LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 9489, 19 April 1894, Page 5

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

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Yesterday the chairman of the Harbour Soaid and Chamber of Commerce (Mr. IdaiD Porter) chaperoned Captain Lang, of H.M.?. Tauranga, round various important ccal industries. While ab the Kauri Timber Company's establishment Captain Ung was presented with a collection of New Zealand woods. He was shown over ihe whole works, and shown the various processes for dealing with the timber, from ihe log being hauled into the mill by •ydraulic power, to its being cut up and Eannfactured in boards for housebuilding, pinery, and turnery, etc. Captain Lang lxpres»ed himself much surprised at the magnitude of the establishment, the varied machinery employed, and the quality of ins work turned out.

It is stated that Mr. Jackson Palmer fctends to ask for a scrutiny into the votefag at the vVaiternata election, nob with a new of upsetting the election, but in order cat the names of those who did vote shall fcmain on the roll. It is alleged that over »0 persons who voted at the general elec aon discovered at the late election that tteir names were not on the roll. The expenses of the scrutiny have to be guaranteed >y the party demanding it. One episode at late election is likely to bo ventilated » the Police Court to-morrow. It appears wat Sergeant Kelly, of Devonport, has "sued summonses against two persons for Anting on election day at Lucas' Croek.

There is evidently going to be a keen con«Bt for members of the City Schools Committee at the election next week. So far, we following nominations have been reeved -—Messrs. Blades, Farrell, Fairs, J a «M, Dr. McArthur, Burns, Crowe, and *• Walker. These are all the present members of the committee, except "* r - Julian, whose nomination was inwvercently omitted, bub he will be JX[ Inated * fc the meeting of houselaers, The other nominations are "essr*. Salra °n.Sanford, Hampton, Proude, "flebope, Dickson, and Gentry. Of course goer nominations under the specified con"wom can be received on the night of the pwing, so that this list does nob close the * st of candidates.

toil!! 6 ™ was on view yesterday at Messrs. ""Oman and Lyell's a painting executed V Captain M. T. Clayton. It depicts m.B, Vengeance in a storm off Malta in Ihe '■ it is painted from a sketch taken at tt me - ~ The Vengeance was one of the tot CL gu " Bhi3 in the Mediterranean Si ? i? delcfced with her top-gallant Hose 7j ' and under storm trysails and fat'. main -topsail. The vessel is on op or a heavy sea, which has thrown »me to u an angle of 45 Agrees, and the a»», u M carr »ed away her starboard *w boom. - The cloudy, misty drift of the fcJ, 8 Ve , r - V we " realised, while a rift in Che ,« ? reveals the red stratus clouds. i th e „ m ovc '. aentlß ° od - and the cresting pine.naves is blown to leeward in spray KK o f f °r? e of the wind. The nautical md n, l Bhip are true and harmonious, •torn," e m«. scene of "A Ship in a »at nro?°'t effective. Captain Clayton Wotfv! . enga * (id on another painting -»"(£ ° f £ n ncidenb I" Cook's voyage i iy > a P tai » Cook Landing ab Poverty

F'93, all «« RatlD ? Acfc Amendment Act, pr °P? rt y Me required ? >" nam? Nt S to »°t,f y the locaTbody from an! « and addreß3 ° the P arfc y to P» ofi,5 roperty raay be "°W. otherwise N*'. Th. Wne r ? main ,ia Me for the *^yr«SZr n ? ler - call a the attention' Wttoju pay,axß to this matter in another

yT S a ft rtmeofc » **»married to SL£ eBB t 6 „ M * cka y* « Graham B treeb, iSte ° Captain MAfekay, a gentleman well-know and Wgbly-respeotdd to Auckland shipping circles. The Rev. R. F. S, rol ' &? 0 * ? S*. 3 * mw ' Presbyterian S», t* P® 0 the . bride being given away by her father. She wore an exceed- »?& b S2? mi !?? '«?"»»* of *hite silk. Her sister, Miss Maekay, who acted as bridesmaid, was handsomely dressed in pink nuns veiling, Mr. Percy Elliott officiated as best man. Immediately after the ceremony the newly-married couple left by train, intending to spend their honeymoon at Kotorua. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Mackay gave a most enjoyable dance in honour of the occasion. During the day a number of flags were displayed by the shipping in porb to fecoghibion of the wedding. Three - boys named respectively John Thomas Meek, Stephen Scanlon* and James McHennie appeared ab the Police Court yesterday morning, to show cause why they had not each paid a fine of 7s 3d imposed upon them an punishment for having damaged a shed in Wellington-street. The boys said they could not pay as they had not been at work. Mr. Bush ordered the lads to be imprisoned for three hours.

Late on Tuesday night a fire broke out in Arfchur-sfcreet. Onehunga, by which a wooden b ul,dm used •■ a store by Mr. William Morton, grocer, was totally destroyed. The Fire Brigade turned out very promptly, and prevented tho conflagration spreading to the adjoining buildings. There is nob the slightest clue as to the origin of the fire, ana Mr. Morton states no one entered the building after five o'clock in the afternoon. The insurances are £50 on the store, and. £200 on the stock in the Commercial Union. Mr. Morton says the insurance will fail to meet his loss by fully £200. Yesterday Patrick Murphy was brought down from Cambridge, by Constable Bren nan, having been sentenced to 14 daysimprisonment, for being drunk while in charge of a horse and cart.

The young son of Mr. W. Dawson, of Hellyers Creek, who had been notified as being missing, and for whom search parties had been out, turned up yesterday all right. It appears he had been at Chelsea, and the knowledge of his) whereabouts was sent to the parents, and thus relieved their anxiety.

Ab the Police Court yesterday afternoon, before Mr. R. 8. Bash, S.M., Michael Keenan was charged with having used provoking language bo Thomas Bowden. Mr. Purchas appeared for the prosecution and Mr. A. E. Dovore for the defendant. The case was adjourned to the 20th instant.

Judging by the crowded audience tbab assembled a* the City Hall last evening, she present series of Wednesday evening concerts appear to meet the popular taste. Long before eight o'clock the house wascrowded, all the seats in the dress circle being occupied, and those who came late were obliged to stand throughout the evening. The concert opened with a glee, " See Our Oars," by Miss Lorrigan, Madame Daw, and Messrs. Tapper and Gee. Miss Clarice Brabazon followed with a pianoforte solo, "Home, Sweet Home," which was beautifully rendered. Mr. A. H. Gee was in fine voice, and secured an encore for each of his numbers. At the conclusion of his song, " The Vicar of Bray," be was the recipient of several handsome bouquets. Miss Freda Marsden was very successful in her two violin solos, and on each occasion was recalled. Madame Laura Daw made her appearance for the first time at these concerts. She contributed two songs, and also took part in two concerted pieces. Miss Coleta Lorrigan secured a recall for " Only Love Can TelL" She responded with "The Song that Reached My Heart." She was equally successful in her second number, "Call Me Back." Mr. A. J, Tapper was beard to advantage in the song, "My Sweetheart When a Boy," and also in his second number, " The "Bloom is on the Rye." Mr. Arthur Krone made a decided hit in his two comic songs. The first, " The Girls at the End of the Street,"fairly brought the house down, and he was compelled to respond to an encore. His second venture, " The .Matrimonial Agent," was well received, an encore again being demanded. The concert altogether was a really enjoyable one.

A lecture was delivered at the Pitt-street Sunday-school last night by the Rev. T. VV. Vealie, late of the Methodist Episcopal Church of the United States, on "Some Characteristics of the American People." He made the discourse interesting by giving incidents of a sketchy character. Some of the incidents of the Presidential election in which Harrison and Cleveland were the candidates, were humorously described. He also alluded to the provincialisms and colloquialisms of the various States and the idiomatic language used, and then referred to the richness and beautiful blending of language which prevailed in America. He also referred to the intense love of liberty which prevailed, and cited numerous incidents to show how this feeling was carried to an abusive extent. On the whole Mr. Vealie displays a marked appreciation of the characteristics of the great American nation, and where he criticises he does so in a kindly and appreciative spirit.

The Rev. John McNeill, the eminent Scotch Evangelist, is creating a very favourable impression at Capetown. He was entertained at a breakfast meeting in the Young Men's Christian Association Hall early in March, and among those present wore the Dean of Capetown, Rev. Andrew Murray (Moderator of the Dutch Reformed Church), Rev. J. Thompson (president of the Wesleyan Conference), with about 40 other ministers of various churches. In the course of his remarks, the Rev. Mr. McNeill said that in accordance with their desire he would try and say something about preaching. He had never yec satisfied his own ideal of preaching. As a matter of fact he never had preached, but was always going to, and hoped to do so some day. He was brought up in the ordinary Presbyterian way, and trained for tho ministry. In the beginning of his mission work during his student days he took written sermons with him, bub was continually tempted, to speak when delivering the sermon. Speaking seemed to him more natural, but reading was imposed by custom. He was continually tempted during the discourse to lift his head and say the thing from his heart. His plan was to write bo that his thoughts should be plain to bis own mind, and the .illustrations which were mostly about engines and railways, of whioh he knew something, could be filled in as the occasion demanded. Referring to the success of the Rev. John McNeill's mission at Capetown, a contemporary says that " much pleasure has been expressed on all sides at the sweet and expressive singing of Mr. J. H. Burke, who, by his sympathetic rendering of the music and careful enunciation of the words, fills the old famllar hymns with new meaning, and brings those that are unfamiliar home to the hearts of his audience. The stillness with which he is heard speaks eloquently of the impressions which be has made, and justifies Mr. McNeill in the importance which he so evidently attaches to the 'singing of the Gospel.'" The reports in the Capetown daily papers refer to the crowded congregations, eloquent addresses, close attention of the audiences, and sympathetic responses to the eloquence and appeals of the Evangelistic preacher. In Lecture Hall, back of Pitt-street Church, this evening there will be held a conference of persons in favour ot advancing the temperance movement in Auckland. The Rev. L. M. Isitt will attend, and mportant proposals will be submitted.

Last night the Amateur Opera Company produced for the eighth time Offenbach a tuneful opera, " Madame Favarfc." There was a crowded house. Amongst those present were His Excellency the Governor, Lady Glasgow, and party, and Captain Lang and officers of H.M.s. Tauranga. Everything passed off most successfully. The principals wore frequently recalled, and received a profusion of floral emblems. At the conclusion of the first act, Mr. Archdale Tayler, the stage manager, who has spared neither time nor trouble to make his part a success, received a call before the curtain. Thia charming opera is to be reproduced this evening for the last time, and will be under the patronage of His Worship the Mayor and other leading citizens. For the convenience of the residents of Onehunga and intermediate districts, there will be a late train from Auckland at 11.45 p.m.