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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10126, 8 May 1896, Page 5

■ - About h»lf-paet ten o'clock yesterday torefioon ft lad named wlter Soares, son of ' Manuel' Soares, coal an firewood dealer, Wellington-street, was jlriving along Customsjslreet, when he »6b with a painful accident. The horse sled at a dust-box in front of one of the sliopi and young Soares, who wassittingon coal in the vehicle, was pitched out, one ojthe wheels passing over the left knee, ao was taken to the Hospital, where Dr. 'abst found that he

had received a naatj wound on the knee, but that no bonos wep brokon. A meeting of th« Resoue Society was held at the Mutual jfe Buildings, Queenstreet, yesterday afornoon, there being a fair attendance of rembers present, Miss Lilian Edger, presicnt of the society, in the chair. In her ipening remarks, Miss Edger called the atention of members to the lack of interest shown by many connected with the scioty in the work that had been taken in hand, and nrgod upon them the necessity of doing something "desperate" to sbw the general public thai the society wa still in existence, in order to prevent is collapse. Already a number of cases of the nature tho society proposed dealing lith had been brought under their notice and the sooner they undertook to make nquiries and deal with thorn tho better. Perhaps it would be found to the best inerestsof the society in attending to urgem cases, if they were to elect a small committee to carry on the imraediaU work, who could be much more eaily called together when cases requiring immediate attention cropped up than by convening a general meeting, and who vould be prepared to enter upon the task Sit them in a wholesouled manner. The Section of a secretary was then proceeded »th, and resulted in Mrs. 1). Chapman beiig reelected to the position. Acting on tie suggestion thrown out by the president, the following wore elected a committee, vith power to add to their number: Mesdanes Mitchell, Davis, and Plumraer, and Mjesrs. Thwaitos and Small, the president and secretary being ox officio members.

Last evening, the Riv. Albert Agor, of Ashburton, delivered, : n the Tabornacle schoolroom, his populai lecture on "The Battlefield of Sedan, aid other incidents of the Franco-German War." The Rev. Jaine« Blaikie presided and briefly introduced the lecturer, whan he had known as a minister in Victoria The lecturer was, at the time of the Franco-Prussian war, an English officer of .Artillery, and at the time of Sedan, went to Belgium, and thence across the frontier to Sedan, and into the German linos. Ho stated that the war wa* practically sottled by artillery, in whic'a the Germans wore freatly superior and overmatched the rench, and at the siege of Mezziers, at which ho was present, the Prussian siege batteries mado such good practice that at several miles distant thsy battered down a range of store houses and shops and left a convent and church on either hand un harmed. Mr. Acer gave a graphic picture of the scenes within the German lines on French soil, after Sedan, and his visits to the hospitals crowded with wounded. He paid an eloquent tribute to the labours of the * Rod Cross Society, many of the English doctors and nurses tending the wounded under fire. Even in the hospitals the traits of the two nationalities could be seen—the German wounded reading solid, useful literature while getting convalescent, while the French preferred the comic papers, and that which was ephemeral. Some of the pathotic scenes at Sedan were pourtrayed, also a visit to Bazeilles, which the Bavarians had destroyed by fire. Prior to returning home, Mr. Ager re-visited the field of Waterloo, and in closing recounted the salient history facts of that memorable engagement, which had sealed the fate of .lie First Empire. Tho proceeds of the lecture were in aid of the building fund of tae new Baptist Church, Ashburton.

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr, J. Callnan, J.P., Margaret U'ilbie, for a third offence, was fined £2 with the option of 14 days; James Holmes, a second offender, was fined 10s with the alternative of 48 hours; and two first offenders were cautioned and discharged.

An obelisk has been executed at the yards of Mr. Wm. Parkinson, Victoriastreet, monumental mason, which is to be erected over the grave of the late Mr. Richard Arthur, in the Symonds-street Cemetery. It is of marble, on a bluestone base, and bears tho following inscription :— "In memnriam. Richard Arthur, died July 9, 1895, aeed 59 years. 'He being dead yet speaketh.' Erected by the officers, teachers, and scholars who were in the Pitt-street Wesleyan Sunday-school during the twenty years the deceased was its superintendent."

A meeting of women was held on Wednesday at Mrs. 1). Chapman's, Cook-street, the object being to form an association " to educate themselves and fellow • women 'politically,' to realise their responsibility in all things for the advancement of the people. A resolution to this effect was put to the meeting and carried unanimously. Officers were elected :— President, Mrs. Collings, proposed by Mrs. Coldicut, seconded by Mrs. Mahon; vice-presidents, Mrs. Alahon and Miss Longdate, proposed by Mesdames Gibson and Chapman, seconded by Mesdaraea Kirkby and Clifford ; secretary, Miss R. G. Summers, proposed by Mrs. Chapman, seconded by Mrs. Gibson; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Chapman, proposed by Mrs. Kirkby, seconded by Mrs. Gibson. There was an interesting discussion in naming the Asso ciation. It woe finally put and carried that it be known a» the Women's Democratic Union. It was agreed that the Union be for women only, others than women to be excluded, every third meeting to be open to the public. The fee of the Union to be 2s per annum. Miss R. G.'Summers' offer of free use of studio, Victoria Arcade, for meetings was accepted, and a vote of thanks tendered to her. Two members, Mrs. Foley and Miss Summers, were appointed to engage a suitable hall for public meetings. A committee was appointed to draw up rules, etc., for next* meeting, to bo held on Wednesday, May 13, at Mrs. Chapman's, Cork-street. About thirty or forty members have been enrolled, and requests received from others who desire to join.

A very interesting paper on "Chinese and Japan" was read before the members of the Otara Mutual Improvement Association, by Mr. E. West, on May 4. Members criticised the paper, and Mr. West replied. Mr. H. J. Gill proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. West, and while doing so congratulated the essayist upon the very able manner in which he had treated the subject. Mr. H. Rollet, in seconding the proposition, endorsed all that had boon said by the mover. The meeting unanimously carried the vote, which brought to a close one of the most instructive meetings held by the Association.

The Pitt-street Wesleyan Literary Society met in the schoolroom last evening , when there was an exceptionally large attendance of members and friends. The meeting was entirely under the control of the ladies, and Mrs. J. VV. Shackelford occupied the chair. After the business had been disposed of, during which Messrs. Prosier, Musker, Turner, Bellhouse, and Wilding were elected as representatives to the Union Parliament, the following pro gramme was gone through, many of the items being encored :—Pianoforte solos, Misses Winstone and Brame ; eongs. Misses Butler end Davies; recitations. Miss Simpson; duet, Misses Wheeler and Butler ; and a short essay, entitled " Ideals in Fiction," by Miss Ward. At the conclusion criticism was indulged in, and on the motion of the Rev. W. J. Williams, seconded by Mr. Rosser, a hearty vote of thanks was tendered by acclamation.

The weekly meeting of the Ponsonby Baptist Mutual Improvement Society was held in the school-room on Tuesday evening, tho Rev. A. H. Collins, president, in the chair. Five minute papers were road by Messrs. Bearsly, on "Business"; J. Rendell, on " Mutual Admiration" ; Chapman, on "Botany"; J. Becroft, on ''Mutual Improvement Societies"; and Miss Robinson, on " Heading." The papers evoked a lively discussion.

Attention is called to the notice in our advertisement columns of the prospectus issued by the provisional directors of the Glen Var Wine Company. The shares now offered afford the opportunity to the New Zealand to invest in a permanent and lucrative industry benefiting tbe community at large not only now but more so in yoars to come.

The fifth ecasion of the Union Parliament opens this evening at the Young Men's Christian Association Hall, when it is expected there will bo a largo attendance of the public. The dobato on the policy of the new government will be prooeeded, with directly after the opening coremony.

Tho Elvhflm Railway Station was broken open early yesterday morning and looted, The thieves entered by forcing the door. The safe was then blown open by some'explosive, and £100 in cash stolen.

Lawton's Novelty Company played to a good downstairs house, last night, when the previous evening's programme, which proved such a success, was repeated, and the artists received even more applause than before. Ouda, the daring trapeze performer, was especially good, and the fighting kangaroo, "Jaok," created muoh amusement.

The opening meeting of the season of the Burns Club took place last evening in the Masonic Hall, Newton. There was a large attendance. Mr. George Fowlds occupied the chair, and in a fow appropriate words, presented Mr. Stewart with the following address ;— Auckland, May 7,1896. James Stewart, Esq., 0.15. Dear Sir,—l am directed by the members of tho Club to convey to you, on the eve of your for London, their kind regards towards you, andappreoiationofyourlong and honourable connection with tho Club, Having been its president during tho past six years, and hope you will have a pleasant and successful trip, and safe return. It is also hoped you may have an opportunity of being present at the great gathering at Dunoon to witness the unveiling of the statue to Highland Mary.— l am, dear sir, yours sincerely, John Hohnk, hon. aocre* tary." Mr. Stewart feelingly replied. The following programme occupied the evening, Mr. McKenzie being received with much enthusiasm:—Piano overture, Mrs. Angus ; songs 'I am only Seventyfivo,' Mr. Lyle; 'Annie Laurie,' Miss MoLeod; 'In yon lone Glen,' aud ' Joy be wi' ye a', Mr. l^nnkham; ' Heavenly Rest,' Miss Jefferyi: 'Apart,' Mr. Warnockj ' The Last Milestone,' Miss Cunningham; ' Thou art Going Away,' Mr. Tait; 'My Native Highland Home,' Mr. Carter; ' Mary of Argyle,' Miss Johnson ; ' Tit for Tat,' Miss Piekard; 'Kate Dalrymple,' Mr. McKenzto; 'Flora Macdonald's Lament,' Miss E. Clover; piano solo, 'Scots Wha Hae,' Miss Lyle. Recitations : ' Curfew shall not ring,' Miss Olphert; ' Ravelin him up,' Mr. Fowlds; and ' Bairnies cuddle down,' Mr. Alex. Smith, and for an encore, 'Whar'a my stocken.' Duetts 'Come under my Plaidie,' and for an encore, ' Tho crooked bawbee,' Miss Glover and Mr. Mckenzie ; closing with the singing of' Auld Lang Syne.'

A meeting of the committee of the Auckland Amateur Athletic Club was hold at the Metropolitan Hotel last night, for the purpose of arranging the forthcoming amateur cycle road race, to eventuate on Monday, 25th iuatant. The matter of deciding upon the course over which the race is to be ridden was left in the hands of the cycle representatives on the committee, the club undertaking the management of the event, and offering to subsidise the amount accruing from entries with £1 for £1.

The judicious policy pursued by Mr. John Fuller, in constantly changing the programme of his limelight concorts, appears to be greatly appreciated by the largo crowds who regularly attend. The ninth concert of the series will take place on Tuesday evening next, at the City Hall, when Mr. Chas. E. Mackie, the popular limelight artist, will use for tho first timo a specially imported bi-unial lantern, whilst the slides will depict " Anglo-French life in the Channel islands." The musical portion of the programme is as usual in very capable hands. Miss Blanche Tobias, a lady who possesses a soprano voice of very high range, will make her debut at these concerts, whilst Miss Marie Quinn, who created such a favourable impression on her last appearance, is down for two items. Mr. R. H. Buttery, who won golden opinions at last Tuesday's concert, has been specially re-engaged. The elocutionary portion of the entertainment is in the capable hands of Mr. Albert Lucas, who will recite Erfgar Allen Poo's "The Bells." Mr. John Fuller will sign "The Blue Alsatian Mountains" and (by request) "The Death of Nelson" with grand panstereoramic effects.

The football season opens ab Potter's Paddock tomorrow afternoon, when two olub matches will take place, Ponsonby v. Parnell, and Grafton v. Suburbs. Ladies are admitted to the grandstand free.

A grand farewell concert will be tendered to Wally Edwards on Saturday next in the City Hall, A varied and attractive programme has been prepared, and tho prices are 6d and Is.