntes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

BOAEDIXO-HODSE. —Mr. Dargaville gave notice that he would move at the next sitting of the Board that the resolution fixing the site at the S. E. corner of the Grammar School site be reconsidered.

New Head-master.—A letter was received from the Agent-General of the colony in London stating that the now head-master had been appointed out of nine selected candidates. The new head-master is Mr. Charles Frederick Bourne, one of the masters of the Manchester Grammar School. The new head-master was to leave for the colony, via Australia, about the end of November, or the beginning of December, He is a married man without children.

Unpaid Fb£3.—The Secretary had been instructed to enforce by legal process payment of fees three months overdue. A subsequent resolution was passed instructing the Secretary to inform parents and guardians that if fees one month overdue be not paid their boys will not be admitted to the sthools. Upon this the late Chairman of the Board drew up a circular notice. —Judge Fenton moved, "That pupils' fees should be a charge against the Secretary's salary, from which he may relieve himself by showing that they aro collected, or that the efforts to collect arrears made by him in accordance with the resolutions of the Board hare failed."—The Secretary said he hud done his best to fulfil the instructions of the Soard.— Judge Fenton withdrew his motion. —The Secre*

tarj asked for instructions ia particular caaea, where boys attended for a short period—ran • few days, some a week or two.—The Chairman said the feu ware payable ia advance. —Mr. Kackechnia : There is no doubt the feea an now due, and such cases ought to come before the Board.—The Secretary aald that in one of the cases the boy said he was going for a trip to the Hot Lakes. —The Chairman said he would be disposed to enforce tho fees at tho firat, and receive the for remission afterwards. —Judge Fen ton said the cases ought to be brought before the Board, with full particulars in writing, and the evidence to guide the decision of the Board.—Some cases were considered and disposed of.—The opinion of the Board was, that the fees should be paid at the commencement of a quarter, the Secretary to take action against defaulters within a month. CHIXSTUAS Vacation.—The acting headmaster wrote that the examinations would be completed on Wednesday, npon which day ha recommended that the school should break up for the holidays, and he hoped that tho Board would honour the school with its presence on the occasion.

Dxsioss and Flams. —Designs and plans for boarding-house were received. —It was ordered that the plans be placed in the Secretary's office for inspection, at the convenience of members of the Board. —It was agreed that a special meeting of the Board be held on Wednesday, 29th, for the purpose of determining the selection.—Considerable discussion took place upon an amendment proposed by Mr. Peacock, that they should be exhibited in public until the Board should have made its decision. It would be inconvenient and lead toconfusion if the Board were hampered with discussion in the newspapers. WabsbSotplt is Pars ell. —Judge Fenton said he had a very important matter to bring before the Board in respect to water-supply for the extensive property of the Board in Parnsll. If something were not done the Board would have to procure GO tanks, and that would cost something about' £300. —The Chairman : There are some wells there, but there is only one well to serve two or three houces. Then there are these holes dog in the ground for cesspits or privy purposes. Every one of these oaght to be destroyed.—Judge Fentou : That ia done. But the chairman of the property committee wrote to the Mayor of Parnell suggesting the expediency of a water supply as a protection against sickness. It would be for them to consider the matter as a public queatioo. The Board was perhaps the largest property bolder in the district, and it behoved them to see that their property did not become a nest of disease. It was suggested whether the people of Parnell might not join in with the city, for the sake at all events of getting a water supply.—Mr. Peacock: There have been applications made to the City Council on that subject. The Council made a very reasonable proposition to the City Council that if the borough would lay down the pipes, the city would give them the water at a reduced price, so as to allow of some profit upan it.— The Chairman : That, however, must have been subject to the contingency arising, that if water became scarce ia the city, the supply would be cat off from Parnell. —3lr. Peacock : That was

not likely to happen, as long as there would be sufficient supply for many times the population of the city. The supply was ten times as much as was needed. —The Chairman: That was some time ago. The population has considerably increased since then. It is now, I should think, equivalent to a supply of fives times as many.—Mr. Peacock : I think the matter is of suScieut importance to be considered. At all events, it is with the borough that the decision will rest.— It was agreed to await the reply to the letter written to the Borough Corporation by tho Chairman of the Property Committee. Accoosts. — The ordinary account! were passed and payment authorised.

"And where, sir, will yon. find szzh horses as in England, or such men as in SccsZani ?" This reply by an indignant Scot completely iltOT the aspect of tha celebrated Uxicpzraphers &■---• Ties of catmeaL Fashion Shis seaaort hii technd in favour of the ¥r Q-^-Elnxt, haj izii recsired, ei Finh of Taj, ca&s d Xia a*-* for jnmmiST (".'•a.* tld-z. in nvsy, c rets:, iij. iry~i l-M per yard. Ombre iSrijAi h Crsaa lid Cashmeres ar.l bs£»a iz&L-s r£ *±-wz and cream, which ar« T» r 7~ z>s vzztitt&iz ihs ytoare of last kajczi. 3en '±zrj*rzm, 4a 5-1 Csais &sd rests to iJi, rz. zif c%-vrrr.rr- Tailoring. A cf umzz —-g.:! z?szz t&ste £10,010 Ttth z£ zzzizrai crtotrj ci *s ?coi TaJnc as Is w be bad in V. H. ia: 10 Cr ;, V m '-+r, and Cc.'s at tht ccmii d The season ass no*s- f-llr set in, and zxsny ars cnnplainizir -z£ rmay vV*-> healih &nd c:czlzzz srtzb ibi cbcnrs of and 2ii: ~ tz clothing. T. hii fzH f:r the wants of his czs~.<~~ hij shipment cf szizh. his co^ very ccsipleza. A choice =«!ectzc?n ci Lace. Csshn2sr» and >"e: i ichncs. and CapsS, Millinerr. Drssses, lins, Parasols, ic- Genilemen wiU nnd a rtcd a&Dnnieni c-: >>*TV and Coil;. Eeimet in Sil'c and Cashmere, and a varie^ - of Shins and Socks mi:ed for the present season- We adrisc our readers 10 sea T. McMaster's stock befor« makiag their purchases.

At a meeting of the provisional directors of the Thames Valley and Rotorua Railway Company, held on Friday last, it was resolved, to allow 5 per cent, interest on money called up on shares until the line is opened for traffic, at which time the guaranteed rate of 7 per 02nt. commences. This decision will, of course, add a little to the cost of construction, but it will be acknowledged to bo a legitimate charge on construction, and Tit is the practice with such companies in the old oountry: This .interest commences on the Ist January next. We are glad to be able to announce that the company is making steady progress. towards placing the shares in the hands of investors. Within the last few days the class of applicants for shares shows that the investment is now recognised as first-class, and it is certain that the resolution of the directors to allow the fair and moderate rate of interest above-mentioned will add greatly to its popularity. His Honor Mr. Justice Gillies sat in Chambers yesterday, and disposed of a large amount of formal business. A report of the proceedings will be found in another eolumn. His Honor will sit in Banco to-day. There is a good deal of business on the noticepaper, which will be found appended to'our report. ' I

The first heat of the trial fours of the North Shore Rowing Club was rowed off at" 6.30 on Monday evening between crews stroked by Messrs. Sims and E. W. Burgess, the former in the outrigger, and the latter in old string test. The course was from Devonport Wharf round the Tongariro, thenee round the boat off the North Head, finishing at the wharf. Shortly after the start, the bow oar in Simms' boat broke short off, and Burgess' crew in a friendly spirit-returned, and after Sims' boat had procured a new oar a fresh start was made. Both boats kept level nearly all the way round, until nearing the boat off the North Head, which Simms' crew rounded a short half-length ahead, eventually .winning hy about a length and a half. Several fouls having occurred for which both coxswains were responsible, it was decided to row off this evening. The second heat was rowed off last night, the course having been altered, and two buoys laid down a little to the I eastward of the new dock works, necessitat- | in 5 only one turn, and a buoy for each boat. The crews -were stroked by Messrs. J. Webster (outrigger), and A. Burgess (string test). After 100 yards had been rowed, Burgess' erew assumed the lead, which they held to the finish, winning by about six lengths. The presideut of the club, Mr. Buchanan, officiated as starter and judge on both occasions. The final heat will be rowed off On Thursday evening.

There have been lately two or three fires outside the city boundaries, in which the services of the Auckland Fire Brigade have foeen invoked, and this raises afresh the question as to whether the city ratepayers should bear the cost without having a grant in aid from the surrounding suburbs. The members of the brigade do not receive any remuneration for attendance at fires outside the city boundaries, but the men do not like to seee property being burned down within sight of them without rendering such aid as they can aflord. The Newton Fire Brigade died because of lack of public support, and the various suburban highway districts failed to respond to the call made upon them to furnish a quota to the support of the Auckland Fire Brigade as a quid pro quo for its services being made available in those districts. As the outskirts of the city get more thickly peopled, and the interests involved become more valuable, it will be necessary for some definite understanding to bo arrived at. The present state of things is very unsatisfactory to ali concerned.

j*he examination of the ruins of Captain Elliott's new house, in Hepburn-street, turned down on Monday night, has thrown no further liul'.t upon the mysterious origin of the are. There is every reason to fear, however, that it is a case of incendiarism. It is stated that the risk held upon the building by the Colonial Insurance Company i 3 ball re-insured.

Our Ouehunga correspondent write l ! :— "Mrs. Bernard Moore, having completed her first course of lectures on nursing in Onehunga, propost rto begin another course of four lectures during January, 18S2. Her especial object is to show those whose houses are small,audmeanslimited,how much may be done fo." the comfort and welfare of the sick by the use of common sense and such appliances as are to be found in the humblest houses. Any one desirous of becoming a good nurse mav laarn much that is most valuable, and would do well to give their names to Mr. Stevenson, Queen-street, Onehunga, who will give any information they may desire."

Divine service was held at Drury again both morning and evening, on Sunday last, by the Rev. T. Norrie, who returned from Wairo.i, and preached for the fifth time that day, so as to give us an evening service. We fear that this latter service will not be again supplied for some time, as Mr. David Norrie, who has been giving temporary assistance, is le:ivin(* this neighbourhood for Whangarei after Sunday next, when he will conduct Divine service at Hunua at 11 a.m., Ararimu at 3 p.m., and Maketu at C.30 p.m. Arrangements are being made for the children's feast, which will be held here in the usual way. —[A Correspondent, December 20.]

The gross proceeds of the concert given under the direction of Herr Schmitt on Saturday at the Choral-hall in aid of the hospital and Old Men's Refuge was £20 Gj, and a cheque for that amount has been handed to Dr. Philson to be equally divided between the two institutions.

C. A. Martin, landlord of the Park Hotel, was arrested yesterday by Sergeant Gamble on warrant, on three charges of receiving stolen goods from John Ormstein, knowing the same to be stolen. The first charge is that of 'receiving a case of whisky and a box of pickles, valued at £0 7s Cd, knowing the same to be stolen ; the second is receiving a case of whisky and a box of cigars, valued at £9 1-ls (id ; and the third is receiving a case of port wine and a case of sherry .wine, valued at £4, all the property of Mr. A. H. Nathan. Mr. Martin was liberated on bail to appear at the Police Court this morning. There are sixteen cases in all arising out of the thefts of Orinstcin from his employer, Mr. Nathan, and the reception of the stolen goods by Messrs. Richard B-'st and C. A. Martin. The former ta also charged with stealing bo Tie of the goods, so that if the cases are entered on today, there will be a long sitting for the Justices who preside in the absence of the Resident Magistrate.

Signor de Vivo, agent of Herr Wilhelmj, one of the greatest of living performers on the violin, arrived in Auckland yesterday by the s.s. -Kotoinahana. Herr Wilhelmj will give his first performance the first week in January. He is accompanied by Max Godrich, an eminent pianist. Miss Marie Conron. a charming young cautatrice, who is said to possess a " delightful voice," is also a member of Herr Wilhelmj's company. The date of the first performance is not yet fixed.

The following is the state of the Auckland Lunatic Asylum for the week ending 17th December, 18S1 Remaining last week, 248; admitted since, 1; discharged, 1 ; died, 0; remaining, 243—172 males, 76 females. Thanks are returned to the City Council, Auckland, for a parcel of illustrated papers, for use of patients ; also, to Mrs. Sheath for a parcel of old linen and calico for hosiptal .purposes.

: The injuries which Captain Philip Jones sustained by being run over in Karangahaperoad, by the hose-reel of the Fire Brigade, while the men were hurrying to the fire at 1 Captain Elliott's house, Hepburn-street, are not of so serious a character as was at one time feared. No bone 3 are broken, but he has evidently sustained a severe shaking, and some sprains or muscular Btrains, which he may take a little time to recoverfrom. The men were hurrying along the footpath, as it was easier to drag the reel on the smooth asphalt surface than on the rough road dragging the reel as is their usual way by two ropes, one from each wheel, and on coming up to Captain Jones, instead of keeping closer to the wall side of the footpath, he seems to have got in front of the reel between the two ropes by which it was drawn, aud before the men could stay their progress, he was knocked down, and a number of the firemen went down also. One of the firemen has got a rather severe injury to his knee in the fall. Captain Jone3 desires to express his thanks to the two men, whose names he does not know, who helped him up and took him into Mr. Morrison's house, and also to Mrs. Morrison for the kind attention she bestowed upon him. If.the City Council would only authorise the use of a horse, or pair of horses, to convey the Fire Brigade appliances to the place where the services of the men are required, instead of causing them to exhaust their strength before reaching the fire, by. handling these appliances up the steep Auckland hills, the chance of sucli accidents as that from which Captain Jones is suffering would not only, be avoided, but the Fire Brigade would reach the scene of their labours in shorter time, and in a lessfatigued condition than at present is possible. The Otago papere received by yesterday's mail show that a serious mistake was made in the tran»mission of the numbers polled at the Mount Ida election. The figures as sent were—Mackenzie, 301; DeLautour, 220. From the papers we find that the numbers were—DoLautour, 329; Mackenzie, 301. At the time we expressed our great regret that Mr. DeLautour had been beaten, and have only now to say that we are exceedingly well pleased that the House is not to lose him. The change disposes of on aof the few Ministerialists who were counted as returned from Otago, Mr. DeLautour being a staunch member of the Opposition, .while his opponent was a supporter of Ministers. Parties now stand, 43 who are likely to support the Ministry, and 39 who may be counted in opposition, with 8 doubtful.

A very painful case ariiing from jealousy has occurred near Hamilton. A man named Alexander Smith, living on the Piako road, just below Captain Steele's, has for somo little time been living unhappily with his wife, the mother of eleven children. About a month ago he behaved so roughly to her that she had to leave her house, and take refuge in that of a neighbour. Smith came after her, bringing with him a piece of flax, with which he said he intended to hang her. They were, however, reconciled again by the interference of friends, and she returned to his house. On Wednesday night last Smith and his wife, with their infant child, went to bed, when he became angry with her for suckling the baby, and asked her how loug she was going to be doing so, and immediately on her putting the infant down, drew a pieoo of thin rope from under the pillow with a noose ready prepared, and getting it over her head, made a determined attempt to strangle her. A desperate struggle ensued, in which the woman succeeded in getting free from the rope, and snatching up her baby fled from the house, leaving four other children —the rest are at sorvice in different parts of the district—behind her. Some friends gave her shelter, but on Saturday night Smith having turned the four children out of the house, the matter was communicated to the sergeant of policc here, and Smith was arrested, and will be brought up to-day. It is thought that he is a littlo bit touched in tho head, and rendered worse by recent drinking ; but now that he is iu custody seems perfectly sane and in his right mind.—[Hamilton Correspondent.]

The Montague-Turner opera season opens, at the Theatre Royal this evening, with "Lucia." There is every indication that this company will be highly successful. They will have to encounter nothing that would interfere with their attractiveness during the Christmas holidays. The whole of the operas produced by this company will be rendered in English. "We observe that they have brought good deeds with them, as well as the highest reputation, in the proceeds of an entertainment by given them on board the steamer, to be handed over to the Children's Hospital in Auckland. The seats in the circle and stalls are boing rapidly taken, so that there will be no lack of musical entertainment of the highest kind during the approaching festive time.

The charming and healthy suburb of Davonport, with it 3 breezy hills, fine oeach, shaded and secluded walks, and magnificent views of scenery has many attractions to the visitor from town who is eager to exchange for a few hours the routine of daily life for a short sea trip and the fresh country air. The. facility of access will be greatly increased by the handsome new boat now completed and ready for service by Boxing-day. Our Presbyterian friends at Devonport, whose neat little church nestles so prettily on the eastern slope of Flagstaff Hill, have arranged to hold a bazaar in aid of the funds of their church in Devonport Public-hall on Monday and Tuesday, the 2Gth and 27th days of this month, when not only will innumerable articles of household use, of clothing, and of ornament be disposed of by the failhands which have made them, but the same fair hands will also dispense in abundant variety those creature comforts such as the season of the year will make doubly welcome. No doubt many of the North Shore visitors will on tlie holidays spend a short time in this interesting exhibition. The price of admission will be very moderate, and the articles aud refreshments of the best quality and value.

To the Editor : Sir, —Seeing in Monday's issue a letter recommending the use of salicylic acid for the preservation of fruit, milk, etc., and stating that its use is not only harmless, but in some cases beneficial to health, I enclose an extract from the Athenieum of October 15, from which it appears that it is not so innocent as "Agricola" supposes. —I am, &c., Chas. Coopep..—"The French Government, it cannot be too generally known, has forbidden the preservation of any articles of food with salicylic acid. This substance has been proved to be dangerous to health when used in sufficient quantity to preserve the substance treated with it."

Mr. Horace Dean's -well-known amateur minstrels will give an entertainment at the Choral-hall in aid of tlie Sick, Accident, and Library Fund of the Auckland Firo Brigade, on Boxing nieht, the 26th instant. A very excellent programme has been arranged, and v.-e have no doubt there will be a large attendance to enjoy the performance and to testily their appreciation of the manly efforts of the brigade in the performance of their arduous duties, as well as to show approval of their forethought in providing a fund upon which members of the brigade, who may be incapacitated from work while in the performance of duty, may fall back in cas* of necessity. The entertainment is to be followed by a select ball. His Worship the Mayor and the City Council have promised their patronage and support on the occasion. Prizes will be given for the best poem and conundrum on the subject of the Auckland Fire Brigade.