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Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 594, 5 December 1871, Page 2

A week or two ago we pointed out the incohvenienceoccasioned to householders by (he water being cut off from the public fountains at irregular periods without notice being given. We are told by some who depend entirely for their supply on the fl >w from these hydrant j that the name thing has again occurred, much to their discomfort, and indeed one person said that while the flow was stopped the nearest pubic pump was undergoing repair. In many patts of the city tlie inhabitants are solely dependent on these public sources for their supply, and it seems only reasonable that, as they are ratepayers, either a fixed time should be appointed, or notice .houid bo yiven of the intention to cut off tlie water.

Tne poiiWard obliged todevoto a great deal of time to warning people of the institution of new by laws —such, for instance, as (lint which imposes the necessity of registering vehicles mid pajiug n fee. This is done in a spirit of kindness, and in consideration of tho fact that ■ very few people know anything at all about these new regulations, it would bn scarcely just to s.million ihein for unwitting neglect. But ii. occurs lo us that there is a much more simple, and at tho same time effectual, means of aquanling the public with these alterations and reformations. A few dozen posters, printed at the expense of a few shillings, and j po-ied up al. (he e.»t of as many pence, would bring '.he matter prominently before the eyes of the public, and would enable our small police f.ivo to attend to their more legitimate > duties.

A! lea meeting in connection with tbo Auckland J.iM.rit Sunday-schools will be held in th' Pitt, street, school-room, at halfp igt six toonorrow evening.

The class firing of Nos. 2 and 3 Companies, Auckland Kiflo Brigade, will take place tomorrow morn in_< at daylight. Members ought to be at the butts as soon as there is light enough to flight the targets. A protest has been entered by No. 3 Company with regard to their disqualification ou the)occasion of the firing for tho Mayor's Cup.

* •J?" *¥ 3 ~ | | ,t rt_ .**.* ,;rof«;M ._>*t-> l fß|, e sir ■■' a <V'IO 'Ai(r to •'.) fix ing ..■'■'- ■■ ■ '•' I t.S»* ■ ;ulAs tho meeting of the City Council, held yesterday, the cutting down of Princes-street mill the upper end of Shortland-atreet, whs considered, and it was agreed to be proceeded with on the consent and co-operation of the owners o! property being obtained. Mr. George Biid that he hadn't saiii that tho dustman was drunk. The by-laws, as a iverti.. d, were confirmed, as was also the resolution for a sixpenny rate; var ou9 other by-laws we.ra considered, and some postponed. A survey and report •••'spec: ing Alton' Road was given, in, and accounts war.* n*»»—<* i . a tia __ !■■.>"* **■•■ ■- j L.i.i.l lit Ml* * .v . . .'• ' fj r? ].; ;-. - v 7: I p -. - •.. . ■- i ; ... ■;■ ■'» \A A l $4f ». c 6ee by advertisement that the breaking up farewtll ball to be given by Mrs. I_ewi a his-s been postponed till I'uead.tj' tho 19th iv. slant. Tine i_ tho twenfy-fourMi b*d that bus been given lo the pujils during the Lwel»e years that the. establishment ism bucn con-urn-ted. Mr* Lewis ha.-, during this period, earned the respect and c teem ol b th parents aud. pupil*. VV\. an- sure that many will regret iter removal. __liv lias been signally suecessl'u! in the part, and we hope that, the future may be equally crowned with like results. As we go to press an inquest is being he'd at the Provincial Hospital ou the bo ly of tlie unknown man found insensible in the mini of Cox's (Jree* on Sunday morning. The unfortunate ui-ui died yesterday m.ruing. The proposed immigration regulations have been laid on the t-ible of the Council. These had previously appeared in the gazette. The prices of assisted passages are : £7 10s each adult rail.; £5 each adult female; £3 each cLild above twelve. No single man a <ove 50 years of age, and no person whatever above GO years of i.ge "ill be entitled to ua assisted passage. Persons applying to the AgentGeneral in London must give proof of uood char icter. No promissory notes will be taken by the Government. The following are the sums expended during the year upon roads and works : —Roads and works south of Auckland, £2.354 5s 6 1 ; Great South Hoad, £2784 7s fid ; roads and works north of Auckland, i_32U_ is 91 ; Auckland harbour works, £1077 9s 5d ; miscellaneous, £2ti29 4s. The half-yearly meeting of the Mufcua Mining Investment Company was held last evening at the Young Men's Christian Association ; Mr. Green occupied tlie chair. A very satisfactory report and balance-sheet were read and adopted. The hall yearly election of directors then look place — Ale.srs. Reed, Cass, Green, and Dixon were reelected, and Messrs. Beredge, Watson, and Loggia were eleolei new directors, t-'ordinl votes of thank? were passed to tho outgoing directors. Jt was resolved that a general meeting of shareholders should bo held when the amount on each share is fully paid up (which will be in about three months time), at which tho future conduct of the society wiil b<» decided upon. Considerable discuss on took place upon tho subject of the la to secretary, Mr. Williams, and ultimately it was resolved to present him with one share fully pud up. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings. A public meeting of the Auckland Total Abstinence Society will be held this evening at the Young Men's Christian Association. The annual meeting of the Early, Closing Association will be held at the Young Men's Christian Association, to morrow evening. It will be seen from advertisement that the Choral Society's year commenced on the Ist instant, and that tickets of membership are now ready. Members are particularly requested to attend the practices for the approaching concerts.

The high reputation Olson s tomato sauce as obtained bs 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 Olson's genuine tomato sauce, and see that hi* name is on the bottle. "To Mr. Hans Olson.— Dear Sir, —By some mistake a bottle of your tomato sauce wa-« put, away in my house, and remained uncorked for upwards of twelve months. The same bottlo of sauce was afterwards used at my o»vn table, and I found it was equally as good as when first made.—T. W. Doouin, wholes-do and retail grocer, 218, Queen-street, Auckland."—[AnvT.]