The Evening Star. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1871.

Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 554, 19 October 1871, Page 2

The Evening Star.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1871.

"For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do."

It affords us much gratification to observe that the Auckland Rowing Club has acted on our suggestion with reference to the approachboat race at Christchurch. At the meeting held last night, as will be seen from another column, it was resolved to make an effort to meet the expenses of forwarding a boat's orew, and that a boat should be built of tho best model, specially for the occasion. This is as it should be. Auckland has not taken her

proper place in friendly strife "with our Southern fellow-colonists, but on what must be regarded as our own proper element it would be intolerable that our prowess should he ignor-.d. We do not hesitate to express our belief that vpe have on the list of our local Rowing Club, names that will head the prize list in plying the oav, against competitors from any part of New Zealand, and an opportunity is here afforded for regaining the laurels we have lost. Surely a stolid indif.ference will not be the reception met, when an appeal is made to our fellow-townsmen on the subject. The amount required Will be but' small, and if,--as we fully anticipate, our representatives will bring back high prizes, such nn impulse will be given to athletic exercises, and especially aquatics, as cannot fail to tell powerfully in favour of muscular Christianity in the district. We commend this object to the favourable notice; of our readers. There is unquestionably a namby-pamby lack-a-daisy character in our enterprises and public movements, dependent to a large extent on the physical influences of a humid climate. The best preventive to this becoming characteristic of. the place is an effort to creato nmong our people a delight and pride in manly exercises ; and beyond a question, the encouragement of such societies as that of the Boating Club is to be defended on high grounds of public interest. Every citizen in Auckland should bo an honorary or a working member of the club ; and to create such a feeling in its favour as to lead to this, every one that feels the importance of athletic exercises should unite in enabliug the championship of the colony to be found on the waters of the Waitemata.

The Kyber Pass (which has now become proverbial for accidents) was the scene of another disaster on Wednesday evening. It appears that a carter of Mr. Pollock's, of the name of William Eord, was engaged fo remove some furniture from town, to Mr. Hancock's. He arrived safely with his load, and on his return, about six o'clock, in company with two other drays, he got as far as Tiugey's, painter, when ho perceived that the fastener belonghig to the prop-stick of the dray had broken. He was riding at the time, and he was stretching forward to put his hand upon the shaft to get down, to put things to right, when ho missed his hold, and was thrown right under the wheel, which passed over his left leg and fractured it. Ho was fortunate to have two men at hand, who carried him carefully to the Provincial Hospital, where he was promptly attended to by Dr. Philson. He is now under treatment, and will be iv a few weeks able to move about if everything goes right. We would not like to begin again to find fault, but something must be clone at least to ameliorate the condition of the road. We scarcely know who should do this, but wo are reminded of many other improvements being made which have not half the need as this has. There must be no land about this part belonging to those in authority, otherwise it would have been set to right long since. The apathy manifested by those whose right it is to interfere is unpardonable. Wo have calculated and find that nearly seven-eighths of accidents occurring in and about the city happen here. We trust that ere long Aye shall see a gang ot men from Blount Eden, who are well fed, and able to do the work, hard at it here. This would keep their minds employed for a month \ or two, and a benefit to all.

In another column will be found the announcement of an exceedingly pleasing treat about to be presented to tho people ol Auckland. Pictures ,of the panoramic and dioramic character have invariably been a success in Auckland, even though they have contained scenes which, in the estimation o! some, were of an exceedingly objectionable character. The scenes to be presented on Saturday night, for the first- time, ure not such as require defenders even to the most particular people. The pictures are on the most interesting subjects, and are exceedingly beautiful, aud we have no hesitation in expressing our belief that they will afford nightly gratification to crowded and delighted houses for weeks to come.

When the grand desideratum of inducing water to run up bill has been arrived at, the great problem of perpetual motion will bs in a fair way of solution. The Corporation authorities have on various occasions tried their best to accomplish this feat, and many experiments have been made by them, evidently with this end in view. Although these have most egrcgiously failed, and the water still contiuues to run down the centre of flic inclined streets, they have not been deterred, but evidently stili hope for succtss. A newattempt is now being made in Wakefieldstreet, where guttering is being placed on such level that, when completed, tlie outer edge will be at least eight inches above the plane of tlie road, from which the water is expected to run hi to it. If the experiment be successful, some new agency may be discovered even more powerful than gravitation ;- and the laurels will have to bo removed from Newton's brow, and placed on those of the illustrious inventors of the up-hill movement. We shall watch the progress of the manoeuvre with great interest.

The father of the little boy Barnes, who was hurt by one of Mr. Murray's circus horses, begs to thank all those who interested themselves in his case. Ho also "desires, to acknowledge the receipt of the following sums:—From the Mayor, £4 3s. 41., part of the proceeds of the Hippodrome in the Albert Barracks; from Mr. Murray, £1 16s. Bd., being one-third gross proceeds of benefit given to the boy.

We have been requested to announce that, in consequence of the lamented death of Mrs. D. Sheehan, the entertainment in aid of the funds of the Catholic Institute has been postponed.

We have received another number of the Christian Times, published yesterday. It is, of the usual interesting and instructive character. The contents include an article on "Practical Unity;" the "Chronicle of the Churches," being a statement of local reli-' gious meetings and thei- pi-ocoodings; an account of the steps taken in connection with the appointment, of a " Missionary for the Gaol and Hospital;" the text of the "Petition on the Education Bill ;" " Clippings," '•' Correspondence," and copious extracts from the recent lecture by Mr. G. M. R^ed, on the "Pew find the Pulpit," (-being chapters on "Church Office Bearers,' T""Visitation," and "Minist era' salaries."- There are also statements respecting the Young Men's' Christian Association and the Auckland Sunday School Union and a large number of valuable* extracted ai tides from various.sources.

Tlie high reputation Olson's tomato sauce has obtained as a household condiment,: has brought many inferior articles into the market Tlie public are therefore warned not to be imposed upon with rubbish, but ask for Olson's genuine tomato sauce, and see that hu name is on the bottle. "To Mr. Hans Qlson.— Dear Sir, — By a-.me mistake, ft-botllo of your tomato sauce was put away in my house, and remained uncorked for upward.? of twelve months. The same bottle of saneo was afterwards used at xny own table, and I found- it was equally as good as when first-made.—T. W. Doonin, wholesale and retail grd'eer, "218, Queen-street, Auckland." —[Advt,]

Four young gentlemen hive just completed the examinations requisite for their names being aducd to the list of legal practitioners in the colony, Messrs. 11. Williamson, J. B. Graham, Brassey, and Devor. Three of them are natives of the province. Mr. Williamson was articled to Mr. J. B. Russell, Messrs. Brassey and Graham to Messrs. Jaf-kson and Russell, and Mr. Devor to Messrs. Rees and Tyler. Our legal interests are certainly defended already by a considerable army, but wc wish the utmost success to Jie new levy.

We are glad to Ree that Haydn's magnificent oratorio, " The Creation," will be produced on the evening of this day week at the Choral Hall. We shall refer to it more fully on another occasion.

We would direct attention to the fact that a very interesting entertainment in the form of a concert will be given to-night, at the City Hall, by the band of the Band of Hope.

As will be seen from another column, a performance will be given to-morrow evening, in the Circus pavilion, of a character that will appeal to geoeral sympathy. The proceeds are to be given to the employeeVof the Circus, and we feel confident that this circumstance of itself will peoure a bumper benefit. The entertainment provided is also to be novel and startling, and will well reward the visitors to the pavilion.