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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8355, 8 September 1890, Page 4

The great labour demonstration in ; Sydney on Saturday attracted an enormous crowd to the Domain, but the proceedings were of a peaceable character, and although a very large force of police and military were present their services were happily not required. The running of the coastal steamers is expected to be resumed shortly, and in Brisbane the strike is regarded as virtually at an end. Owing to the scarcity of coal the Victorian railway service is . threatened with stoppage, and the Government have appealed to New South Wales for assistance. The English Unions are forwarding contributions to the strikers. The outgoing mail steamers Mariposa arrived from Sydney, bringing a Suez mail with English dates to July 24. She leaves for San Francisco at two o'clock this afternoon We have to hold over a number of communications 011 local topics. The criminal sittings of the Supreme Court were continued 011 Saturday. Michael Kirby, alias Lynch, who pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny, and who was convicted on a charge of burglary and on two charges of breaking and entering and stealing, was sentenced to eight years' penal servitude. There were a very large number of previous convictions recorded against this prisoner. John Rowe was convicted 011 a charge of breaking into a store at Alexandra, Waikato, and stealing a large quantity of clothing and goods, and was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment with hard labour. The Court adjourned until ten o'clock this morning, when a fresh jury will be empanelled. The Union S.S. Co.'s Wanaka is expected in the Manukau this morning with the outgoing 'Frisco mail from the South, and will leave again in the afternoon for Taranaki to bring up the inward direct mail. The United States cruiser Mohican, recently on the Samoan station, arrived here 011 Saturday. On her way to Honolulu from Sydney she called here for coal, but owing to the stoppage of work in the mines there is some difficulty in getting a supply. Arrangements are, however, almost perfected for providing her with sufficient to carry her to Tutuila, where the American Government possess an ample stock in their depot at Pago Pago. The Mohican was open for public inspection yesterday, and was visited by large numbers. Some time ago Captain Crawford, of the Wairoa Rifles, applied to the authorities for new rifles for his company, as the weapons which they had were old, and, in many respects, unserviceable. The requisition was sent through Colonel Shepherd, and was forwarded to the proper authorities. Captain Crawford has now received intimation that 40 stand of arms will be issued to his company as soon as the old ones are sent in. Writing on July 25 our London correspondent says:—"A novel by Miss Jessie Weston, of Auckland, is about to be published here. It is entitled 'Ko Meri, or a 'Cycle in Cathay,' a story of New Zealand Life. A certain General Belmain marries a Maori woman, and their daughter is the heroine of the story." The result of the election of two members of the Anglican Synod for the Mauku and Waiuku district was declared on September 1 by the returning officer, Mr. J. J. Piggott, as follows:—W. Watts (Waiuku), 75; S. E. Pilgrim (Mauku), 67; and H. Crispe (Mauku), 27. This is the first election that has been contested in the Mauku and Waiuku district, and the result shows a very decided expression of public opinion. T1.2 ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the South British Insurance Company will be held at the head office on Wednesday, Bth October, at eleven o'clock, to receive the report and balance-sheet for the year ended 31st August last; to elect two directors in place of Messrs. R. C. Barstow and T. Peacock, who retire, but are elogible, and offer themse' 8 for re-elec-tion ; to elect two audicw.~ in place of Messrs. Abraham Boardman and John Waymouth, who offer themselves for re-election.

A meeting of the Auckland Master Bakers' Association was held on Saturday evening at Dallen's 3ooms, Queen-street, to consider the question of raising the price of bread, owing to the rate for flour having advanced. Mr. Wilson presided. Mr. Rollerson proposed " That the price be 3id cash and 4d booked and delivered." Mr. Gibbs moved an amendment, "That the price during the coming week be the same as in last week—3Ad as the lowest cash price. Those present considered it probable that the charge for flour would fall again in a' few days, and decided, therefore, to suffer the loss through the increased price. Mr. Gibbs' amendment was accordingly carried. On Tuesday last a dog which had been captured by \V. G. Garrard was stolen out of the kennels in the City Market. On Saturday the indefatigable dog-catcher traced the animal to its owner, whose wife stated that it was she, not her,husband, who got the animal out of prison. She admitted this to the Town Clerk, who severely reprimanded her for her conduct. The question has come up at the meeting of the committee of the Charitable Aid Board as to giving aid to families whose heads may be on strike. The committee have determined that they will not give such aid, but will remit the responsibility of doing so to the full Board to take such action as they think fit. Last week a woman applied for aid, and on being questioned she admitted that her husband was well able to work, but he did not intend to go to work till the strike was over. It is needless to say that she is not on the ration

At the forenoon service at tlio Baptist Church, Ponsonby, the pastor, the Rev. J. 1). Gilmore, referred incidentally to the labour troubles, dealing more especially with boycotting, which he denounced in scathing terms. Such a practice was terrible and iniquitous. Only those who had lived in Ireland, as he had, could have any conception of it, and what it meant. He well remembered Captain Boycott, and all the various methods which hellish ingenuity could invent to isolate him from communication with his fellow-men. Even when with tho aid of his daughters he had k- ' "ed in the ripened grain on his farm, that tin was set tire to. The Jewess evangelist, Mrs. Baeyertz, conducted the usual evangelistic service last night at tho City Hall, which is maintained by the Young Men's Christian Association. There was a large attendance. The lady evangelist delivered an address on "The Unpardonable Sin against the Holy Ghost." Her address tended to show- that the unpardonable sin was not simple blasphemy of the lips, but the clear, deliberate, and persistent rejection of the Divine offer of salvation. The lady is a clear, forcible, and eloquent speaker, and the address was relieved at intervals by illustrations, which were graphically given.' Among those on the platform were Sir William Fox and Dr. Kenderdirie. Mrs. Baeyortz will give a Bible reading in the Academy of Music, Lorne-street, this afternoon; from half-past three to half-past four, and an address in the evening, at the same place, at half-past seven. It appears that Mr. Hewin is the contractor for the Hospital, Gaol, Asylum, &c., and not Mr. Rew. Mr. Rew is contractor for the Costley Home and some other institutions. The carters of both contractors were called out, and went, but they have been able to fulfil their contracts. At the concert in aid of the Blind Institute fund on Wednesday next, in addition to tho grand display of bagpipes and tartan by the brither Scots of the Burns Club, Miss Freda Marsden, solo violinist, from Albert Hall and St. James's Hall, London, will play "Bohemienne" (Vieutemps); Miss Jessie Adams, pianiste, will play the im-p-omptu de concert, " Robin Adair" (Vincent Wallace); Mr. West, clarionette, will play a fantasia, favourite Scotch Melodies (11. Lazarus); Mr. Worrall will sing " Scots Wha Hae,"and Miss Urindrod, the Queen's favourite song, " And Ye Shall Walk in Silk Attire" (Blaralre).

At the last meeting of the Wairoa South Rifles Captain Crawford read to the company a list of the survivors of the charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava, on whona behalf un appeal for subscriptions was now being made in order that they may be rescued from starvation or pauperism in their old age. He also read that stirring poem which was published recently, pointing out} the disgrace which it was to England that these heroes had been left to suffer want. The company unanimously voted £;{ towards the fund now being raised on their behalf, and authorised Captain Crawford to forward a cheque for that amount to Colonel Shepherd. This kindly act is quite in keeping with the previous conduct of the Wairoa Rifles, for it was only quite recently that they voted ten guineas to the widow of Peter Johnson, who died from the effects of injuries he received in the Cambria mine at the Thames. Amongst the through passengers from Sydney by the mail steamer Mariposa was Mr. W. S. Maltby, the champion trick 'cyclist of the world, who gave several successful exhibits of his skill and daring here last summer. He has just concluded a profitable tour of the Australian cities, a number of Auckland friends are endeavouring to arrange for him to give a special performance this forenoon. A boy about 11 years of age, named Mervin Paul, son of Mrs. F. W. Paul, of Carlton Gore Road, met with a very painful accident on Saturday morning, while play, ing with a pistol. It appears that the lad and some other companions had been in the habit of manufacturing gunpowder for their toy pistols, and by some means young Paul obtained a small single-barrel pistol, which he loaded some time ago with ball. Forgetting that it contained a ball, he fired off the pistol on Saturday morning with his left hand, thoughtlessly placing his right hand palm in front of the muzzle. The result was that when the charge exploded the ball was driven right through the palm of his hand, going out at the back. The little fellow, instead of running to the house, and giving the alarm, promptly and pluckily ran off to the nearest doctor, and had the wound dressed before Mrs. Paul had even heard of the accident. It is hoped that the hand will not sustain any permanent injury.

A church parade of the Auckland Naval Artillery was held yesterday. The company mustered at the drill-shed in good numbers, there being, present Captain Parker and Lieutenants Smith and Little, Staff-Surgeon Walker, and about 60 in the ranks. The Garrison Band, under Bandmaster Hunter, attended, and headed the march to and from St. Sepulchre's Church. The Bakers' Union met on Saturday evening at Robson's Rooms, Mr. Clunie presiding. It was decided to levy half a day's pay per week for the strike fund. Mr. Wright resigned his position as secretary of the Union. The resignation was accepted with regret. The sum of £2 was voted towards the payment of the expenses of Mr. Mills, President of the Auckland Trades and Labour Council, on his journey South. Considerable discussion took place regarding four employers—one in Auckland and three in country districts —who had neglected to join the Master Bakers' Association, though notice had been given them to do so. It was pointed out that they ' would now have to pay £5 before being allowed to join. The Union resolved to allow the Auckland baker's employees who were Union men to continue in his service, provided that he complied with the Union rules. Messrs. Smith and Shaw were, however, appointed to meet the master bakers, who were then assembled at Dallen's Rooms, and the interview took place, but no conclusion was arrived at. A debate on " Should the Franchise be Extended to Women ?" took place on Friday last at the Mount Albert Mutual Improvement Society. It was opened by Mr. A. C. Caughey in the affirmative and Mr. George Fouids in the negative, both treating the subject in an able manner. Several members spoke, and a spirited discussion was maintained till ten p.m. Some argued that women were entitled to a vote on the ground that they were intellectually equal with man; that they were wage-earners ; that several unjust laws relating to women would not be altered till they possessed this power ; that there would be less likelihood of war; and that the privilege already accorded to vote at municipal and licensing elections had been rightly used. Whilst others argued home was the place for women, and not the political arena ; that the privilege to vote would carry with it; the responsibility of being elected to public positions. Some thought if the law was altered only single women and widows should be entitled to vote. On a show of hands being called for it was found the members were pretty equally divided. The action of the committee in making a presentation to the late hon secretary, Mr. C. 11. W. Dixon, on behalf of the Society, was highly approved. Miss Priestley was unanimously elected hon. secretary. This is the [ first time a lady has been elected to this post. The lecture on " Manhood," given by Mr. Cameron McAlpine, :"> the Foresters' Hall, on Saturday evening, did not draw a large audience. Men only were invited to attend. Owing to a number of boys being present, the lecturer said he would not go as fully or as plainly into the subject as he otherwise would have done. To-night the subject of the lecture will be, " The Science of a New Life," when men only will be admitted. Mr. E. Harrow has been coining in contact with the Unions. He writes "On Friday last I purchased a bag of potatoes at Arthur's sale, 561 for 2s 6d, and I asked a man with a cart if he wanted a job. He said yes, and he would take it down for me for Is, so we got the bag out and put it in the cart, when up came several men, they asked the driver if he was working for hire, and he said yes, that he did not belong to the Union, and should do as he liked. Then they turned to me arid said I was worse than the driver, because I employed him. I told t hem to go to , Union and all, and got into the cart amid the groans and jeers of the crowd. But where is out boasted freedom, when- people are treated like this, for merely hiring a cart, to carry what I could have taken on my own back without trouble." The Sailors' Auckland Mission Hall was well filled by an attentive audience (a larger percentage than usual being seamen), on Saturday evening, to listen to an excellent programme supplied by the St. James' Presbyterian Band of Hope. Mr. Johnson presided. The concert was opened with a piano duet by Mrs. and Miss Entrican, which was followed by Master Barry, with a capital recitation, "One Niche Higher." Mrs. Kdmonds fc. ng " Thy Voice is Near," and " The Bridge.'' Miss Jessie Mackay was well received in the solo, " The Song that Reached My Heart." Mr. Entrican gave a humorous reading and Mr. M. Gibson sang "Harbour Lights." Messrs. Tudehopa &nd Bouskill contributed the vocal duet "All's Well." A number of other items were contributed. Miss Parker played the accompaniments.

The annual entertainment in aid of the Sisters of Mercy is to be held this evening at Abbott's Opera House. The programme is a very attractive one, and comprises a firrtclass concert, in which Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Kilgour, Miss Quinn, Messrs. A. L. Edwards *1 i Charter will whilst Miss Fredi* Marsclen will play as a violin solo Gounod's Ave Maria,' the celebrated arrangement of one of Bach's compositions, and a flute solo will be given by the Rev. Dr. E-'an. Dance's comedy, 'Engagements" will follow the concert. This is a sparkling work, of sustained interest and unflagging vivacity. The cast and the concert programme are published elsewhere. On referring to the advertisement of the Church 'of _ England Grammar .School in Saturday issue, it will be seen that Mr. Henry Percival, L.C.P., is the head master. Since it has come under the control of Mi. Percival a great many changes have been effected for the better, and now it is one o( the best of our Auckland schools. All bran, ches of a high-class education are in fufc swing, as well as a thorough religious training. This is an advantage which many parents will not be slow in recognising. The following Union meetings will be held' —Auckland Federated Butchers' Union thif evening, at half-past seven, late Metropoli tan Club, Rutland-street; Hotel and Restau' rant Employees' Union this evening, at Rob BO m S Rooms, at eight p.m. The fortnightly meeting of the Auckland Tailors' Union will be held this evening at six o'clock, on business of importance. The members of St. Mary's Cathedral Choir are requested to attend rehearsal a* St. Sepulchre's Church this evening a, halfpast seven o'clock. ' The City Council intend to fix the levels of Lawrence-street and St. Frances de Salfl% street.