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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10300, 27 November 1896, Page 3 (Supplement)

On Nov. 23 His Lordship Dr. GrimeS) S.M., Bishop of Christchurch, delivered a lecture in the City Hall on "The Ober. ■ Aramergau Passion Play." The Hon. J. A, Tole presided.

The detailed statistics from tlio census .returns show that Wellington has tho largest number of sawmills— or over fifth of tho total number of mills ill tho colony. Within the last five years tea mills have been started in Hawke's Bay. •

Tenders are being invited locally for tho first half of the million loan authorised last; cession. The price is fixed at 3$ percent. In view of the plethora of money for investment at present, it is anticipated thoro will be no difficulty in obtaining tho amount required. Tenders are limited tu the colony.

The third Children's Flower Show, under the auspices of the Auckland Association, was successfully inaugurated on November 20, at half-past two o'clock, at the Choral Hall. In every respect tne exhibition was superior to those of the two previous years, the number of exhibits being fully 100 tnoro than was the case at the 1895 show, while tho blooms throughout showed a decided im« provement iu quality.

The accounts of the National Insurance Company show—after writing off freehold properties, £2248 4s 9d; writing off furniture, £1000 ; paying an interim dividend of £7352 16s 3d; and providing a further dividend for the year of £7352 IGs 4d (equal to Is 6d per share)—a balance of £14,557 12s 7d carried forward, or about £200 less than the amount brought over from 1595,

A peculiar scene was enacted in tha Ethnographical annexe of the Auckland Museum on November 3. Amongst the visitors wore two Maori women, one of them, Tanira, a widow of King Tawhiao. When they saw the portrait; of Tawhiao, which was presented to tho Museum by Mr, George Graham, they commenced to tangi, or cry,' in front of it. Tho unwonted noise brought together all tho visitors in the Museum, and soon the passers-by in the street began to pour in. The two women, however, continued their wailing till they had satisfied their feelings and the requirements of Maori etiquette, and then Tanira suspended upon the framework on which the picture stands a small nativo shoulder mat. Tho mourners then took their leave.

Tho Auckland Friendly Societies' .Con« ference held their sixth annual demonstration, for tho purpose of raising funds to pay the hospital fees of members who may bo sent to the Hospital, during sickness, on the 23nd of November. Perfect weathor greeted the function, and tho procession, under the charge of Brother H. T. Garratt, who acted as marshal, left tho Ponsonby Reservoir (Newton) shortly after two o'clock, and marching through Rarangahape Road and down Upper Queen-street, arrived at oho City Hall about 15 minutes to 3 o'clock. Tho marchers and those in vehicles totalled about 1100— of tho largest followings that has ever turned out, and certainly an imposing and impressive sight. A dense crowd had foregathered at tha City Hall, where a concert, interspersed with addresses, was subsequently given, and it was found impossible to find accom. modation for hundreds of those who sought) admission. Tito building was packed to tho doors, tho dress circle being devotod almost solely to ladies, and female members of tho various institutions. On tho stago wero several officials, and a number of prominent citizens, who attended by invitation. The monetary returns—collection, etc.— amounted in all to £37 Ss 6d, and with monoys still to como in, it is expected tho amount will reach over £50.

, The Bay of Islands Pastoral and Industrial Association held its ninth annual Spring Show on the Show Grounds, Waimate North, on November 4th. This year the clerk of tho weather favoured tho undertaking with weather that was not bad, although nob exactly line. A largo number of people, some of them from neighbouring counties, put in an appearance, and, as usual in country gatherings, affordod many opportunities for social interconrse between friends living long distance? apart. Horses were notso well represented na last year. Cattle and sheep wero in greater numbers. In tho dairy class tho entries were very numerous, and the quality could not be excelled. The bread class, as usual, wis strong, and the exhibits very good. Mr. J. Fleet, of Kawakawa, put in a fine assortment ol biscuits. Mrs. Hodges showed a fino collection of confectionery. Tho preserves and pickles had 110 onbries-a fine display. Mr. Empson, of Pouerua, Canning Factory, put in a fino exhibition of tinned mullet. Tho garden produce was well represented considering tho season. Flowers made a fine display. Tho needlework class was neglected, only about 30 entries. Perhaps the ladies are holding back for the autumn show. Tho handi. work class was small, but good. Mr. Gordon Jones exhibited an ingenious con« trivance called Apex rocker and washer for photography work. Mr. J. W. Grt.hara exhibited two very fine inlaid table top and four walking stick knobs inlaid, tor which he found purchasers.

At the Drill Shed on November 34, tit Seventh Industrial Exhibition held ucd«« the auspijen of the Auckland Suudsy-Ecliao! Unioa whs opened by His W valnp tin Mayor of Auckland (Mr. J. J. Holland), in the presence of a representative |juthcrin;r. Sinoe the Union was founded in 1865 fo tin purpose of "encouraging and assisting in ' the establishment of Sunday-schools 'ft. or a needed," similar exhibitions have beta held at intervals of from three to sii years, .the '.last'-.'taking place in IS9O. The. proceeds of the earlier exhibitions were devoted to. the funds of the Union, but the ofHeers, thinking that an object) of greater public interest would probably appeal more directly to scholars and others, decided to make the surplus from the sixth exhibition, the nucleus of a fund for assisting Sunday-schools requiring help. This fund, since augmented by special erants from the general, funds of the Union, has Iran repeatedly drawn upon to help : Sunday-schools in scattered country districts. By resolution of the General Committee of the Union, in April last, it wan, de« . cided " That ; the net proceeds of the seventh•, exhibition be devoted to a fund for the establishment of cots at the Children's Hospital, : or be expended in such other way as ;will add to the comfort and cheer of children iq the hospital." ; , Teachers, scholars, and, iu fact, all connected with the gathering of 1888, have given ! it such loyal support, and ; huv« worked so well in its interests, that it. hat - the proud distinction of being by far the most f successful industrial exhibition held by the v Union, v Tho number of exhibits exceeds 2000,'} and there is hardly a branch or industry that - is not represented in some wav. The work o{ the girls predominates if anything, and their deft fingers have executed ft largo quantity v of highly creditable articles. . The bovi hura ; gone in for models principally, and Ik tboto department have displayed much, imac&s and skill,