MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12991, 7 October 1905, Page 6

MEETINGS.

REMUERA CHILDREN'S HOME. A large number of ladies aud jjentleuieu visited the Remuera Children's Home last evening, the occasion being: the visitors' annual dinner. The visitors had tea in the diningroom at a table running down the centre of the room, and the children were placed at tables to the side of it. Aftor dinner a service was held, the Rev. J. B. Sn»yd | officiating. -, The children joined in the hymns, and showed that in this respect they had been well trained. After the service a few remarks were mad* by Messrs. G. Robinson. Medley and Rowntreo on the excellent condition of tins institution,, and these were acknowledged by the president, Mrs. Giles. All the speakers spoke in eulogistic terms of the of Miss Carnie (the matron). Miss Hay (secretary), and the committee. Tho visitors were then shown over the building. The high praise given to the officials by those who inspected the rooms, etc., was most certainly deserved. There was a perfection of orderliness everywhere, and the children were the picture of happiness and healthiness. A children's service was he-Id after the inspection. The twelfth anniversary tea and public meeting will be held on Tuisday next at St. James' Hail. ■ . V WAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL. The ordinary meeting of the Waitemata County Council was held yesterday afternoon. There were present: Messrs. A. Bruce (chairman), A. G. Hatfield, .T. H. O'Neii, A. Cochran, J. MeLeod, H. H. Adams, T. Horton, J. Drinnan and V. F. Kerr-Taylor. The following tenders wore accepted:—Supply of/ 200 cubic yards of metal at Hobsonvillo: Mr. Trayes, 8? 3d per yard. Formation of 65 chains of Withers' Road, Waiitumete: Mr. F. Rosier, £28 2s 9d. Annual carting at Helensville: Mr. T. Prendergast,. at the following prices for metal and scoria respectively:—Swingbridge to the creamery, 2s 3d and 2s; to Vercoo's corner, 2s 3d and 2s; to Fordyce Road, 5s and 2s 6d; to James Vercoe's and W. Rimmer's, 3s 6d and ss; to the boundary to M. MoAdam's and to Mr. * McDonald's properties, 3s 6d and 3s 3d; to McFarlane's school, 5s and 4s 6d. On the motion of Mr. Cochran it was decided to make a deviation of and repairs to Levy's Road. It was resolved to call for tenders for a bridge near Mr. McCarnlcy's land. Five pounds were voted to the Devonport Borough Council to repair the old Lake Road. The engineer was instructed to prepare an estimate of the cost of draining tho Northcotc Riding and to divide the estimate so as to show the cost to each section of the district proposed to be drained. The town clerk of Auckland, wrote granting permission to deviate the road through Mr. Elleman's property while the Nihotupu bridge is being repaired. ANTI-PROHIBITION. Mr. J. Dixon Ward addressed a meeting of electors at Helensville on Thursday evening last. There was a crowded attendance, and the lecturer luid an enthusiastic reception, being listened /to attentively throughout and frequently applauded. Several questions were asked at the close of the meeting, and were answered by the speaker. Mr. Charles Newman occupied the chair.

Juvenile clothing our specialty: K.B. trousers in navy serge from Is pair; tweed Norfolk suits from 5s 9d, and a neat (weed sailor suit for 2s lid. (Lower shop open till 9 p.m. Saturday).—John Court, Queenstreet. The Devonport Opera Company will give an entertainment in the Ponsonby Hall on Monday evening next. The first part will be the one-act comedy " My Lady Help," and the second part. "Tell Me, Pretty Maiden." The Regimental Band will be in attendance. Obstinnte Coughs: You will not bo disappointed if you iiso Chamberlain Cough Remedy for obstinate coughs, colds, or any irritation of the throat and lungs. It stands unrivalled as a remedy for ail throat and lung diseases. The usual Sunday service in His Majesty's Theatre will be held to-morrow at half-past six. Mrs. Hutchison and Sister Jean will speak. Gent's white shirts: Tillie and Henderson's celebrated dress shirts, from 4s 6d up. The best value in the city.—D.S.C. Hosiery: We show the best, value in the trade. A splendid line of ribbed or plain cashmere hose, Is, l(Hd, and 9jd pair.—At John Court's, Queen-street. Lower shop open Saturdays. An " At Home" will be held in St. Mary's Orphanage, Waitemata-street, Ponsonbv, on Wednesday evening next, the proceeds ot which are towards defraying - the expenses of the improvements at the Orphanage. The anniversary of the Sunday-school of the Beresford-street Congregational Church takes iilaoe to-morrow. There will be special "music by the children and choir at each service. A silk novelty.—Black tussore silk, special quality, Is Bcl yard. An immense stock of tussore silks at finest prices.—John Court. Queen-street. Don't wait till all else fails—take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first symptom of a cold, croup, or influenza, and be immediately cured. A certain cure in every bottle. In the Opera House at three p.m. to-mor-row, Mr John T. Brown, M.A , from Louisville Kentucky, IJ S.A., will speak on " Prohibition in America," and will reply to some of his critics. Mr. C. EL. Poole will , preside, .