The Evening Star. THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1871.

Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 422, 18 May 1871, Page 2

The Evening Star. THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1871.

A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce has assembled at tbreo p.m., and business is proceeding as we go to press.

The entertainment last night was in every way an unqualified success. The Lancashire Bell Eingers have been at all times exceedingly popular, and last night's crowded attendance was nothing extraordinary, but it must be admitted that the delightful singing of Mrs. Mitchell is an immense addition to the attractiveness of the entertainment. The ringing was, as usual, exquisitely quaint, and the audience was delighted at the " tintinnabulation that so musically swells," "withthe rhyming and chiming of the bells." We have much pleasure in drawing attention to great improvements in one of our products of home industry. The peculiar and admirable contrivance of Smith's patent smoke-consuming-ovens is really deserving of substantial patronage. These excellent little implements become invariably a favorite of no ordinary kind with those whose avocations in the culinary art lead them to make acquaintance with cooking apparatus ; and from the improvements that the manufacturers have been enabled to add from experience in the manufacture and, U3e of this article, the popularity of the stove* must increase. We very strongly recommend these beyond •■" others that have eve- -rr-«» iv tLo mai" ket. The Virago was today in a blaze of bunting, while every portion of the rigging not streaming with colours, was festooned, and with ebaplets everywhere waving in the wind. Everybody wondered what had thrown the grim-looking war ship into such a state of excitement, and on enquiry, we found that she is rejoicing in tlie joy of her officers, two of whom are being to-day blessed with the bands of two of our Auckland beauties. Our readers may remember that some time ago n medal was offered by Captain Rees, of the Auckland Rifle Volunteers, to be ehot for by the members of his company, and that this medal was won by Mr. D. Evitt. We have had the pleasuro of inspecting this ntedal and its accompanying clasp, both of gold and neatly engraved. Tliey have been turned out from thu establishment of Mr. R. Beck, and the workmanship reflects great credit upon every one concerned. We' do not at all hesitate to suy that this, modal'will bear comparison with anything of the kind turned out of a European establishment. Notice is given that application for shares in the Hauraki Investment Company must be made before three o'clock on Tuesday next. The eighteen miles walking match against time, in which J. Q-wynne undertakes to walk eighteen miles in three hours, takes place tomorrow. The start will take place at the Junction Hotel about one o'clock. Gwynne hopes he will have a clear stage and no favour.