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Auckland Star, Volume I, Issue 186, 13 August 1870, Page 2

A Coebection.—The editor of our facetious contemporary The TomaliatcJc has requested us to notice an accidental error which occurred in an article headed " Smarb Work, a Fact." The words " Auckland Savings' Bank" should haye been " Auckland Post Office Savings' Sank.

The monthly insp ctionof the Auckland Cavalry Yoluuiuers took place at the Drill-shed last i.ight, under the command of Captain Car y Mid Lieutenant Snell. and iv presence of Colonel Harrington. After being put through various exercises the Volunteers were addressed and complimented by the inspecting ojicer. The capitation allowance wes paid, and it was announced that a large room, adjoining the Drill-shed, had been handed over to the corps. At the coroner's inquest on the body of J. H. Cousens, proceeding yesterday as we went to press, the evidence adduced was in all particulars the sa ;e as the statement made in our account of the death, except that death appeared to have resulted from apoplexy, instead of disease of the heart, and the verdict of the jury was given accordingly. The twelfth anniversary of the Loyal Parnell Ledge was celebrated last night at the lodge-room, Parnell, by a ball and supper. There were about thirty couples present, who indulged on the " light fantastic toe " until an early hour this morning. P.P.Gr.IVf. Cole occupied ihe chair at sapper, which Host and Hostess Gormnn supplied in a very tasteful and choice miinner. The following toasts were drank with ttie usual honors, and duly responded to by the brethren: —"The Queen," " The Parnell Lodge," "The other Lodges of Auckland," "The Ladies," and "The Press." There was an excellent band in attendance, and altogether the whole affair was a great success, all present seeming to thoroughly enjoy themselves. We have been requested by Mr. F. Lewisson to ask the treasurer of the " Tauranga I'elief Commiltep," for what reason his subscription list to the above fund lias been withheld from the morning's papers. Several subscribers have been inquiring as to the reason. Wo hope the committee will at once see that Mr. Jjcwisson's list is published.

Destitute Chilpji ex. —Messrs. W. ■C. DalJy and W. Itattray, the sub-com-mittcc of the Society for the Belief of Neglected and Destitute Children, have made final arrangements with Dr. Pollen for taking over the large house in Fort Britomart, fronting the gate, for the purpose of commencing immediate operations. We believe it will ts.ke but a few pounds to make the building suitable for the purposes of the society. We trust great care will be taken in the selection of suitable parties to take charge of these children. If well managed, we are sure the efforts of the gentlemen who have originated this movement will receive the heartiest support of the community. Notice is given that the following persons have filed their schedules : —William Ohappell, John Calder, John Charles Alters, and James McShane. A meeting of the creditors of Andrew Austin is advertised to be held on the loth inst. 13isjiop Cowie will conduct Divine service in All Saint's Church, Ponsonby lload, on Sunday morning next. The llev. Mr. Bree is to officiate at Otuhuhu and TPanmure. The Glassblowers' entertainment in the City Hall continues to draw excellent houses. Notwithstanding the state of the weather, Mr. anp Mrs. Woodreffe were well patronised last night, and a mid-day performance, (in their peculiar liuo), is proceeding as we go to press. The entertainment is unique, and continues one of the most interesting it is possible to witness. As will be seen from another column, the Eev. Mr. Macnicol will deliver an address to young men to-morrow afternoon, at three o'clock, at the I. M. C. Kooms, Wellesley-street, when, from the ability and eloquence of Mr. Macnicol and bis popularity as a preacher, we have no doubt there will be a very large attendance. There are two very good cartoons in to-day's Tomahawk —a new chum, of portly form, but in dire distress, is beset by a swarm of imps bawling-out the papers. It is truly an Auckland scene. The second picture is political, illustratrative of the loan for war-peace purposes. The skits and sketches are punuent and amusing, and seem distributed impartially all round.