The Evening Star. MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1871.

Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 557, 23 October 1871, Page 2

The Evening Star.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1871.

' For the cause that lacks assistance!, For the wrong that neeus resistance, For the future in the distance, ( And the good that we can do.'

£.;. \-;'': - ; A„^ ■ _ •'.■-l-'^^ii-rtot'ii bi clearing" tlie filth ! away from the beach, under Custom-house: street, was undertaken, and the good effects of the removal of the stinking rubbish had become apparent, it was hardly to be supposed "nJSnwaalg would be so foolish as to recomsome Bhort-M|lWaa&^Ja.ce. But we find that probable fate of the bottSoi of"his'a*riri.th% next time he visits that region, has been foolish enough to throw overboard a large heap of scoria ballast, in a spot where it is certain to graze or smash in the bottom of any small vessel rash enough to haul alongside. It is well that this individual should know that he has rendered himself liable, under the 50th section of the Harbour Regulations, to a penalty of £20; and it is sincerely to be hoped that he may, on his next visit, meet with a similar fate to that of Sir Ralph, the • Eover, -who cut away the Inchcape Bell, and was wrecked on the rock when he returned to the locality. During the quarter ended 30th September, 1871, the following transactions have taken place in the Post Office Money Order and Savings' Bank departments in this province : —1580 money orders have been issued for £6218 6s. lid. ; the commission received on these orders amounted to £97 os. 6d. 1330 money orders have been paid, amounting to £5330 lis. od. During the same period 1275 Savings Bank deposits, amounting to £14,227 18s, have been received, including 236 new accounts opened ; 865 withdrawals were made, amounting to £13,115 19s. 61., and £64 18s. 7d. were paid as interest on closed accounts. The usual Church services preparatory to the commencement of the sittings of the Anglican Synod, were held to-day in St. Paul's Cathedral Church. The service was conducted by Mr. Livingstone, the organist, of t lie church. The Right Reverend Dr. Cowie, Bishop Of Auckland, was present. His Lordship read prayers, and the Reverends Messrs. Jones and Bree, the Venerable Archdeacon Dr. Maunsell, and Dr. Kidd took part in the services, which were fairly attended. Captain Peek, of the Beth Shan, whore abilities a3 a.lecturer are well-knbwn, will deliver his final discourse this evening, in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Edwardes-street. I The subject is one which is peculiarly quali- | fied to bring out Mr. Peek's power of oratory to the greatest advantage; and we have no doubt the lecture will be both interesting, instructive, and improving. A Church meeting will be held in the City Hall, this (Monday) evening, when papers (occupying not more than fifteen minutes each) will be read by : The Yen. Archdeacon Maunsell, LL.D., on " The Maori Mission " ; A. Boardman, Esq., on "The Supply and Maintenance of Clergymen " ; Rev. O. 41. Nelson, 8.A., on "Christian Burials"; If. H. Lusk, Esq., on " The Melanesian Mission " ; and the Rev. David Jones, 8.A., on " Education." The, subjects of the papers will be open for discussion, and persons present may obtain leave to 'speak for five minutes by sending up their cards to the president of Ihe meeting. There will be no eh rge for a!mission.

The anniversary services in connection with the Pitt-street Wesleyan Church took place yesterday. The Rev. W. J. Williams preached in the morning and evening Collections were made at tlfb dose of eurh service. The anniversary te,s meeting will take place to-morrow evening, when ix number of ministers will deliver addresses to the audience on very interesting subjects. The usual monthly meeting of Lpclgo St. Andrew will take place fclifs evening, at the Star Hotel, Albert-streofc. A meeting of the members of the Wesleyan Band of Hope will ba held this evening, in the-High-slreet scliool-rOom; The Volunteer Engineers, to Hie number of about fifty, paraded in tiie Albert BarriieUa on Saturday afternoon, under the commanrl of Captain Dorgaville. A number of niovenients were pel-formed in very good style, »nd, the men presented a most soldierly 'appearance. The parade concludocf With the'-blowing away of a number of rounds of blank cartridge, which appeared to give great satifaction to all concerned.

In consequence of the unavoidable absence of the chairman, the meeting of the Parnell District Board has been postponed till Saturday, the 4th November, at 2 p.m., in the Wesleyau school-room, Parnell.

We see by advei tisemeat that Mr. Perkins of the Occidental Hotel hns ou hand a choice lot of California wines. We are informed that they can be landed here cheaper than the Australian, and may be classed among the many now branches of trade the new line of steamers are opening up.

■ The whole of the members and Cadet 9of No. 5 (Victoria) Company of Rifles have been called upon to attend the monthly inspection parade to-morrow evening, in the usual place. Every man and boy ought to be present.

rJhe guttering of Hobson-street, where it crosses the head of Wyndham street, it« now being laid down. This will tend much to preserve the latter, clown the middle of which torrents of water used to rush, instead of going down the natural channel into the harbour.

The Staff Band performed in tho Albert Barracks on Saturday afternoon, in the presence of a large number of fashionable hearers. It is to be hoped that these weekly performances will continue, as they are exceedingly pleasant after the bustle and turmoil of the day, and tend to promote harmony.

The Haivlce's Bay Times of the 13th inst. regrets to hear that during last night Messrs. W. R. Robinson and Co.'s store was entered, and money stolon to the extent of some £50. The robbery was an impudent one, and we trust that the culprits will be brought to justice, and the money recovered.

We are requested to remind the performing members of the Choral Society, both vocal and instrumental, that they should be in their places for rehearsal of the "Creation," tins evening, at a quarter past seven o'clock punctually. Keturn of sick treated during the week ending Saturday, October 2L, 1871, at the Provincial Hospital :— Remained last return, 69 ; admitted since, 10 ; discharged, 6 ; died, 2; remaining, 71; males, 62 ; females, 9. Arrangement of cases :— dysentery, L ; Byphilia, 1; scrofula, 2 ; canoer, 3 ; phthisis, 10 ; rheumatism, 9 ; opihahnia, 3 ; uinaurosis, 1; paralysis, 8; epilepsy, 3; chorea, 1; bronchitis, I ; pneumonia," 1: heart disease. 3 ; aneurism, 1 ; imbecility, 1; liver diseaso, I; necrosis 3; nicer, 3; wounds 2; burn, 1; fractures, 4 ; sprain, 1 ; fistula, 1; cutaneous, 1; debility, 5. Two men died of consumption, oue on 14th inst., and the other on 17th inst. A donation of religious magazines from the Graft on Road Sabbath School Committee is acknowledged with thanks. Fresh supplies of calico, &0., much needed.

The members of No. 3 Company, Auckland Rifle Brigade, will parade for squad drill, in the Drill-shed, Princes-street, to-morrow, Tuesday, at 4.30 p;m.

The high reputation Olson's tomato sauce has obtained a3 a household condiment, has brought many inferior articles into the market The public are therefore warned not to be imposed upon with rubbish, but ask for OLiou » genuine tomato sauce, and see that hi* name i?s on the bottle. "To Mr. Hai;S Olson.— Dear Sir, -By some mistake a bottle of your tomato sauce wai put away in my house, aud remained uncorked for upwards of twelve months. The same bottle of sauce was utterwards used at my o.vn table, and I found it .Wff.a.iifluaUy as go.»d a^ when first made— 1 • Queen-Btroet,'A^e^k^feL^ llli' Hrcccv> 2iS>