LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10037, 25 January 1896, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

The liquidators of the Colonial Bank have declared a first dividend of 10s per share, and warrants have been forwarded to shareholders. These warrants will be paid free of exchange by the Bank of New Zealand.

Tho Board of Governors of the Prince Albert College have resolved on a new departure, and the arrangements are now completed for opening the college for girls on Monday, 10th February. Two ladies have boen engaged for tho positions of firgb and second assistants, and the extracts from their testimonials, published in another column to-day, show that their abilities are of a very high order. The success which has attended tho college for boy 3 during the past year, and tho many requests from parents to the Board of Governors has decided them to give equal advantage to girls by establishing a girls' division in the Prince Albert College.

A meeting of the New Zealand Natives Association was held at the Mutual Life Building, Queen-street, yesterday evening at eight) o'clock, Mr. Tho?. Henderson (president) in the chair. Messrs. W. Groan and F. C. Ewon, who had been nominated at tho previous meeting of the Association, were eleotod members.,, Mr. Hendoraori said _ the business of the evening was the consideration of the proposed picnic. He believed that a gathering of this nature would be desirable as it would tend to cement good fellowship between members and assist in bringing the association more prominently before the public. After some discussion the chairman moved, " That a picnic, to take tho form of a water excursion, should be held undov tho auspices of the association on or about Saturday, February loth. This was agreed to, ib being decided that family tickets should cost 2s 6d, such to be available for a member, his wife, and all children under 12years of age, and that tickets for single adults be issued at Is 6d each. The public would bo invited to attend at the sanle rate as members. A committee was thpn appointed to carry out all preliminary details, and to decide upon the day ' and resort at 1 , which the picnic should be held. . The chairman then made reference to tho newly-formed Navy League, and advised all those present who were nob associated with ' it to become; members. A number of vocal items and selections on the piano by mombei's followed, and the meeting was brought to a close with a vote of thank's to the chairman at ten o'clock. ;

The bricklayers required for tho Auxin. Asylum works were balloted for vo«!.J rj at Mr.; Hugh Ferguson's office, Higher,!? His . Worship the Mayor presiding, v?' Vlckerman, resident engineer, was ii present. Out of tho 10 men on the list IS were chosen, and will comraenco their w 0 »ir on Monday morning next. k The special excursion to the Great Barr" Island is creating considerable ioteraA' Wreaths to be placed on graves at Mao i Bay burial ground, have already been Re'! to the. Rev. Canon Haselden from Met bourne'and Duoedin. The Northern gs Company will receive and carry ree oj wreaths, etc., to be placed on the (>r»» es which are sent to the company's office. Th' steamer, s.B. Waioinhi, will leave Auckland on Tuesday, January 28, at ten p.m. -ph# fare is 15s, which includes all meals. Tim Waiotahi is in charge of Captain Johnson who thoroughly knows tho Great Barrel coast and harbours, She will steam ri»ht round the island, going first to WhanV poua burial ground, arriving there about! seven a.m.; thence round the north-east end of the island to tho soene of the wreck o! the e.s. Wairarapaj thence to Maori Bay burial ground, where passengers will be landed and a - short service held; thence to Port Fitzroy, jr o in</ into the harbour by the northern passage, and right through the beautiful harbour and round Kaikoura Island, and out at the southern passage; thence between Plat Island ana tho main land to Blind Bay; thence to Tryphena Harbour round Tryphona Bay and thenco to Auckland, arriving about ten p.m. The Waio. tahi is a very steady steamer and has extra good accommodation for ladies. Tin regular weekly steamer does not go within many miles of the burial grounds, where the victims of tho Walrarapa disaster lie buried, or near tho scene of the wreck, ami so this is a chance to see these places which is not likely to occur again. Canon Hasel. den and Sergeant Gamble know the exact position of the graves of those who have been identified, and they will point them out to relatives and friends. The scenery of the Barrier is probably the grandest in the North Island. There may be prebtiei spots, but there are no grander hills with deep clear water right up to the banks than around the Barrier.

The death was reported to the police, yesterday, of an infant boarded outwit!: Mrs. Urwin, of East-street, under tin Infants' Life Protection Act. An inquest will be held at the Newton Hotel, as required by the Act.

The united mission services of the Rev, C. H. Yatman were continued yesterday, He addressed a farewell meeting of business men at half-past twelve, in the rooms of the National Association. It was the larpeat yet held. The subject was " Principles that) rule in a Good Man's Life," and which Mr. Yatman defined as follows: —1, To trust and hope in God for salvation hero and hereafter; 2, to love mercy and do justly, the golden law of love; 3, to lay up trcasure in Heaven by the law of liberality | 4, to hate sin and love righteous™#!, the law of eternal good; and 5, to make known the goodness of God the Father through Jesus Christ his Son, by the Spirit's power to the sons of men. On the motion of Mr. Entrican, seconded by Mr, Smeaton, a hearty vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Mr. Yatman for his helpful addresses. He brought tho scheme for wiping off £2350 of debt off the Y.M.O.A. before the meeting, and about £200 was subscribed and promised in the room. In the afternoon at tho Y.M.C.A. he concluded his addresses to women on " Woman and her Special Work." £26 was subscribed by the women to the Y.M.C.A. scheme, and £12 the day before. In the evening the City Hall was crowded, many being unable to obtain admission Mr. Yatman's subject was " Heaven." He said biß mission was nob to preach Hell or Heaven hereafter, but to help men and women to make Heaven on earth, instead ot their making it a Hell. The service was an inspirational one both in hymns, solo*, and sermon. There was the largest number of inquirers that there has yet been on any night of tho mission. Miss Rimmer and Mr. Abel sang sacred solos. Mr. Yatman's Sunday services will be found notified elsewhere, namely, at tho Helping Hand Mission in the morning, at Grafton Road Wesley an Church in the forenoon, mass meeting, for men, in City Hall at three, subject, "The Forty Wrestlers;" at four, special meeting for women only, Pittstreet Wesleyan Church ; at half-seven, in the City Hall, Mr. Vatman's address will be "The Pathway of Life" (illustrated), and at eight an overflow gathering in the Opera House, when Mr. Yatman will con. tinue the sime theme.

The portrait of the late Bishop Luck, which appeared in yesterday's issue, was from a photograph kinhly furnished by Mr, J. R. Hanna, photographer.

t It will be seen on reference to our advertising columns that tenders are called foi excavating and forming what the promoter! name the Remuora Bowling Green. Th< plans and specification!* show that this new green will compare, when finished, with the best in New Zoaland, and having seen the list of debenture-holders, we should say there is 110 fear of it fulling through on mcount of finances. The project has been altogether got up by debentures held by the members, and they have purchased a freehold in Market Road, Remuera, with a frontage to that road of 320 feet, and only two minutes' walk from tho Remuera railway-station and Remuera 'bus lines. Tho following gentlemen have been oleoted the officebearers and committee, and must ho a guarantee as to the future success of the club President, Mr. James Russell; viceresidents, the Hon. E. MitcheUon, tin lon. H. I). Devereux, and Mr. James Hardie; hon, sec., Mr. . Arthur Bodle; lion, treasurer, Mr. D. S. Cattanach ; committee, Messrs. Charles Ranson, John Brown, Harry Maxficld, A, C. Stevenson, Thomas Finlayson, and A. Holden. On looking over the list of members we find among them three winners of the Auckland Bowling Green Club Cup and other old bowlers, so that there will be every opportunity of beginners being thoroughly instructed in the game. The club commences with a membership of over fifty members.

The Burns Club held a most enthusiastic and enjoyable celebration last night in the Masonic Hall, Newton, of the anniversary of Robert Burns. Mr. George Fowlds presided, and in opening tho meeting made a eulogistic speech, in which he mentioned that time had only served to bring out in higher relief the sterling and lasting truths which abounded in the poems of Scotland's poet, The programme was distinctly Scotch, and thosongsand dances were well rendered and received. The items were:—Piano solo, Mrs. Angus; " There was a Lad "and "A Man's a Man for a' That," Mr. Lankham ;" Ye Banks and Braes" and " Bonnie Prince Charlie," Mrs. Wright; Highland Fling and Shaantreaus, Miss liffie Arnold: " Afton Water 11 and " Smile Again, Bonnie Lassie," Mr. A. Tait; "Here's to tin Year that's Awn," and " Robin Adair," Mis-' Jessie Moncur; Green grows the Rashes 0," and " John Grumlie/'Mr. Lylo; " Mary Queen of Scots," Mrs. Murchie; Ghillie Galium, Mr. John Henry ; violin solo, Mr. Hood. Mr. J. Fotheringham acted ,l piper. After tho concert the chairman called on Captain Farquahar, president ol the Thames Club, and Mr. J. Stewart, president of tho Caledonian Society, to assist in dispensing the "haggis." This national dish was announced with a flourish of bagpipes. When justice had been done to the haggis, the chairman remarked that it would not be inappropriate at the present crisia to substitute the National Anthem for the usual " Auld Lang Syne," and right loyally the audienco responded. The floor was then cleared, and dancing indulged in till after midnight. Mr. John Home, the hon. sec., deserves a special word ol praise for the admirable manner in whict the arrangements were carried out.

A farewell benefit will be given in City Hall, on Monday evening, to Jack Hamilton and Evelyn Harte, late of the Tirol' Muaioal Comedy Company, a largo number of tickets have bean already disposed of. A« Mr. Hamilton and Miss Harts contemplate entering into the matrimonial statCi no doubt their friends will make the benefit a very substantial one. ■ • ■

It will be seen by advertisement el sS ' where, • that thero is a new hotel at tl» 1 i\tari)rn Junction on the Rotorua railw*y» where the public will receive every accommodation, ' The 1 train 1 stops for refresh" ments at the station, and there is a refresh' went room on the platform. ; •

.v A School of Musio will be opened shortly by Horr Zimmeruiami and Mr. 0. A. Paq u ? as , principals, Quartette and orchestra' classes will be held- also > under their direo tion. ..

L At the — Court, yesterday, Harris L At the Police Court yesterday, .Harris I Rlo/nian was fined 5s ' with '' 8 costs,, for I . ? tins allowed cattle to wander in Har- ' jLe-street, and William Edtiionds was, on I of" Sergeant! McMahon, j Ljuanded to.fehe 30th instant on a charge I . 0 / having, stolen a horse at Reimiera. At j . fju'Jiitgistrate'i Court, Mr. H..W. Northcr0 ftj S.M., presided. In -the case of ' Gillian) Gegrgo Phillipson v. Jo«epi) Mobility, in which .plaintiff dimmed £'JO as '• . fojiiufis.i'ion on the "sale of defendants ' 'property at' Otiihuhu, the plaintiff was ■ nonsuited.. The Court considered that the ' o/idpncfl that" (lie silo was brought about . tjv''plaintiff was insufficient. Mr. Nicholson *'• -apperfrcd for Mr: \t. ('<■ Phillipson and ill'. " s."lieske'th for the defendant. '

I" A truncal entertainment was.heljl in the • Birkdale District Public Schopl on Thursday evening last, in aid of tho school ground ' -. improvement'fuwf. There was a. large attendance. Mr. C. E. Button, M.H.R., who occupied tho chair, stated that the question I'" of religionslnstruction in the-State schools would be prominent at tho next gone/'al election, and lie hoped the'matte;' would be 6: well considered by the people whose duty ' "it'weuld' be to vote ufioti.it. An exoellonf prolamine of recitations and vocal and .histrum'e.iital imlsic was-gone thrpueh to ' 'fiie evident. Satisfaction of the audience, H ev'erv iiein beii/K well received. -In the |f • fyWial Mr. J. (>. Kay, after readme flic lev'ey' item beii/g well received. - It) the • fyterftal Mr. J'. (>. Kay, after reading flic • ' rf(demerit vf accounts','".which showed a J Pimtll credit-balanca,. tjiarfked' all present, 1. on"beh:Jf of the committee,'fpi their assistanep and, support,. The musical, part of ®. the'.program was arranged by Mr. C. 1 Hartley, and Miss L. Bname officiated as' i accompanist, -in the afternoon tho school |-" children wore provided with an enjoyoJble I ' tea'in. the schoolroom, and then adjourned I' to Mr. T. W. Bagot'.s paddock wliero sports wero held. _ . ■ • '.. • Tho railway authorities notify elsewhere • ■ cheap . railway .excursions to' Te Ardha! * . Waftakereii /ind Henderson on Anniversary ■' . Day, " 1 , • • „To night the. -Tivofi Musical Comedj Ufimjia'ny and Amy .Vaughan's Amazons •will give a combination-performance in* the if ' (it Wall, when a capital programme, will | 'he submitted,.everything boing new. j In'the'City Hall on Monday afternoon , next J)r. hmily Brsinerd Ryder is to give j" ' hfr first Fec'ture 'to the ladies of Auckland. 1 Tbe-A,u*tr.B'liai)'papers comment upon Dr.. ,*• '. Ryder's lecture and-work in very favourable • 'terta)s._ The admission to" the lecture .on ,' ■ Mfflidajj is/ree.' •' . '