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Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 504, 22 August 1871, Page 2

.There is a place within the jurisdiction of the Pu-rnell Highway Board, whioh is in an utterly disgraceful state, aud which should be one of the first cares of the newly-elected trustees. We allude to the lower end of the St. George's Bay road, which, during weather such as we have had during: the last few months, is in such a mess Jof wellrpuddled clay and abominable filth, that it is utterly; impossible to gain access to the beach. Now," the road referred to not only leads past the residences of numerous respectable people, but is tho only means of access to the sandy beach, which is a favourite promenade, if we. except tho breakneck stairs at the end-of the St. Barnabas Eoad. (These, by the way, have-been lately patched up iv a sort of a wayi) In tho present state of the road, property near the beach is materially deteriorated in value, and the delights of a stroll on the sand are altogether denied to the Parnelliteg. Some £25 or £30 would be amply sufficient to place it iv good repair; and if the willows were cut down, and the sun and wind permitted to exorcise their influence, there would bo no fear of its relapsing into its present condition. There is one other improvement which might be readily effected in the same vicinity, that is, a rough bridge- across the stream. It would be a great convenience, and, if constructed with judgment, nood not coat more than a five pound note. Other vast improvements are required in the neighbourhood, but we are afraid to urge too much at present, lest nothing at all be attempted. If those we have drawn attention to are carried out, the existing Board will well deserve the thanks.of all the inhabitants of the sunnY side of Parnell.

The Resident Magistrate had no opportunity this morning of reading any of those lectures to inebriates in which he delights. Strange to say, there were none.

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The usual weekly parade of the Priuco Alfred Royal Cavalry Volunteers will take place, at tho Drill-shed, to-morrow evening, at seven o'clock, p.m., sharp, after which, a meeting will be held, at which important business connected with the troop will be brought forward. V full attendance of members is particularly reg ucsted.

The attention of tho trade is directed to the .*:tle of a large consignment of drapery, hy ilensr*. G. W. Harrison and Co., which will take place at their rooms, to-morrow (Wednesday), at 11 a.m.

A missionary is wanted for the Hospital and Lunatic Asylum to represent all Protestant denominations in this city. Applications to be made to the Rev. Warlow Davies, or to the Right Rev. Bishop Cowie.

An emergency meeting of the United Service Lodge, No. 421, 1.0., will bo held at the ioc'lge-room, Masonic Hotel, at half-past seven o'clock, this e\cning.

On Sunday morning the Onehunga Rifle Volunteers mustered for church parado, near the Scotch Church, and, preceded by the band, marched to the Church of England and Catholic Chapel. The Rev. Dr. Purchas and Rev. Father Paul acknowledged their presence, and expressed themselves in favour of tho continuance of these parades. The muster was a very good oue, over seventy, including the band, being in uniform.

A reward of £10 is offered by Mr. John Campbell, for such information as will lead lo the detection of tho party or parties who stole a quantity of fencing from two allotments iv Napier and UnionyStreets.

A conversational meeting, iv connection with the Auckland Total Abstinonco Soc'ety, will be held this evening, at the Young Men's Christian Association.

Tenders are required by tho Auckland Harbour Board for tho erection of a fish market on the wharf. The specifications can be seen at the offioo of the Hoard.

Notico is given that a meeting of the creditors of John Lockwood will be held at the Supreme Court, at noon, on Saturday next.