The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News and the Morning News. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1873.

Auckland Star, Volume IV, Issue 1195, 21 November 1873, Page 2

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News and the Morning News.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1873.

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

Very great interest was manifested in town last night regarding the issue oE the cricket match between the Auckland and Christchurch teams. When the result, embodied in a Star message, was made known at the Telegraph oflice three hearty cheers were given for our men. The match has been an extremely well played one, and that the Aucklandcrs have not walked off with the laurels without a struggle reflects the greater credit upon their powers. The better the opponents, the greater victory. Our special reporter again furnishes us with a very graphic account of the game, which will no doubt bo read with pleasure by all true lovers of England's great national sport. It is with regret, however, that we luara from our correspondent that slanderous statements regarding some of the men, which have caused much unpleasantness, were circulated by malicious persons living in Auckland, prior to the arrival of our team in Christchurch. It is is well known that a difference had arisen among the cricketers regarding the advisability of sending a Champion team South ; but we are sure that no one contemplated the possibility of jealousy and pique being carried to such an extent as to become developed in written slanders against the social position of the men composing the team. The standing of the majority of the men in the estimation of their fellow-citizens is, we do not hesitate to say, such as they have no reason to be ashamed of, and we trust we shall yet hear more of the nature and the author of the slander that has given rise to the unpleasant feeling alluded to. That the promoters of the tour were fully justified in the course they took is proved by the result. The to? hi is well deserving of the best thanks of every cricketer in Auckland.

This morning a^carriage and four—a really first-rate looking turn out —started from town for Papakura freighted with lialf-a dozen influential electors in the interest of Mr O'Neill. About the same time a rival detachment, of a less imposing appearance, but quite as numerous, started for the same place in the interest of Mr Hay. The Provincial Council elections this year differ greatly in different places. In some few there is a good deal of excitement, and much interest taken in the proceedings. In others no stir whatever is manifested. Papakura would appear to come under the former category. Those who desire seats in the Council and have not already got them, will do well to remember that they must announce themselves shortly, or the elections will all be over and each vacancy that is filled diminishes their chances for coming in this session. There yet (remain City East, and West, Parnell, Newton, and Waitemata ; and for each and all of these constituencies there willfprobly be a contest.

Mr John Masou, the publisher of tho Auckland Prices Current, makes the following statement in the last issue of that useful publication : —This issue of the Auckland Prices Current, No. 24, completes a two years' circulation, and whilst thanking the supporters it cannot be doubted but that some of the remarks of the editor have proved offensive to a few subscribers. It will, however, bo generally acknowledged that there has been a consistency and general faithfulness throughout, from beginning to end, in the reports upon this market, which, to a certain extent, have regulated the imports and ruled the market. The satistical information, hitherto given, has been tested on several occasions, and has been proved to be accurate so far as regards the requirements of the market. The Customs entries have always formed the basis of the information given, and the bonded stocks arrangement has invariably been compiled with extreme care, and can in future be relied on. The arduous and onerous undertaking has by no means paid the proprietor, but he under any circumstances (D. V.) will unflinchingly continue to do his duty to the Auckland commercial public so long as he can inspire their confidence. In commencing the third year it is possible that an improved system may be adopted, but everything will depend upon commensurate support to meet possibl increased expenses.

A cricket match will take place to-morrow (Saturday) in the Domain between the players of the Brighton and Onehunga clubs. Wickets will be pitched at two o'clock in the afternoon. A spirited game is anticipated.

His Honor the Superintendent, Mr John Williamson, joined the Star of Newton Lodge of Good Templars last night. A tradesman of Donedin amused the public there the other day by scrambling his old stock of hats in. Princess-street.

A rather ludicrous incident occiiiTod today after the close of the Takapuna election. Our respected and esteemed Returning Officer — Colonel Balneavis —was engaged assorting his papers or otherwise delayed, and one party of electora retired by the rear locking the door, while others took their departure by the front similarly locking the door. For somo half-an hour the gallant Colonel was kept in, durance vile affrighting the moles aiict bats by calling c ;profniidi<r, While the electors and elect adjourning to Mother Brown's Avere hilariously toasting the future of the district. At length some friendly ear caught the sounds of distress, and came to the rescue of the Colonel, or wo might have had a sacltalatotell of disappointed and infuriated electors of Waitemata, City East, and West, and other electorates howling round thehustinga, while North Shore would have beenalattned by the report thatits public ball was haunted, and that spirits from the vasty deep were wailing in nightly vigil within the precincts of Mr David Burn.

We call special attention to the celebrated colonial wines of which an advertisement appears in another column of this journal, manufactured by Messrs A. li. Caughey, of Melbourne. We write from experience when we affirm that these wines—red and white — are pure from the grape; and unadulterated—are cooling and refreshing in their nature, excellent summer drinks, and such as a Good Templar might fearlessly take. Several of the leading families in Auckland who used these wines last year have given orders to the agent (Mr Hall, of Wyndham-street) to repeat the same this season. We may state that the agent has received a large supply of these excellent wines from Melbourne by the last steamer. These wines, which are generally used in Australia, only need to be known, and the duty somewhat lessened, to become the favourite wines in New Zealand.

At tho Middlesex sessions, recently, George Watson was sentenced to a mouth's imprisonment for crying a newspaper which he pl'etendcd contained news of the death of Mr Gladstone.

A very successful entertainment was given last evening in St. Matthew's school-room. Mrs Mitchell, who gave her services gratuitously, sang in her usual pleasing manner. The other pieces were also well rendered.

The Father Mathew Total Abstinence Society was successfully established at a meeting held in St. Patrick's Hall on Wednesday, when thirty-six new members were enrolled. Mr (Jeorge Leahy has been chosen President of the Society.

We have before referred to the complimentary concert to Mr J, Browne, conductor of the Choral Society. As will be seen by announcement in our advertising columns, the concert will take place on tho Ist of December. The programme is an excellent one, including very choice musical selections. Mrs Mitchell, Madame Mollcr, and most of the leading amateurs of the city will take part. A full practice will be hold on Monday next.

The annual examination of the Convent Schools took place on Wednesday in the presence of the Eight Rev. Dr. Croke, Bishop of Auckland, and a large number of the energy, besides a large assemblage of the relatives and friends of the scholars, amongst whom we noticed Dr. Wood, and Messrs. IHgiuui, Briglirm, 'Darby, Cochrane, Tole and others. The young ladies Were examined in religious and secular knowledge, and in that important subject, so much neglected in schools, domestic economy. They acquitted themselves in a very satisfactory manner. The children presented an address to the bishop, who spoke to them in an encouraging way. Specimens of writing, mapping, drawing, &c, exhibited, were generally approved of. The scholars also rendered various musical selections and songs in a creditable manner. The schools are thoroughly well conducted, and appear to bo flourishing. After the breaking up of the party many persons enjoyed the pleasure of a quiet stroll about the beautiful and picturesque mount and gardens, which, along with the Bishop's finely laid out grounds adjoining, were looking their best at this season of the year. Some also inspected tho dormitories of the pupils and other places m the Convent. To those who arc not acquainted with this locality it is not easy by any description to convey a coi rect idea of the beauty of the Convent grounds, and the Episcopal residence adjoining, and of the picturesque views which from elevated sitution they command, overlooking as they do the city of Auckland, and which Sir .lames Ferguson called the " matchless harbour " of the Waitemata, together with a wild range of undulating country for miles round. A finer and more healthy situation for a Convent and boarding school could not well have been selected. The Convent buildings and graceful church attached form a great ornament to Auckland.

The Wanganui Herald concludes an article referring to the award made against the defendant in the libel case of Watt v. Ballance by saying :—lt is due to the inhabitants of the town, and the people of the surrounding districts generally, to say, that it is owing to their past, present, and growing appreciation of the West Coast districts that we are enabled to meet the result of the action without seriously disturbing our financial position, our equanimity, or our journalistic position." The damages awarded were only £50, but it is thought that the costs amount to several hundred pounds, and Mr Ballance is to be congratulated on being able to bear his loss with so much good grace.

The Board of Education met yesterday in the offices, Wyndharn-street. Present : Messrs. P. A. Phillips (chairman), Beveridge, and Clark, also Dr. Campbell, and Colonel Haultain. The chief part of the business consisted in listening to applications from numerous localities for grants of various kinds, among which the following were granted. Annual salary of £50 to Mrs Sharp, and £5 for school furniture at the school of Whakapira, and £7 for a porch to the schoolhouse at Ohaupo. Appointments of teachers were sanctioned at Parawai, Kauwaeranga, Mongonui, Ruato (Mangapai), Grafton Road, Auckland West, No. 1, Russell, and Otamatea. The secretary was instructed to apply to the Provincial Government to obtain a continuation of section 24, lot 22, city of Auckland, beyond its present boundaries to the newly-formed parts of Wellington and Drake streets ; also to inform the inhabitants of Northern Wairoa, in answer to their petition, to be excused from payment of the Capitation rate, that the matter rests with the Provincial Government, and that neither the Government nor the Board can exempt persons, except in cases where it can be shown that there is an absolute inability to pay the rate. The report of the committee appointed to draw out a list of necessary books, etc., for the use of the Grammar-school was read and adopted. A committee was appointed, consisting of Col. Haultain, and Messrs Beveridge and Clark, for the purpose of conferring with the Improvement Commissioners respecting the exchanging of the Grammar-school site. The Board adjourned until 4th December. At a meeting of the Pioneer Lodge of Good Templars last evening above sixty candidates were initiated. It was announced that the next ordinary meeting would be held in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, (recently the Independent Chapel), kiudly lent by the committee for that purpose.

We regret that Mr Thomas Barnett should have found it necessary to request the members of No. 2 Company of the Auckland Pulle Brigade to send their arms to the Volunteer and Militia stores, as the poor fellows will find it very inconvenient, as the world goes, to do without arms.

To the Editor ; Sir,—Will you permit me to Contradict a statement that appeared in this morning's paper, namely, " That Messrs Probert, Coupland, and Carr had written to the Improvement Commissioners denying what his Honor T. B. Gillies had stated in the Assembly." I deny that wo have written any such letter, and that the facts are these : " The Temperance Committee, disliking the action of the Commissioners, requested Mr Gillies by letter of instruction to watch their interests. An offer subsequently made by Mr Fonton was submitted to him, and on his return he was thanked by a vote for his actions on their behalf by the Temperance Committee."

A large meeting of the Early-Closing Association will be held this evening in the Young Men's rooms, for the purpose of considering the present condition of the society and certain impediments which threaten its annihilation. This is an excellent movement, and calculated to do much good, aild it is to be regretted that any obstacle should be placed in the way of its progress by the hand of ignorance or intense sel fishness. Wo trust the members will speak out to-night and denounce those who "love darkness better than light," and who regard a penny token as of more value than a human soul.

The remains of Charles I'usselJ, aged thirty-eight, who died on Wednesday, were conveyed this afternoon from the Provincial Hospital to the cemetery. A considerable number of the "lumpers," of which association deceased was a member, joined in the funeral procession acccording to previous arrangement,

The annual meeting of the Royal Albert Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 2, will be held this evening in the lodge-room, at the Young Men's rooms, Wellesley-strcut, for the purpose of ejecting ollicers and other important business in connection with the association.

The show of hands at Kaiparawas declared in favor of Major Stoney, late M.P.C. for the Northern division. A poll was demanded on behalf of the other candidate, Mr Lloyd, which will be taken on the 26th inst. At Otainafcea four candidates havo boon nominated, namely, -Messrs McLeod, F. Hull, T. Ki'-ndalc, and J. McKenzie. The show of hands was iv favor of Mr Hurndalo. The result of the poll, taken on the 17th, is not yet to hand.

A fourth daily paper is about to be started in Ohriatchnrch.

The Hon. J. Johnson, J. L. Campbell, and E. ProßSer have been elected directors of the No. Ii Shipping Company.

Mr Gourlay's exhibition was the great attraction of the city amusements yesterday, and was well attended. Tlie instrumental and vocal concert was eminently pleasing, Mr Corbet played a variety of airs and musical variations, and Mrs Gourlay opened with a beautiful Scotch .song, and in the course of the evening the ladies gave the highly humourous " Larry Doolen," and the pretty effusion, "My Pretty Page," adapted from Byron. I'oth Mrs and Miss Gourlay possess excellent voices, and their songs arc well chosen, full of spirit, poetry, and patriotism. We learn that to-morrow (Saturday) will close this series of admirable eutertaiments, which have given so much pleasure during the past mouth to .so many citizens, but

Pleasures are like poppies spread, You soizu the (lower, it* bloom is .shed. We are glad to notice, however, that Mr Gourlay, previous to the final close of his exhibition will give an opportunity to juveniles of seeing this exhibition at half price, and this last opportunity will no doubt be embraced by hundreds of young persons. "We again remind our many readers that Mrs MoGowanandMisH Lizzießushe will take a joint benefit this evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre under distinguished patronage, and that the dramatic amusementsl will.

comprise "Milky White,"' with its rustic songs and associations, a musical melange ; and that charming comedy, the " Young Widow."

A correspondent, tinder tho signature; " Lacks Assistance," writes attacking tho Oilicial Agent in unmeasured terms for the delay that has occurred in winding-up the Sylvia Gold-mining Company. Wo have so many letters in hand at present that it is impossible to publish all in their entirety. If, however, our correspondent is suffering the injustice he alleges it is to be hoped his grievance will be at once rectified. Should he address us again on the subject we shall give his complaint, which ia of a somewhat peculiar nature, full publicity.

To the Editor : Sir, —If your correspondent will refer to the various engagements of halls and public rooms this evening he will find we had no alternative, and so were compelled to hold our concert in the schoolroom. I well remember the annoyance your correspondent suffered on the occasion he alludes to; but still the " hoaiaeness" he complains of may have been occasioned by the length of his composition. The gentlemen and ladies who had the getting up of the entertainments referred to have nothing whatever to do with this. The wealth of the church or its congregation is not felt in any way by the day-school. The premises, free of rent, is all the assistance the master or mistress receive from the church after being appointed by the vestry.—Yours, &c, C. B. Andrew.

To the Editor : Sir, —I am a daily reader of the .Star, and last night I was delighted to see that you are taking an early opportunity of giving a descriptive sketch of the projected' United Methodist Free-church bazaar, -which you have reason to believe will be worthy of the cause the promoters seek to advance. Sir, I have no reason to believe but that you will give a good sketch of the whole proceedings, which I truly hope will be a great success, for there is not in New Zealand a better or more impressive and earnest prercher than the Rev. Mr Turner.—l am, &c, A WELL-WISHER.

Tenders for earthworks at Freeman's Bay are called for by the Auckland Harbour Board. This work is in connection with the new street, which is to run from the foot of Drake-street to Queen-street wharf, and will eventually give a direct thoroughfare at nearly a dead level from Freeman s Bay to Mechanics' Bay. When completed this will be one of the greatest local improvements in Auckland.

A proclamation to the public of Auckland has been issued by C. Spragg, senr., informing the people that a temperance meeting will be held in the beautiful shades of the Domain every Sunday afternoon during the summer season when the weather is favorable, and suitable speeches delivered by.apt speakers, and tarapei nice hymns sung in concert with the birds. The meetings will be held between tea and dinner hours, from two to four. No place appears more eligible for the advocacy of total abstinence principles than the paradisaical grounds of the Domain, where all nature sings in harmony with the notes of temperance, excepting in its watercourses and dirty founds, which, are detestable,

The nomination for the 'electoral district of Pakuranga took place yesterday at the Public Hall, Otalmhu. Messrs Peacocko, Woodward, and Gordon, were nominated. The show of hands was declared in favor of Mr Peacocke. A poll will be taken on the 2Gth inst., at Otahuhu and Howick.

The steamer Effort is announced to run between Auckland and the Hot Springs leaving the wharf on Saturday afternoons and refcin ning on Monday mornings. During the summer months she will doubtless be well patronised.

We have just read a pamplet published by Corded, of Melbourne, with an introductory preface by Dr Louis Smith, and issued at the instance of the Australian Chloro-alkaline Deodorising Company on the new disinfectant now in general use in Australia. We gather not only fromthe pamphlet; but from those who have used it in Auckland that it is calculated to secure the annihilation of poisonous gases of whatever origin without in itself producing other deleterious or unpleasant effects, and that it is a great advance on our present limited resources in chemical, science. A writer in the Australian Journal refers to this discovery as likely to be of the greatest use in the colonies, as it h?s beenin Leicester, Bermondsey, Gravesend. and in other parts of England. A large number of medical men have publicly testified of the importance of the chloro-alka'ine deoderiser, and strongly recommend its general use, especially in thickly populated localities. Mr John M. Lord, a gentleman Avell-knoMix in Auckland, now residing in Chapel-street, is the sole-appointed agent for this city and province. The subject was introduced and discussed on Monday last by the Cjty Council. Samples in tins of the specific had x jrevi°usly been furnished to the various members of the Council, and to the Inspector of Nuisances for the purpose of testing its qualities. His Worship the Mayor stated that both he and Mr Goldie had used it with much success, and in his Opinion it was the cheapest and most efficacious disinfectant that had yet been discovered. After some further discussion on the subject, and the necessity for such a preventative, the Council agreed to order a number of tins for further experiments.

Mr J. Lundon announce? his intention of addressing the electors to-morrow evening at the Onehunga Institute.

In our advertising columns appears an addre£3 to the electors of City West by Mr Kirby, who offers himself as a candidate for the representation of that district. Mr Kirby plainly states the principles he holds, and upon which he rests his claims upon the confidence of the electors.

Mr Kerr will address the electors of the Tamaki at seven o'clock this evening at the congregational school, liemuera. A large body of the electors —many of whom are old fi lends and supporters of Mr Kerr—reside in this portion of the Tamaki district, and if the evening proves fine a large attendance may be expected.

There was a good muster of the Auckland Troop last evening at the Drill-shed Princesstreet, and the men went through their sword exercise with alacrity, under the efficient command of Captain Isaacs and Lieut. Levy.

An erroroccurrcd in a paragraph published yesterday referring to the Licensed Victuallers' Ball. It was stated that the liquors were to be supplied by Hurst and Co. This should have read Must and Co.