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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 8888, 26 May 1892, Page 4

The second reading of the Irish Local Government Bill has been carried in the House of Commons by a large majority. Mr. Gladstone declared that if the Irish accepted the Bill they would be unworthy of Homo Rule. Mr. Gladstone is afraid of the Irish accepting half a loaf in lieu of a whole one. His advice to them is home rule, whole home rule, and nothing but home rule. But even the home ruler is not in the habit of cutting off his nose in order to spite his face, and he will no doubt accept Mr. Balfour's Bill with thankfulness and look forward with pleasurable anticipations to Mr. Gladstone's fuller measure. The minors' strike in the !North of England is causing great distress, and the starving strikers are appealing to the Queen. Civil war has broken out in Morocco. The rebels in Venezuela have captured Coro. The only New Zealander 'included in the list of birthday honours is the Hon. P. Buckley, Colonial Secretary, j who has been made a K.C.M.G.

His Excellency the Governor of Fiji (Sir [ John B. Thurston) has left Suva for Lau, in H. M.s. Curacoa. From there the warship will proceed with His Excellency in his capacity as High Commissioner, to Samoa and tho Union Group—islands which were annexed by, or taken under the protection of Great Britain a year or two ago, and now form a sort of dependency of Fiji. H. M.s. Royalist was at Suva on May 18, and is specially on High Commission business, and her destination will eventually be the Solomon Group. His Honor Mr. Justice Conolly, who has been absent for some time, in attendance at the Court of Appeal, in Wellington, returned to Auckland yesterday, via the Manukau. He will sit in Chambers, on Friday, to clear off arrears of business prior to the opening of the criminal sittings on Monday next.

The Government mining engineer, Mr. Gordon, is at present on a visit to Auckland, and is staying at the Northern Club. The primary object of his visit is in connection with a dispute between the Customs Department and the Taupiri Extended Coal Company relative to the duty levied on some appliances imported by the company, ■which is to be heard before Mr. Justice Conolly. Mr. Gordon will visit the Thames, Karangahuke, Waitekauri, the New Fi%i at Komata, and the Waihi during his visit; but, pending the arrangement of the time when the Customs case can be taken, he is unable to fix definitely the date for visiting any of the mining centres.

From the latesfclutis ticß of Wanda, it appears that the tXjr e f rie &dl. the group i 8 as follows :~To n M ati °n J lu.J, SB; °, he Haapai 5414 % b ■;.< oOS4; Niuafoou, 993- v.... ' °tu V a » a ' total. 19,1%. Besito C l "'. <&■ foreigners in the islands, brinv" are 333 fan total to 19,539. ThKl"? . U P th! posed of 5281 men, 5112 wn Sco ">- youths, 294" maidens, a „d oqi, me ". 2910 children During the year copra, the produce of Tone, a 2* of to Europe, from Tonga" p o l r ° vessels, the b'irques Passat 1 j' and the i hip Ho ' d en, have left th Islands during the last three !! ships for Europe, with about K^ll Tonga copra on board. J to '« of There arrived bv the \v,;i Sydney Mr George Lewis, officer in* , fto ® of the Local Government Denary r -i ney. He is commissioned hv"^ I '' 'V'South Wales Government to make this colony and investigate and ft*? 1 " * three special subjects, name! „ u system of local government • (•">, ' ' °' J r ral system as a whole, including th"" 'V" o '- man-one-vote " feature ; and n< h? ' or '*- ing of the Government Labour R, Workthe methods of dealing with reau M ployed— by relief c - ' e UtlSni ' works, or in settlement ution t ? per , ativ e Yesterday he had an interwL Mueller, Commissioner of Crown 1 lr ' Mr. Lewis leaves to-day by the y , 1 steamer for Napier, going overland ft? hngton. It is his intention 1 0 IT special settlements in the Welling tr '5 trict, and, indeed ' right through? a "~' . luff - . Before his return to Sydnw h visit Victoria and Tasmania. " l!! News from Fiji by the steamer instates that the gale at Rotumah i„,,! the Auckland schooner Winifred wrecked, was the stiffen over know, ~ ,T y island. It lasted for some ei»ht hour lJ had it continued would have devaat • 1 1 island. As it was, several houses Cl lie | roofed, and otherwise damaged. Uu ' The owners of the Kawau, Mr T) u gate and Mrs. Buxton, left by theAlJ • for Victoria/ In the course of a com?' tion with a Herald reporter, ,M r H 0 said in reference to the present "landS income tax, that he thought it was uneo . , in its operation, and would actasadeterr '• to persons outside the colony bringing mr e; ' : here for investment. There were m!'"' persons in the Australian colonic J/ liked our climate and would be prepared r come here wholly, or during part of r'° year, and spend their money "freely, bat d °\ not like being treated as "social pest!' Mrs. Buxton and himself, for instanceT-'d spent large sums at Kawau, both in labour and in other ways which circulated amoni the Auckland tradesmen, but had th*v known that the present system of taxation would become law, when they eon ten: plated purchasing Kawau, they would never have completed the purchase. .Mrs. Buxton subsequently, was inclined to purchase the Pah estate, Onehunga, but when the effect ot the new taxation was explained to h-r she abandoned the idea. Mr. he knew two gentlemen in Victoria who two years ago, were inclined to come to this colony, and who were disposed to stvn-i £200,000, but they found that men of their class were simply to be exploited; they remained where they got better treatment He admits cheerfully that wealth must bear its share of the burdens of the State, but not more than its share, and he think? that the graduated tax should be abolished and the exemption in the land tax reduced to the same figure as the exemption under the property tax—£soo—which would lead to the greater "equality of sacrifice" talked about. The property tax he regarded as a very fair tax, and had no complaint again-t that form of taxation. The hon. member for Parnell (Mr. Frank Lawry) will, we understand, address hi? constituents, at Newmarket, early next week.

Among the passenger? by the Waihoia from Sydney was Dr. Dauce, veterinary surgeon. He states that he fell in with Stanley, the famous explorer, at Zanzibar, on his first expedition, and joined as veterinary surgeon, and that he also went on tlia expedition up the Congo. The doctor states that he has travelled in many lands but the attraction to him of this colony is its climate. He intends taking up a sheep run on the East Coast and going in for sheep breeding, as also for the introduction of some trotting horses from America. Dr. Dance states he is a native of Atalanta, Georgia, and proposes to send for his wife and family from the States as soon as begets settled on the East Coast, as he has come to stay. Those Auckland citizens who appreciate beauty, especially when combined with usefulness, will be glad to learn that the local railway authorities have received instructions from headquarters at Wellington, to proceed with as little delay as possible, with the planting of th> railway reserves, upon which the Auckland station stands, with suitable trees. These will be supplied from the Government nurseries, and the officer in charge of the same is expected in town shortly to make the necessary arrangements. The idea was put forward by Mr. R. F. Luks, of Victoria-street, some six weeks ago, when he drew the attention of Air. Hudson, the local manager, to the state of the reserve, and asked him if his department would favourably report upon a suggestion to the Chief Commissioner to plant the same with trees. Receiving a favourable reply, Mr. Luks placed the proposal before Mr. .McKerrow, the Chief Commissioner, the result being that, as stated above, instructions to have the work done have been issued. Replying to Mr. Luks, Mr. McKenr-w writes:—"l have to thank you for your interesting letter about beautifying the railway stations and reserves by planting. The Department has done a good deal in planting trees along the lines, more especially in the Middle Island, on the treeless plains of Canterbury. N" intend to go on with this work in future more and more, in all suitable places. Your suggestion or planting the reserve at the Auckland Railway Station is to be given effect to, instructions having been given accordingly." There is a movement on foot to induce the City Council to supplement the work proposed to be done by the Railway Commissioners, by planting the streets in the vicinity with rows of trees, which it is said would be .. great boon to the neighbourhood by sheltering the business places from the clouds of dust which at times blow across from the reserve, besides hiding some unsightly spots in the neighbourhood.

A sitting of the Native Lands Court was , held at the Customs Buildings, yesterday, Judge Von Sturmer presiding. The business consisted of the hearing of an application for tho apportionment of interest m connection with the Little Barrier. A considerable amount of evidence was taken. The decision of th 3 Court will be given to day. Yesterday afternoon a painful accident occurred at the laboratory room, University College, to Mr. Eric Gittos, assistant to Professor Brown, professor of chemistry. It appears that he was engaged at a gasometer which had been charged with some gases, and had struck a match at some distance, when the gasometer exploded. At the time of the explosion M was fortunately a little way off, and the force of the explosion went upward, soro 2cwt of materials on the gasometer being thrown up in the ait. Mr. Gittos got some contusions about the mouth and lips, son teeth being knocked out, and the lit' e finger of his right hand is also injurei ' Dr. Kenderdine was called in, and aie attending to the patient temporarily, ' rected that he be taken to the Hospi a, and one of the other assistants at the L" versity accompanied Mr. Gitto? thither in cab. Dr. Sommerville stitched up •> wound in the face, and last night the y° u n man was doing as well as could be e pected. The injuries though pain a not regarded as dangerous. . Mr. V- tt i e was fortunate in escaping with sc 1 injury .. from the explosion. He 18 . youngest son of the Rev. \Y. (»itto», leyan missionary to the King Country. The official agent of the Auckland Labour Bureau, Mr. Ferguson, is sending a"') ten picked men to Gisborne for - falling. They are distinctly told tha« tiay have to arrange for work and price? „ selves, as he accepts no responsibility behalf of Government. In order 1 >■, false expectations may bo I " a,sec * } Q!1 "unemployed'' shipped, Mr. Fe 8 has received the following telegram tro» the Wellington Labour Bureau =— » y ten picked men, and make them know they must make their own terms, si nil - a vancing passage money. Prices offered y 3 a6 said to be good, and men make money » it." (Bush felling.)

Avon, which arrived at Suva . By Calcutta on the sth instant, there •. 1 514 coolies for the various planta.rrive ij>he voyage occupied 58 days, and tions. t)ir | e children died of measles one a h s passage. There were 84 cases on ?" l the last one becoming; convalescent a rf „• two before arrival. The ship was fined, and her passengers landed at iT m.ni"ration Depot at Nukuiau. On »!!p >xniration of the quarantine period they •n h.' drafted to the various plantations. The ship British Peer has sailed from Suva P i 'uleutta, taking 494 coolies, whose time of engagement had expired. Rv the steamer Ovalau, on her April trip . r;ii there left here a Kadavu native who Kb,;,. « resident of Now Zealand for i. tit teen or sixteen years. His health f°Tnc left for his native land in the E"' of having it restored by the change of t 11,■ was in a very weak state when ho landed fro ill ,lie steamer, and died several day - after-", \\e understand that, the Rev. Dr. [Virin"ton, so long connected with the Mehiu'ian Mission, is expected to leave i inilon for this colony about tho end of tip present month. He is to bo accompanied ~l [[,~ Uev. Mr. Browning, a gentlemen who is coming out to engage in the work j the mission. There seems every likelihood that streams in the Auckland province will soon yield as criivl (rout tithing as thoso of Canteibury vni'otaijo. It has often been a matter of H ~r ot that with all the charms of scenery which wo possess in the Auckland province, we could not afford opportunity in our streams for "the contemplative man's recreation." Hut the persevering efforts of our Acclimatisation Society have now been -owned with success. Excellent, trout is now to be had, in the season, in the .-'."reams at Okoroirn. This is not the slt opens on the Ist of October, on l closes on the 3lst of March, so that ■ui.'lti's have all the summer. One angler c-'iu"ht .-even tine rainbow trout in the Thames at Okoroiro some short time since. J, j, -aid that some visitors to the hotel have been indulging in tly-tishing without having taken the trouble to procure a licence. One of the culprits was, it seems, » clergy

An incipient outpreak of fire occurred in*the residence of -Mr. Henry Mckean, draper. (.'rummer Road, Surrey Hills, ve'sterdav morning, at a quarter to nine. The tire "was caused by a little boy of five year? of ;»tro, a son of Mr. McKean, setting lire to *onie cretonne curtains by striking if match. As it happened, the fire was t'uicklv extinguished, and the damage done to the curtains and paper does not exceed Ids in amount.

From a gentleman who has been visiting the U'aiK.tto district during the past week we learn that the crass all over the country is looking in tine condition at the present time. Owing to the very dry weather which was experienced during the early part of the season the turnip crop all over Waikato has only turned out about half a crop.

At the time of the presentation of the illuminated address to Sir William and Lady Fox, on the celebration of their "■;e*Men wedding," it was stated that sheet? for signature to be appended to the address ii id been sent to the Southern centres of population. The sheets from Wellington have been returned to Auckland, and they coiit.vn the signatures of Sir Robert Stout, the Hon. K. Kiehardson, live of the members of the Lcgisla ure, the whole of the i'i:y Council, the Mayors of Wellington and Melrose, many of the medical men, the whole of the legal profession, besides a large nauiber of other leading citizens.

We are glad to find that-some definite steps are being taken in regard to the proposed special settlement at Ohura, in regard to which an influential deputation waited on the Hon. .Mr Caiman during his recent visit to Auckland. A preliminary meeting of the committee is to be held to-day, to arrange details for calling and arranging a programme for a meeting of those who de-ire to take up land in the proposed settlement.

The Auckland Union Parliament at its sitting to-morrow evening has some interesting business on hand. Among the questions >;» one inquiring when the Government intend to introduce a measure for a re*e>:r':Vu;ion of seats, and another as to :.-a they deal with the overcrowding of ferry bunts and coastal steamers. Among the Government business i-< the second reading ot the Native Land Purchase Bill, and a motion. " That it is desirable that the Iin•» of railway between Auckland and ' Taianaki by the Stratford route be imme uiateiy constructed on the co-operative principle.

The fallowing simple and touching words ("ays the O'ugo Daily Times) were uttered by the late Sergeant-Major Bevin to the Rev. Mr. York after the administration of the solemn sacrament of the church :"I im an old soldier, sir, as you know, perhaps, and there is always an amount of i teilov.'.-hip and freemasonry —if I may »11 it so—among old comrades that is lever forgotten in after life. The dangers .hey go through together make them feel iUe brothers and 1 have felt tho loss of one ):'l chum after another as I scored their lames oat of the list of the survivors from the Balaclava, charge, and I know there >re still left a few who will sadly scratch out mine, and ask when will it come their turn. Duty is the watchword 1 learned early, and I have always tried to do mine. I have never wantonly or willingly injured anyone, I have always done the best I could tor widow or orphan when I found them deserving and my only trouble now is for my own poor widow and orphans — God bless them. 1 trust I have led a just and correct life, and that I will be able to meet my Maker without, fear. Young soldiers, you know, lead a free and easy life, but they are no wickeder than other young men outside the ranks, only their sins are magnified because the crime of one seems to tell 3gain-t the whole regiment. Soldiers are -rent-rally thought little of in time of peace, but when the enemy is in the field they are looked up to. Peace or war, 1 hope they will always do their duty."

A meeting of those interested in promoting the scheme fur the international tug of Mar to be held in the Drillshed, took place last evening at the office No. 81, Queenstreet. Captain Robertson presided. The secretary, Mr. Francis, explained the business and the action which had already been taken by Mr. Dorney and himself, also the appointment of a local cornmitteeof leading citizen--, and printed copies of the condition- and rules of competition were handed round. The prize money £SO, which has been deposited with His Worship tho Mayor, is to be divided into three prizes of £<30, £•_'o, and £10, and the competition is ''pen to ail nationalities. Each team will have to wear emblematic dress, and they will bo matched by ballot. .Mr. Francis explained that it was desired to leave the | =up'.i vi-ion of the contest as much as Indole to the committee. There were now eight teams in ,course of formation, and he was gratified at the interest which was manifested in Auckland. The date wa.« not yet definitely fixed. That was left tor the meeting to decide, and the circular only suggested that it should be on or about Saturday, 4th June, and following 'light-, until the necessary pulls have been exhau-ted. It was agreed, on the motion of -Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Harvey, "That the date be definitely fixed for •Saturday, 4th June, and that entries be recti I up to noon on Thursday, 2nd June. It was further agreed to add a clause to the rules providing that in case of '">>• dispute arising it shall be referred to the committee whose decision shall be final, committee whose decision shall be final, :ir 'd that all entries be received subject to diis condition. It was arranged that a meeting of the committee should be held on Tuesday night to appoint a starter and referee.

There was a very large attendance at a Meeting of Association football players which was held in the Imperial Hotel last evening. Mr. C. C. Dacre occupied the dmir. It. was decided to form an Auckland Football Union, and the following officers

were elected :—President, Mr. A. Heather ; vice-presidents, Messrs. John Marshall, H. Kees George, C. J. Hutchinson, J. Holland, A- Kidd, L. Elirenfried, and C. C. Dacre ; 'ion. secretary and treasurer, Mr. C. C. "iiere. The following clubs handed in l| ieir names to the Association as competitors tor the Association Cup :—Druids, Rovers, Hungers, and Alliance. It was decided to cominenco the cup matches on Saturday, June 4. The election of a delente to represent the Association at Christchurch, the New Zealand centre, and all "•otters in connection with the cup matches were left in the hands of the committee of the Association.

A '' CoDvic oi ' an extraordinary kind was liberated from New Caledonia the other day, and returned to France He was the Abbe Doumoulin, a priest of the archdiocese of Aix, who three years atro SKSE? 1 " 1 ° f S mUr , ° ,a 'Madame Blanchard, a wealth and benevolent lady. The abbe was convicted upon purely cir\Mnoß] CV : den , C ° L ' , The facte ere that Madame Blanchard had occasion to call at the presbytery occupied by M. Dumoulin rin/Tu- 'i O , receive from him a sum of } ' which l»y i» his hands to the credit of a religious society with which the lady was connected. The time was mid day. In approaching and returning from the presbytery, Madame Bianchard hud to pass through a ruined and deserted monastry. It was known that the lady saw the priest and received the money from him, but she did not return home that day. t our days afterwards her dead body was discovered in one of the cells of the old monastery. The remains bore several stabs of a knife, and there was no money upon the person of the murdered lady. A table knife, stained with human blood, and a pocket-handkerchief, which had belonged to Madame Dumoulin, were found in the presbytery. The abbe was the last person known to have seen the unfortunate lady alive. He was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to transportation for life. Five months ago the sexton of M. Doumoulin's church, a man named Kloser, confessed that he waylaid and murdered Madame Blatichard, and that on the day her body was discovered he went to confession to the abbe and acknowledged his crime. When, however, the priest was and condemned, Kloser had not the courage to publicly acknowledge his guilt. Upon Kloser avowing his crime to the authorities the Supreme Court ordered a new trial of the abbe, by way of form, when he was acquitted, and returned to his cure in the diocese of Aix, where he was received by his people with great rejoicing.

Our Papakura correspondent writes : — Alexander Bre.nner, farmer and settler here, and who appeared lately as a strong and active man, died at his late residence on Monday, the Kith May. The deceased was in failing health for several weeks before his death, and was only 48 years of age. The funeral took place on the Thursday following, and was largely attended by many sympathising friends, who paid their last tribute of respect by following his remains to the Presbyterian Cemetery here, where the service was performed by the Rev. T. Morrie in an impressive manner. The deceased has left a widow and four young children, an elder brother, and many other relatives to mourn their loss.

"Shorthand Writers' Associations " was the subject of a most interesting lecture, delivered by .Mr. A. W. Kitson before the Auckland Phonographic Association, at their usual weekly meeting held last evening at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms. The lecturer explained how, in the early days of phonography, students of the art were in he habit of corresponding with fellow-students, and thus a sort of Freemasonry among phonographers was fostered. When, however, their numbers increased, it became possible in the larger towns to find a sufficient number to start an association, where they might meet for dictation practice and to discuss shorthand matters, to exchange shorthand literature, etc. The students found that by these means they could do much better than by studying alone and unaided. At the present time few largo towns are without a shorthand writers' association, each having its library and other helps. A considerable amount of discussion ensued as to the best means of promoting he welfare of the Association, the members being unanimous that shorthand associations were very helpful, and afforded a means of pleasant intercourse among the devotees of the winged art.

A correspondent at Whatawhata writes that a settler living about half way between Whatawhata and Waitetuna, when the mailman passed his place, gave him a letter wi'-h the usual 2d stamp upon it for Hamilton. The receiver in Hamilton, however, was charged 2d deficient postage upon it. We understand that the postmaster at Auckland has directed that the money should be refunded, as he considers no extra charge should be made in the circumstances.

A boy named William Andrew, from Te Kopuru, Northern Wuiron, was admitted into the Hospital yesterday, having had two of his toes accidentally shot off. He was out shooting with his brother when he laid the gun down, and in some way or other it went off, causing the injuries above described.

In yesterday's issue we gave particulars of an accident which took place to Mr. McCafFerty, driver of one of the Parnell 'buses, through a Whitechapel cart coming into collision with his 'bus, and his being thrown to the ground, and injured in the leg. Yesterday the leg wa« examined, and it was found that one of the small bones in his ankle were broken, and his foot was also badly crushed.

It will be seen by our obituary columns that the recent wintry weather is telling upon the aged. Mrs. '.'ox, wife of Mr. Alfred Cox, of the North Shore, fro well known from his connection with the Gospel Temperance Mission, has fallen a. victim to bronchitis, aged 71.

A very interesting event took place at Brook by House, Wairoa South, on the lGth inst, the occasion being the celebration of the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Einbling, who have been long residents of the district, and who are highly esteemed and respected by a large number of the residents. The day being fine, the wedding guests began to arrive about eleven a.m., to the number of about forty, being composed of old friends from near and far. After all the guests had arrived the ceremony commenced by the bride cutting the bride's cake amid much merriment, and then came the wedding breakfast, which was both sumptuous and plentiful, and reflected great credit on the fair providores. After ample justice had been done to the good things provided, the family, comprising father, mother, their two sons and four daughters, with their wives and husbands, sat in a group to have their photos taken, which was done by Mr. W. W. Taylor, of Waiuku. Unfortunately, one son (Mr. Joseph Embling) was unavoidably absent. The afternoon was spent in pleasant chat of old times, and the evening was passed in singing and games amongst the young folks until eleven o'clock was reached, when all joined hands and sang " Auld Lang Syne, and then separated, with many wishes of long life and happiness to the happy pair. There was one feature in the celebration that is not often seen, and that was tho presence of the groomsman. Mr. G. Embling 50 years ago led the blushing bride across the green to the village church. Mr. and Mrs. tumbling also celebrate the jubilee of their arrival in New Zealand, this year, having come to the colony in the ship St. George in October, 1842. Mr. Embling first purchased a farm at the West Tamaki, where he resided about twelve years. He then sold his place, and bought the farm he now resides on. He was the first to take upland in Brook by thirty-eight years ago, and has resided there ever since, with the excoption of a couple of years lie had to leave during the war of 1863. Tho whole of his family were born in New Zealand, and comprise three sons arid four daughters and 30 grandchildren.

A correspondent, writing from Wellington to the Melbourne Argus, says: —" Mentioning Sir Harry Atkinson, I am reminded that the hopes once entertained of that veteran statesman's return to active political life must now be regarded as finally extinct, tSir Henry's health continues deplorably unfavourable, and no material improvement seems to be looked for by his medical attendants. He is able to walk about a little with some difficulty, and to take an interest in passing affairs ; but he is quite unable to attempt anything like serious work. He may be able to continue presiding as Speaker of the Legislative Council for some time longer, but I fear that we shall never again see him in the foremost ranks of the political combatants. It is very sad to see so able and valuable a public man struck down at the very zenith of his career. No one who knows him well can doubt that he had yet a long and distinguished period of public usefulness before him had not the insidious assault of illhealth prostrated him and compelled his retirement. But for this fatal blow, the party now in Opposition would assuredly have come back triumphant in 1890."

The net profits of the Druids' sports in the Basin Reserve, Wellington, on Easter Monday, are nearly £1000.

It will be welcoiielligenco to Auckland musical circle#now that they will be favoured, in a! weeks time, with what should prove (at musical treat, in the form of thretfforinances by the Ovide Musin Co< Company. The manager, Mr. Fabferaud, (has already arrived, and hasained promises of assistance and ceration from, the Auckland Choral ciety. The company are coming Australia under an engagement to MVilliamson, of Melbourne, but as theil have about a month to spare between Hate of their arrival here and that of thponing in Melbourne, they have detidec utilise the interval by giving a scrieaconcerts throughout New Zealand. Tiompany consists of Mr. Ovide Musin, celebrated violinist, Mrs. Annie Louistiner- soprano, and Mr. Edward arf, pianist. Musin is a Belgian by i, and received his early training in is at tho Royal Conservatory of Lieg He has travelled through the EuropContinent, and also in England and Aica, and has everywhere beet) acknowed as a violinist of tho highest rank. * wife, Mrs. Louise Tanncr-Musin is a uno with a wonderful range of voice, i first appeared before the American pc seven years ago, and since then hahjoyod a splendid career of successes, r. Edward Scharf is a German by birtlnl has undergone a thorough universityucation. Ho is a finished pianist, anus played at tho German linporial Coi All things being considered tho corny may confidently rely upon meeting wiiearty appreciation on the part of the Aurid public. They will arrive by the Mosa, which is due on the 17th June.

Two persons werommitted to the lunatic asylum fyeste/, namely, Edwin Ernest Healy, who wbrought from the North Shore by Cable Collis, and Henry Deperry, who • brought up from Waipu by Constable ivms.

It will be seen by »'ntisemenb that the Columbia Skaking ml' in tho Parnell Hall will be re-opentlus evening at halfpast seven. The ekes for admission are moderate, and judg from the success which attended t!opening night, Mr. Pelham has every fpect of a successful season. Hunter's id will be in attendance.

The phreno - plognomist, Professor Golledge, leeturec'or the sixth time during his preseriisit in the Y.M.C.A. last evening on hrcnology." In his lecture Mr. Golledsidduecd evidence in proof of phrenologym analogy, comparative phrenology, pology, and men of repute. After the lore a public examination was made. Todit Mr. ledge will deal with hand-king, walk, laugh, attitude, and ealigny.

The Burns Club ertaimnent will take place in the Masoi Hall, Newton, this evening, at eight o'cl. The sea monster isw on view in Queenstreet, in the shop litto Shackelford's, and opposite the Albert tel. A Punch and Judjhow will be held in the Foresters' Hall oatunlay afternoon, at half-past two and fop'cloek. A meeting of the 'htonG.M. Co. will be held in the New Zand Insurance Buildings to-morrow aftenn, at three o'clock. The annual moot of the Auckland Society of Arts will held in the .Society's room. Art Gallery, Tuesday next, at eight o'clock. The Department olublic Works, Sydney, invite tenders for thonstruction of a line of railway from Counundra to 'Femora, some 39 miles odd. The manager of thcostley Home acknowledges the receipt of quantity of monthly numbers of the Da Graphic ami other papers, from Dr. P. . King, for the use of the inmates.

To-day being Ascejon Day, there will be services nt St. I'aul'sid St. Sepulchre's. In the latter church, af* evening service, there will be a recital of ,cred music, and a collection at the service aid of the new organ fund.

It would seem thaVell conducted private schools secure a certs degree of success, in spite of the Govern nt competition. An advertisement in anoer column shows that the school conducteoy Mrs. Williams. at

the Willows, Wynyaistreet, lias become too small for the inereasi patronage bestowed, and until such tiiiHts an enlargement is effected, the school wk will be carried on in St. Andrew's SchooSymonds street. The second term begins oTuesday next.