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Thames Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 7336, 29 October 1892, Page 2

A few weeks ago the Methodists in Auck. land, and indeed throughout the colony, were thrown into a state of ferment and unrest over the attempt on the part of a few prominent ministers and their friends to push hurriedly a Bill through the New Zealand Parliament to legalise the stay of a minister in a circuit for any number of years, or possibly for life. A well-devised opposition was immediately planned, and at a great cost the measure was practically killed, and resulted in a complete victory for the laity. The ten members of the Auckland Committee representing the opposition have now published the whole correspondence and press leaders, together with tbe debates in both Houses of Parliament, in a demy quarto volume of about 50 pages adorned with a real salvation cover. It is handsomely illustrated, and printed on fine calendar paper. The photo engravings number 15, and comprise: The Eevs. Jno. Wesley, W. Morley, Joseph Berry, W. Lee, H. Bull, J. J. Lewis, W. J. Williams, JL P. Hughes, Alexander Reid, John Warren, Thomas Buddie, John Hobbs, James Buller, James Wallis, and J. Whitley. The book is published at almost coat price, and may now be had at the booksellers, or from Mr E. Honiss.

The anniversary services of St. James' Presbyterian Chnrch will be held to-morrow, when the Eev. James Chew, of the Beresford Congregational Church, Aucklaud, will preach at both the morning and evening services, Mr Chew is considered to be one of the most eloquent speakers in Auckland, and no doubt many will avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing him preach. The annual soiree will be held on Tuesday evening in St. George's Hall.

We mentioned a short time ago that it was contemplated by those whososuccsssfully carried out the rendering of the cantata, "(Harold Glynde," in St. Gsorge's Hall recently, to repeat it at an early date, and to present the proceeds therefrom to the oonductor, Mr A. Vowles. This has now been definitely decided on, and the performance will take place about Wednesday, the 16th November. An influential committea has been formed to manage the affair, and will doubtless carry it to a successful issue.

The nineteenth anniversary of the Prince of Wales Lodge, P.A.F. Society, will be celebrated by the customary soiree, concert, and dance, on the evening of Wednesday ,^the 9th November.

Should the weather prove farorable tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon, the Thames Naval Artillery Band will play a varied programme of sacred music on the vacant allotment at the corner of Pollen and Sealey streets, Shortland, commencing at 2.30 o'clock. The Band will meet at the Naval Hall at 2 o'clock.

Wje Jearn that the Wesleyan Sunday School have secured the charter of the s.s. Obinemuri ier an excursion on Boxing Day, December 26th. Further particulars will be advertised shortly.

Capt. Foster, of the Auckland Prison Gate Brigade, will conduct special meetings at the Salvation Army Barracks to-morrow, when large attendances are expected.

Adjutant Grant arrived here by the s.s. Eotomahana last night, for the purpose of conducting the annual volley and independent firing at the Parawai range this afternoon. The usual inspection parade will be conducted by Adjutant Grant at the drill shed next Tuesday evening, and on Wednesday morning he proceeds to Te Aroha.

Seven boxes, containing 65830zs 9dwts gold were shipped to Auckland by the Bank of New Zealand during the week.

The half-yearly meeting of shareholders of the Sylvia G. & S.M. Co. is to be held in Melbourne on the 30th of November next.

A tubse has been left at Mr Pike's shop in Pollen street containing a bill and change, lost by a child last evening. She may obtain it upon calling at Mr Pike's.

In commenting upon an application to release from the Insolvency Court in Melbourne the estate of a' debtor who3e creditors had agreed to accept a composition of id in the £, Judge Moleaworth remarked that he believed that the morality of the Insolvency Court was in some respecta worse than that of the racecourse. If a gambler at the races who contracted to pay £1000 if a certain horse won, were, on being called upon to pay, to offer 1000 farthings his conduct would be described in language more forcible than elegant.

The Baptist and Congregational Sunday Schools celebrate their anniversary to-mor-row, when the Eev. 0. D. Gilmore will conduct the services both morning and evening. The usual soiree in connection therewith will be held in the Church, Mary street, on Tuesday evening.

Mr W. Bobbett, the well-known local sportsman, left here this afternoon for Christchurch for the purpose of witnessing the performance of Morion in the N.Z. Cup race, for which he is greatly fancied.