The Evening Star. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1871.

Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 556, 21 October 1871, Page 2

The Evening Star.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1871.

*' For the cause that lacks assistance. For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance And the good that we crn do.

From a letter which we have perused, it is evident that highly as we may esteem our local boating men, they have their work before them if they mean to carry off the prizes of the Inter-colonial Boat Race, on the Heathcote, in Caterbury. From that letter, which has been read by Captain Cxley, from a friend in Christclmrch, we are permitted to make the following extract: " No doubt, you have heard of the Inter colonial Boat Race, to be held on the Ileathcole early in next January, for £150 (in cash or plate), to bo at the option of inn winner. Knowing you take a great interest in boating, and if you intend sending a boat dowm to compete, I shall be happy to give you any private information. Wellington will send a crew, a new boat for the occasion having been ordered. Dunedin will also send a crew, but it is at present uncertain whether any competitors from Australia. The race will come off if there are competitors from two provinces besides Canterbury. It y»n intend sending a crow you must let them'go in for ti.-Yn'rig, as we have some really good crews .here, ;nd several clubs to choose from. These are all going in with great spirit." We observe a'?:) from our contemporaries in th.it province that a remarkable interest is manifested in the coming event. A public meeting has been hold under the presidency of the Mayor of Christchurch, at which were present the Resident M agisti-ate, clergymen, and all classes of the community. At that meeting or.c prize, of £150, was fixed upon a3 the highest, and it was resolved, "That a four-oared race shall be held on tho Heathcote during the coming season, and that the same shall be open to all rowing clubs throughout the Australian colonies and New Zealand, and that in the event of tlie committee not receiving entries from any part of Auslralia or Tnsmani -, the r ice shall still take place, provided three province* shall enter boats* and start, in the rac >." Fro n this it will be seer., that tho contest is to be open to all comers, whether amatem-3 or professionals. Some hesitancy was felt =in throwing the lists open to tho whole of the colonies, as it was believed that the prospect of having to compete with the Sydney and Melbourne boating men would have the effect of deterring (he club's in New Zealand from competing. More manly

counsels, however, prevailed, and the race is to be an inter-colonial one. We desire in the strongest terms to urge immediate attention to due preparation for the race, unless wo desire our representatives to be ingloriously beaten. It v evident that regular and systematic training will be absolutely requisite, and as the race is to come off in the fust week of January, there is no time to squander. But, as a preliminary, all doubt should be put to rest with reference to Auckland taking part in the contest, and to this end we would advise that the question ol expenses should be solved. The proper course wou'd be for some two or three gentlemen ot influence and position in the city to take tins matter in-bands, and not roil it over oiihie shoulders of the working members ot the Ohio. But a small effort would be requisite, for we feel confident that once the matter is subrm.tea to the public, it will meet with a liberal

response.

We perceive by advertisement that Mr. H Atkins has reopened those central and com modious premises (formerly occupied by Messrs. Hay and Honey man), with a large and varied stock, recently purchased by him, at a great discount, from the rearing farm ; also, a large amount of summer goods, carpeting, &c., which he is now offering at vastly reduced prices. Having bought cheap, for cash, Mr. A. is willing to give the public the benefit.. From the long standing of this gentleman as manager for Hay and Honcyman for yaars, and other well known firms in this city, we havj no doubt ot his possessing the exact knowledge of the wants oi the public which shall' make his undertaking successful.

We are sorry to find that there is just now a kind of sluggishness in the movements of suburban Highway Boards, at the very time when they ought to be in full activity. Summer is upon us, and road-making and mending should now be < carried on with vigour. It is much to be' feared, from the present aspect of these operations, that the customary dilatoriness will prevail, and the ■j'-orks put off until the approach of winfcrr |Y-j3 more renders abortive any afempt at ■improvement. If the cabs were drawn upaliit'.e nearer tie centre of the road than they are at present, there would bo less necessity for Vehicles to take the wrong side of tho way, and police prosecutions on this score would be less frequent, and the danger of collisions diminished. The municipal authorities ought to see to this.

The anniversary services of the High-street Wesleyan Church are to be held to-morrow, and on Tuesday the annual soiree will lake place. A public meeting will be held after tea, and a number of well known orators will address the audience.

Captain Peek, of the Beth Shan, purposes giving a lecture on Monday evening in tho Primitive Methodist Cbapel, Edwardesstreet, on "Tho incidents which have come under his notice both by sea and land." As this is the last occasion on which this gentleman is likely to appear in public during his present stay in Auckland, wo have no doubt the lecture will be well attended, and from his well-known ability, wc may safely anticipate a discourse both instructive and interesting.

The Kockley correspondent of the Bathurst Free fress reports that an inquiry was held before Mr. W. Steel, J.P., at Campbell's River near Charlton, on 'J hursdny, 2?th September, touching the death of Anne Mary English, then and there lying dead. Deceased, a little girl eight yens <l age, daughter of a shepherd Tii the employ of Mr. J. C. Stranger, J.P., met her death in a rather Bingular manner. From the evidence adduced at the inquiry, it appeared that deceased together with her eldest sister was employed yarding a flock of sheep after dark, when she caught hold of a cv.-c by the wool; the animal, being too strong. dragged her a, short distance, but she stid attempted to hold it, till she was dragged against the bough fence ; her sister, on turning round, saw her Ijmg on her back insensible. When the father examined the child in tho house, he discovered th*.t a stick had entered the front part of her head, und after considerable force he drew it out ; the piece of wood measured over four inches, three inches having penetrated tho head and brain. The father at once sent for Dr. O'Britn, ot Hockley ; the doctor was soon on the spot, out found" he could do nothing to relievo the

little sufferer, who lingered about seven hours and expired. The stick roust have been projecting from the fence, and Hie child being drawn against it by the sheep with great oree, it entered the head.

A very interesting and truthful lecture on "Marriage" was delivered hut night by Mrs. Colclough, in the large hall of the Young Men's Christian Association. There was a good attendance, and the subject was treated with ability and great impartiality. There was the greatest attention paid to the lecturer, and her home thrusts woro often greeted with loud and prolonged applause.

The circus was .again opened last evening, and the pavillion well filled. The performances were cleverly gone through and pro pcrly appreciated. To-night will be the last, of tlie stay of this company in Auckland, and as tho performance is to be for the benefit of several of the members who Buffered losses through the inclemency of the weather, we hope to see a crowded house.

A stand has been erected by the Corporation for the Staff Band, which now performs in the Albert Barrack square every fine Saturday afternoon. Seats have been also been placed there, and the locality begins to assume the appearance of a place of amusement. At Mount Albert yesterday an accident occurred which, but for the presence of, mind of a lady, would have proved a r-vy serious matter. Her maid servant was washing in front of the kitchen fire when suddenly A.\e discovered that her dress was in flumes. Instead of trying to extinguish them she became .frightened, and rushed into the parlour into her mistress, who at once wrapped the hearth-rug around her and put out the flames. It was a similar occurrence !o this which caused a poor girl in Freamim'd Bay to lose her life a short time ago ; and as 3Ueh accidents may happen at any time it were weil to remember that running about the house only increases the intensity of the finite^, and that the proper course is ut once to lay down and roll oneself in a hearth-rug or blanket. Such accidents are too frequently ii-...u-dil. with most sericus, if not fatal, eoßsequi-*;£*-s,

which a little presenco of mind might proven I

A full dross parade of tho xvticklaii.l Volunteer Engineers will tak; place at the Drill-shed at 5 o'clock this afternoon. Blank cartridge will be served out at ten minutes before live.

A farewell lecture will bo delivered in Iho Primitive Methodist chapel, EJ wardens tree f, on the 23rd instant, by Caplitiii Peel;! Subject: " Incidents of his experience by sea

and land."

• Luck. —It is rarely that men who run for luck catch it. Luck isn't got by the run of chance, but up the slow and steady atep of work alike of the head and hand. Luck is foresight pushed into tho beet practical and most productive place. People in doubt should try it ou. .: