LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10127, 9 May 1896, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

The SeraLo Month! ig/imary, for trans'. mission by the next BuUrd San Francisco mail, will bo pubiiswon Friday next. Tbode desirous m for/ding tile Summary to their friends in ripe, America etc. will have ample time do so, as the newspaper mail closes on lurday next, at half* past eleven aim.; up > which hour orders for" mailing tile Sutjary will also be received at the Putfiintf Office, Queenstreet. This mail Jbe due in London on Wednesday, June 1 Our Wellington c espondent states that Mr. H. Duilbar job on, who was recently appointed Judge of > Native Land Court, left for Auckland, oute to Otorohanga, by the Takapunt 'csterday afternoon, the Court Opeiis at :orohanga on the 12th Inst. The Finance and igal Committee of tho Harbour Board » yesterday afternoon, there being preset! Messrs. W.J. Napier (chairman), G. i. Kissiing, W. Gunson, R. Farrell, nd J. J. Holland. An application oin Messrs. Allen, Campbell, and cera, to reclaim at Shoal Bay, was d ined. Regarding the extension of the . irpedo Depot at the North Head, it \\ decided "That tho Board claim cbmftsation for the land taken for the enla sment of the Torpedo Depot, and that in c er to fix the amount of compensation the onion of Messrs. S. Vaile and VV. Fraterbetajn." Mr. W. S. Laurie applied to the Boaiqo take into consideration the question of jmpensation for buildings in Oustotns-stra It was decided to recommend the Doll to deal with the matter on the sam conditions as those granted to similar leases. Mr. James Stewart asked the B rd to name the upset price for allotment near the Railway station, which it was i tend'd to use as an electric station. It 1 s decided to recommend that the price e fixed at £200 per annum for the first ' years, with a right to a renewal for a fuller 21 years ; plant of buildings to be erded to be submitted to the Board for appeal. An application from the Auckland GaCompany for a strip of land adjoining tba works in Customsstreet West was defend, the committee to visit the site in the tkintime. Draft bylaws, regulating the r loring and lighting of timber in the harbor, and the blowing of steamer's whistles, Were read and approved of. The annual Assess! ent Court for thi Borough of Thames as held yesterday, Mr. H. Eyre Kenny, SM., presiding. \V. H. Taipara objected ti the assessment of all his allotments, but nine of them only was a small reductioumade, amounting in ail to about £20. Objections were sustained in seven other cases, put only a very small reduction Wis made ii each of them. The Thanes Brunferton Relief Fund now stands at £241 Is it, with four other lists yet to comi in. At it meeting of the committee it was decided that- it was not necessary to send a local delegate to th« Brunner relief Conference.

The larrikins have been amusing themselves for 'the past few nights in placing stones on Various sections of the tramlines, with a viei of giving she cars a shaking and joltini the passengers. The practice is a dangerous one, and may lead to the loss of lifelor limb. One gentleman who was standiig on the platform, the other night, of aitraracar leaning on the back part, had a larrow escape of being pitched backwards 01 his head into the tram tracks as the oar w<hb over a piece of road metal placed on tin line.

In regard to the application of the promoters of thi Auckland Rifle Club to the Government, Mr, J. B. Fairs has received the following telegram frem Major Douglas, Under-Secretary of Defenco:— I am directed by tin Hon. the Defence Minister to acknowledge receipt of your telegram of the 18th inst., stating that 100 efficient men were prepired to join the rifle club proposed to be formed in Auckland, and asking whether the Government would supply the nec.'ssary Martini-Henry rifles on the receipt of a satisfactory guarantee from the club ; md in reply, lam directed to inform you that the Government is unable to supply rifles to rifle clubs."

Numbers who were unable to hear Mr. J. R. Mott's address at the University yesterday, and whose interest has been aroused through the printed reports, will be pleased to learn that Mr. Mott will give an address this evening in the Young Men's Christian Association rooms, his subject being "The Great Missionary Uprising Among Young Men and Young Women." The Ven, Archdeacon Dudley will preside. At the City Hall, to-morrow afternoon at three o'clock, Mr. Mott will give an address to men only on the subject of " Purity." His Worship the Mayor will preside. This address by Mi. Mott has been well received in other cities. On account ol Mr. Mott's lecture there will be no afternoon address at the Young Men's Christian Association. Mr. Mott will also give an address to young men and young women at the City Hall Sunday evening's service to-morrow at eight p,rn. It will be pleasant news to the members of the Young Women's Christian Association and other young women of Auckland to learn that Mrs, J. R. Mott, who is an earnest member of the Association, will give an address to women in the Young Men's Christian Association lecture hall to-morrow afternoon at three o'clock. A very pleasant smoke concert was held in Mr. H. A. Grattan's Masonic Hotel, Devonport. last night, by the North Shore Cricket arid Amateur Athletic Clubs, as 3 farewell to Mr. J. F. Logan, on the eve of his departure for England. Messrs. G. H. Kroughton and R. Wynyard.the hon. secretaries, did all in their power to ensure success, and a most enjoyable gathering resulted. The hotel dining-room was nicely decorated for the occasion by Mr. and Mrs, Grattan, and the refreshments provided left nothing to be desired. During the evening the Mayor (Mr. Malcolm Niccol), who presided, made a presentation to Mr. Logan, which took the form of a beautiful walking- , stick, made of puriri, and mounted with j chased gold from the Tararu mine, with a band of the same metal bearing the engraving, " Presented to Mr. J. If. Logan by the N.S. Cricket and Athletic Clubs. Me to ratou aroha." The Maori words signifying, " with the greatest esteem and°affeotion." Mr. Logan's monogram was also engraved on the head of the stick, and the present Was altogether a very handsome piece of work. In a short speech the recipient thanked the givers for their kind expression of friendship. Several toasts were proposed and responded to, and musical items and reoitntions" were contributed by Messrs. Smith, Ingham, and others. " Auld Lang Syne" brought to a conclusion a gathering which will long be remembered both by the guest and his well-wishers.

" Glimpses of New Zealand," a collection of fine view?, of the " Britain of the South," is in process of publication in Christchurch by the Glimpses of New Zealand Publishing Company (Limited). We have seen (ho firnt part, which is now ready, containing sixteen photo-engravings, with descriptive letterpress. The whole work will consist of 24 parts, with nearly •200 views. The first part contains views of interesting places in Auckland, Wellingtdn, Canterbury, and Otago provincial districts. It is handsomely bound, and should form a fitting souvenir of New Zealand for friends in the Old Country. We understand that the Government has secured a considerable number of copies as an effective, advertisement of Maoriland. Mr. R. Spreckley, bookseller, Shortland-streab, is notified in a recent issue of this journal as willing to receive orders.

The Auckland Band of Hope Union held its annual meeting last evening in the Pittstreet VVesleyan Sunday-school, when a fair number of members were present, and Mr, C. 6. Hill presided. By the report read it was learned that 321 pledges had been taken during the year, and that in that period good work had been done. The balance-sheet submitted showed a slight debit balance. Officors were then elected for the ensuing year as follow :— President, Mr. D. Goldie { vice-presidents, Mesdames Macdermotb, Kerr, Pluraraer, and Messrs. Hill and McMaster ; treasurer, Mr. Plum. raer; secretary, Mr. Macdermott. Tha secretary called attention to the forthcoming gathering on May 24th, and also to th( convention, and hoped they would be given all the support they deserved.

We would again remind our readers o) " The Evening with our Sacred Song Com' posers" in the Tabernacle .on Thursday evening, the 14th instant. The programme is of high merit, and from all appearance, by the interest taken in the concoct, it) should be highly successful. -

At the Police Coin, Yesterday morning Mr. W. H. ShakespeirJ.P., presided, and disposed of the onlysse ou the chargo sheet, that of James ffne, charged with a second offence of druiehnesa, by inflicting a fine of 10s, with ja alternative of 48 hours' imprisonment. : Six residents of One)hga have been removed to the hospital ts week, all suffering from typhoid fever|

There were about ) applications for relief before the commibeof the Charitable Aid Board this week,bub none of any public interest.

The annual n.eetingof the Avondale Road Bonrd took place n Thursday evening, Mr. J. Bollard, thwhairman, presiding. The audited balrce-sheet for 1895 was read, as was also hat for the year ending March, 1596. he latter showed the receipts have been 144 lis 3d, and the expenditure £315 8s Odand was adopted subject to audit. A resution was passed calling the attention ofche Mount Albert Road Board to the st:o of the road between Avondale and Matt Albert.

The opening meeting: the fifth session Auckland Union l'arlinont was held last evening in the Lectin' Hall of the Y.M.C.A. There was attendance of visitors in the gallery The Ministry is comprised as fo'bws:—J - . J. W, Shackelford, Premier, Lands andlgriculture ; Mr. R. J. Dunne, Attorney Gieral and Colonial Secretary ; Mr. A. T. Nfta, M.A., Native Miniver and Minister < Justice! Mr. R. Keifi, Minister of Pnbliqvorksand Labour; Mr. R. 11. McCallum, Jstmastor-Gtneral, Mines and Marine. Tl office of Colonial Treasurer and Education is at present vacant. The Ministry intend to amend the Licensing it so as to provide for national prohibitionlocal prohibition or reduction, and Goverment control to Introduce a scheme fo old age pensions; to introduce a Bill to (tend the municipal franchise to every huseholder; and to amend the Gambling.Native, Education, and Defence Acts. To Hon. J. A. Tole was reelected unopposd as Speaker of the House and Mr, R. H. Isher as clerk. The Governor (Mr. C. K. Btton, M.H.R.) read the speech forecastig the Ministerial policy. The Speaker, n returning thanks for his election, made sine valuable suggestions a3 to the future enduct of the Parliament; amongst othfS, proposing that Imperial as well as comial subjects might be discussed. The address-in reply was moved by Mr. M. A. larr, and seconded by Mr. J. T. Millinpton and the Government policy was suppnrtei by Messrs. Shackelford, K. Rem, R. H. IcCallum, R. Dunne, and the speakers for the Opposition were .Messrs. P. K. Dix, i. Withy, G. Fowlds, T. M. Harrison, F. }. Ewington. The address-in reply was arried on the voices, and the House adjournal The question of "old age pensions" wil be discussed next night of meeting.

At the Avondale P.esbyteriflji Church the Rev. Scott West celivered Us highly interesting and amusing entitled "Betide the Bonnie Briar Bui." The pastor, the Rev. Alex. McLean, introduced the rev. lecturer in a fow words, :nd then handed the audience over to M , West, who riveted their attention from first to last. During the pathetic portim there was hardly a dry eye in the a dience ; despite the many efforts to keep t! >m back the lears would start. The death- ed scene ot the village doctor was patjicularly touching. The rev. lecturer was dob a whit less successful in placing the humorous side of this story before his audience, the droll Scottish wit being much aiireciated. The general opinion was that /lie lecture was too short, although it occipied about one hour and 15 minutes in delivery. In a few wehchosen remarks Mr. «ohnß reeved a very hearty vote of thanks to the rev. lecturer, which was seconded by Mr. Wiekham and carried with bud applause. Mr. West may depend on a very hearty reception should he repeat bis visit to this district. The proceeds are in aid of.the Church Property Improvement Fund.

The Queen's Birthdaj Gathering practices are announced elsewhere. Owing to the :'act that the (Jhorsl Hall orchestra will not accommodate the large number of performers taking part, the Band of Hope Union has decided to divide the young people, and put a similar programme at St. Janes' Hall on May 25, in charge ot Mr. Fnth, jun., as the one to be presented at tie Choral Hall by Mr. Frith, sen. This vill enable the Union to accommodate a lirger number of visitor!, and so avoid the disappointment so many met with last year.

The acceptable change of programme gibmitted at the Opera House for the first tme on Wednesday evening last by the Jawton Novelty Company continues to (raw good bouses, and the excellent nature >f the entertainment provided has established the company warm favourites amongst all who appreciate a couple of hours of diversified amusement. Mr. Harry Fitzmaurice, the papular balladist, is always well received, and the coster impersonations by little Florrie Ranger :ontinue a feature of the programme. The performances of the fighting kangaroo "Jack," the Flying Meteor (Ouda), and the several other items contributed, go to make up an excellent programme.

The opening night of the Peoples' National and Patriotic Concert Entertainments is announced for Monday, May 18, the programme to be presented being "Britannia's Bulwarks, or the Development of the British Army and Navy." Mr. Albert Lucas has been specially engaged as delineator, and will give appropriate recitals, and a choice programme of appropriate music will also be rendered. Mr. Charles Cooper, with his splendid apparatus, is in charge of the limelight effects, and the dioramic and pictorial effects have not been before produced in these colonies.

An entertainment was given last evening in the Sailor's Hall in the shape of the exhibition of about fifty coloured views of scenery in Morocco and portraiture of Moors. There was a large attendance. Mr. Little, the master of the sailor's Home, read the descriptive narrative. Tho views comprised (iibraitarand Tangier*, and sketches of the religious, social, and commercial life of the -Moorish people. There were some selections sung before and after tho exhibition of the views. The entertainment was much appreciated.

'the programme provided by Mr. John Fuller for his ninth limelight concert, which takes place on Tuesday evening next at tho City Hall, should command a crowded attendance. The " trip' 1 for the evening will be to the l bannei Wands, when all the most beautiful spots in Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, and dark, will be thrown on the screen, by the aid of Mr. C. E. Mackie's powerful lantern. The vocalists are Miss Blanche Tobias, Miss Marie Quinn, Mr. K H. Buttery, and Mr. John Fuller. Mr. Albert Lucas will recite "The Bolls," by Edgar Allen foe.

The recently-inaugurated triple alliance of circus combinations continues to show to good business at the Agricultural Hall, the meritorious and well-varied programmes presented meeting with deserved approval. Amongst the most prominent items on tho bill ure the amusing acts by the trained monkeys, the barebacked riding of little | Amy Eaielle, the high trapeze performance ; by La Petite Ethel, a child artift of great; proficiency and promise, the feats by Mons. o«is on tho horizontal bars, the jumping dog Laddie, the trick ponies, and the trained monkeys. This afternoon a matinee for children will be held, and a change of programme is announced for this evening. The Auckland Banjo, Mandolin, and 'iuitar Club give a grand concert at the City Hall on Monday evening, in the presence of His Excellency the Governor, the Countess of Glasgow and suite, in aid if tho Institute for the Blind. The selections by the Club are : " Normandio March," "Loveandßeauty Waltz,""Heroic March," "Queen of the Seas Waltz," "Cupid's P?alm" (overture, "Imperial Mazurka," and the duets (banjo «nd guitar), " In Old Madrid" and "Corinthian Mazurka," by Messrs. A. A. Partridge and A. E. Ringwood. The latter also performs some banjo solos. Vocal items will be contributed by Miss It. Best, Miss May Harper, Messrs. G. Higgott.andMorath. Mr.Schatzwillroiidc . seme of his popular" coster" songs. It is anticipated, alike from the excellence of the programme and the cause to be benefited, that there will be a bumper house on Monday evening. V The only prisoner in the lock-up last light was a woman named Jane Grey, on a charge of vagrancy. She has been sleeping out, and found in the scrub near Epsom